So I traded the Guzzi in on a new 2018 Gixxus and would love to hear some views on it … my first inline 4 so looking forward to the rush!
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Picking Up New 2018 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Soon
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Lol, wheelies are NOT my thing!
bigpoppa
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You act like you live in a different province and dont have to worry about insurance on these big/fast bikes
roadrash
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30+, M, clean record, bonus: 6 years motorcycle licensed ... You can afford pretty much any bike.
I recently upgraded from a VFR800 to a Tuono V4 1100. My insurance went down, like 15%.
So ya, 30+, M and clean record ftw!
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blackcamaro
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Exactly
Haha, I am but need to break it in properly so the first 800 km will be below around 6,000 rpm and we all know above that is where the REAL fun is.
Regarding insurance, I'm even older than @roadrash & @Katatonic and surprisingly am just paying an extra $50 for the year over the Guzzi. $1,385 to be exact. TD Meloche.
Supposedly the 2018's have been improved but will see if a flash or TPS reset is required.
Funny you say that, all the super nakeds except the FZ10 were blacklisted with the few brokers i tried. FZ10 was +25/month over FZ09, go figure.
Also, after way too much youtube and a few trips to the dealer i finally decided on my next ride. No purchase till after the wedding though, so 1 more year to go.
TK4
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1962 Safety Rules from Honda
Taken from a 1962 Honda Motor Cycle Instruction Book. Translated by
Honda for the American Motorcycle Rider
1. At the rise of the hand by Policeman, stop rapidly. Do not pass
him by or otherwise disrespect him.
2. When a passenger of the foot, hooves in sight, tootel the horn
trumpet melodiously at first. If he still obstacles your passage,
tootel him with vigor and express by word of mouth, warning Hi, Hi.
3. Beware of the wandering horse that he shall not take fright as you
pass him. Do not explode the exhaust box at him. Go smoothingly by.
4. Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in roadway.
Avoid entanglement of dog with wheel spokes.
5. Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon.
Press the brake foot as you roll around the corners, and save the
collapse and tie up.
Taken from a 1962 Honda Motor Cycle Instruction Book. Translated by
Honda for the American Motorcycle Rider
1. At the rise of the hand by Policeman, stop rapidly. Do not pass
him by or otherwise disrespect him.
2. When a passenger of the foot, hooves in sight, tootel the horn
trumpet melodiously at first. If he still obstacles your passage,
tootel him with vigor and express by word of mouth, warning Hi, Hi.
3. Beware of the wandering horse that he shall not take fright as you
pass him. Do not explode the exhaust box at him. Go smoothingly by.
4. Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in roadway.
Avoid entanglement of dog with wheel spokes.
5. Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon.
Press the brake foot as you roll around the corners, and save the
collapse and tie up.
TK4
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The owners manual from Lambretta circa 1960:
If the engine does not start by the kickstarter pedal, push the scooter to a fast jogging pace and engage 2nd gear.
When the engine starts, pull in the clutch lever.
If the engine does not start, repeat the above sequence until the engine starts, or until you reach your destination.
If the engine does not start by the kickstarter pedal, push the scooter to a fast jogging pace and engage 2nd gear.
When the engine starts, pull in the clutch lever.
If the engine does not start, repeat the above sequence until the engine starts, or until you reach your destination.
For a street bike, I prefer not an inline 4. Two or three cylinders (or a V4) have more soul and are more usable on the street. For outride speed, it's hard to argue with an inline 4, but I don't want/need that much speed on the street (they do sound good though).
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