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McGee
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PostPosted: 04:20 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: What do you hate about your current bike(s) and what.... Reply with quote

So whats that one thing you hate about your current bike(s) and what would you change ?

Mine would have to be the pegs on the 1000, the pegs are brutal and suck for any mileage, they are alot thinner than the six and drilled for lightness.

I'm considering swapping them for the 600's pillion pegs as they are the same as the riders on the six. Until I can afford some rear sets.

Also a lap timer would be nice and an easier to activate shift light.

The 600 I dislike how the revs feel compared to the 1000's they feel to easy, the 1000's revs just feel more manly, the 600 feels like the revs are "light" don't get me wrong its not a slow bike, it just doesn't feel fast.

So what do you hate about your bikes and want to change ?
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PostPosted: 04:21 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Miles per fucking gallon.
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PostPosted: 07:42 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Same as above.......fuel consumption!!!
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PostPosted: 08:27 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

my cbr 600 lacks power and soul
i want a bike where i get off walk away and look over my shoulder to give it that last proud glance i want a bike that scares me when i give it some beans i want a bike that i can park up amongst a thousand bikes knowing that mines 1 of the only ones there i want different
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PostPosted: 09:55 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The fact at this moment in time it doesnt work....

When it did though, only thing i hated is the dead suspension and wish it had a smidge more power. Otherwise its perfect.
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

vee wrote:
Miles per fucking gallon.


Told you it'd be bad. Laughing Razz
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PostPosted: 10:19 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would probably make mine reliable, speaking of which I should be back on the road today.
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PostPosted: 10:46 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

some more horsies wouldnt go a miss
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hate: that suzuki's build quality and materials arnt always fantastic, few squeeks and shitty ally paint!

Love: Noise, ride, rare paintjob Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: 11:03 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The engine,it sounds like a fookin tractor Confused
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love my bike most of the time Thumbs Up but when I turn up at a meet, I do get a bit green eyed at some of the bikes Rolling Eyes

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mistergixer
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PostPosted: 12:16 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's nothing i 'hate' about my bike(K5 750 Gixer), but there are a few things i dislike:

I get a numb big toe on my right foot after about 50 miles - but i accept this as a consequence of having 4 lumps of metal travelling up and down near my foot at 14000 times per minute.

The 50 mile numb toe doesn't bother me that much because after about 45 miles i need to stop and take a pee. I accept this as a consequence of a) sitting atop a high revving engine, b) the fact that i only really ever drink either coffee or alcoholic beverages, and c) my age.

The 50 mile numb toe and the 45 mile bladder range doesn't bother me that much, because after around 40 miles i generally need to stop and change my pants, smoke a cigarette and let the feelings of terror/panic subside.

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PostPosted: 12:52 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was going up kingston road approaching tibbets corner, I was going uphill and was barely pushing 40 mph Embarassed maybe a bigger engine
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PostPosted: 12:59 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kawasaki W650
-The engine is so gut less. Doesn't accelerate from 60.
-Brakes are too poor for its weight.
-Frame is so slightly built.
It's difficult to solve these problems unless I change bikes.
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PostPosted: 13:02 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Vmax is heavy. And has a small fuel tank.
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PostPosted: 13:04 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

What annoys me is the fact my top speed is only 38mph.

Also that it uses a Minarelli vertical engine rather than a Minarelli horizontal so under seat storage is at a minimum (it's taken up by the engine). It does allow the wheel base to be very small though therefore lighter.

The scooter does what I want it to do though so I still love it.


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PostPosted: 13:08 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The only thing I dont like about the 750 is the colour of the wheels. The previous owner decided to get them colour coded to the bike (Red / While / green)!! Sick

Nothing I dont like about the 916.

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PostPosted: 13:14 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

1. its not quick enough
2. if i get better at wheelieing im going to blow up another engine
3. its ugly

the only thing im proud of is the exhaust note, and i think my sv is one of the best looking sv's.
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Having to polish it all the time, Infact i'm shortly off to give it a good clean, Once i've decided what i'm doing with the back end i may get everything powdercoated.

Seat gets uncomfy after an hour or so and i dont like the indicators, They look nice but they're too small and fiddly.
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PostPosted: 13:48 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

That it needs new tyres, a service, I want a noisy exhaust and my car insurance is due for renewal all in the same month. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 13:53 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The polished rims, fed up with cleaning and polishing them now. Just want a solid colour set of wheels instead.
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PostPosted: 14:18 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Constantly visiting petrol stations due to the little tank.
and that it's not a vmax
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PostPosted: 14:28 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

at around 4.5-5k revs, the clocks, the bars, and the fairing vibrate, annoyingly. It's the sound that irritates me more than anything.

I wish it would stop. I often change into a less suitable gear, just to make it stop.
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PostPosted: 15:03 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its not new and every one thinks its ugly (which it is!)
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