What is it with Suzukis??

[TwoSeven]

My view of sportsbikes is probably different to others - and it is a view of sportsbikes, not cruisers or classics etc.

The first decent (i.e new) bike I owned was a Honda and after riding it all day every day for my job often to an inch of, and sometimes accidentely beyond its capabilities I got very used to the way it handled and the way the chasis and tires gave nice feedback (it had a suitable amount of flex).

Since then i've riden many machines and have noticed that suzuki's always give top performance in straight line speed, but i've never liked they way they deliver their feedback (not enough flex) which makes that neutrality in cornering rather difficult.

Kawasaki are the opposite, the seem to be too plush, being more like a mobile armchair than anything else, I'm also not keen on heavy bikes prefering small and light machinary.

I find it very difficult to change from machine to machine (I can, but it takes me a while), because I notice the subtle little differences which detract from my riding - heck, even changing tires drives me nuts.

I dont really have that much of an interest in sports bikes other than the technology, they all look pretty much the same to me and i'm too lazy to go fast - it bores me silly now.

I couldnt really give a monkies what the bikes look like, if I want them different, i'll bolt on other stuff or mod it. Bugger leaving it standard - that goes for any bike.

I always pre-ride inspect my bikes, even if i'm going round the block - its just habbit and something I do while i'm putting my kit on and waiting for it to warm up - even if its just a check of the chain, tires and levers.

Also, I make sure they are always serviced and in good condition, if somethings worn, it gets replaced - i'm not one to leave things to fail a warrent or blow up on me. Prefer to keep the machine in good order.

However, if it does blow up, I never have any sentimentality about them. To me they are just lumps of alloy that I have an interest in. If the bike goes bang, I either fix it, or save up and buy another. Cant see the point in all this preening and polishing and the like. I can never understand why people have so much invested value in a lump of metal that they are frightened to ride the things.

But having said that, each person has their own passion and I know some folks just buy bikes so they can look at em. What floats their boat is up to them I guess.

[Grumpy]

Are you saying that the owner of a new bike should inspect it before every ride.... the bloody thing had 60km on it FFS, thats crap what you say....... however yes older bikes do need attention, my bike is newish I do regular checks before a bigish ride.
I know people that love their bike and love riding but they are office workers and havent a clue what to do when it comes to mainance.... you say they shouldent be on a m/c???

No point in telling anyone about the loose items..... Suzuki through cheapish parts and dont locktight every thing..... well thats how I see it and that is what this thread is about..... cheap paint and a lack of tighting shit

My last eight bikes have been bought brand new. Seven of them Suzukis. I was given a tip by a mate to take a new bike home and go over the nuts and bolts. Can't say I've had any problems but it was good advice. Doesn't take long but worth it in the long run.

[Bonez]

that is what this thread is about..... cheap paint and a lack of tighting shit

re read post one.

[Bonez]

I know people that love their bike and love riding but they are office workers and havent a clue what to do when it comes to mainance.... you say they shouldent be on a m/c???

No point in telling anyone about the loose items..... :

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good one mate

[dangerous]

re read post one.

OK I will...... now you re read it heres the 1st 4 lines................ and tell me your point.

I wonder if others share this view?
Suzuki makes great bikes, often leading the way in performance and definitely (usually?) on price. But it seems to go all wrong when they apply the finishing touches -bodywork and the paint brush.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good one mate

ok... either you do think what I said was a 'good one' or you are showing the lowest form of wit...... please explain your point again

[Bonez]

OK I will...... now you re read it heres the 1st 4 lines................ and tell me your point.





ok... either you do think what I said was a 'good one' or you are showing the lowest form of wit...... please explain your point again

Sleep on it. I'm sure your'll figure it out.

[dangerous]

Sleep on it. I'm sure your'll figure it out.

LOL..... gezz man, I cant be bothered playing games, mind you too bloody cold out there to ride so..... what the hell

[Sensei]

Well all I have to say is the Paint on my Silver K3 is Mint!! Everyone that looks at it & says fuck thats excellent . As far as bolts coming lose etc , I haven't had a bike in 53 bikes that something has not come lose or fallen off . My K3 had a Bar end fall off & a seat bolt drop out . Check bike every 2nd ride & each time I clean her I put the allen key over all bolts . A good point was made about looks of a bike don't always make it go any faster . Which is why I brought my K3 . What happens when you run out of ideas for your bike shape ? I think the R1 is getting close to this . Any ways GSXR's ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[onearmedbandit]

Well all I have to say is the Paint on my Silver K3 is Mint!! Everyone that looks at it & says fuck thats excellent . As far as bolts coming lose etc , I haven't had a bike in 53 bikes that something has not come lose or fallen off . My K3 had a Bar end fall off & a seat bolt drop out . Check bike every 2nd ride & each time I clean her I put the allen key over all bolts . A good point was made about looks of a bike don't always make it go any faster . Which is why I brought my K3 . What happens when you run out of ideas for your bike shape ? I think the R1 is getting close to this . Any ways GSXR's ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to concur, GSXR's do indeed ROCK. No arguement, from '85 though to '05 (ok, maybe not the '88-'95 model 750's, too fat.) they all rock. Everyone knows it, you can't deny it. Final. That's all. Zip it.

[spudchucka]

There is that other wee problem also?


http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showt...threadid=48595

That is unbelievably bad.

Suzukis have always been great for performance and value for money but when you see something like that it makes you think about buying American.

I always hated the fake carbon fibre on the TLS, very tacky.

[BUBBLE]

Whats wrong with the colour of my Suzuki?

[onearmedbandit]

That is unbelievably bad.

Suzukis have always been great for performance and value for money but when you see something like that it makes you think about buying American.
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And this man is a law enforcement officer. Don't they make you take a physcological test before joining the poleece?? (P/T)

[scumdog]

If you sorry arsed whingers (sorry WINJA) bought a DECENT bike like a Harley you wouldn't have all these shit quality problems!!










(Turns and dives into shit-and-slang-proof bunker and cuddles beautifully painted and nyloc'd and loc-tighted Harley!)

[zadok]

[QUOTE=scumdog]If you sorry arsed whingers (sorry WINJA) bought a DECENT bike like a Harley you wouldn't have all these shit quality problems!!

I can't believe you said that...you must be trying to wind us up Harley

[Gixxer 4 ever]

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showt...threadid=48595

This is the third time I have read about the frame on these bikes. This is by far the worst. Fecken scary. I love zuki but time they came out and fixed this coz dead riders don't buy bikes. Front up Zuki.