My Old Suzuki GSXR-1000 K8 | What Needs Improving...

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• FL

  @flatcapcaferacer · 4 years ago

  I'd say it is a iconic used analog sport bike.

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• JA

  @jamest5149 · 4 years ago

  Check the head stock bearings.. a little play there will give you a ‘brake judder’ at low speed 👍

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• FL

  @flipsideracing · 4 years ago

  Unbelievable that a dealer would sell a bike with 10 year old tyres on. I guess they can’t be worried about getting negative feedback. Looking forward to the vid series. 👍🏻

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• MJ

  @mjj4 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve got a K8 1000 that I&apos;ve had for 6 years, you might be interested to see how it compares to yours as I&apos;ve done some modifications that you&apos;re tempted by. One of the biggest differences between new bikes is the gearing. Stock they are geared to do 101mph in 1st, which may be why you&apos;re finding it a bit flat. Mine is the following spec:<br>- Arrow cans and decat pipe<br>- Cresent/Micron headers<br>- R&amp;R remap 173rwhp 81ft lbs<br>- Ohlins TTX shock<br>- Ohlins steering damper<br>- Kais fork cartridges<br>- HM plus quickshifter<br>- Brembo RCS M/C<br>- Brembo radial clutch M/C<br>- R6 monoblock calipers<br>- Brembo discs<br>- &nbsp;-1+2 gearing (I think, can&apos;t remember what I ordered now)<br><br>It&apos;s a completely different bike now than it was stock. Also in regards to flickability, the 190/50/17 rear is a tyre no manufacturer uses, and stepping up to a 190/55/17 will make it turn in quicker with a slightly taller sidewall and should help flickability too.<br><br>Either way, you can&apos;t go wrong with a K8 IMO!! Keep it up

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• MA

  @mattmutane5502 · 4 years ago

  Come on Chops! &nbsp;We&apos;re the same age and have had a very similar biking history. &nbsp;Don&apos;t go all soft on us and keep moaning about the lack of a down-blipper, rev-match yourself and enjoy the interaction with the bike (and don&apos;t become down-skilled into the process! ;) :D ) &nbsp;I do like a QS for up-shifts, but want to do the rev-matching down-shifts still myself! :) &nbsp;Good review, shows just how little of the electronics suite goes towards enjoyment and usability of the bike, if you know how to ride.... Obviously, electronics make you faster on track, but unless you&apos;re racing, and pushing that hard, who really cares? :)

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• SK

  @sk2283 · 4 years ago

  It&apos;s beautiful Chops ! don&apos;t fret about a few tiny marks on a 14 year old bike !!! ride it - update it - enjoy it ! it&apos;s a cracker !

• RI

  @richardsmiths518 · 4 years ago

  A can of MrSheen the furniture polish is what you can gloss up your bike with &quot;before&quot; sale . 🤣😂. Genuinely works

• BO

  @Bob-tq2jv · 4 years ago

  Definitely would look forward to a RG500 review in the warmer weather Chops!

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• BR

  @brownberry2515 · 6 months ago (edited)

  💪💪💪🫶🫶🫶👍👍👍 SUZUKI GSXR’1000. &nbsp;&quot;2007-2008&quot; (K7/K8)

• MR

  @MrSimonfoz · 4 years ago

  Don’t forget a bit of green laning! Ask the Baron !

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  @10secondsrule · 4 years ago (edited)

  And just when I was about to skip the intro….dang<br>And those cheeky dealers…

• CH

  @ChrisDavison1985 · 1 year ago

  RGV500s r sick Chops