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Aitch
30th April 2005, 18:58
Over the last few weeks I have test ridden a 1200 Bandit (twice), a honda harley wanna be thingy, a honda firestorm, a Kawasaki V750, a Kawasaki Vsometing else 750, a Suzuki SV 650, and a GS1200SS.
Well guess what? Today I bought a brand spanking new GS1200SS.......what a fun sexy grunty bike! It's a bit like me..kinda ugly, but lots of fun to ride! Picking it one evening next week, then look out, I'm going riding!!
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brrrm brrrrrm brrrrm brrrrrm
jazbug5
30th April 2005, 19:01
So, er, you're lots of fun to ride...?
jazbug5
30th April 2005, 19:02
P.S. Congratulations are in order, of course. You lucky b*stard.
Aitch
30th April 2005, 19:03
So, er, you're lots of fun to ride...?
Don't tell everyone, they'll all want a me!
Aitch
30th April 2005, 19:10
P.S. Congratulations are in order, of course. You lucky b*stard.
Yes I am. I am a lucky b'stard!!! :drinknsin
Ghost Lemur
30th April 2005, 19:12
Congrats on your purchase Aitch.
Don't forget the obligatory pics when you get it.
Sensei
30th April 2005, 19:14
Good to see another Suzuki . :niceone:
James Deuce
30th April 2005, 19:17
Good work! They are definitely fun. I took one for a ride when I was thinking about getting back into bikes, and reckon they are a lot of bike for the money.
Aitch
30th April 2005, 19:21
Congrats on your purchase Aitch.
Don't forget the obligatory pics when you get it.
Be afraid, be very afraid! :no:
Aitch
30th April 2005, 19:22
Good work! They are definitely fun. I took one for a ride when I was thinking about getting back into bikes, and reckon they are a lot of bike for the money.
My new bike rocks!!!!! The guys at Haldanes had to work hard for this sale, good on 'em!
Teflon
30th April 2005, 19:40
Love those motors.
Just looks a bit odd with the huge front fairing, but those motors rock.
Badcat
30th April 2005, 20:49
Over the last few weeks I have test ridden a 1200 Bandit (twice), a honda harley wanna be thingy, a honda firestorm, a Kawasaki V750, a Kawasaki Vsometing else 750, a Suzuki SV 650, and a GS1200SS.
Well guess what? Today I bought a brand spanking new GS1200SS.......what a fun sexy grunty bike! It's a bit like me..kinda ugly, but lots of fun to ride! Picking it one evening next week, then look out, I'm going riding!!
:ride:
brrrm brrrrrm brrrrm brrrrrm
i have one - and it's a better bike than i thought it would be.
i was going to modify it - but i LOVED the super-smooth power, so may not change it at all.
look-wise, it has a certain bodgy charm, and it's been super reliable.
go well!
k
Gazzar
30th April 2005, 20:50
Good on you, it must be the month for buying new bikes hope to see you around at a ride soon. :ride:
John
30th April 2005, 20:51
They aint to ugly, nice n cheap to, probably best bang for buck around!
Congratulations on the purpose?? wtf I mean purchase, stupid concussion. :killingme
dangerous
30th April 2005, 20:59
Today I bought a brand spanking new GS1200SS......
On ya Aitch, nice bike them and theres heaps a extras you can get for them like a tinted screen, single seat cowl, bellie pan and a can of course.
http://image09.webshots.com/9/5/96/77/101359677evXBVG_ph.jpg
30UTD's last bike.
Aitch
30th April 2005, 21:31
On ya Aitch, nice bike them and theres heaps a extras you can get for them like a tinted screen, single seat cowl, bellie pan and a can of course.
http://image09.webshots.com/9/5/96/77/101359677evXBVG_ph.jpg
30UTD's last bike.
Can? what's a can?
dangerous
30th April 2005, 21:34
Can? what's a can?
The Kerker in that case...... can is the muffler, they sound sweet with one kinda old school unlike the new muilties.... they just scream.
Zed
30th April 2005, 21:40
Can? what's a can? Short for "canister"...in other words the muffler!
Congrats on the new wheels Aitch. I've seen a few of them on the road and they've always turned my head! :Punk:
http://www.motormagazinesha.co.jp/medialog/ms2001/2/image/s10_1.jpg
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Congrats on the new purchase. My other half has one (his is one of the three red/black ones that came into NZ) and he has added a tinted screen and Neptune muffler. Is also looking at fitting a belly pan - has part of a crashed GSXR600 one that he's trying to modify.
The Neptune looks much better than that fat round huckery thing that sticks out on an angle (and, of course, sounds much better!)
An all round good bike, and yes, very very good value for money.
Enjoy!
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how much a Neptune can will cost????
Coldkiwi
2nd May 2005, 13:01
hows the GS handle at highway speeds aitch? I had one for a day last year as a loan bike and it was the singularly most unpleasant experience at 100kmhr I've ever had due to the vibrations! is yours smooth?
Silage
2nd May 2005, 13:16
hows the GS handle at highway speeds aitch? I had one for a day last year as a loan bike and it was the singularly most unpleasant experience at 100kmhr I've ever had due to the vibrations! is yours smooth?
Good buy Aitch, you should have a great time with the GS.
Coldkiwi, there must have been summit up with the one you rode. Mine is smoove all thru the revs - well at least up to 9.5-10k when the rev limiter cuts in. The faring takes care of the wind very well, at least up to 180 kmph and then there is a bit of drag on the helmet.
There are a few other GS1200 peps here: Badcat, Flipper, Jantar and Lynda's other half, probably others as well.
I have a tinted screen. Was looking into a Scott muffler but changing from the big stickyout thing could remove warrantee so will prob wait a couple of years. Can't hear the motor at all while riding which can be a problem.
Good riding Aitch.
James Deuce
2nd May 2005, 13:20
how much a Neptune can will cost????
Probably around $650
Have a look here, or give Mark a call. He's a good dude to deal with.
www.neptunemufflers.co.nz
Badcat
2nd May 2005, 15:07
hows the GS handle at highway speeds aitch? I had one for a day last year as a loan bike and it was the singularly most unpleasant experience at 100kmhr I've ever had due to the vibrations! is yours smooth?
mine's solid as a rock at high speed - and smooth as a baby's prverbial.
maybe you test rode a lemooooooon...
Lou Girardin
2nd May 2005, 15:41
Pixie's got a Kerker can going cheap. Add a dynojet kit and simple airbox mods and hellooo 15 more hp.
Badcat
2nd May 2005, 15:44
Pixie's got a Kerker can going cheap. Add a dynojet kit and simple airbox mods and hellooo 15 more hp.
hey lou - shoot me down if i'm wrong here - but...
pixies one is only to the 3 bolt flange. the gs1200 doesn't have that.
you'd need another piece with the other side of the 3 bolt flange to use it on a GS, wouldn't you?
k
Coldkiwi
2nd May 2005, 21:52
mine's solid as a rock at high speed - and smooth as a baby's prverbial.
maybe you test rode a lemooooooon...
must've done. Funny thing was that the boys at holeshot reckoned I should've been overawed at the bike after returning it but due to the vibes I couldn't wait to get off it!
Nice bike - congrats dude.
It bet it's a real 'thumper'. Sweeeet.
Probably around $650
Have a look here, or give Mark a call. He's a good dude to deal with.
www.neptunemufflers.co.nz
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Yes, around $650, depending on what you choose (you can choose the sleeve and either single or double outlet).
And yes, Mark's a good guy.
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NOTHING is better than a new bike! Nothing! Your pride and joy. Exclusively yours that can be enjoyed anytime you like.
Hope you have lotsa hours of pure enjoyment, and trouble free motoring. Pity ya didn't go Honda but.........
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