Bye Bye BOTM Aug2006, hello 750

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Nice bike man, now ride her like ya stole her

And +1 on the back seat either put the cowl or a hot naked girl on it asap
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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the RR was and is beautiful. it was a wrong move IMO to trade. the gsxr is so ugly. the only plus to gsxr's is that they come with adjustable rearsets and the seat cowl (which you definately need for that horrible looking passenger seat). did you have your lower fairings painted or did u by 05-06 black lower fairings?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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So is the Gixxer a lot faster? Does it handle as well? Is it as comfortable? Are you happy you made the switch?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Sorry to hear that you traded down. Just kidding! While I'd like to think I could get you to check out the '07 cbr as a comparison, it's a bit late and I hear alot of places won't let you test-drive their stuff before you buy anymore. I hope you have a great time on your GSXR 750, I've got a guy I ride with from time to time that just goes crazy for "Gixer's". I've not heard bad things about them in a long time, so just be safe and enjoy it!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Got rid of your RR for a GSX-R.........AND it's purple? kidding.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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bailey I am pretty sure the gixxer is more comfortable than the cbr just by looking at the seat it looks more comfortable. Rode my buddies 04 750 gixxer and it felt real nice and did feel more comfortable then my 06 600rr.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Yeah... though I've only ridden one for a matter of minnutes, I'd have to say the guy that designed the '06 and before seats must have been sittin' there staring at the drawing board, chain smoking and putting the cigarettes out on his stomach or something. They're seriously mean buisness. Much love for my '07 seat.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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just got finished riding for about an hour after work...VERY impressed with this bike. i don't wanna say its alot faster, but it is very noticable. the seat is heaven sent to my *** haha, very comfy. the riding position fits me better as i am 6'2, and with the adjustable rearsets, its that much more nice. pulls like crazy in 2nd...only had it goin about 65 today on the backroads, still gotta break it in. and ITS NOT PURPLE fox! its blue! haha
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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and ITS NOT PURPLE fox! its blue! haha
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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just got finished riding for about an hour after work...VERY impressed with this bike. i don't wanna say its alot faster, but it is very noticable. the seat is heaven sent to my *** haha, very comfy. the riding position fits me better as i am 6'2, and with the adjustable rearsets, its that much more nice. pulls like crazy in 2nd...only had it goin about 65 today on the backroads, still gotta break it in. and ITS NOT PURPLE fox! its blue! haha
Thanks for the info. Please keep me posted as you start digging into its potential. Frankly one part of me is jealous. My dad, who is also 6'2", is, at age 62, thinking of getting rid of his Ducati ST4S and getting the GSX-R750. I'll let him know you think it's comfortable.
 
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