2005 Gixxer Thou

Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up
something this ugly would they?

2005 GSXR 1000:
http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

--
Steve "Slider"
'02 YZF-R6

In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com,
Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered
souls with a rant as follows
> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> make up something this ugly would they?
>
> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip...

--
Pete M

Ford Capri - Mercedes 500 SEL - Sierra XR4x4

Scouse Git extraordinaire. Liverpool, Great Britain

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 22:27:47 GMT, "Pete M"
<pete.murray@blue-nopressedmeat-yonder.co.uk> wrote:

>In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com,
>Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered
>souls with a rant as follows
>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>
>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
>For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip...

The screen is a bit Vorlon.
--
Lady Nina
You can dance if you want to.

ZXR400 CG125

"Slider" <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote in message
news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com...
> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up
> something this ugly would they?
>
> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

Leslie Ash's plastic surgeon trying his hand at bike design?

--
Sorby

"Sorby" <Sorby@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:2l6146F8kssuU1@uni-berlin.de...
> "Slider" <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote in message
> news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com...
> > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make
up
> > something this ugly would they?
> >
> > 2005 GSXR 1000:
> > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> Leslie Ash's plastic surgeon trying his hand at bike design?

It doesn't look too bad from the front. And it's about time someone designed
something a bit different, with 'character'. Even if it does look cak.

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 +0000, Slider wrote:

> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up
> something this ugly would they?
>
> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

Quality, "Will a Blade get you laid?" So who exactly on here bought one
as a totty magnet?

--
Entwisi
FBOTY#2003 PIT#3(KoTL)
Honda XL1000V Varadero 'The Big V' Yam YB100

Slider wrote:
> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> make up something this ugly would they?
>
> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

How odd.. especially as the headlight appears to have (from that picture)
returned to a reflector as opposed to projector... going backwards.

I expect it'll look nicer in the flesh, but at the moment I wouldn't buy
one - yuk.

Slider wrote:
> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> make up something this ugly would they?
>
> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

This is now the only bike that makes sense.
http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg

--
Molly
"Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane"
"Gower School" By Appointment".
GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27
TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23.
DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply
http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com
"Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

In news:2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de,
Molly <Mollythisbit@ukrm.net> said:
> Slider wrote:
>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>
>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg

Not a fan of the new 'blade then?

--
Steve "Slider"
'02 YZF-R6

In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says...
> Slider wrote:
> > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> > make up something this ugly would they?
> >
> > 2005 GSXR 1000:
> > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg

It's a bit slow & gutless (& cheap) compared to the MV 1000 though :-p

--
Preston.

http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
Off-road classifieds

'02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

Preston Kemp wrote:
> In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says...
>> Slider wrote:
>>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>>
>>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>>
>> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
>> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg
>
> It's a bit slow & gutless (& cheap) compared to the MV 1000 though
> :-p

CIHAPM?

--
Molly
"Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane"
"Gower School" By Appointment".
GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27
TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23.
DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply
http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com
"Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

In article <2l75maF9k544U1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says...
> Preston Kemp wrote:
> > In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says...
> >> Slider wrote:
> >>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> >>> make up something this ugly would they?
> >>>
> >>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
> >>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
> >>
> >> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> >> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg
> >
> > It's a bit slow & gutless (& cheap) compared to the MV 1000 though
> > :-p
>
> CIHAPM?

http://www.bikez.com/bike/index.php?bike=20923 for the Tamburini
edition. Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti-
hop system.

--
Preston.

http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
Off-road classifieds

'02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

Molly wrote:
>
> Slider wrote:
> > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> > make up something this ugly would they?
> >
> > 2005 GSXR 1000:
> > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg
>
Hmm. That exhaust really does look like an afterthought. It's not
even at the right angle.

The lines aren't nearly as clean as the R1, either.

--
ogden, b12

In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says...
> Slider wrote:
> > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
> > make up something this ugly would they?
> >
> > 2005 GSXR 1000:
> > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg

Sat on one, more uncomfortable then the R6.

--
Ginge [at] stopthevoices [dot] org [dot] uk

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
<steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:

>Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up
>something this ugly would they?
>
>2005 GSXR 1000:
>http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg

It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.
--
Champ
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

Champ wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
> <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:
>
>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>
>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

I bet you say the same about women? ;-)

--
Molly
"Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane"
"Gower School" By Appointment".
GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27
TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23.
DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply
http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com
"Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 10:43:37 +0100, Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:

>It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

I've been saying this for years. No-one takes any notice.

--
Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom)
GSX-R1000K3, CB400F2
BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, BOTCdV#1

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 10:45:29 +0100, "Molly" <Mollythisbit@ukrm.net>
wrote:

>Champ wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
>> <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>>
>>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>>
>> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.
>
>I bet you say the same about women? ;-)

I certainly don't - women are definitely for looking at too.
--
Champ
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

In news:75qse05n0stcd3ddgsun2ams6nc6qdtirq@4ax.com,
Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> said:
> On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
> <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:
>
>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>
>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

So why repaint the ZX7?

--
Steve "Slider"
'02 YZF-R6

Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:

>It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

so if the latest, greatest, fastest, best-handling, most "dangerous"
sportsbike turned out to look like a Harley, would you still want one?

--
darsy
r65ls|zx-7r|cbr929rr-1

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 11:14:33 +0100, darsy <darsy@sticky.co.uk> wrote:

>Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:
>
>>It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>>looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.
>
>so if the latest, greatest, fastest, best-handling, most "dangerous"
>sportsbike turned out to look like a Harley, would you still want one?

Yes.

Look, the appearance of a motorcycle does have some small impact on
me, but given that it is by definition subjective, I see little point
in discussing it.
--
Champ
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 10:06:10 GMT, "Slider"
<steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:

>In news:75qse05n0stcd3ddgsun2ams6nc6qdtirq@4ax.com,
>Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> said:
>> On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
>> <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>>
>>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>>
>> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.
>
>So why repaint the ZX7?

Having a nicely turned out race bike is important if trying to attract
sponsorship, for the way you get treated by officials and scrutineers,
and the quality of the photos (which reminds me :
http://racer.smugmug.com/gallery/158311).

In fact, it's a condition of entry at the Manx Grand prix that
machines are in "good cosmetic condition".
--
Champ
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

darsy wrote:
> Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.
>
> so if the latest, greatest, fastest, best-handling, most "dangerous"
> sportsbike turned out to look like a Harley, would you still want one?

You have seen the state of Champ's GSX-R haven't you?

Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:

>Look, the appearance of a motorcycle does have some small impact on
>me, but given that it is by definition subjective, I see little point
>in discussing it.

I'm interested in aethetics, ergonomics and design. You're clearly
not.

--
darsy
r65ls|zx-7r|cbr929rr-1

Champ wrote
>On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider"
><steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote:
>
>>Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up
>>something this ugly would they?
>>
>>2005 GSXR 1000:
>>http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>
>It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
>looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

I care.

--
steve auvache

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 11:40:28 +0100, darsy <darsy@sticky.co.uk> wrote:

>Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:
>
>>Look, the appearance of a motorcycle does have some small impact on
>>me, but given that it is by definition subjective, I see little point
>>in discussing it.
>
>I'm interested in aethetics, ergonomics and design. You're clearly
>not.

Hmm. I'd like to think I'm interested ergonomics and design. But
someone likes the look of a fairing with a lip at the front strikes me
as a pretty unrewarding discussion.
--
Champ
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

Preston Kemp wrote:

> Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti-
> hop system.

What's the anti hop thingy?

--
Simon

Brighton | MYSOB: http://www.sweller.co.uk/sob/
England | MZSOB: http://www.mztech.fsnet.co.uk/

the cont known as sweller says...

>The exhaust could do with re-thinking; a nice pair of Dunstalls is what
>it needs. http://www.sweller.dynalias.org/images/dunstall.gif

<sigh> Used to have them on the Z400 :-(

--
Michael
r1.1rs|cb.35sg|mk2 16v|
'fot#125|twa#5|flo#10|cosoc#1|

In article <xn0dkkg0h1434c1010@news.individual.net>, sweller says...
> Preston Kemp wrote:
>
> > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti-
> > hop system.
>
> What's the anti hop thingy?

It's an apparently simple system that has the same effect as a slipper
clutch. I believe it's triggered by inlet vacuum, but don't know the
details.

--
Preston.

http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
Off-road classifieds

'02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 23:39:00 +0100, Lady Nina
<spam.trap2@ntlworld.com> wrote:

>On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 22:27:47 GMT, "Pete M"
><pete.murray@blue-nopressedmeat-yonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com,
>>Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered
>>souls with a rant as follows
>>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't
>>> make up something this ugly would they?
>>>
>>> 2005 GSXR 1000:
>>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg
>>
>>For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip...
>
>The screen is a bit Vorlon.

You referring to Kosh II?

--
-Pip

Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote:

> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike
> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding.

Nice bait.....

Because if it looks nice I start slavering and muttering "Gimme gimme".

--
Trophy 1200 750SS CB400F CD200 Z200 x2 ST70 DT50MX YTC#3
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 IHABWTJ#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06
BOF#30 WUSS#5 http://www.chateau.murray.dsl.pipex.com/

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 16:33:22 +0100, petrolcan
<colmREMOVEcanning@hotmail.com> wrote:

>the cont known as sweller says...
>
>>The exhaust could do with re-thinking; a nice pair of Dunstalls is what
>>it needs. http://www.sweller.dynalias.org/images/dunstall.gif
>
><sigh> Used to have them on the Z400 :-(

Me too! In 1980...
--
Champ
I don't know, but I've been told, never slow down, you never grow old
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 17:13:09 GMT, Preston Kemp
<dontwantany@nowhere.invalid> wrote:

>In article <xn0dkkg0h1434c1010@news.individual.net>, sweller says...
>> Preston Kemp wrote:
>>
>> > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti-
>> > hop system.
>>
>> What's the anti hop thingy?
>
>It's an apparently simple system that has the same effect as a slipper
>clutch. I believe it's triggered by inlet vacuum, but don't know the
>details.

If it's what the GP bikes do, it bleeds air into the intake side of
the engine when the throttle is closed, to reduce the amount of engine
braking.
--
Champ
I don't know, but I've been told, never slow down, you never grow old
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

In article <mdste05qlbva13thu89mbhs9dnrjo0d9ka@4ax.com>, Champ says...
> On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 17:13:09 GMT, Preston Kemp
> <dontwantany@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
>
> >In article <xn0dkkg0h1434c1010@news.individual.net>, sweller says...
> >> Preston Kemp wrote:
> >>
> >> > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti-
> >> > hop system.
> >>
> >> What's the anti hop thingy?
> >
> >It's an apparently simple system that has the same effect as a slipper
> >clutch. I believe it's triggered by inlet vacuum, but don't know the
> >details.
>
> If it's what the GP bikes do, it bleeds air into the intake side of
> the engine when the throttle is closed, to reduce the amount of engine
> braking.
>
That's the one. Now that you've refreshed my knackered grey cells, I
remember Toby Moody explaining it exactly that way on Eurosport many
moons ago.
--
Preston.

http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
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'02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

Molly wrote:
>
> This is now the only bike that makes sense.
> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg

<comes><not>

--
Platypus

"thang"

sweller wrote:
>
> Actually, I think it looks rather good, the bronze engine isn't a big
> thing, the gold forks are a bit...

....blingtastic?

A bit 70s Ducati: "Long legged and easy to live with" (sic).

--
Platypus

"thang"

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 20:48:20 GMT, "platypus" <platypus@ukrm.org>
wrote:

>sweller wrote:
>>
>> Actually, I think it looks rather good, the bronze engine isn't a big
>> thing, the gold forks are a bit...
>
>...blingtastic?
>
>A bit 70s Ducati: "Long legged and easy to live with" (sic).

Hmm. I think that was the ad line for Moto Guzzi, wasn't it? Or was
that why you added the (sic)?
--
Champ
I don't know, but I've been told, never slow down, you never grow old
GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

Champ wrote:
> On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 20:48:20 GMT, "platypus" <platypus@ukrm.org>
> wrote:
>
>>sweller wrote:
>>>
>>> Actually, I think it looks rather good, the bronze engine isn't a
>>> big thing, the gold forks are a bit...
>>
>>...blingtastic?
>>
>>A bit 70s Ducati: "Long legged and easy to live with" (sic).
>
> Hmm. I think that was the ad line for Moto Guzzi, wasn't it? Or was
> that why you added the (sic)?

Actually, I couldn't remember whether it was the black and gold 900SS or the
(Coburn & Hughes blatant rip-off) black and gold Le Mans II. Of course, as
you so rightly point out, it was the latter.

I sit corrected.

--
Platypus

"thang"

	#1
Slider	2005 Gixxer Thou Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up something this ugly would they? 2005 GSXR 1000: http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg -- Steve "Slider" '02 YZF-R6

	#2
Pete M	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com, Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered souls with a rant as follows > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > make up something this ugly would they? > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip... -- Pete M Ford Capri - Mercedes 500 SEL - Sierra XR4x4 Scouse Git extraordinaire. Liverpool, Great Britain

	#3
Lady Nina	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 22:27:47 GMT, "Pete M" <pete.murray@blue-nopressedmeat-yonder.co.uk> wrote: >In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com, >Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered >souls with a rant as follows >> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >> make up something this ugly would they? >> >> 2005 GSXR 1000: >> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > >For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip... The screen is a bit Vorlon. -- Lady Nina You can dance if you want to. ZXR400 CG125

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Sorby	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou "Slider" <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote in message news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com... > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up > something this ugly would they? > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg Leslie Ash's plastic surgeon trying his hand at bike design? -- Sorby

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Porl	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou "Sorby" <Sorby@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:2l6146F8kssuU1@uni-berlin.de... > "Slider" <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote in message > news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com... > > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up > > something this ugly would they? > > > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > Leslie Ash's plastic surgeon trying his hand at bike design? It doesn't look too bad from the front. And it's about time someone designed something a bit different, with 'character'. Even if it does look cak.

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entwisi	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 +0000, Slider wrote: > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up > something this ugly would they? > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg Quality, "Will a Blade get you laid?" So who exactly on here bought one as a totty magnet? -- Entwisi FBOTY#2003 PIT#3(KoTL) Honda XL1000V Varadero 'The Big V' Yam YB100

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dwb	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Slider wrote: > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > make up something this ugly would they? > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg How odd.. especially as the headlight appears to have (from that picture) returned to a reflector as opposed to projector... going backwards. I expect it'll look nicer in the flesh, but at the moment I wouldn't buy one - yuk.

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Molly	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Slider wrote: > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > make up something this ugly would they? > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg This is now the only bike that makes sense. http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg -- Molly "Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane" "Gower School" By Appointment". GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27 TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23. DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com "Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

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Slider	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In news:2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de, Molly <Mollythisbit@ukrm.net> said: > Slider wrote: >> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >> make up something this ugly would they? >> >> 2005 GSXR 1000: >> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > This is now the only bike that makes sense. > http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg Not a fan of the new 'blade then? -- Steve "Slider" '02 YZF-R6

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Preston Kemp	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says... > Slider wrote: > > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > > make up something this ugly would they? > > > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > This is now the only bike that makes sense. > http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg It's a bit slow & gutless (& cheap) compared to the MV 1000 though :-p -- Preston. http://www.muddystuff.co.uk Off-road classifieds '02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

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Molly	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Preston Kemp wrote: > In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says... >> Slider wrote: >>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >>> make up something this ugly would they? >>> >>> 2005 GSXR 1000: >>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg >> >> This is now the only bike that makes sense. >> http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg > > It's a bit slow & gutless (& cheap) compared to the MV 1000 though > :-p CIHAPM? -- Molly "Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane" "Gower School" By Appointment". GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27 TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23. DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com "Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

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ogden	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Molly wrote: > > Slider wrote: > > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > > make up something this ugly would they? > > > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > This is now the only bike that makes sense. > http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg > Hmm. That exhaust really does look like an afterthought. It's not even at the right angle. The lines aren't nearly as clean as the R1, either. -- ogden, b12

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Ginge	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In article <2l745jF9h5leU1@uni-berlin.de>, Molly says... > Slider wrote: > > Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't > > make up something this ugly would they? > > > > 2005 GSXR 1000: > > http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > This is now the only bike that makes sense. > http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg Sat on one, more uncomfortable then the R6. -- Ginge [at] stopthevoices [dot] org [dot] uk

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Champ	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider" <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote: >Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up >something this ugly would they? > >2005 GSXR 1000: >http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. -- Champ GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2 GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T\|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8 Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

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Molly	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Champ wrote: > On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider" > <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote: > >> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >> make up something this ugly would they? >> >> 2005 GSXR 1000: >> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike > looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. I bet you say the same about women? ;-) -- Molly "Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane" "Gower School" By Appointment". GSX-R1000 (better), Triumph Thunderbird, GS500, GHPOTHUF#27 TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23. DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply http://www.mollyg.net (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com "Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"

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Ace	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 10:43:37 +0100, Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote: >It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike >looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. I've been saying this for years. No-one takes any notice. -- Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) GSX-R1000K3, CB400F2 BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, BOTCdV#1

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Champ	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 10:45:29 +0100, "Molly" <Mollythisbit@ukrm.net> wrote: >Champ wrote: >> On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider" >> <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote: >> >>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >>> make up something this ugly would they? >>> >>> 2005 GSXR 1000: >>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg >> >> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike >> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. > >I bet you say the same about women? ;-) I certainly don't - women are definitely for looking at too. -- Champ GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2 GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T\|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8 Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

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Slider	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In news:75qse05n0stcd3ddgsun2ams6nc6qdtirq@4ax.com, Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> said: > On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider" > <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote: > >> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >> make up something this ugly would they? >> >> 2005 GSXR 1000: >> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > > It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike > looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. So why repaint the ZX7? -- Steve "Slider" '02 YZF-R6

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darsy	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote: >It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike >looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. so if the latest, greatest, fastest, best-handling, most "dangerous" sportsbike turned out to look like a Harley, would you still want one? -- darsy r65ls\|zx-7r\|cbr929rr-1

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dwb	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou darsy wrote: > Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote: > >> It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike >> looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. > > so if the latest, greatest, fastest, best-handling, most "dangerous" > sportsbike turned out to look like a Harley, would you still want one? You have seen the state of Champ's GSX-R haven't you?

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steve auvache	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Champ wrote >On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 21:53:15 GMT, "Slider" ><steve@somewhere.invalid.com> wrote: > >>Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't make up >>something this ugly would they? >> >>2005 GSXR 1000: >>http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg > >It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike >looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. I care. -- steve auvache

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sweller	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Preston Kemp wrote: > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti- > hop system. What's the anti hop thingy? -- Simon Brighton \| MYSOB: http://www.sweller.co.uk/sob/ England \| MZSOB: http://www.mztech.fsnet.co.uk/

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petrolcan	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou the cont known as sweller says... >The exhaust could do with re-thinking; a nice pair of Dunstalls is what >it needs. http://www.sweller.dynalias.org/images/dunstall.gif <sigh> Used to have them on the Z400 :-( -- Michael r1.1rs\|cb.35sg\|mk2 16v\| 'fot#125\|twa#5\|flo#10\|cosoc#1\|

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Preston Kemp	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In article <xn0dkkg0h1434c1010@news.individual.net>, sweller says... > Preston Kemp wrote: > > > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti- > > hop system. > > What's the anti hop thingy? It's an apparently simple system that has the same effect as a slipper clutch. I believe it's triggered by inlet vacuum, but don't know the details. -- Preston. http://www.muddystuff.co.uk Off-road classifieds '02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

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Pip Luscher	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 23:39:00 +0100, Lady Nina <spam.trap2@ntlworld.com> wrote: >On Thu, 08 Jul 2004 22:27:47 GMT, "Pete M" ><pete.murray@blue-nopressedmeat-yonder.co.uk> wrote: > >>In news:fnjHc.300219$ef4.35119@news.easynews.com, >>Slider <steve@somewhere.invalid.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered >>souls with a rant as follows >>> Now I know that this picture is from MCN, but surely they wouldn't >>> make up something this ugly would they? >>> >>> 2005 GSXR 1000: >>> http://hextent.co.uk/gsxr1000.jpg >> >>For some reason, it makes me think of Darth Vader with a hare lip... > >The screen is a bit Vorlon. You referring to Kosh II? -- -Pip

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The Older Gentleman	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Champ <neal@champ.org.uk> wrote: > It always amuses me how so many people get fired up by what a bike > looks like. Who cares, ffs - they're for riding. Nice bait..... Because if it looks nice I start slavering and muttering "Gimme gimme". -- Trophy 1200 750SS CB400F CD200 Z200 x2 ST70 DT50MX YTC#3 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 IHABWTJ#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 BOF#30 WUSS#5 http://www.chateau.murray.dsl.pipex.com/

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Preston Kemp	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou In article <mdste05qlbva13thu89mbhs9dnrjo0d9ka@4ax.com>, Champ says... > On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 17:13:09 GMT, Preston Kemp > <dontwantany@nowhere.invalid> wrote: > > >In article <xn0dkkg0h1434c1010@news.individual.net>, sweller says... > >> Preston Kemp wrote: > >> > >> > Comes with variable length inlets & Honda MotoGP stylee anti- > >> > hop system. > >> > >> What's the anti hop thingy? > > > >It's an apparently simple system that has the same effect as a slipper > >clutch. I believe it's triggered by inlet vacuum, but don't know the > >details. > > If it's what the GP bikes do, it bleeds air into the intake side of > the engine when the throttle is closed, to reduce the amount of engine > braking. > That's the one. Now that you've refreshed my knackered grey cells, I remember Toby Moody explaining it exactly that way on Eurosport many moons ago. -- Preston. http://www.muddystuff.co.uk Off-road classifieds '02 MV Senna '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_tiger_rides

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platypus	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou Molly wrote: > > This is now the only bike that makes sense. > http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/1065263437.jpg <comes><not> -- Platypus "thang"

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platypus	Re: 2005 Gixxer Thou sweller wrote: > > Actually, I think it looks rather good, the bronze engine isn't a big > thing, the gold forks are a bit... ....blingtastic? A bit 70s Ducati: "Long legged and easy to live with" (sic). -- Platypus "thang"