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Chris Likes Bikes is a channel about a guy that just likes motorcycles. That's me. I'm that guy! I've always loved motorcycles and finally, in my thirties decided to start riding. Follow along as I learn and grow, maybe you'll learn something too.
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R | Akrapovic Sound Check
I swear I'm still alive! Been a little busy with family and work, plus the weather has been a real downer. Anyway, I know I've been slacking, but check out this video of my GSX-8R with its new Akrapovic exhaust! I feel like this exhaust has really changed the entire soul of this bike. What's next? Well, I'm working on getting a tune, unfortunately the guy I'm going to use is super busy. But it's happening!
Oh, I picked up some new video and audio gear as well. I'm still a few weeks away from getting my garage back from the Boomer 'Vette (teased in this video) but expect more face time with me!
Oh, I picked up some new video and audio gear as well. I'm still a few weeks away from getting my garage back from the Boomer 'Vette (teased in this video) but expect more face time with me!
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2023 Ducati DesertX | First Ride and Thoughts
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The Ducati DesertX has got to be one of, if not, the coolest adventure bikes for sale today, and I got to take one out for a ride! Although it was a brief demo ride, it was really cool getting the chance to hop on one of my favorite bikes. It has awesome looks, excellent power, handles like a sport bike, and sounds sick. Oh, it's also so tall! I think I mention that once or twice throughout thi...
Quad Lock Installation Guide For The Yamaha R3 and Suzuki GSX-8R
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Here's a quick guide to installing a Quad Lock with two different methods, the fork stem on the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R and the stem nut for the 2023 Yamaha R3. This guide should apply to any bike that accepts a fork stem or stem nut type mount. For the R3 stem nut, I highly recommend sticking to the 30 ft/lbs spec from MNNTHBX. I know I didn't use it in the video, but I did go back and make sure it...
2023 Yamaha R3 | Owner Review & Ride
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Hello and welcome! This 2023 Yamaha R3 was my first motorcycle, so I figured I'd give my thoughts on it now that it has a friend in the garage. I hope you enjoy this review, and be sure to check out my recent review of my other bike, the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R! I'm also still learning how to edit, so let me know how I did. Thanks for stopping by! Music and sounds were found on slip.stream.
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R | Owner Review & Ride
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Hello and welcome to my first ever motorcycle review! This is my 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R and I’ve had the pleasure of putting a few hundred miles on it during New Jersey’s infamous “False Spring”! I was the first to take delivery on the East Coast of the US, so I’ve been impatiently waiting to get this video filmed and uploaded! I hope you enjoy this quick review and some of my rambling, and sorry f...
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Review Coming Soon!
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Working on a review of my ALL NEW Suzuki GSX-8R as we speak! I've owned this bike for a few weeks and have a lot to say, stay tuned!
Think I might of seen the mirrors but that’s about it 🤨
yeaaahhh Yoshi sounds way better on the 8r
What i m curios to know is ,dont u nullify ur guarantie by mounting a new exhaust ? If bike has problema during those 3 years i can take it to dhe dealer and they work on it for free but if u put other stuff on it it should invalidate it as i know
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act states a warranty cannot be nullified by the use of aftermarket parts, unless it’s proven the part itself caused the issue. Obviously this only applies to the US.
What’s the fuel efficiency you get?
40-ish mpg or so
Can you make an updated video... looks like I'll be picking mine up in 2 days... do you still love the bike?
I actually filmed it, I just haven’t had a chance to finish editing 😂. The audio came out like crap so I’m going to have to do a voiceover.
Need to sort that tail out
I did! Installed the TST tidy a few months ago
Looking at either an old cruiser 750 or an r3/similar as a first bike. I usually take the highway which is no more than 5-10 miles one way. Would it still be good to purchase? I’m not planning to go higher displacement.
You would be fine with either! The R3 would be a bit more fun in the twisties, but a cruiser would be better for comfort. Check out the Yamaha Star 650, they can be had super cheap.
@@ChrisLikesBikes yeah I’m just looking to just ride as a daily to work. In the process of selling one of my cars for a shadow 750
I love my 8R. I ride mine in A mode and 3 traction control because I never want to wheelie. Have fun and be safe!
Same here lol! Keep the rubber side down!
I bought the 8R this summer as my first bike, and I just love it! It is the perfect fit for me
Awesome choice! Enjoy and ride safe!
I got mine on Tuesday and already have over 300 miles on it. I'm taking it to dealer tomorrow because the motor shake noise got louder and when I pull in the clutch lever it gets quiter. It has a knocking noise and feeling I can feel through the tank. I could be trippin (over reacting) but better safe than sorry. I drive 80+ miles highway a day for work.
Yeah probably better to take it in. Could be nothing, could be something. Good luck!
IM.63 yrs old just sold the 950 ln pcos FLHTK and bought a yellow Gsx8r . Love it
I recommend the M4 slayer slip-on..
I’m actually selling the bike lol, good suggestion though!
Would like to hear more ride review. Last one you were still in break in period. How is it now?
I’ve been meaning to do another, been hard to get anything done this summer lol, feels like every weekend is swamped with birthday parties. Dad life is in full swing! I have 1,600 miles on it now and am still thoroughly enjoying it. Have a few nitpicks that I’ll be mentioning in the next vid. Hoping to get one up within a week or so.
I got a silver and red gixxeighter how are you liking it?!
Love it! I’ve been having a blast with it when the weather cooperates lol.
Sir, does the engine get so hot that it bothers the rider's knees or calves especially on a hot day? Thanks in Advance!
It’s been well over 90 Fahrenheit where I live, temps while idling are hitting around 220. So yeah, pretty hot when you’re sitting still. Goes back down to around 185 once I’m moving again.
The R3 is such a great bike. Better looking than the Ninja 400 and 500, more reliable than the RC390, and is very affordable. I paid 6,400 out the door for a brand new blue 2022 R3. Owned mine for 2 years now and still have so much fun on it. I highly suggest the LeoVince LV-10 slip on exhaust. Nice sounds and more affordable than other brands.
I love my R3. I’ve been considering some fun mods, but I actually might sell it and get a cruiser. I’ve had my sights set on a VROD.
Like the vid and your honesty. I’m looking to get 🤫 my 2024 R3 next month ! Safe riding bro 😎 🤘🏼
Nice bike sounds great I am also from NJ picked my gsx 8-r less then a month ago Haven't seen another 8-r in the wild yet but some kid at a wawa was saying he sees a yellow one around all the time.
I’ve seen two yellow ones besides mine so far, hope to see you around!
Let’s ride. I got a yellow one back in September.
I will never sell my R3 because it's just a great daily and commuter.
What size fork stem is the 8 r so I know which quad lock to mount to get
Thanks for watching, I left a link in the description.
My quick shifter is crap on mine, you have to really be in throttle for it even be somewhat smooth not butter at all.
So I’ve actually had a few instances recently where I’ve accidentally shifted into neutral from 1-2 gear, and a few times it just didn’t shift. I have to really hammer it home. I’ve had a few clunky shifts, but like you said you have to be on the throttle.
Good video but I don’t really agree with your opinion on the highway performance of the bike. I commute daily on this bike including highway riding and I am always chilling in 5th gear riding with one hand going 85+ most of the time. The bike is more than capable for the highway as well. Just sucks a little more when it’s a SUPER windy day
Hey thanks for watching! I think it also depends where you live and ride. I’m in NJ, so riding on major highways on a slower bike is harrowing lol.
Would you recommend on a 4hr trip ?
Depends how good your back is lol! I need to take a break every hour and a half or so, but it’s absolutely possible.
@@queenhonda1 yes I took a little less than a 4 hour trip and it was just fine. I would just choose a day with less wind and also plan to take at least one break in the middle
just add some walk arounds of the bike and solid video
great review Chris. If you position the camera angle a bit lower it's more entertaining for the viewer as we can see the display and see you actuate brake and clutch etc..!
Thanks for the advice!
does it makes engine heat?
Yeah, it’s really noticeable now that it’s getting hot out too.
@@ChrisLikesBikes thanks.i think its a negative of this motor.same at the vstrom800
Was just chatting with someone that rides a VFR. Talk about hot, he rode for an hour with it running around 220F lol
Nice job on the review. You pretty much echo my thoughts after demo riding a yellow 8R at a Suzuki event a couple weeks ago. I was really impressed. Power was excellent, braking, handling, ergos. It doesn't have an explosive top end but that's fine as I don't need the temptation to surge to 120mph +
Great choice/color... I still like the R3 too. Apples to oranges.
Yeah two totally different bikes, I love them both though!
Mandatory commencement for the algorithm
How does the Suzuki gsx 8r compare to the kawasaki 650 or the honda 650r?
Great question, unfortunately I’ve not been on a Ninja 650 or Honda 650R… yet lol
beautiful 😍😍
Sounds like a lawn mower
It sounds great in person. The Panigale V2 sounded even better.
I rode the 8s last year and it was a blast and typical Suzuki with the handling. I love the bike but the rear tail is horrible and seems like an afterthought that they just stuck something on there.
I agree, waiting not-so-patiently for TST Industries to put their tail light conversion into production lol
@@ChrisLikesBikes Thanks for the reply, the bike really is spot on with everything else and I'm not one to complain about the tail section either. I loved the quick shifter, we visited a Triumph demo last year and rode the Triple which had it but didn't even think about trying it out. Another issue I didn't like is the matte black section on the tank, I was at my local dealer a few weeks ago and they had a blue one, I feel like it would've looked a lot better if it was just all the same color. I'm down here in the valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway and SNP so if you're down this way look me up. I ride a 2013 Ninja 650.
you need to ride it more.
Agreed. Kind of hard with a 4 month old though lol.
Have you noticed any power increase?
Maybe a little. Still need to tune it though.
If I hear "you know" one more time imma shove screwdrivers in my ears.. you know
You know, you’re right.
😂😂@@ChrisLikesBikes
"You know "😅😅
Great vid! I just put a deposit down on this motorcycle at my local dealership. I'm leaning towards the blue as that's my color of choice in most situations, but the yellow pops so nice! Also, yellow is probably the most visible. Can't wait to ride! Keep riding safe bro.
Blue looks fantastic! I went for yellow because you just don’t see it much anymore.
That's a Good looking Bike with vibrant Yellow color.
Cruise control (more cost) and a 17L tank (4.5 gallon, matching the old SV650) would have been tops in this model.
Dude! i went from the R3 to the 500 ninja and im def thinking about this bike. I like the blue or the silver. I think the 8r is a perfect bike for longer rides and highway riding for sure compared to the R3 or 500. This smaller bikes are easily blow around by higher winds and makes me nervous as heck riding on windy days. Good vid! much appreciated
Hey thanks for watching! I took my R3 to a really nice little town in Northern Jersey last summer and ended up taking 195 back, where the actual flow of traffic is about 80mph. The pucker factor was real lmao! After that I decided the R3 will be relegated to backroads and, eventually, track use. The 8R is exceptional on the highway. But like I said in my review, I really wish it had cruise control lol. Enjoy your bikes and safe travels!
@@ChrisLikesBikes lol O bet and know how you feel. I was hoping to get someone's input on how the 8r handles the highway riding. Atleast I know with the 8 you got enough power to get yourself out of a sticky situation.
@@camojak One bike you might consider is a left-over GSX-S750 for a good middle-weight stepping stone. Butter smooth engine that wants to rev. About 100 wheel hp (after a slip-on and ECU flash). They sell for low money in the used market.
If this was made as triple I would buy it
Don’t knock it til ya try it! I was holding out hope for a R9, but who knows if/when that’ll happen lol. Love my 8R though.
Such a beautiful bike I hopefully will be back to riding soon at the moment I don't have a bike so I'm saving to get one!
Yeah Suzuki really nailed it with this one. Hope you get one soon!
Sounds like a single cylinder 🤨🤪😥
How dare you! 😂 it’s got a pretty throaty sound in person, much better than stock lol
@@ChrisLikesBikes I wanna get it as well but am worried about running lean with it, any issues?
@@chrisgarret3285 Engine temps have been pretty close to normal, haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary besides the sound. Akra states it's "plug and play" but I'm still going to tune it as soon as I can. But for now it seems fine.
@@ChrisLikesBikes very good, enjoy it, sounds great
I'm sure there will be people on RUclips who will say a six cylinder sounds like a twin.
Hi from Houston..I just purchased the same bike in blue in February & love it. I have always ridden smaller cruiser bikes so this is my first sports bike..I still haven’t seen another one out riding around here in the Houston area, and I drive all over the city on the daily. I think I just may be one of the first to have one here in Houston. Anyway, nice vid & review.
Great bike Chris I have the GSX8S and love it good for Yorkshire.
I'm looking at this as my second bike, I have a 125. I had my sights set on the R7 as well but, being honest with myself, I have no use for the power and torque of the R7 besides posing and putting myself in danger. Most people would consider this too small a jump to bother but here's the thing. It's a huge jump because you're going from a city bike to a do-it-all bike that can do highways just fine, plus I am NOT on my way to a liter bike, I don't have an ultimate goal besides my bike being good for everything.
Not sure where you’re located, the R125 isn’t sold in the US, but to me the R3 is a pretty great all-rounder if you’re not going over 80mph for sustained periods. I wouldn’t want to do a cross-country trip on mine, but I’ve done a few 2 hour rides on it before I had to take a break and throw gas in it. Those were all backroad and suburban rides though.
Why do you say it’s not ideal for highways?
@@jamarwooten558 High rpm at cruising speeds
@@jamarwooten558 it’s ok on highways, it’s just a little underpowered to keep up with traffic.
Sup man I just got this bike too I grabbed it in the grey and red.. I've been loving riding it can't wait to get the tune and pipes
I installed the Akra exhaust last week. It really livens this bike up.
New rider if I have it in c mode is it beginner friendly?
You’ll be alright, def keep it in C mode, not only because you’re new but it’ll also keep you from getting crazy during break-in. I just took it in for initial service last week and went to B, it’s a big difference. Also swapped the exhaust for an Akrapovic, sounds amazing. I’ll be posting a video of that soon.
@@ChrisLikesBikes okay cool looking forward to getting one nice bike!
the sky certainly is beautiful!
You beat me by 3 weeks! Picked up mine up not long after you (same color even). You're not kidding about it having some sport touring ability. I rode 238 miles on a Sunday not too long ago here in Northeast Tennessee. Got home and had a few things to do, but I could have gone back out for more. First service complete, and right afterward I tore into it to complete a host of engine intake and exhaust upgrades, along with a tune from 2WDW. Its no longer the same bike, as it feels like the motor has gone up an entire class. It wasn't cheap, but I generally keep my bikes a long time, so its worth it to me. Been riding sport bikes street and track for over 3 decades. Suspension is next. I have to say this bike has been the most interesting thing Suzuki has come out with for a very long time. I owned a Suzuki TL1000R for nearly 20 years and sold it when I relocated.... felt a little weird, like I was selling my dog or something. Enjoy that bike, seek training as much as you can. Let us know how you're making out!
Just got mine back yesterday from its initial service and had them install the Alta exhaust. It sounds sooo much better. Looking forward to getting a tune soon.