** KNEE DRAGGERS UNITE ** Part XII - My Patch Brothers Tore My Angus

[darkninja67]

Hey guys, I’m about to hit my first 600 miles on my new bike and the dealership told me when I bought the bike that they would offer a 600 mile service for $240. I don’t know what all that includes but is this something I should do with them, or am I better off just changing my own oil and reading the manual and figuring out what else to look over on the bike?

Don't think they pull the valve cover on 600 miles. Basically they check chain, change oil/filter, check nuts and bolts and little stuff like that. Find a service manual. I regret getting a warranty as I have done most of my mods and service myself since I got a pdf manual.

EDIT: read this, pretty much what I tell people


https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/600-mile-service

[phillipsanchez]

Hey guys, I’m about to hit my first 600 miles on my new bike and the dealership told me when I bought the bike that they would offer a 600 mile service for $240. I don’t know what all that includes but is this something I should do with them, or am I better off just changing my own oil and reading the manual and figuring out what else to look over on the bike?

Its an oil change, don't waste your money. My dealer pulled that **** on me and I decided they would never touch my bike again.

Only worth it if you wanna keep your warranty hassle free. But its probably more beneficial to disregard warranty and service it yourself.

[darkninja67]

Full synthetic at 600 miles or wait until after 1000?

[phillipsanchez]

Full synthetic at 600 miles or wait until after 1000?

The difference between oils over 400 miles is gonna be nothing.

[darkninja67]

The difference between oils over 400 miles is gonna be nothing.

Thank you

[OneWayFS]

How much do you brahs think I could get for these on resale? They're all barely used, I just ended up getting newer things (weight changes and look changes).

Probably going to let them go cheap tbh, but I just want to know a baseline price since I have no idea on how to price these things (I was thinking 60% off msrp?)

Gloves: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...-mig-c2-gloves
Jacket: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...textile-jacket
Back Protector: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...back-protector
Boots: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...urse-out-boots

[Nocturnal310]

Hey guys, I’m about to hit my first 600 miles on my new bike and the dealership told me when I bought the bike that they would offer a 600 mile service for $240. I don’t know what all that includes but is this something I should do with them, or am I better off just changing my own oil and reading the manual and figuring out what else to look over on the bike?

just go to one of those gas station mechanic guys they will change your oil for free and they have lot more brands like mobil 1 or castrol etc..whichever u prefer.
engine oil is the cheapest replacement on your bike ..and dont bother going to dealership like others said.

i m mirin the new 2018 Suzuki GSX-S750

[darkninja67]

The 1000 version was on my short list

[Nocturnal310]

The 1000 version was on my short list

did u test ride it?

i m in the typical phase where i am debating between 600-750cc bikes or just go all out on litre bike.
budget will definitely dictate that choice as i dont wanna spend over $12k on a bike..ideally under $10k...which means any supersport litre is out of my budget

[plsbh]

I’ll ship that 2016 Kawasaki z800 I have to you for $6500 total.

[shanedawg]

got my 17 fz09 for 7500 OTD (another naked sport). i test rode the z900 and just wasnt impressed although it was still bad ass. just compared to the fz it was no competition for me

local dealer just got some of the naked zukis and i might go test ride one for the hell of it

[darkninja67]

Test road the Suzy Gixxes 1000 last year.
Does everything pretty well. Fueling wasn't the best on and off throttle. That engine screams as it is returned from the old k5.
Brakes were decent, shocks pretty good. Solid chassis, big frame and swingarm.
Seat was very comfortable. Plus the bike can be had cheap on leftovers.

[Dirk__Diggler]

Anyone use Sena 30k?

[phillipsanchez]

Anyone use Sena 30k?

Would love to know how it compares to the Sena 10S for sounds and if it has a replaceable battery like the 10S.

Just read its not waterproof lol. You can buy 2 used original SMH10s for max battery life at that price.

[Dirk__Diggler]

Would love to know how it compares to the Sena 10S for sounds and if it has a replaceable battery like the 10S.

Just read its not waterproof lol. You can buy 2 used original SMH10s for max battery life at that price.

Yeah, I figure with it being the latest and greatest there would be more support and more room for upgrades. I haven't bought it yet. I keep changing my mind between the 20s and the 30k.

edit: Just bought the 30k. Will update later.

[rhadam]

About to change the coolant in the GSXR, can't decide between Engine Ice or Water Wetter. Anyone have personal reasons why or why not for either? I've seen testimonial on Engine Ice that it actually does lower temps but then other people say it's no different than average coolant. Changing all the fluids before the first ride of the year so kind of want to do it right this year with better products.

[phillipsanchez]

Yeah, I figure with it being the latest and greatest there would be more support and more room for upgrades. I haven't bought it yet. I keep changing my mind between the 20s and the 30k.

edit: Just bought the 30k. Will update later.

Sena make good products, keen to hear your thoughts.


This is ****ing awesome...

[darkninja67]

Coolant guy, I use engine ice as it is antifreeze as well as coolant, demo freezing Temps here.
track bike look wetter.

That NSR is sweet. 500cc?

Finally got a hole in my astar gloves. Looking Knox for back up pair.

Thoughts on yamaha fz09? Rode one with exhaust the other day and loved it. That triple is a peach.
Would you guys buy one if you were looking cheaper naked? Triumphs are nice but dealer network is weak.

[plsbh]

Would you guys buy one if you were looking cheaper naked?

Like them more and more as time goes on for a street bike.

[FreedomPenguin]

Like them more and more as time goes on for a street bike.

friend just bought this a few days ago, he got for 7500 including tax title etc everything. (he got the green black kawi) kinda digging the naked look. should I look into one? Suzuki version for me. including an pic. gsxs 1000 or gsxs 750

I love my 13 gsxr 750 though. 12k trouble free miles. been absolutely fantastic. Not sure if I could own both bikes because I know one of them would never get ridden much. Which would you prefer? 13 750 or 18 gsxs 750/1000? styling. im digging the new hybrids

[darkninja67]

I want the GSXS1000 in Suzuki blue please. They were going for $8000 leftover last season, they don't sell well but that monster of an engine. They were saying it isn't making the claimed 145 HP too.

The 750 version has improved but still go for the 1k. Massive frame and swingarm from the GSXR1000 too.

fuk local place has the GSXR1000 for $11,000, down $3600 2017 model

Like them more and more as time goes on for a street bike.

That engine is so much fun is the main pro of that bike.

[phillipsanchez]

That NSR is sweet. 500cc?

Powered by an RG500 engine.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...te-nsr-rep-ps/

[darkninja67]

Powered by an RG500 engine.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...te-nsr-rep-ps/

Dat square 4

[bee su]

when i had my ninja, i was at the stage that i was wanting an fz09. the upright position, the size of the bike, the power/torque and its good looking. reason i didnt get it is that its on the more expensive side. they go for around 6k here. when they devalue to around 4k....


soon,jpg

[darkninja67]

The bike lists for 9k in the US
It's main selling point is the price.

Saw a Ducati monster 1200 S on site, forgot how massive the ohlins forks are. 48mm I think

[plsbh]

Yeah I see some 2015 fz09's around the 5k mark from time to time. Best two priced ones right now local to me are in the high 5's. One 2014 at 4800.

[shanedawg]

Anyone use Sena 30k?

sena 20 evo for me. cant hear my music too great at highway speeds.

rip

[Dirk__Diggler]

First rides with the 30k have been good. Phone calls are a little quiet at 40+mph.

The music through pandora is good. I haven't used the communicator yet.

I'll add more as I ride more.

[darkninja67]

Finally got a hole in my Alpinestars gp pro gloves. Have another pair but looking at Racer high speed gloves.
Anyone ever wear that brand?

[plsbh]

Finally got a hole in my Alpinestars gp pro gloves. Have another pair but looking at Racer high speed gloves.
Anyone ever wear that brand?

Have not heard of them until now. Price seems about comparable if I remember right. My alpinestars lasted a very long time as well with a few crashes before the stitching started coming out. My newest pair I think they changed the sizing up slightly because they always fit very tight.