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Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:43 pm**

as stated i just bought a mint condition used 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000... anyone ever get a chance to ride one? any input? thanks!!!

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:40 pm**

I've heard they are slow and don't handle well.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:13 pm**

If one were to fall into my lap, I wouldn't be to upset... Enjoy..

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:40 pm**

OK, well i read a review and apparantly they were for that year....2001.... faster than the R1.... i dunno well whatever lol its fun!! i cant hold it open in first or second or it will flip on me no matter what... lol

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:31 am**

From what I read, that bike shouldn't be street legal. It's a trackbike with turn signals and a headlamp.

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:07 am**

I have a mate with an 05 GSXR 1000. It is tiny. I am 6ft and I felt far too big on it. Too much bike for any road.

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:35 am**

well, i will do my best to keep the front wheel on the ground... lol i guess ill just have to take it easy eh?!

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:29 am**

We need pic's

Tom

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:49 am**

i will post pics in a few days.... ive yet to get a decent camera and payday is tomorrow!!! yipeee!! lol

Posted: **Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:03 am**

My dads friend had a fully loaded one. worth about $20,000

dream machine (UK) Custom paint job.

de-restricted.

Full titanium akrapovic exhaust system.

Spare Micron Carbon System.

Gold dymag Wheels.

too much to list. it was his pride and joy...

he used to completely strip it every winter and clean everything

too much time on his hands lol

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