Glad to hear you're OK. Back in my hockey days, I had my legs swept out from underneath me, slammed my head and blacked-out. I came to with my equipment on my shoulder and I was asking everyone why I am not on the ice. All I remember is the slapshot I almost scored on a few shifts prior to...
This is true, and right now suzuki has 0% APR for 4 years! I had to pay a hefty price for mine, but it really was and is my dream bike. gixxers are awesome!
The 2011 red is badass and they had one too. I really wanted the 2012 but the graphics were so sick!
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The power and torque is unreal and the cross-plane sound is truly one of a kind! I am very happy with it and I'm never looking back. If you can though, keep the 6r for long rides and commuting. I rode the 6r for the first time since I got the R1 and I gotta say, whatever the R1 has in power...
The heat can be really bad, especially in AZ and especially with jeans on. When it's running at 180-195 it's not too bad but when it's over 200 it gets hot! The bike does NOT like to be stopped haha and the temp goes up quick at stoplights. I'm going to get some icon riding pants and I think...
I've engaged the TC a couple times now (sand and a bump around a corner) but it's not very noticeable... I almost got the 2011 in Red, but i just loved the 2012. I hope to get the bike on the track down here after some classes and really try to get that TC working! But the 2011 and older are...
Both. Sedona is a killer place to ride and the guy at the bike shop said there are tracks all over. I'll be getting out there more when it's not 105 degrees!