Okay 28,000kms installed new set of chain sprockets, -1 on front +2 on rear which equals
15 teeth on front
47 teeth on rear
All running on 520 pitch chain. Which gives me a ratio of 3.13. This is pretty much a race bike gearing setup
Damn what a huge difference this made to the bike, it feels so more responsive, and so much more fun to ride. Down side you will make you speedo read way to fast, so if you do go down this method grab a speedohealer all up chain and speedohealer cost me $500.
After all this time this bike still turns me on. i could stare at it for hours. Even two years later, and close to 30,000kms, on,
Many complain about suzuki finsh, my bike gets riden every day rain hail shine, gets parked out side, while at work in the sun rain dust, ocean wind. and apart from a few stone chips paint still in top condition, faded a little, but thats expected with no matter what. It only gets a wash once ever 6 weeks. Polish made every 3 months.
Have spend about $700 all 5 services up to this point which works out to about $140 each service.
Costs So far
Services $700
Brake Pads $200 (Upgraded to ebc HH, and changed rear to remove squeak)
BMC filter $120
NYK Irdiums $50
Chain parts $500
Tires $1400 (3 fronts, 4 Rears)
Fuel $2400
so thats about $5400 in 2 years of use
so thats $2700 per year
$52 a week for running expenses (including fuel)
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Attached are some reviews from Bike magainze on the gsxr 600k4-k5
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