If I knew then what I know now

Stw · Oct 17, 2013

Nuke said:
Strangely I would still get another Ducati after all that though.

Here in lies the odd magic of the brand.....

Capt CF · Oct 17, 2013

Stw said:
Here in lies the odd magic of the brand.....

Yeah..it's like abusive relationships. No idea why we stick around but we do.

Duck41 · Oct 17, 2013

NOLA said:
Duck, I pretty much agree with your assertions, except I would put it more like "Any top end sport bike can have problems."

The reason I say this is a reflection on my other bike. I just rode it, dropped it off for service and realized that since I bought it new (2007 GSXR 1000) that it has had absolutely zero problems, like none. I see it as a top contender bike, but just not a superbike like what we all own. I actually enjoy riding it when I am just not in the mood for my temperamental Panigale. I mean honestly, it sits low, wide seated stance on the legs, does NOT get hot, wrists dont hurt, balance is very nice since its so low, corners almost as good as Panigale, shifts with no attitude, still a 10 second bike...Basically I ride it when I need a break. BUT, I totally love the Panigale. In my mind they each have a purpose for me, and I would not sell either one of them, ever. Just a pain in the ... fitting a bottle of Locktite in the tail section of the 1199.

And...forgetting I dont have a quick shifter on it is amusing when the shift light is screaming at me and I cant get it to upshift..oh yeah, gotta use clutch.

NOLA,

Glad to hear the Gixxer is a runner for you. I've never ridden one but a couple of good friends ride them and they seem like solid bikes. That being said, I did coincidentally run across this GSX-R recall notice yesterday on Motorcycle.com:

2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R Sportbikes Recalled For Master Cylinder Replacement

Even if it hasn't given you any trouble, it's probably worth getting it replaced to be on the safe side.

Safe riding,

NOLA · Oct 17, 2013

Duck 41,

Thanks for that !...I will call my dealer, who has the bike already, tomorrow and ask about it.

I actually did remember one thing my GSXR had. When I bought it, there was a NO ride, NO sell till repaired issue with the stator in the bike. It would cause the bike to suddenly shut down while you were running the throttle hard. Real safe. The dealership, in Mississippi, got their pee pee slapped by Suzuki for letting me ride off with that recall not completed.

Suzuki paid for my local dealer to trailer the bike in and fix the recall. Other than that, no problems from day one (Guess thats like day six or seven).

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