Picking up new bike today

[tycho]

Can't wait, 1995 Speed Triple in orange. Will be a bit of a change from the GPZ500.

[Davel]

Hope she's everything you want her to be!

[DennisTheMenace]

You need a race can listen to the voices they sound awsome with as micron can

[hertsbiker]

Denny, you know *nothing* will come close to the 1500cc V twin with open pipes....... but no doubt it'll be pretty bloody excellent! go for it Mr Triple.
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[tycho]

Picked it up last night, went out for a blast and still have the grin!! It has dual carbon cans and children stop and point... It helps that it is bright orange as well

[Steve_T]

Nice!

[smeagol]

Tycho, hopefully after passing my Direct Access test (booked for end of June ) I was thinking of getting the GPZ500. So being a bit cheaky. What was it like? is it a good bike for a beginner? any recommendations etc.

Good luck with your new bike.

>> Edited by smeagol on Sunday 1st June 01:41

[tycho]

I had it for 6 months after passing my test and loved it. I think I had to learn to handle the bike as it has less power than sportsbikes. I have been on a few rideouts with friends and don't have too much difficulty keeping up. Went out with a 636 ninja, 2 Duke 996's, a Monster 900 last week and while they weren't going flat out they were still making progress and I had my work cut out but managed to keep them in sight. I loved it as a first bike, you can throw it around and it's not too bad on insurance either. I think whatever you get you'll love it.

Hope that has helped.
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[smeagol]

thanks exactly my kind of thoughts much appreciated.