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04-27-2005, 6:08 AM
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| Join Date: 02-23-2005 Location: IL, USA
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| Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Forgive me org members for I have sinned, bought me a new Suzuki GSX-R1000  Found myself driving past Suzuki dealerships that weren't on the way home and finally just broke down and got me that purdy black & grey  Last edited by Scratch : 04-27-2005 at 6:36 AM. Reason: title sucked | |
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04-27-2005, 6:39 AM
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| Snossberries taste like Snossberries.    Join Date: 10-02-2004 Location: Obadew
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Well, Congrats Scratch. Now go join gixxer.com, and get the flock out of here! j/k Ditch the Burgman scooter pipe, takes some pics and post em up. I'm curious to see if I warm to it, once "The Abomination" is removed... Oh, and you gotta give a ride report! Don't just post pics, we all know what they look like  |
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04-27-2005, 7:03 AM
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| Join Date: 02-23-2005 Location: IL, USA
Bike(s): 04 R6 Posts: 748
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Haven't had any time to ride in the last few days. Picked it up on Saturday (very light periods of snow and friggin cold!), Sunday was busy as hell, finally got a chance to ride it for a little bit on Monday but not enough to warrant any kind of detailed report. Last couple days sucked due to weather and work so again, no time. Got 40 miles on her so far (only  ). Initial impressions are: Mirrors are not as bad as I thought, can actually see behind me at normal speeds. Plastics are a nightmare to remove, jigsaw puzzle but I guess I'll get used to it. Gear indicator is the ****! Yeah I know we can all get by without one, but it comes in handy when you're just "not sure", works really well as it should. Parts are not yet readily available, both OEM and aftermarket so getting the screen, slip-on, service manual and a new bracket for my Scotts will be a bitch (stock damper might as well not be there, it sucks IMO). Absolutely no trunk space whatsoever but I don't bring much with me anyway. Ergo's are very similar to that of my '01 R1 so I felt right at home. Bike is and feels very slim and lower. A friend of mine had a hard time getting his feet flat while sitting on a GSX-R600 but was very comfortable sitting on the 1k. Riding impressions: Shifts really smooth, buttery would be a good word. Haven't had a chance to fully exploit the back torque limiting clutch yet but downshifts seem very smooth as well. Haven't taken it past 7k yet (SOON) but definately feels like she's got alot to give. Torque/mid-range is there. The brakes aren't quite as good as I expected but I might just need to get used to them, or change out the pads. I adjusted the brake lever all the way out and that seemed to help a little, still could use a little more bite. Hopefully they just need to break in a bit. Steering is very responsive, agile bike for sure. Feels light, flickable yet planted at the same time. I wanted to push it a little more, especially in some turns. However the combination of cold weather/pavement and new tires kept me honest on the short rides I've had. The low gas light is annoying as hell. It starts blinking when you get down to about a gallon and then stays on steadily once you fall below .5 gallons. The "pass" button or the little yellow button on the left clip on that you press to flash the high beams is kinda stupid. Can be distracting if you do a quick shift, accidentally hit the button and see the high beam indicator light come on. Going to see if I can turn that into a garage door opener or something Overall I'm very happy with the bike, just wish I could have gotten a few more rides/miles in. I should have a better report after this weekend. |
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04-27-2005, 7:12 AM
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| Join Date: 02-23-2005 Location: IL, USA
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. 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. Last edited by Scratch : 04-27-2005 at 7:13 AM. |
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04-27-2005, 7:13 AM
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| Snossberries taste like Snossberries. Join Date: 10-02-2004 Location: Obadew
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k..  |
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04-27-2005, 7:57 AM
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| Cycle Trendz Racing    Join Date: 11-25-2001 Location: Virgina Beach, Va
Bike(s): S/B 954..Drag Racing Specialist and 2006 Champion Age: 31 Posts: 2,368
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. I like it...EXCEPT that hideous looking exhaust. my .02 But congrats, I do like it overall! |
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04-27-2005, 7:58 AM
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      Join Date: 12-29-2001 Location: New Jersey, USA
Bike(s): '01 CBR 929 black & red, K7 GSX-R600 Age: 48 Posts: 6,477
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Where's that picture of a waffle??!!! j/k Congrats! Enjoy it! |
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04-27-2005, 7:59 AM
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| Activate Interlock, Dynotherms Connected   Join Date: 06-22-2001 Location: Fort McVegas, Alberta
Bike(s): 05 GSXR1000 Y/B, 06 GSXR750 B/W Age: 33 Posts: 1,528
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 | Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. I hope you enjoy it, I pick mine up on my next trip home |
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04-27-2005, 8:21 AM
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   Join Date: 07-23-2001 Location: Motor City, Michigan
Bike(s): '01 CBR929 Age: 49 Posts: 8,008
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Congrats on the new ride...did it come with a Starboyz video?   |
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04-27-2005, 8:29 AM
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 Join Date: 03-12-2004 Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Bike(s): 03 954, 06 Metropolitan Age: 43 Posts: 2,057
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 | Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k..   Let me guess, your next mod will be chrome and fur? Congrats, even if it is a Susy. I hope Matt Mladins attitude does not come with it. |
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04-27-2005, 9:23 AM
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 Join Date: 05-25-2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Bike(s): I Miss You! :( Age: 30 Posts: 1,306
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. 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. |
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04-27-2005, 9:24 AM
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| Just repeating what ever I hear...  Join Date: 01-28-2003 Location: Nose in a book...
Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Age: 31 Posts: 6,319
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. I like it. A lot. Congrats dood. The exhaust doesn't bother me, but the Yosh replacement looks really nice. HD |
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04-27-2005, 9:38 AM
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| Join Date: 05-08-2003 Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless Posts: 8,830
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Quote:
Great looking bike! I've changed my mind (what?!?!- ) after I saw one of the thous in the flesh. Much prettier machine (including the can) than I previously believed.The only thing I dislike about it is that it's 7/8th's scale. I couldn't ride it and be happy with the ergos for long. The bike is just so tiny. Quote:
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04-27-2005, 9:38 AM
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| Join Date: 01-17-2002 Location: Ravenna, Ohio
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Yea, I like it as well. I don't mind the exhaust either. You probably should put some brake fluid in that resovoir, that'll help your braking issues.  (just kidding, that picture makes it look like it's empty).The gear indicator seems like it should be on ALL bikes. Geez, the bikes nowadays costing $11,000 can't afford an indicator? Hazard lights? Never knew that. And is flicking the high beams while passing used more over in Europe? I just don't see this practice over here very often. Very, very nice! I have to say though, the first GSXR1000 I saw in person WAS doing a standup wheelie down 77 South, Starboyz territory! |
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04-27-2005, 9:45 AM
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 Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: US
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30 Age: 5 Posts: 16,528
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04-27-2005, 9:46 AM
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 Join Date: 05-02-2002 Location: Toronto, Canada
Bike(s): 02 Red/Black CBR 954RR/ 08 Red/Black CBR 1000RR Age: 36 Posts: 2,027
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Congrats on the new bike. Do they have the limited edition there in all black? Someone picked one up on one of the local chat boards here, looks good (Except for the fugly exhaust)!! It’s pretty evident Honda is not producing the bikes people want to see/ride as everyone on the board it buying everything BUT a Honda. |
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04-27-2005, 9:46 AM
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| Join Date: 05-08-2003 Location: Flyover Country
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. You should be riding with your high beams on anyway, ND. Oh, I forgot, safety issues aren't that important to you. You don't even have mirrors on your bike...  Last edited by Chain : 04-27-2005 at 9:46 AM. |
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04-27-2005, 9:48 AM
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| Every ride a gift...  Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Idaho, USA
Bike(s): '02 RC51; '05 DR-Z400SM; '06 CBR600RR Age: 46 Posts: 4,132
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Congrats! That is an amazing machine. I can't believe how much better the literbikes get every year. Now be smart on that badboy! |
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04-27-2005, 9:52 AM
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| Just repeating what ever I hear... Join Date: 01-28-2003 Location: Nose in a book...
Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Age: 31 Posts: 6,319
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Quote:
Now THAT is a great idea. I'd like to do the same. HD | |
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04-27-2005, 9:52 AM
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| Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: US
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Quote:
but I do have a license plate light | |
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04-27-2005, 9:53 AM
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 Join Date: 02-10-2002 Location: Hoosierland, USA
Bike(s): CBR929 - VFR800 - VFR800 Posts: 11,098
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Would make a good communicator button... 
__________________ Sith Apprentice CBR929 - VFR800 - VFR800 "There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one..." - Joey Dunlop |
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04-27-2005, 9:54 AM
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| Just repeating what ever I hear... Join Date: 01-28-2003 Location: Nose in a book...
Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Age: 31 Posts: 6,319
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| Re: Confession: Bought an 05 G1k.. Quote:
Yea but you can flip it up when running from the donut monsters. HD | |
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04-27-2005, 9:55 AM
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| Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: US
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