It has loads more power than my out going 16 well it feels like it has. The biggest difference is how it moves from side to side when on a spirited ride. The tyres are good I run 36f 36r I can’t remember what mods I had it in at the end of the summer, The matt black is way better in the flesh love it
Toying with going back to standard the fuelling isn’t great the demo I rode with standard can was smooth as. Without the baffle the yoshi is LOUD
Looks way better in black IMO. I put an Evotech radiator guard on mine. It went on reasonably easily although the instructions weren't particularly clear. I've also put a GB Racing pulse cover on as that is the part of the engine casing that touches down first. I found that out when I dropped it whilst parking on my drive with less than 200 miles on the clock. I've also found out that the mirrors are expensive.
Very nice mate. Enjoy When it first came out I wasn't excited but since having a go on the 17 model it is growing on me. However, I'm waiting on the weather improving up here and am going to take the new GSXR R out :-0
Gutted for yer, we have all done it. Why o Why didnt honda make the engine cases black instead of that gold???
Thanks. Another lessen learned. I totally agree, the engine casings should be black. I'll probably get mine sprayed black when I get the scratches on the pulse cover done. The American version gets a cover to the right side and a black alternator cover. They also get much cheaper spare parts. The 2 parts of the mirror I need are £192 here, I got them for $90.
Looks loads better I am a serial part exer but if this 17 becomes my trackbike I will get them painted it does my head in looking at it in the garage.
Two points: How the heck can any company JUSTIFY £192 for a mirror; and, 36 psi rear tyre? I have a friggin' lot to learn about my bike!! And now I wonder if I would even sense such a difference. I've just DOWNGRADED my riding ability from 'average' to 'run-of-the-mill' -- only one above 'rank amateur'!
£192 won't even get you a complete mirror. If you need the indicator light too you'd have to stump up another £80.
It depends on the tyre and the way you ride, some tyres I run slightly harder at 38 psi rear. I've been on Metz M7's on the last 2 bikes and they were spot on at 36psi front and rear. I'm guessing these Bridgstones are going to be set at 36/42 psi so that dealer has covered his arse. They feel too hard to me, bit like riding a boneshaker.
42 psi has been around for a very long time back in 1982 they used to say use that pressure, tyres have come on along way since then, 42 is way to bumpy and on a nice warm day at 36 the tyres will warm up, if it was cold I might go to 38.
Just ordered some Eazi-Grip tank grips and now I'm just deciding whether to order the black Puig screen or smoke grey. I think I'm leaning towards the smoke, thinking shiny black wouldn't go with the matte scheme. Also found an official Honda single seat cowl in the Sates nearly £50 cheaper all in inc import and shipping.
Ebay, that's where I bought the last one. Had a Puig smoke on my 2015 and it was a quality piece of kit.
That's something I'll change, annoying that Honda never put an adjustable lever on the clutch. Not fancy ASV?
yer I had one on my 2013 and it looked spot on . its just that I'm a bit weary of ordering stuff from abroad in case you get hit with customs charges . lol
