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Maybe, .. maybe this weekend... .
Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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We have had 3 sunny days since October
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SO far April is no better. Did get out for a short ride a couple days ago.sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Originally posted by thebrandonbeezy View Post1980/1981 GS450 - GS500 Cylinder + Piston Swap - "De-L'ed", custom seat, CB350 bits, 18" rear, etc.
1977 GS550
1977 GS750 - Cross country trip thread
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Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by bobgroger View PostWe have had 3 sunny days since October
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SO far April is no better. Did get out for a short ride a couple days ago.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View PostRe-geared the TUX, It was a nice day to ride yesterday... Today I'm soaking on the Connie!!!2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
2015 BMW RnineT
Dave
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Originally posted by Hayabuser View PostWhat kind of difference have your performance mods made to the bike? Really noticeable? Slightly noticeable? Be interesting to know what your seat-of-the-pants dyno has to say.) which is quicker then a stocker TUX (0-60 11.4 seconds stock). The bike use to run out of steam at 7500RPM now it can pull right to 9K RPM. I guess it's fair to say the bike is more linear in power till about 8300RPM then it starts to taper off but the drop off in power is gone in the upper revs, the modifications I made definitely give you an extra 1000rpm of usable power vs a stock TUX. I can pass cars that are going under the speed limit now (50mph or less) and the bike will hum right along at 65mph, flat out it will get to 75mph/ 80mph with the oversized 700's, heavy duty tubes and jacked suspension, which is fast enough for me.
Last edited by Jedz123; 04-08-2017, 10:26 AM.Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View PostI'm guessing I've unlocked 4hp if I'm lucky. HAHA But yes it's noticeable on a 18hp bike. Since the bike is setup for on/off road (scrambler) I definitely added more mid range grunt, especially with the DRZ400 Mid pipe, porting and port matching the head for the DRZ pipe and PC-V tuning. Bike is great on the back,dirt,fire,access, class-4 roads with loads more pull from5-8K RPM vs stock. Also way more pull for exiting turns vs stock in the twisty stuff 40-55mph. 0-60 is in the 8-9 second range (dependent on incline and wind) which is quicker then a stocker TUX (0-60 11.4 seconds stock). The bike use to run out of steam at 7500RPM now it can pull right to 9K RPM. I guess it's fair to say the bike is more linear in power till about 8300RPM then it starts to taper off but the drop off in power is gone in the upper revs, the modifications I made definitely give you an extra 1000rpm of usable power vs a stock TUX. I can pass cars that are going under the speed limit now (50mph or less) and the bike will hum right along at 65mph, flat out it will get to 75mph/ 80mph with the oversized 700's, heavy duty tubes and jacked suspension, which is fast enough for me.
Suzuki is so missing the boat with the TU250... they should have a factory Scrambler version as well as a Cafe Racer by now, there's no excuse! The sales are strong, we deliver a good number of these every year, but I think that they could be even stronger by investing in the model line. Every year it's one available colour, no optional equipment. Yeah it's cheap to buy but how much extra would it cost them to install a different shaped exhaust or a set of clubman bars? Maybe even offer two colours at the same time?
This year they're aping the Moto Guzzi style with the tank and sidecover graphics... looks great but just grey and black? Where's the V7 Racer chrome gas tank? Note to self: buy TU250X and get gas tank chromed.2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
2015 BMW RnineT
Dave
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Originally posted by Hayabuser View PostSounds like a success!
Suzuki is so missing the boat with the TU250... they should have a factory Scrambler version as well as a Cafe Racer by now, there's no excuse! The sales are strong, we deliver a good number of these every year, but I think that they could be even stronger by investing in the model line. Every year it's one available colour, no optional equipment. Yeah it's cheap to buy but how much extra would it cost them to install a different shaped exhaust or a set of clubman bars? Maybe even offer two colours at the same time?
This year they're aping the Moto Guzzi style with the tank and sidecover graphics... looks great but just grey and black? Where's the V7 Racer chrome gas tank? Note to self: buy TU250X and get gas tank chromed.
OR offer a TU400X!
This bike is phenomenal, the power plant is a bit restricted from the factory, with head work, larger valves, larger Throttle assembly the motor could be a real heavy hitter for power however I know they went small to hit that 70MPG/EPA friendly market. However I love the bike through and through and it's quiet literally my go to now.
If you were closer I'd let you borrow it for a bit, it's truly a blast to ride, I quite often find myself laughing and smiling as I ride it.
Oh as for a chrome tank... I have been begging a friend of mine to part with his chrome Hondaka tank, I'd make it work with the fuel pump...
Cheers Dave!Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post100% agree with you on this!! they should offer more then 1 color and vary the styling but use the same platform, instead, we get the Van Van...
OR offer a TU400X!
This bike is phenomenal, the power plant is a bit restricted from the factory, with head work, larger valves, larger Throttle assembly the motor could be a real heavy hitter for power however I know they went small to hit that 70MPG/EPA friendly market. However I love the bike through and through and it's quiet literally my go to now.i
If you were closer I'd let you borrow it for a bit, it's truly a blast to ride, I quite often find myself laughing and smiling as I ride it.
Oh as for a chrome tank... I have been begging a friend of mine to part with his chrome Hondaka tank, I'd make it work with the fuel pump...
Cheers Dave!
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post100% agree with you on this!! they should offer more then 1 color and vary the styling but use the same platform, instead, we get the Van Van...
OR offer a TU400X!
This bike is phenomenal, the power plant is a bit restricted from the factory, with head work, larger valves, larger Throttle assembly the motor could be a real heavy hitter for power however I know they went small to hit that 70MPG/EPA friendly market. However I love the bike through and through and it's quiet literally my go to now.
If you were closer I'd let you borrow it for a bit, it's truly a blast to ride, I quite often find myself laughing and smiling as I ride it.
Oh as for a chrome tank... I have been begging a friend of mine to part with his chrome Hondaka tank, I'd make it work with the fuel pump...
Cheers Dave!
Was about the same weight but with a short 51-inch wheelbase. Quick up to 60mph but then slow to the 90+ top speed.
The T250 & T500 were big sellers. So perhaps a twin-cylinder TU500X might do well too.
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