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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:18 pm
by Smitty
HemiDuty wrote:Sounds like the 750s have a lot more power than my 600, it feels like a real slug. But then I guess the track bike might be the spoiler....
Anyway if the rest of it is anything like my 600 then it will be a great commuter. They are sprung way to soft for real fast stuff, but still fine for getting around with the odd blast thrown in for good measure. A good, relaxed and comfy ride position with good vision and a low seat really help too.
Do you get 16" or 18" wheels on the 750? The 600s have 16s, and I wish they were 18s.
Anyway I am sure you will love it, congrats!
the 750s have 105bhp..just a tad more than the 600
and you get a bit more with a can ( as Paul has )
suspension can be played with and then you can keep up with the
pack
the Gpx has a 16" front and a 18" rear
the front is sweet...like all Kwaka fronts (with a few mods
)
the problem is the back...you can't put that much horsepower
thru a 140 section tyre
....unless the bike is upright
cheers
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:44 pm
by Strika
mmm Noice bike! I owned an 86 model in red n white, which was prolly one of the best bikes I have owned. I did about 50,000klms on it before i sold it, and I think the new owner doubled that pretty wuickly without any probs. To gt one with a gen 38k is mint. U sure they didn't give it a haircut????
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:18 pm
by Blue14
Strika wrote:mmm Noice bike! I owned an 86 model in red n white, which was prolly one of the best bikes I have owned. I did about 50,000klms on it before i sold it, and I think the new owner doubled that pretty wuickly without any probs. To gt one with a gen 38k is mint. U sure they didn't give it a haircut????
Nah its to clean for that... i checked it right out... its all legit.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:04 am
by Phil
Smitty wrote:HemiDuty wrote:Sounds like the 750s have a lot more power than my 600, it feels like a real slug. But then I guess the track bike might be the spoiler....
Anyway if the rest of it is anything like my 600 then it will be a great commuter. They are sprung way to soft for real fast stuff, but still fine for getting around with the odd blast thrown in for good measure. A good, relaxed and comfy ride position with good vision and a low seat really help too.
Do you get 16" or 18" wheels on the 750? The 600s have 16s, and I wish they were 18s.
Anyway I am sure you will love it, congrats!
the 750s have 105bhp..just a tad more than the 600
and you get a bit more with a can ( as Paul has )
suspension can be played with and then you can keep up with the
pack
the Gpx has a 16" front and a 18" rear
the front is sweet...like all Kwaka fronts (with a few mods
)
the problem is the back...you can't put that much horsepower
thru a 140 section tyre
....unless the bike is upright
cheers
oh dunno bout that....i've seen someone do it on regular occasions
and just guessing......i doubt any gpx on here has any thing like the grunt of the $18M GPX 775R
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:53 pm
by GPXTim
I dont think I have to explain to anyone about how much I like GPX's.
GREAT CHOICE.
And IAN its amazing how much power a huge 140 can handle, mine has dare I say a considerable amount more power than a stocker. I thinks its more a case of how much you are prepared to try and see what she will take.
And DONT FORGET as i've read here before ,you cant go fast on skinny tyres NOT what a joke !!!!!.
Regarding the electric suspension, I had a nice alloy plate made up and removed the redundant pice of shit and went to town with RACE TECH everyting and this is the best improvement to the bike I've made ,other than the extra ponies that is.
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:34 pm
by Shifty
Neat!
From memory the GPX600 had well under 100ps.
And when I'm rich I'll definitely get another GPZ900. Priceless is the 'double take' by the sportsbike brigade when they fly up behind and overtake, then look in the mirrors only to realise you're still there!
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:50 pm
by Neka79
GPXTim wrote:I dont think I have to explain to anyone about how much I like GPX's.
GREAT CHOICE.
And IAN its amazing how much power a huge 140 can handle, mine has dare I say a considerable amount more power than a stocker. I thinks its more a case of how much you are prepared to try and see what she will take.
And DONT FORGET as i've read here before ,you cant go fast on skinny tyres NOT what a joke !!!!!.
Regarding the electric suspension, I had a nice alloy plate made up and removed the redundant pice of shit and went to town with RACE TECH everyting and this is the best improvement to the bike I've made ,other than the extra ponies that is.
agggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh he speaks!!...hes ALIVE..........aaaaagggghhhhh
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:49 pm
by Blue14
ok peoples the gpx is home.. looking even better after i gave it some of my magic touch.. Had about an hour ride and it just purs along.. very happy..
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:00 pm
by Lainie
Very Good to hear Blue
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:09 pm
by tape
had to comment....
Paul rode up to our abode today on the extremely mint condition GPx750. Strange to see his blueness on a red and black bike...lol
the GPx is in the best condition, and for the $ he paid for it, I was extremely envious. Though he was told if the motor goes missing he should possibly start looking in my shed...rofl
Top buy Paul.
Cheers
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:11 pm
by Blue14
thanks mick.. yeah she is pretty shiny.. Only problem is it isnt blue..
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:58 pm
by Gosling1
thats a great rig Blue, well done mate, you look like you have got a great *runabout*.......
140 section tyres are *fine*......
well, GPR70 Dunlops are anyway......
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:31 pm
by Blue14
Gosling1 wrote:thats a great rig Blue, well done mate, you look like you have got a great *runabout*.......
140 section tyres are *fine*......
well, GPR70 Dunlops are anyway......
Yeah its goes along quite nicely.. and yeah the rear tyre is quite narrow..
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:48 am
by Damon Z1000
Why would U get that after the bike U already have?
Bro, if U got $$ to burn, mail some of it this way
It's called depreciation, tyre wear, increasing the risk of some prick taking you out commuting on your pride and joy, maintenance costs etc etc....... get a 12 and I think you might understand.
Ya can put all the k's on the gpx and it aint gonna loose much and if it gets looked after, might even make a bit, no need to loose $$$$$$
Nice one Blue 12
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:02 pm
by Blue14
Damon ZX9R wrote:Why would U get that after the bike U already have?
Bro, if U got $$ to burn, mail some of it this way
It's called depreciation, tyre wear, increasing the risk of some prick taking you out commuting on your pride and joy, maintenance costs etc etc....... get a 12 and I think you might understand.
Ya can put all the k's on the gpx and it aint gonna loose much and if it gets looked after, might even make a bit, no need to loose $$$$$$
Nice one Blue 12
Absolutely spot on damon..