Hi i was just wondering if this would be a good first bike for myself... ive read some posts and it seems that weight plays a big role in how good this bike drives... i wiegh 250 LBS... is that going to affect this bikes performance a great amount? do you recommend something a little bit bigger for some one my size? this bike is in my price range though
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The bike size is fine, and it has more than enough power. You might end up a little less than satisfied with the suspension though. The stock suspension is rumored to be set up for a 160ish pound rider. I weigh 145 dripping wet and I am not impressed with the stock suspension. Even for my tiny (girlish) body, the front forks are WAY too soft.
I recommend new fork springs, and possibly preload spacers (cheap and cheaper). You might also want to consider a new rear shock/spring from a Katana (pretty cheap used on Ebay).
Don't get me wrong, the stock GS suspension is perfectly capable of a rider your size. Upgrading the suspension would really make the bike handle amazing though.
-Turd.