Author Topic: New member, from Shetland (Read 1471 times)

MMeNDtal · « **on:** 19 July 2015, 04:26:33 pm »

Hi all!

Passed my 'big bike' test three weeks ago, after putting it off for years, and just got my 'new' 1999 FZS600 home this morning!

Riding position is gonna take a little getting used to (very different to the NC700 I was learning on), and taking it easy till I do, but so happy to own my first 'proper' bike!

Up here in Shetland, we have some lovely roads, so hoping we get some weather to match!

Freck · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 July 2015, 05:42:32 pm »

Welcome to the site and congrats on passing your test

Great choice for your first 'big' bike too.....enjoy!

Steve

Chris · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 July 2015, 06:31:19 pm »

Hey welcome to the forum! Congrats on passing your test!

I'm in Shetland too! Haha, not often we get Shetlanders on here.

I'm in Tingwall with a blue 02 600. Drop me a pm if you fancy a run some time

Get some pics up!

Chris

MMeNDtal · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 July 2015, 07:47:48 pm »

Awesome! Bike is needing a good service before I can use it properly... Came off the ferry this morning and out for a run and the brakes are slightly scary! Been sitting for six months, before I bought it, which doesn't help.

sinto · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 July 2015, 09:17:09 pm »

Welcome onboard

Would love to try the Shetland roads, but I'm stuck in mainland Scotland.
Give it a good once over and yes the brakes are a bit more than your used too

Get some pics up, we love pics here.

Chris · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 July 2015, 01:40:11 am »

Yeah, make sure and give it all a good once over. If you need a hand then give me a shout, Think I've got a spare set of front brake pads in the shed if yours are a bit done. Worth stripping and cleaning the brakes if you can, they're phenomenal when they're working right.

You planning any runs with the ZMCC?

This is a brilliant forum with loads of info and lots of active members so ask away if you have any questions, having said that, a good search usually brings up the answers you need so get stuck in

Chris

MMeNDtal · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 July 2015, 07:12:49 pm »

Aye, cheers! Gonna get her in the garage tomorrow and strip the brakes and change the fluid.
Been lurking around the forums for a while, before I bought the bike and it's already giving me ideas (R1 front end...? Hmmm...)!

sinto · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 July 2015, 07:16:37 pm »

Quote from: MMeNDtal on 20 July 2015, 07:12:49 pm

Aye, cheers! Gonna get her in the garage tomorrow and strip the brakes and change the fluid.

Good idea

Quote from: MMeNDtal on 20 July 2015, 07:12:49 pm

Been lurking around the forums for a while, before I bought the bike and it's already giving me ideas (R1 front end...? Hmmm...)!

That's some lurking around if your thinking of doing that before you try it as is, especially since it's your first big bike

MMeNDtal · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 July 2015, 07:25:21 pm »

Always thinking ahead...

sinto · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 July 2015, 07:26:32 pm »

Quote from: MMeNDtal on 20 July 2015, 07:25:21 pm

Always thinking ahead...

Way too ahead maybe?

(Maybe we should warn you, you'll get the mickey taken out you on this forum, but it's all in the best possible taste)

MMeNDtal · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 July 2015, 09:07:41 pm »

Got me back brakes sorted! Complete strip down, clean up and rebuild. One of the pistons was solid. Gonna do the same with the fronts. Some difference!