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Stromble
24th December 2008, 15:29
Great review BD.. makes me happy I made the right choice on my current bike..Just a couple of quick questions however..

You mention the max torque is at 6500rpm, though Suzuki state its now about 3500-4000.. which is correct.?

Also, Can the ABS really be switched off? Ive been wondering this as sometimes I don't need it, but didn't think it was possible.?
scott411
24th December 2008, 16:22
it can be switched off, you pull the fuse out
Stromble
24th December 2008, 17:05
it can be switched off, you pull the fuse out

Ha, thanks..! Kinda figured that.. though, the review read as if there was a feature to do this..

Maybe once the warranty runs out, Ill place a switch in line with the fuse for ABS..
Big Dave
24th December 2008, 17:22
Mate - to be honest I don't remember 100% - I did the test a few months ago and have had several test vehicles since.
If it's wrong I apologise, but I reckon the test bike I rode had an ABS button. I didn't actually use it - preferring to leave it on anyway.

The figures we used were supplied by Suzuki.
I will check them when play resumes.

Mint bike nonetheless. For the money it's quite outstanding.
Stromble
24th December 2008, 17:26
Mate - to be honest I don't remember - I did the test a few months ago and have had several test vehicles since.
If it's wrong I apologise, but I reckon the test bike I rode had an ABS button. I didn't actually use it - preferring to leave it on anyway.

Mint bike nonetheless. For the money it's quite outstanding.

Thanks Dave.. no worries, the ABS has already kicked in a couple of times on the loose stuff so dont think Ill be turning it off anytime soon..!

Must be a hard life riding sooo many bikes that you cant remember one from the next! :)
Big Dave
24th December 2008, 17:29
Thanks Dave.. no worries, the ABS has already kicked in a couple of times on the loose stuff so dont think Ill be turning it off anytime soon..!

Must be a hard life riding sooo many bikes that you cant remember one from the next! :)


Cool - I added the bit about the figures too.
Big Dave
24th December 2008, 17:33
>> Must be a hard life riding sooo many bikes that you cant remember one from the next! :) <<

Yeah - I think we've just uncovered an embarrassing side effect.

Inclusion confusion!