Cheers from the Alps - and a wee quiz!

G'day everyone!

I thought that I'd just introduce myself and above all my new wee bike!
I live in beautiful Valais, Switzerland, near Lake Geneva and the Matterhorn.

Coming from a FZ-1 (FZS 1000 Fazer in Europe), which I totalled in a horror crash last September, I now own a RC36/II.
Just picked her up last week - after 319 days of suffering without any bike. Man, did it feel good to get in the saddle again!!

I was actually looking for thous mainly - FZ-1, Thunderace, SV, XX and stuff like that. But with a very limited budget it was kinda tough to find a descent ride.
Then one day I stumbled across an offer for a VFR 750 F and I fell in love with the looks of the bike right away. What a stunning beauty!
It was offered at a fair price as well, so I took the three hour drive to do a test ride. I really liked the bike from the beginning, I don't have to tell you anything about it, I guess.
So end of the story - I beat the seller down to a ridiculous price and bought it.
It's got only 38'000 km (23'600 miles) and has been getting every service (got all the receipts) and an extra check-up each season. So technically it should be in top condition and so far it seems that way. I put 1000 km on her in the first week!
Oh and it's a '97 model.

I guess you wanna see photos so here you go:





Now the quiz for you:
Who is able to tell me what this colour scheme is? Anyone seen this before? (It's gorgeous, ain't it? :biggrin

Again, cheers to y'all!
Laters.



P.S.: As posted here, I'm looking for a GIVI Wingrack mounting kit for my baby!

P.P.S.: Shame on you that you don't have a Swiss flag for the Country cloumn on the left! :hss:

 

Holy Smokes I didn't know there was going to be a quiz today! :scared:

Fer da cripes sakers why doesn't anyone tell me these things. :doh: :lol:

I don't recall ever seeing that exact paint scheme before but your bike.......


.....looks sorta like a cross between the paint scheme used on the RC45.....




.....and the paint scheme used on this VFR400.




BTW - Welcome AllBlackPearl,nice bike you've got there! :welcome:

 

Sorry mate, didn't know I'd have to invite everyone personally to the quiz! :wink:
Next time for sure.

But naaahhh, that doesn't look very similar to the scheme of the glorious RVF, does it? :unsure:
I think you'll need to have another go. op2:

Cheers for the Welcome, glad to be here.
And aye, she's a beauty. One of a kind, I'd almost say.

 

LOL! Well I took my best shot,guess maybe I should study a bit more next time. hwell: :lol:

 

Hi - and welcome to the Forum neighbour.

I live over in Chatel - up in the mountains on the other side of the lake.

Its a shame you did not post up two weeks back, as I would suggested meeting up when the local SAMVA Moto club held its annual three day Burn Mountain Rock Festival.


Maybe next year so put 18-21 July 2013 in your diary, as the event attracted hundreds of bikers from near and far, and in addition to some brilliant bands, there were organised rides, crazy trialsbike demos, stunt jumping and real ale by the bucket load. Suffice to say we had a big contingent from Valais including several VFR riders and someone even turned up on a clone of my 6th Gen.

One thing is certain you have made a rare find, as that colour scheme looks pretty stunning. If its like the 6th Gens if you lift the seat off the official paint code should be on a sticker near the tank.

Meantime, it looks like the vines are doing well this year - so I may have to test some Valais wine next time I am your side of the lake!

PS A while back most of the country flags disappeared during an software upgrade and people had to contact the mods to fix the problem. I suggest you PM the Mods and ask them to find the Swiss flag again - especially on the eve of your national day!



Skimad4x4
Proud Member 6th Gen Militia #218 - European 1st Division

 

Welcome to the nuts house......congratulation on your new ride. Enjoy and be safe. :tongue::vtr2:

 

Welcome aboard.

I agree with Stosh, though. But I guess we're just filthy American pigs. (said in my best French accent).

 

Thanks! I'll do my very best.

 

Cheers mate.
I'd never say anything like that, though.
And mind you, I do know the story behind my bike! I'm just making it a little fun for you guys.

 

Welcume aboard !!! What kinda wrist-watch you wear? since your from that land and all. :smile:

Nice paint job too, I dont do quizes or tests !

 

How about a 1996 CBR F3

 

Hiya John,
that's awesome!
Although... you do realise that you're mixing up cantons here? :eyebrows:
On the other side of the lake - from Châtel - that's Vaud. Valais is in your back, so to speak...
And in fact I live in Troistorrents, which is just about a 10 minutes ride from Châtel. Now how ace is that? :lol:
Anyway - screw Vaud and the Lavaux, you should still go for the wine from Valais!

As I said, I know what colour scheme it is. :bounce:

Alright, I shall do that.

 

LOL

Probably a Timex. :wink:

 

Fair enough - and thanks! :smile:

I have a Fossil in fact. :biggrin1:
But I haven't been wearing it for decades, since wrist watches just annoy me...

 

Nope.
It is not "similar" to anything - it's, well, kinda identical to something...

 

@AllBlackPearl.......I fear your RC36/II is in a crisis. He/she seems to be a wannabee CBR......no ?
RVF ?, VTR ? For sure it's a Honda color-scheme.........I give up....

 

Ahoi Eric!

Nee, nee, nee.... :tongue1:
No CBR, no RVF, no VTR.

Think broader.
But aye, it's definitely a Honda colour scheme.

Groeten uit Zwitserland! :hat:
Tot ziens!!

 

I just sussed it !

Spoiler alert don't scroll down if you still want to play.














Lucky blighter - its a Mick Doohan special edition. I don't think it was ever sold outside Europe, and only a few were made - and I bet there can't be many left!

 

En je spreekt ook nog Nederlands ook ?
Groeten uit Nederland.

You live in a very nice "biker - area".
Have to go to Switzerland on my viffer in short time. The Netherlands is too flat...... :sad:

 

Give that man a cookie!

Yep,sure does look like Mick's bike alright Skimad4x4. Well done my friend! :bravo: