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Oakie
12th July 2009, 20:30
I've been looking a lot at Trade Me and at dealer sites over the last week looking for my next bike. There are only a few models that fit my somewhat unadventurous needs, one of which is the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana. I have noticed however that there are quite a few of the 2008 model of these around for about $8500 which I reckon is cheap. Is there anything wrong with these which makes people want to flick them off so quickly?
Katman
12th July 2009, 20:39
Is there anything wrong with these which makes people want to flick them off so quickly?

Yes. They are not Katanas.

They are Teapots.
Bonez
12th July 2009, 20:41
I've been looking a lot at Trade Me and at dealer sites over the last week looking for my next bike. There are only a few models that fit my somewhat unadventurous needs, one of which is the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana. I have noticed however that there are quite a few of the 2008 model of these around for about $8500 which I reckon is cheap. Is there anything wrong with these which makes people want to flick them off so quickly?No problem with them at all. Just old stock, discontinued model, bought into the country from Europe. KiwiKat has one. Very good bang for your buck. Look after it and you should get 150,000kms plus without any major issues.
laRIKin
12th July 2009, 20:43
Yes. They are not Katanas.

They are Teapots.

Just to help you understand Oakie
http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot
fireliv
12th July 2009, 21:01
Just to help you understand Oakie
http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot

Thats awesome!! The internet makes it so clear to understand!
ynot slow
12th July 2009, 21:49
Was on my to try list,couldn't find a demo when I was after one,bullet proof technology(some say 10yrs old engine tech)and for $10g on road new bloody good value.
Oakie
12th July 2009, 22:05
Just to help you understand Oakie
http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot

Now I understand. Katana's have pointy agressive front ends. 'Teapots' have soft smooth rounded front ends (like breasts sort of).
Hitcher
12th July 2009, 22:13
Arguments about whether or not they're truly "Katanas" notwithstanding, the Suzuki 750 in question is a great bike. Spending a couple of thousand on brakes, suspension and a safer exhaust makes them an even greater bike.
Oakie
13th July 2009, 08:05
a safer exhaust .

'Safer'? Please expand on that...
James Deuce
13th July 2009, 08:07
The stock exhaust is unsafe, because the chain going around the sprockets is louder at 100km/hr.
Dare
13th July 2009, 11:25
The stock exhaust is unsafe, because the chain going around the sprockets is louder at 100km/hr.

I guess the term 'silencer' is almost completely obsolete then?
Oakie
13th July 2009, 11:45
So it's quiet? I like quiet for I am a boring middle-aged man.
Pussy
13th July 2009, 13:08
If you're going to get one, Oakie, try to get hold of an Aussie spec example.
There are lots of US spec ones about, and they are a bit restricted in their carburation
Oakie
13th July 2009, 14:33
How will I know the difference?
Will the Aussie spec one have trainer wheels?
Pussy
13th July 2009, 14:39
How will I know the difference?
Will the Aussie spec one have trainer wheels?

Haha! Aussie spec (E24) will have a natural finish alloy VIN plate on it.

If it still has the warning decals on, it will have an "Unleaded Fuel Only" sticker on the tank