Thanks guys. It was a 2yo CBR1100 Blackbird. Too cheap to be true - it turns out that it was a damaged/repaired bike that the guy previously bought at auction. Hmmmm - definitely one to steer clear of !
Scott - I know you always comment on sports bike riders being "temporary Australians", but I just feel that I have to have something that I can enjoy on the road for the time being. Not to mention the Mr Turbo bolt-on kits available for not much money
Mike - I live in a cul de sac (sp?), and there are only two bikes that ever come up the street. One is a 996 Ducati with a titanium zorst, the other is a Honda VTR SP2, also with an aftermarket system. Probably the two nicest sounding bikes I've ever heard. The only Suzi twins I hear seem to have the factory exhaust still in place, but I bet they would sound the part once they're opened up a bit...