You'd probably see it about with a satin black RSV4Originally Posted by AllanB
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You'd probably see it about with a satin black RSV4
Hardcore Biker
Bike is already due its first service following a return trip to Welly via highway 35
Only issues:
The ABS has no comprehension of gravel. It simply won't let you stop. It keeps "anti-locking" for the last 10/15kph or so when you try to come to a halt.
On 91 octane fuel is shit as fuck. It was all I could get out at the cape, at $1.95 a litre!
Rear tyre is wearing pretty hard in the middle. Will be swapping for a Pirelli Angel GT once it is done.
But hey, I'm nit picking. The bike is goddam incredible. The 4th gear torque overtaking holy-shitness is mind-blowing.
Forum whore
Mine seems to run ok on 91,95 or 98 or mix of whatever , maybe crap fuel at wherever u filled with the 91.
The Majestic Metal Wizard
It sure is - I personally run mine on 95/98 - cause that is what the owners manual says to use.
And if you think 4th gear overtaking is Mind-blowing - wait till you hit the Power-band in 4th (at about 150-160 Kph) and you feel the bike really start to shift, it is literally like someone turns on a set of rocket boosters.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
Pootler
Thats what I have heard. They have great HP and torque. HP is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you travel through it.
Forum whore
I am selling the 08 Busa I have owned from new and thinking of the GSX S1000F as next bike. Having read some of the comments in this thread now thinking 1) should I keep the Busa, 2) if not is the GSX S1000F the right next bike?
Here for the ride.
Nana
Keep the Busa unless you have a good reason not to.
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The Majestic Metal Wizard
Bearing in mind I can't decide for you:
Why are you selling - is it because you want something new and different, your current bike is no longer meeting your needs or have your circumstances changed?
I've heard great things about the GSX-S (especially that 12,000 Km Service interval).
Once you know the reason you are thinking of selling, then we can discuss.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
Hardcore Biker
Te araroa - I don't doubt that it was probably shocking and had been sitting there for months.
Hardcore Biker
Honestly, the first time I hit it, I thought I was in a VTEC. Absolutely incredible!
Fair weather rider
Congrats on the new ride.
being a K1200S owner, I can tell you these things are a lot of fun. If ever buying one you need to get an 07 up as the previous versions had some ABS issues that they sorted in 07 with a completely new ABS system. I can tell you I have done 18,000km in 8 months with zero issues. just a lot of fun.
Forum whore
You need to work up to a full throttle run through the gears. The rate of acceleration overwhelms the senses for the first few exercises - it is wonderful.
Here for the ride.
Anarchic Wild Child
SHIT !!!! I need my shades just to look at the pix ... I hope it's fast so I never have to look at that colour for long ..
But well done - I'm sure you will enjoy it.
"So if you meet me, have some sympathy, have some courtesy, have some taste ..."
one placenta
...I certainly hope you ride with a matching helmet and cape Batman...happy trails......
Hardcore Biker
I know everyone else hates the colour.
Personally, it was the only colour I wanted! (or maybe white....)
It may be hereditary though - mum phoned up the other day saying she couldn't decided between red and yellow for a Honda Jazz
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