R Lee
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suzuki gsx-r 600
been looking at these for a while now. definately going to be getting one of these because they're affordable and insurance is cheaper than other bikes i been looking at.
question is, which one do i go for?
been looking at '99 and later, what is K1, K2, K3 i know they're facelift but what other info should i be looking at? and SRAD, whats that?
gimme some decent sites and opinions please.
Pingu 
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by GoldPenguin]
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R Lee
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saw a pic of a bike and SRAD stands for Suzuki Ram Air Direct... wassat? 
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Russ
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seriously GP, what u think RAM AIR DIRECT is?..
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Wrighty
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k1 is 2001,k2 is 2002 and k3 is 2003
ram air, same as on car but for a bike
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by yzjon]
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stubs
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How old are you GP?
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Anton2K3
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I have a '99 gixxer SRAD...they are certainly quick, and they are well renowned for their handleing, excellent for a beginner. I have ridden a k3 gixxer, these have fuel injection rather than carbs like the SRAD, they are a completely different ride, much lower, and slightly quicker. The good thing about SRAD's is that there are plenty of parts avaliable, on ebay etc...so when the inevitable happens, its not too expensive!
Anton
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by Anton2K3]
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R Lee
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k1 k2 k3 simple as that 
anyways, above is exactly what i wanted to know, woohoo
im coming up to 22 stubs 
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AndyW
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once again im only 19 will never get insured on a bike 
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stubs
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quote:
Originally posted by GoldPenguin
im coming up to 22 stubs
Have you took your test yet etc.. How much does it all cost & is there a learning period.. like where you can only ride a certain size bike etc..?
Also, what would the insurance be like?
I'd love to own a bike.. just haven't got round to lookin into it..
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stubs
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Oh, my mate at work's got one of those bike BTW.. tis pretty smart!
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Anton2K3
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Andy-i'm only 19 and gpt insured for just under 1k tpft....it is possible.
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Anton2K3
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The test cost me £300 inc CBT. It was CBT on the monday, nothing on tuesday, learning wednesday and thursday, and taking the test on friday. If you are under 21, you have to have any bike above 33bhp restricted to 33bhp, when you are 21 or been riding for 2 years, which ever comes first, you are allowed to ride unrestricted on any bike( needless to say, most take restriction kit out straight away!). If you are over 21, you can do whats called direct acces, where you take a test on usually a 500cc bike, and when you pass, you are allowed straight onto a bike of any size. However, before you can do any of this, you need to take you bike theory test, done at the same place as car theory test. So is about £315 in total...then £650 + for the gear, and whatever the cost of the bike.....take it from me, its a very expensive hobby!
[Edited on 05-09-2004 by Anton2K3]
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AndyW
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quote:
Originally posted by Anton2K3
Andy-i'm only 19 and gpt insured for just under 1k tpft....it is possible.
Really  ....
cos i was told id be lookin to pay like 2k for a scooter etc n i want a decent bike ya know summat that looks sounds good..and goes goooooooooooooood! not no shitty little scooter, but maybe ill wait till im over 21 if id av to restrict it to 33bhp
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Anton2K3
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I am insured with MCE bike insurance....u are legally meant to have it restricted....but you can not visibly check for it, so police etc. not a problem....even tho i got mine restricted to get the certificate, my insurance company did not ask to see it, nor my friends who is insured through the same company.
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