Suzuki GSX S1000GT Owner's 1000 miles review - My Thoughts
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2024
- I have my Suzuki GSX S1000GT for a month now and have travelled 1200 miles on it. This video is to provide my thoughts so far. Suffice to say I very much like it. I run through many aspects of the bike and show the dash with the sat nav feature.
If you have any queries please ask below and I will get back to you with my honest thoughts.
Nice. Have my gt+ in the other blue owned it for 18 months.
Used to be inside elbows killing me and nearly bought straighter bars but voight bar risers saved the day allowing me to roll the shoulders back and sit a bit more upright weight off the upper body. Then my uncomfort moved to the seat.
My seat is uncomfortable after 2 hours which is fine and looking to maybey send it for modification. But i reckon its the mid range lean running vibration that eventually numbs my bits. ( I reckon this is lean / hot to help work cat quicker to temp / emmisions/ and help fuel range.
But i have a plan.
Mine is in for the warranty and when i get it back. Provided everything is good.
My cs racing full exhaust will arrive soon.
I will install my sprint filter.
I already have servo motor delete.
Will then lastly get it dyno tuned not for top end figures or anything like that ( its quick enough for what it is) but to smooth out the dips in air fuel ratio so it runs smoother and cooler in the mids.
There by oil temp may lower a bit to help the tensioner hot starts / dialled in for longevity / exhaust will sound deeper and drown out some of the potential tappetty characteristics of this engine.
Bit of weight saving.
I have an abba stand ....very handy to work on bike upright .
If your after more top end figures then youve bought the wrong bike lol.
Ive fitted a scotoiler/ oxford heated grips with integrated control/ bar risers / gt tank pad / quad lock mount.
To consider
Wheel decals / maybey taller screen / rad guard/ frame sliders/
Fit a remote PAIR inhibit to turn on / off easily . For fun and for longer runs plus can fit the db killer too.
Rear shock upgrade
Then when time comes tyre and brake pads upgrade yet im the same feel brakes are good ( its not a sport bike) and pi$$ed off all the reviewers copying each ithers patter saying they are wooden?? Maybey they have crap forearms lol
Enjoy!
@@-robster-robster- or just sell and buy the Ninja 1000 sx, problems solved !!
@@TonyChettleburgh lol id end up doing loads to that too
Thanks so much for a really detailed comment of what you think of the bike.
Coming from an adventure style bike I did find the riding position quite leaned forward but I have got used to it now 2 months later. I have considered bar risers but on my last run out I found the sitting position quite acceptable, so I think so far I'll leave it. I have put a Chinese screen extender on the screen and it has taken most of the blast away. A handy mod for less than a tenner.
I have no plans for a pipe as I find most raise the peak torque up the rev range. I tend to ride mostly on the midrange so I am happy with standard. The exhaust note of the standard pipe is quite nice and is loud enough. As I have said on the video that the brakes are fine for me and they are great in town as it is not trying to throw you over the bars. Plenty of power when grasped a little bit harder. The standard tyres are ok for me as I'm no racer.
I'm sure I will do more mods over time but no plans as yet. The standard bike is not bad at all.
Keep enjoying your bike as much as I am.
I bet you have much more fun on the SH. I have a XSR 700 and a VFR1200 crosstourer, but my SH350 scooter puts more smiles on my chops than any of the other two. Awesome scooter 👌
You couldn't be more right. The rapid accelleration of the SH in town traffic makes it great fun. The amount of "premium" cars it sees off from the lights makes it a hoot, especially when it looks like a shopping cart. Great scooter.
One of the best review about this suzuki to date. I am interested in this bike and this has helped me to make a decision.
Glad to be of help. I've got nearly 2000 miles on it now and I'm really enjoying the bike. If you take the plunge I'm sure you'll enjoy it. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching.
An honest and informative review. Good to hear the bike has lived up to your expectations. Cheers.
Thanks my friend. I am enjoying it more each time I jump onto it.
Great video, I have had the same bike since 2022 and agree with all your views. The only thing I've found annoying is the depreciation, but that's life, I suppose.
I'm glad my views seem accurate and my first thoughts on the bike were spot on. I'm loving the bike and have just fitted Oxford heated grips to it. Didn't film it unfortunately but not too difficult to do. Ah depreciation ! It's a curse on all bikes but will only be an issue if I sell it. It's staying for the foreseeable future. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.
Hey, nice video! Your new bike looks awesome, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Did you ever have a 125cc? Random, I know, haha.
Thanks for that. So far it seems a great bike. I have had lots of 125s in my time. I find a 125cc scooter great fun and a modern one will get to 70mph which is great for most trips. 125cc motorbikes are harder work than the scooters as the automatic on the scooter makes it so much easier.
Cheers Gary. I think a small scooter would be best for me to just cruise around on lol
Nice one mate still having fun there great video Don 🤠🇬🇧😄😄👍👍👍
Thanks Don. Always nice to get a new toy.
Great review Gary and all the best with your new bike.💯
Thanks Colin. I am really enjoying it.
It's not the cams knocking it's the cct that takes a few seconds to charge up with oil as it's oil damped.
I was thinking it was something like. My Yamaha tracer 9 did the same. I don't think it is anything to worry about. Thanks for the info.
@GaryGSF No probs, mine rattles very slightly on a hot start for about 20 secs then quiet as a mouse.
Which amplifies the cam lobe slap hence the fix is to adjust valve clearances to take up the play to a bare minimum. Could hopefully install a last gen cct and look at the oil supply to cap it off at a later date