Downsizing

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:31 am

I've just been out on this for the second time since I bought it on Wednesday.

I really like it, so much so that "01" may be up for sale shortly

FZR..AL · Post by **FZR..AL** » Sun May 11, 2008 10:38 am

Nice tidy looking little bike that Lee.....plus less on insurance,tyres,fuel and possibly tax?...have been thinking the same meself cos its not often that u actually need a big bike that will do 165!

I bet it weighs next to nowt and what does it handle like?

Nice one Lee

Al

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Sun May 11, 2008 10:44 am

Aye been thinking along similar lines meself, but havn't got the cash just yet. See "Oi Santa" in lounge bar. Nice bike Lee.

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 4:34 pm

It's 160 kg and 60bhp. It revs to 14000 and does about 120-130mph

120/60ZR17 on the front and 160/60ZR17 on the rear. I got to the edge of the rear this morning so no chicken strips on this one.

Only problem is the 80mm caliper mount centres, so blue spots don't fit.

You've got to use the box to get anywhere fast but it will pootle along.

I need to go out with one of you guys to see how it fares against a thou.

rf9rider · Post by **rf9rider** » Sun May 11, 2008 4:55 pm

Tidy bike Lee.

Only problem is the 80mm caliper mount centres, so blue spots don't fit.

Fit some different forks.

allconfusedat39 · Post by **allconfusedat39** » Sun May 11, 2008 4:56 pm

I need to go out with one of you guys to see how it fares against a thou

pick a twisty ride out and no probs i reckon.. first sign of a straight you gonna get your arse spanked

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 7:21 pm

allconfusedat39 wrote:pick a twisty ride out and no probs i reckon.. first sign of a straight you gonna get your arse spanked

Except where there is a straight, there is a helecopter or a radar gun

. Are you feeling lucky?

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 8:43 pm

I'm keeping both for a while but I may buy one of the modern 160 kg 600s if one comes up that's right.

The other good thing about the 400 is that I've done 140 miles this week and haven't had to stop for petrol (it's not on reserve yet). If that was the thou I would have been at the petrol station this morning.

So if you lose me on the straights, I'll catch you at the petrol station as well as the corners

. Besides, who buys a bike to go in straight lines?

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:28 pm

I'm tempted to go out with you. But what happens if you lose in the corners as well? I need some serious practice for Lincoln run.

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:51 pm

Then I sell it and buy a chunderarse

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:55 pm

Ok I'm looking for offers over 2,500 squid.

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Sun May 11, 2008 10:06 pm

What are you in the market for if you're selling yours?

Yoda · Post by **Yoda** » Sun May 11, 2008 11:37 pm

New R6, or 2nd hand one from last year. But the 08 one is much better. Problem is I need a better paying job. This ones ok, but I'm on half of what last 2 paid.

plodder · Post by **plodder** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:09 pm

Andi is going to kill you.

If you're buying new then won't steve at K2 give you a good PX on the ace against a new bike?