Hi!
I'm Stew. I've just recently passed my test and am now the proud owner of a ZR7S :righton:
I learned on a Suzuki Gladius which was ok (only bike I had ever ridden at that point)! The ZR is just awesome. It is blue and looks brilliant. I love the way that it doesn't jerk you forward when easing off the throttle like the Suzuki v twin! The acceleration is smooth and even but can go (I don't open it up far yet)when I want it to. There is a little bit more wind noise than the Suzuki as my bike has the top fairing but hey I don't mind it tbh.
My bike cost me about £1300 and my gear cost £700 so I am very keen to keep on using bike as much as possible. I honestly didn't know what type of bike or kit to get as everyone I asked kept recommending different stuff but I read a few posts, looked at a few magazines and hey presto......I bought a ZR7S, Shoei NXR Permutation, Segura leather jacket, Bullit Jeans and armour and have just ordered some gloves. I will make do with a pair of padded leather boots for now as I just cant find anything I like. I want boots that look casual but give as much protection as possible. The casual ones that I liked all seemed to be low cut below the ball of the ankle unfortunately.
I live in Scotland but work about 40mins outside London so biking was mainly a means of commuting in busy traffic to get me to an airport but boy it has become a lot more than that to me. I am hooked already.
The bike has a datatool alarm on it which is ok but I will get this removed soon as I honestly just don't need it and I've heard all sorts of stories about the alarm system.
There seem to be a lot of genuine good members on here so I thought I would register and get to know bikers and their tips from all over the globe. Hopefully there will come a time where I can input to the forum in a positive way!
Anyway, enough about me, I've got lots of riding to do! Catch you around.
I'm Stew. I've just recently passed my test and am now the proud owner of a ZR7S :righton:
I learned on a Suzuki Gladius which was ok (only bike I had ever ridden at that point)! The ZR is just awesome. It is blue and looks brilliant. I love the way that it doesn't jerk you forward when easing off the throttle like the Suzuki v twin! The acceleration is smooth and even but can go (I don't open it up far yet)when I want it to. There is a little bit more wind noise than the Suzuki as my bike has the top fairing but hey I don't mind it tbh.
My bike cost me about £1300 and my gear cost £700 so I am very keen to keep on using bike as much as possible. I honestly didn't know what type of bike or kit to get as everyone I asked kept recommending different stuff but I read a few posts, looked at a few magazines and hey presto......I bought a ZR7S, Shoei NXR Permutation, Segura leather jacket, Bullit Jeans and armour and have just ordered some gloves. I will make do with a pair of padded leather boots for now as I just cant find anything I like. I want boots that look casual but give as much protection as possible. The casual ones that I liked all seemed to be low cut below the ball of the ankle unfortunately.
I live in Scotland but work about 40mins outside London so biking was mainly a means of commuting in busy traffic to get me to an airport but boy it has become a lot more than that to me. I am hooked already.
The bike has a datatool alarm on it which is ok but I will get this removed soon as I honestly just don't need it and I've heard all sorts of stories about the alarm system.
There seem to be a lot of genuine good members on here so I thought I would register and get to know bikers and their tips from all over the globe. Hopefully there will come a time where I can input to the forum in a positive way!
Anyway, enough about me, I've got lots of riding to do! Catch you around.