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Razorback
29-01-2008, 02:00 PM
Anyone even remotely interested ?
http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/modeldetail.php?intBikeID=176
Personally I love the idea of a Busa Motor in a naked bike. But I have never fallen in love with the B Kings looks. Just too fussy and plasticy for me. Still as per usual if you ripped all the crap off it and got rid of that stupid underseat exhaust... its got some potential.
fimpBIKES
29-01-2008, 02:11 PM
everyone keeps saying that, but i am still yet to see one with all the plastic shrouds off
tony?
Large
29-01-2008, 02:41 PM
Gets a good write up here-
http://www.bikeme.tv/Writings/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/259/THE-KING-AND-I-AND-MICK.aspx
Apparently the lumps on the tank are there for a reason
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 06:23 PM
You girls only seem interested in the funny looking tank and pipes.
Mine got another 450K's of abuse on Sunday, nose to tail with another
B-King making the sportsbikes work for a living.
Grunt of a GSX1400, top end of a GSXR1000,
a fat 200 rear, USD front, radial brakes, alloy frame,
and 1340cc motor waaaaay better than the old Busa lump.
No "re-tuned" castrated sportsbike.
The only big-bore, high spec naked jap bike out there...[8D]
..and its got plenty more to come.
Not read a bad review yet, not met a disapointed owner.
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4436/amcnbkwz2.jpg
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 06:34 PM
quote:Personally I love the idea of a Busa Motor in a naked bike.
Yeah, me too.
Theirs and Mine.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8365/nomore1se4.jpg
It's nice to ride the "different" Naked Busa, but the B-King,
although quiet and stock is still a far better bike.
Personaly I dislike the looks of the Busa and the B-King,
my last 3 bikes have been Busa, Busa, B-King.
I value performance over looks.
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 07:29 PM
quote:Originally posted by Large
http://www.bikeme.tv/Writings/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/259/THE-KING-AND-I-AND-MICK.aspx
Cheers Large.
I hadn't seen that one.
Quote..."And only an idiot would dismiss this bike because of its looks."
Pretty much sum's it up...[8D]
Tony.J.
alfiestorm
29-01-2008, 07:31 PM
This is nice and even better once the rest of the plastic hanging out the back is sorted
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/836426044328809.jpg
rod185651
29-01-2008, 07:47 PM
The tail would look heaps better if the exhaust was different as well, would love to see a four in to one side mounted exhaust on this bike.
cheers Rod
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 07:56 PM
Pipes look pretty but reports are very little gain for a high cost.
Looking at removing the "cat" when I do my pipes,
Might have to be a "de-Cat" plus "de-P.A.I.R valve" as well if it needs Powercommander.
Also looking at using the B-mode swith to on/off a TRE.
The "Plastic hanging off the back" has a steel subframe
beneath it and weighs about 2-kg !!!!
Might wait to get a few points back on the licence,
Short rear guard and open pipes would be enough to
wave my licence goodbye = no job.
Tony.J.
Gsxar
29-01-2008, 08:14 PM
I dont mind the look of them, little bit of tinkering come up good;) I was surprised how low they were I can actually touch the ground [:p]
abusa
29-01-2008, 09:15 PM
Took one for a test ride a couple of weeks ago and I was blown away how nimble it was. I jumped off my GSXR600 and it turned just as sharp with a heap of grunt, more than my Gen 1 Busa. Bike doesnt look that ba in the flesh, well for me anyway, would ditch the exhaust it ways a tonne put a nice GP style pipe on it. Will probably look at getting one in the next 12 months or so.
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 09:30 PM
quote:Originally posted by rod185651
would love to see a four in to one side mounted exhaust on this bike.
cheers Rod
"Slammed" with a sidewinder (Photoshop)
Im not a fan of the stock high pillion seat but it sort-of suits this pic.
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3899/bkingsidepipeau7.jpg
Turbo with dump-pipe, BigCCracing.
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2184/turboking2ep6.jpg
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/836426346123668.jpg
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 09:41 PM
Shayne/Abusa,
Any theory's on power up-grades ?
Are we talking similar to Busa's ?
TRE ?
P.A.I.R blanks ?
Remove the "cat" ?
Only seen can's, maybe a full system ?
Filter or Airbox mod's ?
Keep the 2nd butterflys ? or remove like the ZX14 ?
Powercommander ?
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 09:45 PM
quote:Originally posted by davo
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/836426346123668.jpg
Nice one....:D
Is the box on the back for a Busa to fetch you some fuel again,
next time your sat on the side of the Bruce Highway already on reserve ?...;)
Glad your Back Davo...:D[8D]
good call mate,fugin forgot about that incident...D'oh.
Tony Nitrous
29-01-2008, 10:00 PM
Fark !
I've been waiting over a year to use that one on you..;)
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2552/nanafj3.gif
quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous
Any theory's on power up-grades ?
Are we talking similar to Busa's ?
TRE ?
P.A.I.R blanks ?
Remove the "cat" ?
Only seen can's, maybe a full system ?
Filter or Airbox mod's ?
Keep the 2nd butterflys ? or remove like the ZX14 ?
Powercommander ?
Exactly the same mods as a Busa... it's exactly the same engine as the '08 Busa.
Only real difference to spec is that it has a speed limiter clocking in at about 150mph, the exhaust and airbox cap the power a smidge compared to the freer flowing airbox and pipe on the Hayabusa, but other than that, the same mods apply to both bikes.
fimpBIKES
30-01-2008, 08:03 AM
seriously, if someone sees a wrecked one
gimme a call cos i want it!!
Tony Nitrous
30-01-2008, 01:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
seriously, if someone sees a wrecked one
gimme a call cos i want it!!
Not if I see it first...;)
rod185651
30-01-2008, 06:16 PM
Yep love the one with the dump pipe and turbo,
cheers Rod
Tony Nitrous
04-02-2008, 11:07 AM
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=X8PRBi-gjbk
abusa
04-02-2008, 08:52 PM
Tony pretty much what MDM said, same motor apart from restrictor and different mapping. Interstingly about the B King I couldnt find any evidence of a Ram Air System although didnt have the balls to start stripping down the demo bike, only took off a couple of covers.
Booster
04-02-2008, 11:20 PM
No ram air, holes thru frame are in the general area of the intakes but not directed, had my mates on a dyno last week at 172hp 2 bros exhaust and yoshbox remap , same dyno several weeks earlier had a 08 busa wih slipons and remap at 180
Tony Nitrous
10-02-2008, 03:36 PM
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4160/neatkingum6.jpg
fimpBIKES
10-02-2008, 06:24 PM
thats nice
its a 'chop job yeah?
BANDITROD
10-02-2008, 08:26 PM
that looks sweet it would have to be photoshop wouldn't it
Tony Nitrous
10-02-2008, 08:30 PM
Yeah, pretty sure its a photo-chop.
Dont know the story. I stole the pic from a post by "Shredder"
Shane with the 2 Turbo Busa's so credit go's to him.
suxukifreak
11-02-2008, 05:42 PM
Here ya go Tony, now get in that garage ;)
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1044066841279464.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6711/skingrv8lx4bo2.jpg
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2225/bking10jy9.jpg
Gix11
11-02-2008, 06:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6711/skingrv8lx4bo2.jpg
Fuck yea!
abusa
11-02-2008, 09:54 PM
Would have any of those!
I think that getting rid of that shocking front headlight is a goos start. Still too plasticky for my liking. They must go like stink though
fimpBIKES
12-02-2008, 07:50 AM
that S-king kicks ass!!!!
Tony Nitrous
20-02-2008, 07:13 PM
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5692/demokingev4.jpg
Weaselman
20-02-2008, 07:35 PM
wasnt the bike they were trying to sell in that ad?
Cant say its the best way to advertise... (Genuine one owner with low k's unmolested new front tire)
fimpBIKES
21-02-2008, 08:02 AM
oh, that reminds me
i dropped into suzuki newcastle on monday, and had a sit on one
now, i say this bike up close at phillip island and at the sydney expo and one thing i didnt notice was the MASSIVE bar risers
and then on top of that is a high-ish bar (not a flat-bar thats for sure)
did they change this since the shows, cos im suprised i didnt notice it then
talk about a relaxed riding position! i though this was supposed to be a sporty naked NOT A CRUISER [XX(]
Tony Nitrous
21-02-2008, 05:35 PM
Feels fine when you ride it.
fimpBIKES
22-02-2008, 08:16 AM
its just too damn upright, im currently re-doing the tillers setup cos it was too relax'd and its already like burt munro's bike in comparison
why cant manufactures realise that just cos its a naked bike doesnt mean the bars have to be ape-hangers?
was it always like that, i swear its changed since i saw it at the expos...
Tony Nitrous
22-02-2008, 05:49 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
was it always like that, i swear its changed since i saw it at the expos...
Far as I know, every Production version has been the same.
Yeah, they look a bit odd if you stand and stare but all feels good.
No complaints about the riding position.
Another local Guy (Shane/"Shredder") is running 2 Turbo Busa's,
Streetbike and Dragbike, he's very interested in a B-King too.
The clamps are like the tank and pipes, a bit odd !
Have you ridden one yet?
Tony Nitrous
23-02-2008, 06:28 AM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
its just too damn upright, im currently re-doing the tillers setup cos it was too relax'd and its already like burt munro's bike in comparison. why cant manufactures realise that just cos its a naked bike doesnt mean the bars have to be ape-hangers?
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5046/fimpkingpr3.jpg
suxukifreak
23-02-2008, 06:32 AM
Wouldnt those bars smash the crap out of the plastic side tanks thinges?
Or is that the whole idea? ;)
Tony Nitrous
23-02-2008, 06:42 AM
quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak
Wouldnt those bars smash the crap out of the plastic side tanks thinges? Or is that the whole idea? ;)
:D...Wouldn't be any lose would it...:D
I think its a sneaky way of hiding behind a fairing and
still claiming its "Naked"..;)
My last half dozen bikes have all been Blue,
This idea worked well when Ben did it but im
not 100% sure it suits the B-King.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8987/dreammachinewh6.jpg
TheBogyman
25-02-2008, 07:07 AM
eeekkk!! Not for me in blue anyways, are these restricted in aus? Just wondering what hp they are in the UK, i really fancied one when they first came out last year, but a £9000 uk stirling, thats too much lolly to be getting the grinder too, a spilled one tho, hhuummm!! that could be a shit load of fun me thinks :o),,,
fimpBIKES
25-02-2008, 08:10 AM
havent ridden it, mainly cos from what i understand suzuki doesnt do test rides anymore, but have "ride days" instead
otherwise i'd LOVE to have a go!!!
Tony Nitrous
25-02-2008, 03:57 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
havent ridden it, mainly cos from what i understand suzuki doesnt do test rides anymore, but have "ride days" instead
otherwise i'd LOVE to have a go!!!
Both my local Suzuki shops had demonstrators from day 1.
Either one of the guys follows on another bike or they
let you bugger off for half an hour. Depends if they
know or trust you.Several folk around here have taken them
out just for a laugh with no intentions of buying.
I know 1 spent quite some time up on one wheel,
another had all the panels off to see what was under..:D
Isn't that normal ? Or is it just Brissy ?
fimpBIKES
25-02-2008, 04:11 PM
i think its just cos the local shops in Newy know me....
Dunno bout them multi-coloured wheels on the white one but the rest look great.
Buggar all to do to them, really. :)
Tony Nitrous
25-02-2008, 04:38 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
i think its just cos the local shops in Newy know me....
Yeah, that would figure..:D
Bear,..."Buggar all to do to them, really"
There's all the usual bolt on crap becoming available as well as
pipes, TRE's, filters, bellypans, fender eliminators, rad guards,
Power Commanders etc etc...
but BigCC already have a Turbo B-King and a NOS B-King
up and running, JMC are measuring up for long mega-braced arms,
there are carbon bodywork sets being made, and a few others are
getting on the ball.
Remember they have only been on sale about 4 months.
Sheet! Looks like they're gonne be popular then.
It's on my "next bike" list. :D
Might wait a year or two and pick up a wreck. ;)
Gix11
25-02-2008, 09:16 PM
You and every other bloke on here mate!
Tony Nitrous
01-03-2008, 08:09 AM
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
You and every other bloke on here mate!
Get in the Queue !
Almost everyone dislikes the looks,
Everone who actualy rides one is impressed,
A binned one would be perfect Streetfighter material.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9482/bkingreignsda9.jpg
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