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GSXRider · 05-15-2004, 09:30 PM

Now that I get the chance to do the bike thing over again (bike will be paid off this week) I have a couple questions.

1. Thinking I want to go with another 1k, is there a disadvantage or advantage from the 03-04? I heard that the horsepower numbers were better on 03s than 04s... Something to do with some of the little changes that were made. Not sure if thats crap or not. 03s are harder to find so I was just going to go with an 04.

2. Is the 04 1k gix still the best choice out there? I have read a couple magazine articles rating the 4 power players out there and have been gathering info...

3. What would you do if you were in my shoes and had a fresh start?

Don't get me wrong guys, I loved my bike and am pissed at what happend, but with that said I have a chance to keep on track and just get the 04 and keep riding or change bikes etc. Input

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tlwisner · 05-15-2004, 11:01 PM

I read in Motor Cyclist that the '04 front brakes aren't as good as the '03 model. Of course, you may want to keep riding your present bike

and enjoy your lower $0 payment amount.

Have fun either way!

wafflehouse · 05-16-2004, 09:39 AM

im guessing you didnt see or read the topic right below this one

cuz if you have and still made that comment you are a bit slow

-wafflehouse

tlwisner · 05-16-2004, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafflehouse

im guessing you didnt see or read the topic right below this one

cuz if you have and still made that comment you are a bit slow

-wafflehouse

I guess we won't be riding his present bike. I didn't connect the two posts. Maybe I am a bit slow.

Get well quickly GSXRider!

revolution600 · 05-17-2004, 03:27 PM

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html

wafflehouse · 05-17-2004, 04:26 PM

i didnt read the article that you linked but

the way they did the suspension on those things is amazing

-wafflehouse

05-15-2004, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSXRider Newbie Joined: May 2004 Posts: 10	Planning On Getting Onto A New Bike... Now that I get the chance to do the bike thing over again (bike will be paid off this week) I have a couple questions. 1. Thinking I want to go with another 1k, is there a disadvantage or advantage from the 03-04? I heard that the horsepower numbers were better on 03s than 04s... Something to do with some of the little changes that were made. Not sure if thats crap or not. 03s are harder to find so I was just going to go with an 04. 2. Is the 04 1k gix still the best choice out there? I have read a couple magazine articles rating the 4 power players out there and have been gathering info... 3. What would you do if you were in my shoes and had a fresh start? Don't get me wrong guys, I loved my bike and am pissed at what happend, but with that said I have a chance to keep on track and just get the 04 and keep riding or change bikes etc. Input __________________ __________________

05-15-2004, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Re: Planning On Getting Onto A New Bike... I read in Motor Cyclist that the '04 front brakes aren't as good as the '03 model. Of course, you may want to keep riding your present bike and enjoy your lower $0 payment amount. Have fun either way! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

05-16-2004, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
wafflehouse In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 132	im guessing you didnt see or read the topic right below this one cuz if you have and still made that comment you are a bit slow -wafflehouse __________________ im still member 2000!!!

05-17-2004, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
wafflehouse In Training Joined: May 2004 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 132	i didnt read the article that you linked but the way they did the suspension on those things is amazing -wafflehouse __________________ im still member 2000!!!

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