Noob with a special Gixxer! : Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Forums: Gixxer.com

**Jonno271** · 12-10-2012, 12:43 PM

Hi all,

Thought I'd register with the forum to show off my new toy! I have actually owned a gixxer before, an L0 750, which I later traded in for a big bang R1 (big mistake)...

Anyway this turned up in my local dealer the other day. Originally supplied by them, it's a K6 Phantom Edition GSXR-1000. You may think it looks in good condition, that's because it's covered.......wait for it......

451 MILES!!!!!

I couldn't walk away now could I! It's new!

New oil & filter, battery and tires are going on as we speak, can't wait to get her home. One question though - brakes. I'll change the fluid but what about the pads? Ride it and see how they are I suppose.

Anyway, look forward to chatting, Jon.

**tlee2989** · 12-10-2012, 12:45 PM

I would've been more interested in the sumo behind it

Welcome to the GDC there is a wealth of knowledge here

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**Zlow28** · 12-10-2012, 12:48 PM

Welcome to GDC. Clean bike!

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**8you4t** · 12-10-2012, 02:45 PM

very nice !!! welcome ...

**gixxerbaxter** · 12-10-2012, 03:14 PM

I doubt the brakes have gone bad in 451 miles..
Always worth a look though

Welcome

**Jonno271** · 12-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Hey guys,

thx for the welcomes. Gixxerbaxter, it's not the mileage I'm worried about, more the fact the bike's been stood for nearly 6 years. At least it was in a heated garage, hopefully there's no corrosion in there!

**93goatfucker04** · 12-10-2012, 10:21 PM

Id say just flush them with new fluid and that should do it

**dLegend82** · 12-10-2012, 10:48 PM

nice find mate. welcome to gdc.

**Tater Tot Wee Woo** · 12-10-2012, 11:36 PM

nice looking bike.

oldgixxer · 12-11-2012, 04:23 AM

Phantom Edition,am I missing something here? Looks like a normal K6 to me

Anyways welcome to the forum

**yup** · 12-11-2012, 05:40 AM

silver/grey paint scheme + yosh tri-oval can. was that all the phantom editions had? short of a higher price tag?

**GS220** · 12-11-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonno271

Hey guys,

thx for the welcomes. Gixxerbaxter, it's not the mileage I'm worried about, more the fact the bike's been stood for nearly 6 years. At least it was in a heated garage, hopefully there's no corrosion in there!

I wouldn't worry so much. I bought mine with 51 miles on it(k6 1k)...been riding it for 3 seasons now with no problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgixxer

Phantom Edition,am I missing something here? Looks like a normal K6 to me

Anyways welcome to the forum

Maybe just something the dealer said to make a few extra bucks.

oldgixxer · 12-11-2012, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yup

silver/grey paint scheme + yosh tri-oval can. was that all the phantom editions had? short of a higher price tag?

I learned something new today&I am a much better person for doing so:
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2006/...gsx-r1000.html

**TeflonTrout** · 12-11-2012, 06:32 AM

Welcome to GDC! I'm glad you found a bike that struck a chord, it certainly is classy looking.

**cainyboy** · 12-11-2012, 01:41 PM

The pads will be fine, welcome to GDC.

**Dirty Dick** · 12-11-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgixxer

Phantom Edition,am I missing something here? Looks like a normal K6 to me

Anyways welcome to the forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by yup

silver/grey paint scheme + yosh tri-oval can. was that all the phantom editions had? short of a higher price tag?

Yes. That's what its called in the uk.

**AFGixxer08** · 12-11-2012, 10:49 PM

Welcome to GDC! Tons of info on everything here. Just curious, why was the R1 a "big mistake"?