My New Track Toy

HondaGalToo · 08-18-2007, 08:06 PM

Here's some more pictures of my new toy, a black K7 GSX-R 600. I've been wanting one for over a year, so I just decided to do it. You're only young...er, young-ish once. I've got 5-6 more trackdays this year, and I want to enjoy them on this. I registered and titled it because I knew I wouldn't be able to stand looking at it in the garage until I take it to Summit Point on August 27th.

I took it out today, and what a blast!!!

The 929 will go back on the street, and the Ducati is just about sold.

ND4SPD · 08-18-2007, 08:15 PM

Cool - don't forget to wear your new gear.

OSIRIS · 08-18-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Cool - don't forget to wear your new gear.

HG2~ How come that over the new 600RR?

HondaGalToo · 08-18-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Cool - don't forget to wear your new gear.

ROTFLMGDFAO!!!!!

It does make me want to learn how to wheelie, though. I've never had that happen before!

NorthernRR · 08-18-2007, 08:21 PM

Sweet ride HGT

If I was buying a track only bike it would be that or a 600RR. VERY nice, and I am VERY jealous.

HondaGalToo · 08-18-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

HG2~ How come that over the new 600RR?

Because I rode them at the Schwantz School and was impressed by them. They just fit me. Not to say I wouldn't like the '07 600RR, I probably would. The gix has a couple of things on it that come stock that I like...the slipper clutch and the gear indicator. If I hadn't ridden one at the school, I'd have gotten the 600RR.

OSIRIS · 08-18-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Because I rode them at the Schwantz School and was impressed by them. They just fit me. Not to say I wouldn't like the '07 600RR, I probably would. The gix has a couple of things on it that come stock that I like...the slipper clutch and the gear indicator. If I hadn't ridden one at the school, I'd have gotten the 600RR.

Ah...sweet bike though. I doubt you'd go wrong either way

ONEvcs · 08-18-2007, 08:38 PM

Very nice looking bike.

CBRVFR · 08-18-2007, 08:56 PM

HG2, you ought to write to Suzuki on behalf of KSSS telling them that your choice was dictated by your experience there.

Also that a Honda would have clashed with your new Yosh team jacket..

abtech · 08-18-2007, 09:00 PM

I searched for a used 600 GSXR for a couple of months after taking the Schwantz school in 02. They are just that good.

Congratulations

HondaGalToo · 08-18-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

HG2, you ought to write to Suzuki on behalf of KSSS telling them that your choice was dictated by your experience there.

Already done, with a copy mailed to KSSS.

evl_twn · 08-18-2007, 09:14 PM

Sweet bike, I like the all black. Now get rid of all those stickers

Shenders1 · 08-18-2007, 09:14 PM

Great choice - I had a K4 GSXR 750 for awhile, and really liked it. The K6/K7 varieties are, by all accounts, that much better.

I hadn't seen the all black color scheme previously, it's a real looker.

HondaGalToo · 08-18-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Sweet bike, I like the all black. Now get rid of all those stickers

Most of them are off, just the one on the chain guard remains. I've got to ditch all those reflectors, too!

Little by little, it'll get stuff to make it more track-worthy, although it's pretty damn good just the way it is.

DEPO · 08-18-2007, 09:41 PM

Awesome bike!

SheepOfBlue · 08-18-2007, 10:02 PM

Nice those were fun at KSSS. I really miss the gear indicator but have to admit the RC is still more fun when I went back to Road Atlanta

Of course now you can set it up and ride your bike at Schwantz

(oh and tell Marnie I am still waiting on an answer for Ohlins discount

).

Be sure to get the strap on sandals for safety.

FrenchieR6 · 08-18-2007, 10:07 PM

Nice bike you got there HG2

Leelover · 08-18-2007, 10:35 PM

Very cool!

I like the black, it looks very serious!

bwhip · 08-18-2007, 10:58 PM

Oh man, you're going to have some major fun on that baby! I wish you many years of safe fun!

RedRider · 08-19-2007, 08:51 AM

I said it before...that is a sweet looking bike!

Even though it's a Gix, we'll still love you 'cuz you kept your 929.

HondaGalToo · 08-19-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

I said it before...that is a sweet looking bike!

Even though it's a Gix, we'll still love you 'cuz you kept your 929.

Whew!

Leelover · 08-19-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

It does make me want to learn how to wheelie, though. I've never had that happen before!

After less than a week of Gixxer ownwership:

phobe · 08-19-2007, 02:40 PM

So will she be track-only or pull double-duty?

HondaGalToo · 08-19-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

So will she be track-only or pull double-duty?

Mostly track-only. I have her registered and insured right now so I could do some break-in miles and play a bit. Once I get all the stuff off, she'll likely stay track-only.

tigerblade · 08-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Sweet, congrats!

08-18-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	My New Track Toy Here's some more pictures of my new toy, a black K7 GSX-R 600. I've been wanting one for over a year, so I just decided to do it. You're only young...er, young-ish once. I've got 5-6 more trackdays this year, and I want to enjoy them on this. I registered and titled it because I knew I wouldn't be able to stand looking at it in the garage until I take it to Summit Point on August 27th. I took it out today, and what a blast!!! The 929 will go back on the street, and the Ducati is just about sold. Attached Thumbnails __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

08-18-2007, 08:15 PM	#2
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,010 Images: 25	Re: My New Track Toy Cool - don't forget to wear your new gear. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

08-18-2007, 08:21 PM	#5
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,394	Re: My New Track Toy Sweet ride HGT If I was buying a track only bike it would be that or a 600RR. VERY nice, and I am VERY jealous. __________________ See you at Indy

08-18-2007, 08:38 PM	#8
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,455 Images: 99	Re: My New Track Toy Very nice looking bike.

08-18-2007, 08:56 PM	#9
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,016	Re: My New Track Toy HG2, you ought to write to Suzuki on behalf of KSSS telling them that your choice was dictated by your experience there. Also that a Honda would have clashed with your new Yosh team jacket.. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

08-18-2007, 09:00 PM	#10
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,264	Re: My New Track Toy I searched for a used 600 GSXR for a couple of months after taking the Schwantz school in 02. They are just that good. Congratulations __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

08-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#12
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: My New Track Toy Sweet bike, I like the all black. Now get rid of all those stickers

08-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#13
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 968	Re: My New Track Toy Great choice - I had a K4 GSXR 750 for awhile, and really liked it. The K6/K7 varieties are, by all accounts, that much better. I hadn't seen the all black color scheme previously, it's a real looker.

08-18-2007, 09:41 PM	#15
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 701	Re: My New Track Toy Awesome bike! __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

08-18-2007, 10:02 PM	#16
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,365	Re: My New Track Toy Nice those were fun at KSSS. I really miss the gear indicator but have to admit the RC is still more fun when I went back to Road Atlanta Of course now you can set it up and ride your bike at Schwantz (oh and tell Marnie I am still waiting on an answer for Ohlins discount ). Be sure to get the strap on sandals for safety. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-18-2007, 10:07 PM	#17
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,362	Re: My New Track Toy Nice bike you got there HG2 __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

08-18-2007, 10:35 PM	#18
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: My New Track Toy Very cool! I like the black, it looks very serious! __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

08-18-2007, 10:58 PM	#19
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,896	Re: My New Track Toy Oh man, you're going to have some major fun on that baby! I wish you many years of safe fun! __________________ My Gallery

08-19-2007, 08:51 AM	#20
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,374	Re: My New Track Toy I said it before...that is a sweet looking bike! Even though it's a Gix, we'll still love you 'cuz you kept your 929.

08-19-2007, 02:40 PM	#23
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: My New Track Toy So will she be track-only or pull double-duty? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

08-19-2007, 07:03 PM	#25
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: My New Track Toy Sweet, congrats! __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

08-20-2007, 12:24 PM	#26
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