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    '08 Suzuki GSX750 Katana, is there a problem?

    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    Is there anything wrong with these which makes people want to flick them off so quickly?
    Yes. They are not Katanas.

    They are Teapots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Yes. They are not Katanas.

    They are Teapots.
    Just to help you understand Oakie
    http://www.katanatom.co.uk/pagemaker.php?page=teapot
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    Thats awesome!! The internet makes it so clear to understand!
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    Quote Originally Posted by laRIKin View Post
    Now I understand. Katana's have pointy agressive front ends. 'Teapots' have soft smooth rounded front ends (like breasts sort of).
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    a safer exhaust .
    'Safer'? Please expand on that...
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    The stock exhaust is unsafe, because the chain going around the sprockets is louder at 100km/hr.
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    Quote Originally Posted by James Deuce View Post
    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?

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    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
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    How will I know the difference?
    Will the Aussie spec one have trainer wheels?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessBandit View Post
    I find it ironic that the incredibly rude personal comments about Les were made by someone bearing an astonishing resemblance to a Monica Lewinsky dress accessory.

    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessBandit View Post
    All was good until I realised that having 105kg of man sliding into my rear was a tad uncomfortable after a while

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