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does this look like a good buy?

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awjonesii There is nothing wrong with an "L" model. Like someone said earlier its all in the seating position. But the seating position of the bike you're looking at already has bars like I have on mine and the "L" makes for a great corner carving machine. I'm sure there are a few people here who can vouch for me on that.
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I will vouch for Al on the carving, another bonus is that it is easier to hide within the more than 12 bike long HD formations :eek: when you have to push your way into them to partially pass and then wobble a couple more corners with them before completing the pass on the rest of the formation :lol: Nothing I would ever condone or participate in but just a story I heard once.
 
A lot of the guys here think the Ls suck because the L stands for Lady's model
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For some reason, I can't see many ladies being able to ride around on a 1100L:eek:
 
Hi,

I thought "L" was for "Laid back"? :)

The leading axle on the front makes for quick steering, good in the twisties. It's the handlebars that most people don't care for. That's easily remedied. I don't care for the stepped seat, but that can always be modified. They are nice machines.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
BassCliff said:
Hi,

I thought "L" was for "Laid back"? :)

The leading axle on the front makes for quick steering, good in the twisties. It's the handlebars that most people don't care for. That's easily remedied. I don't care for the stepped seat, but that can always be modified. They are nice machines.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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lucky for me the handle bar issue has already been remedied.:D

WEll I am going to look at the bike tomorrow at 10am I think I am going to offer 500 I just feel like im low ballin him if I say 400 (like some of you on here have said and I dont want to make him mad so he wont give it to me for 550. So $500 and ill work from there.

The bike is at his dads house and his dad said I should offer 550 and he will probably snap it right up. So ill do 500 and go from there.

I will keep you guys posted on if I buy it or not.

Thank you for all your help.
Jake
 
Well I bought it I paid $500 and now she's mine. it will need some carb and brake work plus new rear rotor and pads, but other than that the bars he put on are nice and the bike is pretty clean, He also rejetted it but couldnt remember what stage he put in. so that sucks. but oh well I hope he did it right.

Thank you all for your help.
Jake
 
Ahhh, the adventure begins! :)

Please keep us informed, with lots of pictures. :D


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
L was for "Low Slinger" as I recall. One of those silly Japanese to english translations.
 
I don;t like L models because they have smaller gas tanks and the different fork angle makes them handle funny.
 
duaneage said:
I don;t like L models because they have smaller gas tanks and the different fork angle makes them handle funny.
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Suzuki slackened the head angle by about 1 degree and added the leading axle fork so the front end will look "kicked out". The leading axle fork pretty much offsets the head angle change though so steering should be the same - trail is the same between the regular models and the L's.
 
It comes down to riding position.
Do you prefer to lean slightly over the tank putting weight on your hands, arms and shoulders ? This position, I feel, is better for carving up the corners. It's a more aggressive position.
I prefer to to more upright with less weight on my arms and more on my butt. I feel this position, is more relaxed, and just simply more comfortable for me. And I'm not an aggressive rider.
I don't have the longest legs either and the stepped seat makes my footing much better. No tippy-toes.:)
 
Nessism said:
Suzuki slackened the head angle by about 1 degree and added the leading axle fork so the front end will look "kicked out". The leading axle fork pretty much offsets the head angle change though so steering should be the same - trail is the same between the regular models and the L's.
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And then they put those handlebars on, lowered the seat and all that.

At least today they make harley look alikes that are v twins.
 
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