Show us your Suzukis and explain why you prefer them - Page 30

rycomm · 11-26-2012, 04:54 PM

When I've been in the market for a motorcycle, I always try to keep an open mind about finding the right bike for its intended purpose, and then looks, price,reliabilty, and all of that come after. But somehow, now I've ended up with three Suzukis in my garage. When I think back on the bikes I've owned since my first one ('92 Suzuki Bandit 400) up to my current fleet, I see that I have found a lot of Suzukis that meet my criteria at the time.

First of the current fleet is an 07 DL650 that replaced a 98 KLR. No comparison. Bought it in late '09 with 2400 miles, now has 19K.
the photo is from a recent KC phototag.

Next was something more off road capable than the DL or KLR.
I seriously considered a KLX250 and WR250R. Then I found a deal on this 07 DRZ with less than 250 miles on it. I think that was in Sept '10.
This photo was from the '12 Swinging Bridges Ride in Missouri.

The most recent addtion is a 2011 TU250x. I really don't know why I bought it. I've always liked the vintage and retro bikes. It's really more fun than I expected. I thought maybe my stepson or someone visiting may need a loaner bike. I thought about making it a scrambler or cafe racer. I think I'll leave it alone for now. It was used at a MSF school for two seasons, but was considered new. It had 650 miles on it when I bought it a few weeks ago. I de stickered it, added the fork boots, and stuck the windscreen on it for the winter.

Thanks,
Ryan

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Ohio_Danimal · 12-04-2012, 11:14 AM

I love my Suzuki because it is so well mannered and handles so well, that it finds itself at the perfect apex, no matter what I do!

off1master · 12-04-2012, 01:08 PM

Hello Danimal!

Willwilkins · 12-04-2012, 01:29 PM

63,000km since 2006. Never failed me. Can't get enough of it!

ThomasVolomitz · 12-04-2012, 02:05 PM

This bike gets me to the fun, through the fun, then back home again.

hexnut · 12-04-2012, 05:01 PM

My 2011 Suzuki Blvd S40 650. I got older and wanted a bike that was not heavy and low to the ground. I like the cruiser style bikes and don't mind the vibration as I rode Harleys for a lot of years.

ThomasVolomitz · 12-04-2012, 05:05 PM

The S40 looks great since they changed to the drag bars. Have you seen what Ryca is doing with those bikes?

ben2go · 12-04-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasVolomitz

The S40 looks great since they changed to the drag bars. Have you seen what Ryca is doing with those bikes?

no.show us.

ThomasVolomitz · 12-04-2012, 05:20 PM

Ryca is building cafe racers and scramblers using the S40 as a platform. They also offer do it yourself kits.

ThomasVolomitz · 12-04-2012, 05:41 PM

When I started this thread, these three Suzukis were my stable. Now I have none of these and only a DRZ, which is a really great machine. I regret most trading in the GSX650F, as I purchased it new and was only able to put 2050 miles on it before trading it in on a Tiger XC. The GSX is a smooth road machine.

Ohio_Danimal · 12-04-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by off1master

Hello Danimal!

Hola!!

5punksdad · 12-05-2012, 02:25 PM

A couple of mine from today's ride.

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TouringDave · 12-05-2012, 02:30 PM

This is the first Suzuki I've ever owned and after riding it for 3 years now, it won't be the last.

Absolutely amazing engine, particularly hauling the ultimate farkle on the side.

boboneleg · 12-07-2012, 08:53 AM

This photo shows my DR 350 (on the right) and one of my old ones (on the left) with it's new owner.

Love DR350's, best dual-sport bike ever imo

11-26-2012, 04:54 PM	#436
rycomm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Lee's Summit (KC) MO Oddometer: 276	When I've been in the market for a motorcycle, I always try to keep an open mind about finding the right bike for its intended purpose, and then looks, price,reliabilty, and all of that come after. But somehow, now I've ended up with three Suzukis in my garage. When I think back on the bikes I've owned since my first one ('92 Suzuki Bandit 400) up to my current fleet, I see that I have found a lot of Suzukis that meet my criteria at the time. First of the current fleet is an 07 DL650 that replaced a 98 KLR. No comparison. Bought it in late '09 with 2400 miles, now has 19K. the photo is from a recent KC phototag. Next was something more off road capable than the DL or KLR. I seriously considered a KLX250 and WR250R. Then I found a deal on this 07 DRZ with less than 250 miles on it. I think that was in Sept '10. This photo was from the '12 Swinging Bridges Ride in Missouri. The most recent addtion is a 2011 TU250x. I really don't know why I bought it. I've always liked the vintage and retro bikes. It's really more fun than I expected. I thought maybe my stepson or someone visiting may need a loaner bike. I thought about making it a scrambler or cafe racer. I think I'll leave it alone for now. It was used at a MSF school for two seasons, but was considered new. It had 650 miles on it when I bought it a few weeks ago. I de stickered it, added the fork boots, and stuck the windscreen on it for the winter. Thanks, Ryan __________________ 07 DL650, blue 07 DRZ400, also blue 11 TU250X, not blue former rides: 98 KLR650, 01 SV650 (another blue bike),89 KLR650, 92 Bandit 400 ( For Sale)

12-03-2012, 12:53 PM	#437
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12-04-2012, 11:14 AM	#438
Ohio_Danimal Midlife Crisis Man Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (The Crooked River) Oddometer: 557	I love my Suzuki because it is so well mannered and handles so well, that it finds itself at the perfect apex, no matter what I do! __________________ Wisdom is age well spent. Anger is age, hell bent.

12-04-2012, 01:08 PM	#439
off1master Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Alpine, UT Oddometer: 59	Hello Danimal! __________________ Motorcycle cornering - Survival reactions and proper body positioning SV650N - DL1000 Adventure

12-04-2012, 01:29 PM	#440
Willwilkins Dr. Topbox Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Was Oz, now London Oddometer: 603	DR650 wonderbike 63,000km since 2006. Never failed me. Can't get enough of it! __________________ "Don't worry" they said "It could be worse" So I didn't worry and it did get worse! My biggest ride yet. Oz to UK. Read all about it here http://www.wollongongtowoolwich.co.uk

12-04-2012, 02:05 PM	#441
ThomasVolomitz ^OP Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,977	This bike gets me to the fun, through the fun, then back home again. __________________ Doo Done

12-04-2012, 05:01 PM	#442
hexnut UR12 Joined: Feb 2011 Location: middle Tennessee Oddometer: 907	My 2011 Suzuki Blvd S40 650. I got older and wanted a bike that was not heavy and low to the ground. I like the cruiser style bikes and don't mind the vibration as I rode Harleys for a lot of years. __________________ Kymco People S 250 2011 Suzuki Blvd S40 650 hexnuts...a curse put on your balls by a mean gypsy 3/5 Cav, C Troop, BlackKnights, Vietnam 1969

12-04-2012, 05:05 PM	#443
ThomasVolomitz ^OP Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,977	The S40 looks great since they changed to the drag bars. Have you seen what Ryca is doing with those bikes? __________________ Doo Done

12-04-2012, 05:20 PM	#445
ThomasVolomitz ^OP Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,977	Ryca is building cafe racers and scramblers using the S40 as a platform. They also offer do it yourself kits. __________________ Doo Done

12-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#446
ThomasVolomitz ^OP Not so Gnarly Joined: Aug 2010 Location: DDR c/o Honecker Oddometer: 3,977	When I started this thread, these three Suzukis were my stable. Now I have none of these and only a DRZ, which is a really great machine. I regret most trading in the GSX650F, as I purchased it new and was only able to put 2050 miles on it before trading it in on a Tiger XC. The GSX is a smooth road machine. __________________ Doo Done

12-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#448
5punksdad Tag-Master-Flash Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Front Royal, VA Oddometer: 1,527	A couple of mine from today's ride. Sent from my SPH-L300 using Tapatalk 2

12-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#449
TouringDave Ok Human Let's Ride! Joined: May 2005 Location: Frankston, Vic, Aust. Oddometer: 6,392	This is the first Suzuki I've ever owned and after riding it for 3 years now, it won't be the last. Absolutely amazing engine, particularly hauling the ultimate farkle on the side. __________________ K7 Strom with Chair 84 Kwaka GT750 Cafe Project 84 Kawaka GT750 Outfit Project

12-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#450
boboneleg we can rebuild him. Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Bristol UK Oddometer: 627	Dr350 This photo shows my DR 350 (on the right) and one of my old ones (on the left) with it's new owner. Love DR350's, best dual-sport bike ever imo __________________ '04 KTM 950 Adventure '00 Honda XR650L '98 Suzuki DR350SEW

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