[DragonGold]

Well, this past Friday I purchased my first bike. A GSX 600. Gotta say I am loving it. I had never rode a bike until I drove this one off the lot.

I now have 420 miles on it, and I have to say the only regret is waiting so long to buy one.

I'm gonna change the oil a little soon, as I have not been completely researved when it comes to the 6k RPM limit, lol. I've actually been pretty bad with it to be honest, its just so amazing at 6.5k and up rpms, lol...May the motorcycle gods forgive me and have mercy on my bike. (however I didnt go over 5k rpms for the first 150 miles, if thats helps any)


Anyways, I have a few questions....


I want to change the sound of the bike. I think the muffler that is on there now kinda has a rattling sound to it. I dont want to change the whole exaust system, just the muffler itself. I've heard a few bikes that have a nice holow, but not noisy sound to them, which are they?


Also, the front suspension seems a little soft or bouncy to me. How many turns should I give those tension screws? How sensative are they?

Thanks in Advance ) :lol:

 

[TL chris]

Ding Ding, Round 1

 

[Guest]

he said gsx 600(katana) not a gsxr 600. nice choice in bikes. alot of people have katana 600's so if you have ANY questions or thoughts on the bike, feel free to post them. welcome too.

 

[DragonGold]

he said gsx 600(katana) not a gsxr 600. nice choice in bikes. alot of people have katana 600's so if you have ANY questions or thoughts on the bike, feel free to post them. welcome too.

Thanks, only ?'s I have are the ones listed in my first post.

Anywhere I can get the 1/4 mile times, top speed, and 0 to 60 stats for the 2004 Kat 600?

 

[RookWV]

he said gsx 600(katana) not a gsxr 600. nice choice in bikes. alot of people have katana 600's so if you have ANY questions or thoughts on the bike, feel free to post them. welcome too.

Thanks, only ?'s I have are the ones listed in my first post.

Anywhere I can get the 1/4 mile times, top speed, and 0 to 60 stats for the 2004 Kat 600?

1/4 mile is somewhere in the high 11's-12 range
Top speed is about 135 indicated
0-60 something like 4sec or so

A great katana site is www.katanaplanet.com, tell 'em Rook sent ya

 

[TL chris]

I had my 2000 600 Kat up to 155 indicated. Maybe actual speed was lower, but 155 was the fastest I dared to go.

 

[red7eb]

Hey Dragon :welcomes:

LOVE the name.. LOVE Dragons (collect them, etc.) 8)

 

[Guest]

how would you like to see MY dragon....temporary tattoo collection.

 

[red7eb]

:lol: That was a good one Soad

 

[87gsxrnut]

Go here:

http://www.holeshot.com/

I roadrace w/Dale Walker. He is a stand up all-around great guy, and makes some AWESOME stuff for the Kats and Bandits.

- Nut

 

[inspiron]

Okay, if no one else wants to ... I'll fire the first shot.

New bike, new rider ...

Read this thread :
http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=25892#25892

I'm too tired to repeat myself this morning ... *yawn*

 

[LayinLo]

Soad, :shm: No more hitting on Red.

8)

 

[SuzukiGirl1]

Ding Ding, Round 1

LOL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[SuzukiGirl1]

how would you like to see MY dragon....temporary tattoo collection.

I actually have a REAL dragon Tattoo...big one too!!! :wink:

I'm also into dragons...born in the year of the dragon (76), my parents both raced corvettes for "dragon" racing in brainard mn...and I'm a sagittarius (fire sign)....ROAR!!! :wink:

Anyway...back on track...
:welcomes: to the forum...Have you taken the MSF course yet?

 

[TL chris]

Can we see a pic of that dragon tat? I mean if it's in a decent location to post here that is.

 

[DragonGold]

Thanks for the warm welcome peops )

Well, I found a nice slip on by D D for the kat. I heard it on a bike exactly like mine, and it it sound so crisp, hollowish, and not overly loud, cant wait to get it.

I need 4 Susuki stickers now. I need the big Katana stickers for the side of the bike, in grey if possible, and the 2 little "S" sysmbos for each side of the tank. I am going to paint my bike black next weekend, and do a custom tank for it. (probably a silver dragon )

But I still want to keep the Katana name on the side. Any idea for the stickers?

Oh shoot, almost forgot, can I use white side signals instead of the orange ones that come stock? Would it be legal? And where would I get white ones?

 

[TL chris]

Personally I like the bike better without stickers. Gives it a nice clean look. But thats my opinion, but I don't know where to get them.

Yes the whiteout/clear lenses are legal. As long as the lens is clear you need amber bulbs or LED's.

 

[red7eb]

Soad, :shm: No more hitting on Red.

8)

:lol: :wink:

 

[red7eb]

how would you like to see MY dragon....temporary tattoo collection.

I actually have a REAL dragon Tattoo...big one too!!! :wink:

I'm also into dragons...born in the year of the dragon (76), my parents both raced corvettes for "dragon" racing in brainard mn...and I'm a sagittarius (fire sign)....ROAR!!! :wink:

COOL!!! 8)

I don't have my tattoo yet, because (unfortunately), I already have tatts where I SHOULD have put the dragon (which I DO already have designed). crap: However, I think I will end up getting one of the tattoos I already have covered over and just leave it at that. Been debating about it for a year now, since each tattoo has some sentimental value. BUT.. I want my dragon!

I collect Dragons (as stated). Have lots of figurines, jewelry, etc. Don't know what it is, but I just love 'em...

 

[Guest]

if it is a dragon coming out of flames, make sure the guy doesnt make it look lke either end could be the dragon. it happened to my dad.