Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Rode the new gixxer thou...

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message
Jewell This post is not being displayed because the poster has bad karma. Unhide this post / all posts.

gixxerjanie
Derestricted Danger



Joined: 13 Sep 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:19 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have the 08 gixxer 750 with an aftermarket exhaust and it's great. I opted for it over the 1000 because of the difference in weight.

You sure can't go wrong with any of the GSXR's. Wink
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

chris-red
Have you considered a TDM?



Joined: 21 Sep 2005
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:06 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
gixxerjanie wrote:
I have the 08 gixxer 750 with an aftermarket exhaust and it's great. I opted for it over the 1000 because of the difference in weight.

You sure can't go wrong with any of the GSXR's. Wink


What 7kg Confused Thats probably the wieght of half a tank of fuel.
____________________
Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

D O G
World Chat Champion



Joined: 18 Dec 2006
Karma :
PostPosted: 01:24 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Rode the new gixxer thou... Reply with quote
Jewell wrote:
ohlins would do the back end no harm


Yeah, I'm sure you took the original shock well past its operational capability in the hardcore workout that you must have given it in your test ride. Rolling Eyes
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

UrbanRacer
World Chat Champion



Joined: 26 Jul 2005
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:48 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Rode the new gixxer thou... Reply with quote
Damofo D.O.G. wrote:
Jewell wrote:
ohlins would do the back end no harm


Yeah, I'm sure you took the original shock well past its operational capability in the hardcore workout that you must have given it in your test ride. Rolling Eyes


lolol, thats what i was thinking.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

gixxerjanie
Derestricted Danger



Joined: 13 Sep 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 10:13 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
chris-red wrote:
gixxerjanie wrote:
I have the 08 gixxer 750 with an aftermarket exhaust and it's great. I opted for it over the 1000 because of the difference in weight.

You sure can't go wrong with any of the GSXR's. Wink


What 7kg Confused Thats probably the wieght of half a tank of fuel.


15 - 20 lbs made a big difference to me when I sat on them. I'm 5' 2.5" tall and 120 lbs so I'm not the biggest person around.

The 750 fits me well, and after removing the stock exhaust and putting on a Yoshi R55 full system, I lost about 15 lbs from that. Wink
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Jewell This post is not being displayed because the poster has bad karma. Unhide this post / all posts.

D O G
World Chat Champion



Joined: 18 Dec 2006
Karma :
PostPosted: 12:32 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Rode the new gixxer thou... Reply with quote
Jewell wrote:
Damofo D.O.G. wrote:
Yeah, I'm sure you took the original shock well past its operational capability in the hardcore workout that you must have given it in your test ride. Rolling Eyes


didn't say that....

Ohlins gives you more confidence/feedback to push it harder....

but what would i know...


How about a K-Tech, Wilbers or WP rear shock? Would they be not as good? You're chucking a brand name about without support for the reasoning behind it, implying that you are sensitive enough to descern weaknesses in the stock suspension which the aftermarket shock would improve.

If you are going to levy such criticisms at the standard unit, at least describe them a bit more and compare to your experiences in similar situations with an Ohlins unit.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Finglonga
World Chat Champion



Joined: 27 Jul 2004
Karma :
PostPosted: 14:27 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Rode the new gixxer thou... Reply with quote
Jewell wrote:
handling was ok...


Took it to it's limits then? Mr. Green
____________________
Andy Sez....
F.Y.Y.F.F.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Fnatic
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 May 2008
Karma :
PostPosted: 15:29 - 19 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice to know a bike I won't have in the next 5 years is good

Cool
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 17 years, 212 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.08 Sec - Server Load: 1.61 - MySQL Queries: 16 - Page Size: 68.4 Kb