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Arcane · December 29, 2005, 11:35:43 AM

I had already bought my bike last Wednesday, but the weather here hasn't been too friendly until yesterday. So she basically sat alone for a week, but I got her home.

First things first, the seat is being taken in to get shaved down. Hopefully, it doesn't rain around here so that I can get some riding in. I'll post when I do.

Here's some pictures:

JetSwing · December 29, 2005, 11:42:05 AM

i like the color

Arcane · December 29, 2005, 12:09:49 PM

Yeah, me too! I was supposed to get the black '05 however they didn't have it on the floor, just blue So, the sales rep says "I think I have a black in the warehouse. Let me call them."

He comes back in 5 or so minutes and says, "Yep, I got a black one. It's an '06 though."

Signed the papers that same night.

NiceGuysFinishLast · December 29, 2005, 12:54:51 PM

Wow.. I really like the black/silver.. I was gonna do a black/red '04, but that black/silver is my new favorite. Of course, I won't be buying a bike until at least this summer, which kinda sucks..

pandy · December 29, 2005, 12:58:36 PM

I don't usually care for the all-dark colour schemes, but I really like this one!

Congrats!!!

Alphamazing · December 29, 2005, 01:36:16 PM

I believe you are our first '06er. Congrats! I really like the '06 blue (haven't seen the black/silver yet). Any macro shots of the paint in good light? I'm a fan of really nice metal flake paint jobs, and the '06 blue wasn't bad at all.

scratch · December 29, 2005, 01:38:27 PM

Yay! Nice!

Caffeine · December 29, 2005, 01:44:07 PM

Enjoy the break-in period!

ttsquirrel · December 29, 2005, 02:24:30 PM

love the bike. The rain here sucks, but we need it really bad. I got caught in it yesterday. Question about lowering the seat. If you shave the seat foam, is there something else you use to replace the lost padding? Has the seat style/type changed in the past 5-6 years? After a tankful, my axx is sore. If I shaved the seat, I might really be an iron butt.

poormanracing · December 29, 2005, 02:34:54 PM

...nice gs....

Budrick320 · December 29, 2005, 03:52:42 PM

I like it also. It didn't look to good on the suzuki website, but in real life, bam, very nice!

Arcane · December 29, 2005, 04:05:32 PM

Too be honest and maybe it's just my picky opinion, but the paint job and decals look sub-par. Once the sun comes out in my area, I'll take a close up of the paint. The weather has been shite for the past week or so.

Arcane · December 29, 2005, 04:08:28 PM

Quote from: ttsquirrellove the bike. The rain here sucks, but we need it really bad. I got caught in it yesterday. Question about lowering the seat. If you shave the seat foam, is there something else you use to replace the lost padding? Has the seat style/type changed in the past 5-6 years? After a tankful, my axx is sore. If I shaved the seat, I might really be an iron butt.

No, the padding doesn't get replaced. You basically have to sacrifice "comfort" for seat height. You can replace the material altogether and get a gel seat. If you do it correctly, you can actually have a thinner seat and have it more comfortable.

NiceGuysFinishLast · December 29, 2005, 04:50:39 PM

Maybe it's just me.. but I think that bike is screaming "FENDERECTOMY! FENDERECTOMY!" :lol:

makenzie71 · December 29, 2005, 05:21:23 PM

Quote from: CaffeineEnjoy the break-in period!

Screw the break-in period. Ride her now like you always will.

+1 for the fender cut. That thing is HUGE!

Nice ride!

annguyen1981 · December 29, 2005, 05:50:14 PM

I've only seen the blue, but now I'm in love with the black/silver. :kiss:
Congrats on the NEW bike. I'm jealous!

dbarile · December 29, 2005, 07:22:11 PM

Congrats!!

I actually like the color scheme.

First F model I've really liked.

Perhaps I wasn't looking hard enough before.

Arcane · December 29, 2005, 07:34:13 PM

First Ride Impressions:

Can't say much because I only took around my apartment complex twice. But, I did notice that it takes a lot more throttle to smooth out than I expected. I stalled many a times. Even the 250 Nighthawk in the MSF BRC course seemed to require less throttle.
I can understand where the "flickable" description comes from. It takes an insanely little amount of effort to toss this bike around. Can't wait to take on the town (in a few weeks)!
That's really all the opinions I can formulate right now. Maybe tomorrow, I'll be able to go past 20mph.

RedShift · December 29, 2005, 08:28:21 PM

I remember back to my MSF RiderCourse. Hitting 25 mph felt like I was flying. Taking it out in the neighbourhood and in city streets was scary at first. Hitting highway speeds -- Whoa Nellie.

But take your time to get to know each other. The fun builds little by little and doesn't quit so long as you continuously pay attention to what you're doing.

Ride on, safely.

annguyen1981 · December 29, 2005, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: RedShiftI remember back to my MSF RiderCourse. Hitting 25 mph felt like I was flying. Taking it out in the neighbourhood and in city streets was scary at first. Hitting highway speeds -- Whoa Nellie.

I remember those feelings... I was sooooo proud of myself for actually getting to third gear on the MSF bike. The first day I got my bike home, I rode around my block about ten times before I got the courage to venture out onto the cruel blacktop occupied by large blind metallic objects just ready to mow you down. :lol:

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