my old bike pics the history of "me"

[Gilo-FZ6]

i was rummaging through my pictures today (im off work sick) so had nothing better to do so thought id post these

this was my first road bike a kawa KR1S 250 ..completley rebuilt by me as a winter project the 2 cyl 2 stroke engine was as riot

decided to get me a licence and bought this..the first "new" mechanical thing i ever owned and the wifes favourate, bandit 650

then the DRZ SM (excuse the ghetto FMF pipe) great bike but was on all the theives most wanted list..almost getting hijacked on some local country roads was the final straw

the day i bought the FZ6 the day after the the attempted hijack (i love it)

and finall bought this pit bike for my boy but its was too big and 125cc deffinatly too powerfull..great for wheelie practice :rockon:

 

[Humperdinkel]

Great looking bikes :thumbup: , the Bandit is a sweet looking bike but nothing beats the beauty of a Fizzer

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

thanks..the bandit was i great bike,but too small for me, im 6'-7".. the FZ feels a lot more suited to my size

 

[Humperdinkel]

thanks..the bandit was i great bike,but too small for me, im 6'-7\".. the FZ feels a lot more suited to my size

Perhaps the bigger 1250 Bandit my have been perfect for you :thumbup: , im surprised you dont have the same comfort issue with the fizzer....

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

i was tempted by the 1250 ,but id broke the bank on getting my liceince as for size it seemed a little wider and heavier but height difference was negligable..also this was the first bike i ever insured so the cost of this was also a factor..there is a pattern on my previous 3 bikes they all been purchased on 0% finance offers,if i had the disposable income i would probably get a v-strom 1000..for me,getting on one of those is like slipping into your favourate armchair..lol

 

[Humperdinkel]

i was tempted by the 1250 ,but id broke the bank on getting my liceince as for size it seemed a little wider and heavier but height difference was negligable..also this was the first bike i ever insured so the cost of this was also a factor..there is a pattern on my previous 3 bikes they all been purchased on 0% finance offers,if i had the disposable income i would probably get a v-strom 1000..for me,getting on one of those is like slipping into your favourate armchair..lol

Never ridden a Strommy so i cant comment but fair dinkum a 0% loan , WOW wish we could have those out here :thumbup: i'd go and get myself an XJR1300 tomorrow

 

[staticghost]

Nice choice of bikes...

 

[FZ6771]

I wanted a KR1S 250 they were never sold in the U.S., cool bikes!

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

I wanted a KR1S 250 they were never sold in the U.S., cool bikes!

thats a shame..it was a wiered bike to get used to,obviously a sportbike stance but moto-x engine caracteristics.im sure it redlined at 16 or 17k RPM the powervalves wouldnt open till 12k

thanks for the comments so far guys..how about posting some of your previous :thumbup:

 

[Wolfman]

Gotta say, that Suzuki DRZ SM is one sweet looking bike....very nice indeed.

:thumbup:

 

[Hellgate]

The KR1S looks like a really fun bike. I'd love to have something like that for trackdays.

Thanks for sharing the photos.

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

The KR1S looks like a really fun bike. I'd love to have something like that for trackdays.

that seems to be all their used for these days..the guy i sold mine to on ebay was a trackday privateer

 

[MarinaFazer]

Here's my History:

2004 Honda Rebel. I got more comments on this baby than ANY bike. Everyone loved it! I wish I could have kept it, and maybe if I get any money I'll buy one as a classic around towner

2004 Suzuki SV650: Great bike. Loved the torque, but for the freeway, it got old quick. Had a LOUD Borla exhaust can which was "cool" :rockon:. You knew I was around hehe. Sold due to unknown electrical problems to the dealer that couldn't fix it for a reasonable price.

2006 Yamaha FZ6 (brand new): bought in early 2007, this FZ6 has seen many adventures with many many more to come! I joined the forum shortly after getting it so my stories are here...somewhere...ye be warned of my disturbing of the peace...

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

it appears youve covered most engine configurations in those 3 bikes..nice pics

 

[mabbott]

Thanks for sharing your bikes! I don't think you would like the footpeg height of the Bandit 1250, just my two cents.

I will have to find pics of my younger (dumber) days!

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

yeah do it..its good to see the long and winding path which led us to the FZ6