astro

Hey everyone, just wanted to share my first impressions after riding my 2001 GSX-R 100 for the first 25 KM's yesterday...

it has unbelieveable power..it's brand new, not broken in and it throttle wheelies in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear so far...hard acceleration from 2nd to 3rd left a 200foot black strip on the road

this bike is incredible, I am so impressed and happy to have it

I have already ripped it apart to wire the rear turn signals into the taillight, and so that I can polish the frame this weekend.

here is a couple of pics of it:




the rest of my pics are here:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...a=12178089&f=0



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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks

gsxracer

that is a sweet ass ride. a friend of mine just pick up his last week. the black and silver one..that shit is tight. he let me took it for a spin. i was very impressed with all the power. i'll just settle for my R1 for now. good luck man!!!

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Nashua_Night_Hawk

So, is the suzuki is better than Honda and Kawasaki?!!!

What is your take....

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- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI

JZ

That's a tough call. The CBR929 is a serious bike as is the RC51 and the R1. Bikes are quickly getting to the point where any improvement is almost theoretical, as 99.999% of people riding them cannot even take advantage of 50% of the bike's potential.


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spiroh

Sweet Bike!!!

Spiro

Type S

cool bike...i always want to buy a bike.. i like honda cbr 600 F4....that one is cool too..all the bikes are cool..it depends on u..what manufactures u like..i am a honda fan..

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astro

JZ has hit it here....the Suzuki is the fastest bike of all, and also the lightest, but the 929 is easier to get to carve corners...the kawi is more comfortable, and the yamaha is also a great bike, it all comes down to personal preference in the end...

I am ALL ABOUT the Suzuki though =D



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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks

JZ

Astro--I've had two suzuki's, a 1995 Katana 750 and a 1996 GSXR 750. The Katana was my first bike--it was actually pretty nice as a cruiser. Very comfy and you didn't have to be all the way horizontal to ride it. The GSX was also pretty sweet but you were really hunched over on this one and the carbs were kind of an all or nothing thing. Not very smooth. The new one is supposed to be awesome. I'm assuming your 1000 has fuel injection, right? Two years ago I almost went for the TL1000--I was really in the mood for a V-Twin.

But, it's good to be loyal to Suzuki--they make great bikes and aren't as expensive as the other companies.

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Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

Hooch

I am currently looking at a Ducati Monster 900. Does anyone have any experience with these bikes. I owned an Italian bike when I was younger and was always impressed with the quality of materials used on it. Any opinions would be appreciated.

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CLpower

hey astro, FUCK YOU!!!!!!

the day has come, i'm buying a bike

badazzS

I am going for my license on monday. I am going to be picking up the new Kawasaki ZX6R. Not sure if I want yellow or blue... But I was also thinking about the CBR 600 F4I, but it's not rider friendly and the it's actually SLOWER than the last one, so I decided against it. Anyway, good luck on your new bike!

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JZ

My brother-in-law has a Monster and it's a very unique looking bike. Looks much more refined than a sport bike. He has had marginal problems with it (it is Italian). The one thing that really strikes me about it is that is is very small. I am 6'1" and it feels way too small for me. It definately has a dirtbike feel to it. The thing sounds sweet--he put some Three Brothers pipes on it and it sounds mean now.

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Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

Hooch

JZ,

I was starting to think no one would respond to my question. When you say, "It definately has a dirtbike feel to it.", are you refering to a higher center of gravity or too much suspension travel or something else? The main draw back I can see is the cost of replacement parts will be higher than most Japanese bikes.

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JZ

It's quite an upright riding position like being on a dirtbike. This was probably in part due to the fact that I was jsut getting off my Suzuki to ride the Ducati. No, the center of gravity is not high and the bike really handles incredibly well (nice and narrow from the V-twin). It pretty much goes anywhere you want it to with ease. Good suspension and everything. Big fat tire on the back. It's not terribly fast, however, and the sound of the engine (not the exhaust) leaves a bit to be desired. Back seat is almost non-existent and is not very comfy for a passenger on long rides. One other nice thing is a hydraulic clutch. Good for traffic.

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
PIAA 19169 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
35% mirror tint next

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gto2050

Great bike Astro. I had a 89 GSXR750. 110HP and 388lbs wet made for an unbelievable ride. 120 seems like 55 with the fairings. I got rid of it because I could not not do it. You know what I mean. 0-60MPH in 2.6 secs. 60MPH from crosswalk to crosswalk in a four lane intersection. Had to lean forward to keep it from skying on every shift. God speed, dude.

Now I ride a 90 FXR Harley, a little slower, a little more comfortable, nicer for my passenger, good for long hauls. 80HP and 800lbs makes for some "spirited" acdeleration but nothing like a GXSR!

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astro

^^^^^

the 1989 GSX-R 750 was the very first bike that I ever rode, I loved it, been hooked on Suzuki's ever since



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Astroboy out...
2001 Acura CL Type S: Comptech: Headers, filter, sways, springs, koni shocks, goodridge braided brake lines, full kicker system
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: H&R Springs and sways, Bilstein shocks

CLpower

guys stop w/ this bike talk, i just got a new carburator set-up for the caddy, and your making me want to get rid of my half of the car dammit!

daddyo

waiting for my black honda vtx 1800 which is supposed to arrive on the 31st. 106 hp and 120 ft torque. hey lets race 100 ft or 25 mph whichever comes first, ill leave my wallet at home though

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