[Pete]

Originally Posted by tigerblade

Fixed.

Just before time ran out on you. You do NOT want to know what the consequences would have been.

[Getsome]

Originally Posted by Scratch

Oh yeah one more thing, I have no idea why they put hazards on the bike Maybe I'll use that button for NAWWssZZZ or something

There is a cool little feature on the bike, you can set it so when you pull over and turn the bike off the rear LED taillight stays on. Could prove safe and useful for those times you stop by the side of the road to stretch, talk, figure out your next destination etc.

kinda goes along with why they put hazards on the bike...

[CBR929RE]

The "official" suzuki pics don't do it justice. So much better looking in person. I still don't like the pipe and tail (too wide). Is it really a lot smaller (or shorter) than an 05 Gixxer600. I rode a friends 600 the other day and that thing is really tall but very narrow. How's the seat? On my little ride on the 600 it was hard to not sit on my balls.

Nice bike though, congrats.

[phobiaphobe]

Congrats on the new ride. I say keep the stock pipe for a season or 2 before you put something else on.

[oldfogey]

Congrats on the new bike, and enjoy lots of safe miles .

[bwhip]

Originally Posted by Pete

...Seriously, if I was in the market for an I-4 literbike, it'd be a tough call between the GSXR1000 and the ZX10R. The CBR1000RR ain't cuttin' it for me these days.

[fl-929]

Do they have the all-black version in the US?

[Intimidator]

Congrats, I'ts a great looking bike. I'm not a fan of the can but the bike still looks hot!

[seamus]

Originally Posted by Scratch

Oh yeah one more thing, I have no idea why they put hazards on the bike Maybe I'll use that button for NAWWssZZZ or something

There is a cool little feature on the bike, you can set it so when you pull over and turn the bike off the rear LED taillight stays on. Could prove safe and useful for those times you stop by the side of the road to stretch, talk, figure out your next destination etc.

All those things are all Germany/Euro specific. The "pass" button is a godsend on the autobahn when everyone in their "liter cars" is doing 80mph and you had to slow from 150mph and they're taking their time getting back over to the right lane. The taillight feature is for nighttime parking on side streets that have no street lights, all vehicles here have that function. Looks like Suzuki was saving a couple of bucks by not producing two versions. The Euroblades all have these features too.

[Scratch]

Thanks people! No buyers remorse here (as of yet).

Chain-
Yeah I here you, any damper is better than none. I guess I'm just spoiled by the Scotts. IMO dampers should come stock on ALL the 600's as well, not just the liter bikes.

Oh what's the whole waffle thing? Been away from the board for a while, what the heck is going on with the Busa now??
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No they don't have the all black version available in the US

The seat's actually not too bad compared to the Honda, but then almost anything is a step up. Tail's not really all that wide either (to me), though I can see where some people would think that it is, at least from the pics.

ND4SPD & HD- I knew I saw that somewhere before! Except it wasn't on a BMW, still a great idea to incorporate a door opener ( or communicator button ) onto an otherwised un-used button already on the bike. We'll see what happens, not a priority by any means.

About the bling thing (chrome & fur), yeah I already got all that from my friends.

This may be going against the SSRA (Suzuki Street Riders of America) but the swingarm will NOT be stretched, and NOTHING is getting chromed!! Oh yeah and no xenon, super plasma, ultra-sonic HID lights or anything either!

This was all about me getting the best bike for me, fit and performance wise. I just wanted the best that this model year had to offer since I don't trade bikes all that often (except for the short stint on the 929, I like to keep *new* bikes for at least 5 years). Hell the R1 would still be in the garage if I didn't pull that stupid crap last year.

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by bwhip

Congrats! That is an amazing machine. I can't believe how much better the literbikes get every year. Now be smart on that badboy!

Definately, gotta respect that throttle! Even the 600's will bite you in the ass if you let 'em.. As of yet I still have no idea of what 160 +/- HP feels like, probably gonna pucker up real good the first time I crack it WOT. I love the twisties and this year will be my first appearance on the track (still contemplating Grattan, moving in to the new house next month is the only reason I haven't commited yet).

Honestly, since I do love the curves I'm not sure all that horsepower is really needed, may have gone a little overboard but I gotta admit, it's nice to have it "on tap".

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Red Rider

Congrats on the new ride...did it come with a Starboyz video?

LOL, nah, I already have a couple of their vids and honestly they're not all that impressive. Now the "Icy Hot Stunnaz", now that's a whole different story! Hopefully they'll let me join their clique and then we can wheelie for lids or something...

[Chain]

Scratch, waffling is a way of life. Wait until you guys see what I have in store next.

As for the Gixxer, it's cool, no doubt about it. Be careful. I'd imagine the margin for error on that machine is precariously small.

Chain

P.S. Hey gang, isn't nice having so many Suzuki guys in da houzzzzz?

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by colryn

Congrats, even if it is a Susy. I hope Matt Mladins attitude does not come with it.

Nope, Mladin (minus his talent) is a dick, plain and simple.

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Chain

P.S. Hey gang, isn't nice having so many Suzuki guys in da houzzzzz?

We're slowly taking over

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by alexandra

Congrats on the new ride

I actually sat on one this past weekend and was surprised at how narrow the seat is and in return how low you sit.

To my amazement I just about had the same footing than on my 954 that I lowered 1.75" Definitely a good bike for short ppl.

Hey aren't you the one that everyone wants to see a pic of naked or scantily clad? IF so this would be a great thread to do that in

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Pete

You forgot me, bitch.

Seriously, if I was in the market for an I-4 literbike, it'd be a tough call between the GSXR1000 and the ZX10R. The CBR1000RR ain't cuttin' it for me these days.

EDIT: Oops, forgot to offer you my congrats, Scratch. CONGRATS, your new bike looks awesome!

Thanks Pete! I find myself sneaking off into the garage late at night to stare at it, still can't believe I bought the f'ing thing. It rides very nice at tame speeds, hope she does the same when I kick it up a notch.

[Chain]

Scratch, do you live on a gravel road???

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Chain

Scratch, do you live on a gravel road???

You're not referring to that horrid biker boyz movie are you? I race these bikes on gravel, for LIDS!!<--j/k

Yeah my driveway is gravel I share it with an excavating company (in back). The plus side is that there's lots of potholes too, I make an interesting weaving pattern everytime I come home and pull into the garage. Luckily no nails though (knocks on wood).

[Scratch]

I just wanted to thank everybody again for all the congratulations, and wishing me a safe and fun time. Nice to see that on a forum dedicated to Honda's I've said it before but this is a great group of people.

Oh and to touch on the whole exhaust issue. Call me crazy but it really doesn't bother me, actually kind of like it! Compared to the stock exhausts of all the other bikes I've seen at the dealership (bazooka's) this one doesn't seem or sound half bad. I'm sure I'll ditch it eventually but for now it's not tops on my list. Crash protectors, windscreen and a damper upgrade are the only things I'm looking at in the near future. Of course I've been known to get carried away (ala chain)

[Kidder]

In reference to your park option on your Gixxer (you put the ignition in park and the rear light stays on)... don't all bikes have this? I've only had Suzukis and they've all had a Park mode. <Let the Zook flaming begin.>

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Kidder

In reference to your park option on your Gixxer (you put the ignition in park and the rear light stays on)... don't all bikes have this? I've only had Suzukis and they've all had a Park mode. <Let the Zook flaming begin.>

Not sure on that one, haven't owned a new bike in some time.

Kidder-

The only other bike that caught my eye was the '04 Mladin edition, very nice

[2OHOH2]

Congrats... I sat on one at the dealership the other day... tempting

[tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Scratch

I just wanted to thank everybody again for all the congratulations, and wishing me a safe and fun time. Nice to see that on a forum dedicated to Honda's

I think most of us are bike nuts first, and brand loyal second.

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by tigerblade

I think most of us are bike nuts first, and brand loyal second.

As it should be!

On a side note: Man does that gixxer forum SUCK!!!!!!!!!

[929rrob]

Congrats on the new buy. I can't really get into the new gixxer looks, but I gotta respect the features and the power of that thing.

The yosh exhuast definately cleans it up.

http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/05%20800...0ss/corner.jpg




And yes, the gixxer forums utterly suck major arse.

I'll pray for good weather for us all.


Rob