Suzuki fetish??? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 01:11

Ixion

10th July 2005, 01:15

It started with my purchase of an SV650S, then I got a flatmate with a GSXR750, then White Trash moved in with his GSXR1000 and a Suzuki kids' quad bike. So there's four zookis in the gargre. And I bet you can't guess what make my car is???

Suzukis is nice bikes. :yes: :ride: :2thumbsup

(So is Yamahas. And Hondas. And BMWs. And Harleys, and Buells and NSUs and Triumphs and and and and lotsa others . Not so sure about Jawas)

quietguy

10th July 2005, 01:16

A Hyundai ? :bleh:

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 01:24

A Hyundai ? :bleh:

What type of moron do you take me for????

Ixion

10th July 2005, 01:25

Lemme guess - uh ah, ----- GOT IT. A Skoda. Right ?

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 01:33

Lemme guess - uh ah, ----- GOT IT. A Skoda. Right ?

Eeeeeeeeek!!!!!!!!!! :no:

quietguy

10th July 2005, 01:35

No, no, its come to me- its a bloody Honda innit?

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 01:36

No, no, its come to me- its a bloody Honda innit?
Wash your mouth out!!!!

quietguy

10th July 2005, 01:46

Look, its a new liberal world we live in these days. You can admit to having a Skoda- there is no shame

John

10th July 2005, 04:12

Definately a porsche, with all that suzzi crap you gotta make a statement about stuff and what not..

Gixxer 4 ever

10th July 2005, 07:33

Tis cool. They are all just dreaming of being where you are and dem udder brands are just wantabe zuki freaks 2. Do the zuki thing and be at peace with da world man. oooh look a rainbow.... :grouphug:

White trash

10th July 2005, 07:46

And then last night, Grunta and Jamie turned up to watch the rugby with Gruntas K2 Gixxer 1K and Jamies TR50 MiniMotard/Stunt bike in tow.

Had a grouse ride 'round the place yesterday with 2 Gixxer thou's K3, 1 Gixxer Six K3, a 99 and a 96 GSXR 7 fiddy, a TL Thousand shed. Only two pesky Hondas to spoil the party.

This here's Suzi country, where on a quiet day, you can hear the Yamahahahas clutchs slipping.

inlinefour

10th July 2005, 10:43

WINJA

10th July 2005, 10:58

Whats with the Suzuki rantings? They are not the best and end of all bikes. Yea they are OK, but so are plenty of others.
I reckon the car is a Toyota Celica GT4 and why follow the rest of the flock with the gixxer addiction? Personally I'd rather have either a CBR or a ZXR, but thats just my opinion... :whocares:
SUZUKI USUALLY REPRESENT GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, WHEN THE OTHER 3 HAD THEIR PREMIER SPORTS BIKE ROUND THE $22K MARK THE GSXR1000 WAS ALREADY $18K WITH A YOSHI , $4K IS A DECESION MAKER FOR SOME PEOPLE

White trash

10th July 2005, 11:27

Whats with the Suzuki rantings? They are not the best and end of all bikes

Matt Mladin, Troy Corser, Yukio Kagayama, Ben Spies, John Reynolds and Andrew Stroud would probably disagree.

The real reason for the Suzuki rantings though? Is that there's allways one willing to bite and question the loyalty. And that's normally a Honda rider :rofl:

inlinefour

10th July 2005, 11:36

Matt Mladin, Troy Corser, Yukio Kagayama, Ben Spies, John Reynolds and Andrew Stroud would probably disagree.

The real reason for the Suzuki rantings though? Is that there's allways one willing to bite and question the loyalty. And that's normally a Honda rider :rofl:

Can't say I'm into biting and I don't really care what people ride. I agree with what winja said about the price though. Although I can now afford to be fussy, many cannot. I dont give a toss about the loyalty of Honda, I'm probably more loyal to other things, but I'll probably end up with a Honda never the less. :whistle:

Sensei

10th July 2005, 11:43

[QUOTE=inlinefour]Whats with the Suzuki rantings? They are not the best and end of all bikes. Yea they are OK, but so are plenty of others.

68% of bikes sold in NZ for the last 3 ys " SUZUKI "

The people have SPOKEN

Drew

10th July 2005, 11:43

Afford to choose, I cannot, but a gixxer is worth my left nut, if anyone wants it!

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 12:14

Afford to choose, I cannot, but a gixxer is worth my left nut, if anyone wants it!.
Why, is it solid platinum or summat?

Motoracer

10th July 2005, 12:15

It started with my purchase of an SV650S, then I got a flatmate with a GSXR750, then White Trash moved in with his GSXR1000 and a Suzuki kids' quad bike. So there's four zookis in the gargre. And I bet you can't guess what make my car is???

Actually Ms. Raff, correct me if I am wrong but wasn't it the Trash man and his sly salesman techniques (in more ways than one ;) ), that really got you started on Suzukis?

That man is a real trooper for the Suzuki frontline! Go WT! :Punk:

Riff Raff

10th July 2005, 12:22

Actually Ms. Raff, correct me if I am wrong but wasn't it the Trash man and his sly salesman techniques (in more ways than one ;) ), that really got you started on Suzukis?
Actually, no. If you recall I had my heart set on a Ducati. Two Smoker convinced me to try an SV650 before making a decision, and then when I decided it was the bike for me, he suggested I contact White Trash and get a good deal. So thanks Two Smoker for showing me the light, and inadvertantly getting me together with the Trashman.

Motoracer

10th July 2005, 12:33

Actually, no. If you recall I had my heart set on a Ducati. Two Smoker convinced me to try an SV650 before making a decision, and then when I decided it was the bike for me, he suggested I contact White Trash and get a good deal. So thanks Two Smoker for showing me the light, and inadvertantly getting me together with the Trashman.

Ah... Cheers for correcting me! Of course you would know your life better than I would (I should have known better)! That'll teach me, for getting smart (or trying to)!! :-p

Two Smoker

10th July 2005, 12:47

Actually, no. If you recall I had my heart set on a Ducati. Two Smoker convinced me to try an SV650 before making a decision, and then when I decided it was the bike for me, he suggested I contact White Trash and get a good deal. So thanks Two Smoker for showing me the light, and inadvertantly getting me together with the Trashman.

Your welcome.... Let the Suzuki Force be with you...

Bonez

10th July 2005, 16:02

[QUOTE= And that's normally a Honda rider :rofl:[/QUOTE]Hush your mouth. GasAxe thinks hes a Honda :nono:

MSTRS

10th July 2005, 16:39

And I bet you can't guess what make my car is???
Is it a......Suzuki Alto ???

SPORK

10th July 2005, 17:11

Is it a......Suzuki Alto ???
It's a Suzuki Capacchino! (Or howeverthefuck you spell it)

Zed

10th July 2005, 18:21

The real reason for the Suzuki rantings though? Is that there's allways one willing to bite and question the loyalty. And that's normally a Honda rider :rofl:Ahem *cough* *splutter* coming from a Honda rider, after riding with a certain KBer on his K3 Thou last weekend I've pondered the thought of converting back to Suzooki! I swore years ago after owning a couple of gixxers that I wouldn't buy another one (was a comfort thing), but it seems they've come a long way since...to be continued. :shifty:

Sensei

10th July 2005, 21:57

Ahem *cough* *splutter* coming from a Honda rider, after riding with a certain KBer on his K3 Thou last weekend I've pondered the thought of converting back to Suzooki! I swore years ago after owning a couple of gixxers that I wouldn't buy another one (was a comfort thing), but it seems they've come a long way since...to be continued. :shifty:

YOU CAN DO IT ZED . Just push that thing of yours of the nearest bank then go buy a GSXR1000 K5 :Punk:

Zed

10th July 2005, 23:04

YOU CAN DO IT ZED . Just push that thing of yours of the nearest bank then go buy a GSXR1000 K5 :Punk:Lol, if I was going to do it I wouldn't do it fraudulently! Insurance companys in New Plymouth must be an easy walkover huh? :nono:

justsomeguy

10th July 2005, 23:17

Lol, if I was going to do it I wouldn't do it fraudulently! Insurance companys in New Plymouth must be an easy walkover huh? :nono:

Stick to the Blackbird mate - it suits you.....and your riding style - stuck in one position looking like you're asleep - whether your taking a 55 corner at 55 or 255 :not: - still the same effortless, relaxed stance :ride: --- feel sorry for the fellows following you who make the mistake of judging corner speed from your body position:nono:

Zed

10th July 2005, 23:28

Stick to the Blackbird mate - it suits you.....and your riding style - stuck in one position looking like you're asleep - whether your taking a 55 corner at 55 or 255 :not: - still the same effortless, relaxed stance :ride: --- feel sorry for the fellows following you who make the mistake of judging corner speed from your body position:nono:Only thoughts at this stage...still loving the 'Bird to bits JSG! :love:

zadok

10th July 2005, 23:30

What type of moron do you take me for????
Oh......I must be a moron :motu:

justsomeguy

10th July 2005, 23:40

It's an Escudo isn't it girlie?? How's the SV going?? Still waiting for your review - hope I haven't missed it somewhere here........

SPman

10th July 2005, 23:51

Matt Mladin, Troy Corser, Yukio Kagayama, Ben Spies, John Reynolds and Andrew Stroud would probably disagree.

:rofl:
Hey dont forget Aaron Yates!

11th July 2005, 06:45

Woohoo Honda :D :rofl:

*waits to get burned*

Riff Raff

11th July 2005, 10:19

Woohoo Honda :D :rofl:

*waits to get burned*
Flicks match your way! :devil2:

Riff Raff

11th July 2005, 10:21

It's an Escudo isn't it girlie?? How's the SV going?? Still waiting for your review - hope I haven't missed it somewhere here........
Yes it is a Suzuki Escudo. SV is great. Reviews dotted around the site randomly - same three words: "I love my bike :love: "

MSTRS

11th July 2005, 10:36

same three words: "I love my bike :love: "
Wouldn't want you counting body parts etc collected after a big one, would we Riff?

WRT

11th July 2005, 10:38

Having owned 2 yamahas, 3 suzukis and a honda, and loved them all . . . surely the more important thing is not what you ride, but rather just the fact that you do ride?

Big Dave

11th July 2005, 10:56

Matt Mladin, Troy Corser, Yukio Kagayama, Ben Spies, John Reynolds and Andrew Stroud would probably disagree.

Valentino Rossi? What does he ride again?

SPman

11th July 2005, 11:04

Having owned 2 yamahas, 3 suzukis and a honda, and loved them all . . . surely the more important thing is not what you ride, but rather just the fact that you do ride?

Hell no! You gotta have a point of difference - even if its the same as everyone elses point of difference. A good slanging match is good for the ego - "my dick extension is better than your dick extension" (or equivalent) :rofl:

Firefight

11th July 2005, 11:08

Wouldn't want you counting body parts etc collected after a big one, would we Riff?

Ha crack up MSTRS :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: , I think he's got you there Riff !!

F/F :ride:

Wellyman

11th July 2005, 11:23

Honda! Honda! Honda!
I have owned a kawasaki,Suzuki and a Honda and the Honda has for sure been the best
WM

Lou Girardin

11th July 2005, 11:24

What type of moron do you take me for????

So what does that make an owner of a Suzook AND a Hyundai?
Double moron? Half moron? Or does one cancel the other out?

Lou Girardin

11th July 2005, 11:26

Yes it is a Suzuki Escudo. SV is great. Reviews dotted around the site randomly - same three words: "I love my bike :love: "

An Escudo, and you're bagging Hyundais! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Wolf

11th July 2005, 12:07

Not so sure about Jawas)
Jawas are evil, they kidnapped C3PO and R2D2 and sold them and they look creepy with their little glowing eyes and... :o oops, the motorbikes, sorry...

I have owned more Suzukis than any other make, first bike I rode was an RV90 when I was a kid (blatting across the paddocks and scaring myself shitless) and the first bike I bought for myself (dad bought the Yamaha RX125) was the TS125. GT125 and GT50, LS400, GSX250, rode my bro-in-law's GT550 and seriously considered buying one when I sold the CB550 (bought the LS instead because the Intruder 750 I was interested in got sold before I got the money together).

Not so much brand loyalty on my part - just what was available and affordable... I also seriously enjoyed my CB360, CB550, both the Yamahas (RX125 and RD350) and my Zundapp and Puch scooters.

I don't get into the "one brand is better than all others" scene - too limiting.

Yeah I'd buy another Suzuki - or a Honda or a Yamaha or pretty much anything if it suited my needs and my pocket.

Unlimited funds? I'd buy the following:

BMW R100CS, Honda CB360, some species of road/trail and something small and economical for commuting - spend the money to get the R100 and CB360 back into pristine condition.

SixPackBack

11th July 2005, 12:13

Valentino Rossi? What does he ride again?

He could be on the pit bike and still clean up!

Riff Raff

11th July 2005, 15:44

Fuck are you blonde or something??? Sheesh! Suzuki Escudo's are gay!
Lol - you'd think so! Well I was until a few weeks ago - guess it hasn't worn off yet.

As for my Escudo - I'll challenge you to some off road driving and then we'll see how gay it is!!

inlinefour

11th July 2005, 19:51

Having owned 2 yamahas, 3 suzukis and a honda, and loved them all . . . surely the more important thing is not what you ride, but rather just the fact that you do ride?

Well said :clap:

Drew

11th July 2005, 20:20

Woohoo Honda :D :rofl:

*waits to get burned*
You suck, shut your pie hole

ajturbo

11th July 2005, 20:24

This here's Suzi country, where on a quiet day, you can hear the Yamahahahas clutchs slipping.

wot????
you been listening to the turbo again eh??:nono:

inlinefour

11th July 2005, 20:43

All this preforming about Suzuki, kind of makes me really wonder about the sort of individual that feels the need to purchase one. Is it that they are cheap, maybe. But could it be that they are making up for inadequaces elsewhere and need something that will go a bit quicker (debatable) than the other riders. :weird:

I'll go and hide now. :whistle:

raster

11th July 2005, 20:52

Got a 20 year old Suzuki and going Well, Still doesn't look too bad either :ride:

loosebruce

12th July 2005, 14:56

Zed

12th July 2005, 15:11

Just wait until you ride the thing Matt.Well if it doesn't give me cramps and discomfort in my hips and knees i'll probably buy one before too long!

Sensei

12th July 2005, 16:53

Go do it Zed . :yes: :ride:

Firefight

12th July 2005, 16:55

Well if it doesn't give me cramps and discomfort in my hips and knees i'll probably buy one before too long!

Please don,t buy one Matt, your hard enuff to keep up with as it is.

F/F :ride:

12th July 2005, 17:16

You suck, shut your pie hole
Cuuuuuunt!

Zed

12th July 2005, 17:22

Please don,t buy one Matt, your hard enuff to keep up with as it is.

F/F :ride:Hehe Dave I still think the Yamaha Thou is the sexiest looking out there! :love:

inlinefour

13th July 2005, 04:43

Hehe Dave I still think the Yamaha Thou is the sexiest looking out there! :love:

Bit of a worry when people speak of a machine as being sexy. I doubt that they are that not that much fun to play with compared to a member of the opposite sex either... :no:

raster

13th July 2005, 06:53

Least a bike doesn't say "I don't want to ride today"

Riff Raff

13th July 2005, 07:57

Bit of a worry when people speak of a machine as being sexy. I doubt that they are that not that much fun to play with compared to a member of the opposite sex either... :no:

Oh, I don't know..... :devil2: Perhaps you just haven't tried the right bike yet!!!

Zed

13th July 2005, 10:25

Bit of a worry when people speak of a machine as being sexy. I doubt that they are that not that much fun to play with compared to a member of the opposite sex either... :no:It's purely a figure of speech, like saying "it looks hot!" You know what I mean jelly bean? :weird:

raster

13th July 2005, 13:46

Some bikes look sexier than some woman

inlinefour

14th July 2005, 00:06

I would prefer a 05 zx10r over any woman/man/animal/etc on the earth, and I'm being honest

I'd be equally annoyed if I could not do either. I'm with you though, except the any woman bit :devil2:

SPman

14th July 2005, 19:46

The first bike of mine I ever loved.....

Oh shit....a Suzuki !

Oh well

gman

14th July 2005, 21:21

It started with my purchase of an SV650S, then I got a flatmate with a GSXR750, then White Trash moved in with his GSXR1000 and a Suzuki kids' quad bike. So there's four zookis in the gargre. And I bet you can't guess what make my car is???

i have a 750 suzuki intruder and in the shed is a soon to be road legal suzuki sj410 with 33' tyres a body lift,steel 50mm flares roll bar ,bullbar, worked over motor.
on the back is a sticker which says "i ride a bike and ive got a long memory!!"

god im gona have some fun with that............. :yes:

Big Dave

14th July 2005, 21:25

I would prefer a 05 zx10r over any woman/man/animal/etc on the earth, and I'm being honest

That's OK - you just haven't met the right woman yet.
She buys you the bike.

Biff

15th July 2005, 13:09

I love bikes, and I couldn't give a monkeys left testicle who makes them. But I always go back to Hondas because of their reliabiity and build quality.

Kickaha

15th July 2005, 19:10

I love bikes, and I couldn't give a monkeys left testicle who makes them. But I always go back to Hondas because of their reliabiity and build quality.

What about ther crashability? :rofl:

2_SL0

15th July 2005, 19:36

WINJA

15th July 2005, 20:03

Ok, I have a couple of questions for the Suzuki people here. Please can someone shed some light on the very scary pictures around the net I have recently seen and read about regarding the K5 1000 frame cracking. Also can someone please confirm where Suzuki bikes are manufactureered, as I hear different suggestions around the net. Last question why are Suzukis the biggest seller ? I have my own thoughts on this question, but would like to hear why others think they are.
THE FRAMES CAN CRACK AFTER A CRASH , BIG DEAL WHEN YOU MAKE STRONGER FORKS AND TRIPLE CLAMPS SOMETHING HAS TO BE THE WEAKEST, IVE SEEN A PIC OF A ZX10 FRAME THAT CRACKED AFTER A WHEEL STAND . ALL ZX1O C1 FRONT WHEELS GOT REPLACED CAUSE 3 BROKE WHILE THE BIKES WERE BEING RODE NORMALLY, SOME ENTRY LEVEL SUZUKIS ARE MADE IN MALAYSIA AND THAILAND , BUT GSXRS ARE MADE IN JAPAN.
SUZUKI ARE THE BIGGEST SELLER FOR SOME YEARS FOR VARIOUS REASONS , EARLY 98 A POSTAL COMPANY BOUGHT ALL SUZUKI, 99 TR50 SUZUKI WAS VERY CHEAP AND COOL, THE TL1000S WAS A BARGAIN FOR YEARS, AND THOSE 50CC KIDS QUADS ARE A HUGE SELLER

2_SL0

15th July 2005, 20:06

THE FRAMES CAN CRACK AFTER A CRASH , BIG DEAL WHEN YOU MAKE STRONGER FORKS AND TRIPLE CLAMPS SOMETHING HAS TO BE THE WEAKEST, IVE SEEN A PIC OF A ZX10 FRAME THAT CRACKED AFTER A WHEEL STAND . ALL ZX1O C1 FRONT WHEELS GOT REPLACED CAUSE 3 BROKE WHILE THE BIKES WERE BEING RODE NORMALLY, SOME ENTRY LEVEL SUZUKIS ARE MADE IN MALAYSIA AND THAILAND , BUT GSXRS ARE MADE IN JAPAN.
SUZUKI ARE THE BIGGEST SELLER FOR SOME YEARS FOR VARIOUS REASONS , EARLY 98 A POSTAL COMPANY BOUGHT ALL SUZUKI, 99 TR50 SUZUKI WAS VERY CHEAP AND COOL, THE TL1000S WAS A BARGAIN FOR YEARS, AND THOSE 50CC KIDS QUADS ARE A HUGE SELLER

I was thinking as the different companies push harder to get the bikes lighter and faster are we going to see more of these problems arise with all the brands.

WINJA

15th July 2005, 22:41

I was thinking as the different companies push harder to get the bikes lighter and faster are we going to see more of these problems arise with all the brands.
WE WILL SEE MORE OF THESE PROBLEMS ,I THINK WE ARE AT THE POINT THAT BIKES ARE LIGHT ENOUGH , I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MANUFACTURERS CONCENTRATING ON THINGS LIKE CRASH PROTECTION AS STANDARD , BUILT IN SECURITY INCLUDING DATA DOTS ,TRANSPONDER KEYS AND ALARMS, 6000KM SERVICE INTERVALS ARE TOO SHORT , SERVICE INTERVALS SHOULD BE 20,000 KM OR SO.
PEOPLE FORGET ITS NOT THE KURB WEIGHT THAT EFFECTS A BIKES TURNING ABILITY ANYMORE ITS THE CRANK AND FLYWHEEL WEIGHT

scumdog

15th July 2005, 22:43

WE WILL SEE MORE OF THESE PROBLEMS ,I THINK WE ARE AT THE POINT THAT BIKES ARE LIGHT ENOUGH , I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MANUFACTURERS CONCENTRATING ON THINGS LIKE CRASH PROTECTION AS STANDARD , BUILT IN SECURITY INCLUDING DATA DOTS ,TRANSPONDER KEYS AND ALARMS, 6000KM SERVICE INTERVALS ARE TOO SHORT , SERVICE INTERVALS SHOULD BE 20,000 KM OR SO.
PEOPLE FORGET ITS NOT THE KURB WEIGHT THAT EFFECTS A BIKES TURNING ABILITY ANYMORE ITS THE CRANK AND FLYWHEEL WEIGHT

Ah feck it, just get a Harley and you won't have these problems!!!!

WINJA

15th July 2005, 22:48

Ah feck it, just get a Harley and you won't have these problems!!!!
THANKS ANYWAY SCUMMY ID RATHER HAVE THE PROBLEMS . BUT SAYING THAT
I HAVE BEEN EYEING UP THE NEW STREET ROD , I LIKE THE V ROD AND STREET ROD ENOUGH TO CONSIDER BUYING ONE AS A SECOND BIKE

gav

15th July 2005, 23:29

While your Suzuki is getting fixed?
Oh all you Suzuki fans? Moto GP.................... :rofl:

WINJA

15th July 2005, 23:40

While your Suzuki is getting fixed?
Oh all you Suzuki fans? Moto GP.................... :rofl:
I DONT GIVE A SHIT ABOUT MOTO GP BIKES BEING RELIABLE , ALL I KNOW IS ONLY HONDAS HAVE GIVEN ME RELIABILITY PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD , NOTHING
WORSE THAN BUYING MY NEW (BRAND NEW) BLADE AND IT DOESNT EVEN MAKE
IT HOME

SPman

16th July 2005, 00:18

i have a 750 suzuki intruder and in the shed is a soon to be road legal suzuki sj410 with 33' tyres a body lift,steel 50mm flares roll bar ,bullbar, worked over motor.
on the back is a sticker which says "i ride a bike and ive got a long memory!!"

god im gona have some fun with that............. :yes:

33 foot tyres!
Faaaark! some body lift!