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03zq8 · 06-27-2005, 12:33 AM

I have posted a few times in the dirt bike section as I have a few RM125's. Well I got into the sportbike world this weekend...

Got a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 on Saturday. The previous owner dropped it on the right side at ~10mph, scrapped it up a little. I got it with 4007 miles for $5500. I put ~50 miles on it today, it's pretty fun. Takes some getting used to switching from a dirt bike to that, the seats about 2 feet lower

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Think I like Suzuki's???

jatt559 · 06-27-2005, 02:09 AM

Grump · 06-27-2005, 02:10 AM

Sweet bike. I have the EXACT bike. Same color and all. I bought mine from a major motorcycle chain here in Japan so it had some aftermarket parts on it. Mine had 811 Kilometers which is about 3-400 miles but anyway, good choice.

GIXXER-Mike · 06-27-2005, 03:34 AM

That's a nice bike ya got there!

03zq8 · 06-27-2005, 07:17 AM

Thanks guys. I need some advice on what to do with the rear end. I would like to eliminate the fender and make it look cleaner.

Anyone have any links or advice?

Grump · 06-27-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 03zq8

Thanks guys. I need some advice on what to do with the rear end. I would like to eliminate the fender and make it look cleaner.

Anyone have any links or advice?

I would definitely get the fender eliminater kit for your bike. It looks alot cleaner, but if you do opt for the kit make sure you get another rear wheel hugger so it doesn't look like something in the back is missing.

chrisan · 06-29-2005, 02:23 AM

Good deal, I have the same bike. Afer you get used to it change the tires with dual compound/ more sporty tires/ and adjust the suspension / I used the recomended settings from 'sport rider' magazine/.
The bike is awesome on the tight twisties. Puts any other bike to shame. Easy to ride too. And with the new tires and stiffer suspencion is a completely different bike.

tlwisner · 06-30-2005, 09:35 AM

Looks very nice, I like your comment about the seat being about two feet lower.

stevie c · 06-30-2005, 09:50 AM

Very nice, and the best colour!

themeatmanlandry · 06-30-2005, 01:22 PM

Nice ma-cheen!!

citizenstitch · 07-03-2005, 09:39 PM

way to match your helmet. it is always hot to have matching gear. what a bargain. frame sliders would save you some cash. go for the cheap investment yourself.

06-27-2005, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
03zq8 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2005 Bike: 04 GSX-R600, 95 RM125, 78 RM125 Location: Van Buren, OH Posts: 39	Got a new bike this weekend. I have posted a few times in the dirt bike section as I have a few RM125's. Well I got into the sportbike world this weekend... Got a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 on Saturday. The previous owner dropped it on the right side at ~10mph, scrapped it up a little. I got it with 4007 miles for $5500. I put ~50 miles on it today, it's pretty fun. Takes some getting used to switching from a dirt bike to that, the seats about 2 feet lower . Think I like Suzuki's??? __________________ 2004 GSX-R600 1995 RM125 1978 RM125

06-27-2005, 03:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	That's a nice bike ya got there! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

06-27-2005, 07:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
03zq8 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2005 Bike: 04 GSX-R600, 95 RM125, 78 RM125 Location: Van Buren, OH Posts: 39	Thanks guys. I need some advice on what to do with the rear end. I would like to eliminate the fender and make it look cleaner. Anyone have any links or advice? __________________ 2004 GSX-R600 1995 RM125 1978 RM125

06-29-2005, 02:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
chrisan Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: suzuki bandit 400/ gsxr 600 k4/ gsxr 750 k7 Location: L.A. Posts: 340	Good deal, I have the same bike. Afer you get used to it change the tires with dual compound/ more sporty tires/ and adjust the suspension / I used the recomended settings from 'sport rider' magazine/. The bike is awesome on the tight twisties. Puts any other bike to shame. Easy to ride too. And with the new tires and stiffer suspencion is a completely different bike. __________________ gsxr 600 k4 yellow gsxr 750 k7 silver

06-30-2005, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Looks very nice, I like your comment about the seat being about two feet lower. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-27-2005, 02:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jatt559 Newbie Joined: May 2005 Posts: 11

06-27-2005, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grump In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 93 Suzuki 600 Katana & 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Location: Japan, Yokota AB Posts: 104	Sweet bike. I have the EXACT bike. Same color and all. I bought mine from a major motorcycle chain here in Japan so it had some aftermarket parts on it. Mine had 811 Kilometers which is about 3-400 miles but anyway, good choice.

06-30-2005, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Very nice, and the best colour! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

06-30-2005, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Nice ma-cheen!! __________________ Go to hell

07-03-2005, 09:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
citizenstitch In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '02 GSX-R 750 Posts: 108	way to match your helmet. it is always hot to have matching gear. what a bargain. frame sliders would save you some cash. go for the cheap investment yourself.

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