lew85 Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Hi i have been mostly lurking, reading reviews and looking for info on this very good forum. But now i have passed my DAS i thought i would post and once i have got a bike come along to some of the rideouts when the weather improves. But for now the hunt for a bike is great - i'm so excited Quote
techno Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Congrats on the pass!What bike are you after? Quote
lew85 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 cheers for your replies - i really fancy a zx6 maybe 99-02, really like the look of those so i'll probably start the search there. But i'll see what come up Quote
techno Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 cheers for your replies - i really fancy a zx6 maybe 99-02, really like the look of those so i'll probably start the search there. But i'll see what come up I had an 02 636 and my mate had a 51 plate 599 we both loved them great bikes.I think the newer bike without the metal bars from the frame to the front fairing looks cleaner but there pretty much identical, oh and the 636 cost more for tax as it in the 600 to 750 bracket but you gain 2bhp.But there comfy quick and handle well. Quote
lew85 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks for the info - i have seen one of the 636's not that far from me and might take a look, is there anything in particular to look out for? Quote
techno Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Tbh am not the person to ask both ours ran faultless, both had the rear footpeg hanger on the exhaust side corrode not sure why that one?I did 20000 miles and all it ever had was an oil change, the 8000 mile service has a shim shim clearence (cant for life of me remember the proper term) thing on it but mine was ok when i had it checked.Edit just googled it I believe its the valve clearances. Quote
Tango Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Congratulations..... Looking for a new bike can be a minefield....but an enjoyable one..... Quote
Bonniebird Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Ditto, I can think of worse chores Congratulations Quote
mealexme Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 congrats on the pass! Not sure of specific things to look out for, but check over the usual things. I would have linked to a topic on the forum, but the post has been deleted Quote
OhJay Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Congrats and welcome We will expect pics when you find the one Quote
Karimura Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Grats!Any hints on theory? I'm studying for theory to do next week, kinda struggling :'( Quote
lew85 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 cheers for all the responses. In regards to the theory test because i was concerned about this too - i purchased the dsa theory cd and same for hazard perception and breezed it. Honestly the theory question bit after doing loads of mock test was spot on - i really recommend it and the hazard perception if you haven't done one before. Quote
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