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diffuser911 · 08-09-2010, 01:14 PM

I won't use the word 'impulsive' to describe myself. At least, not untill I have acted upon an urge and sat down to think about it

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I was scouting for ads for used SBKs in Bahrain on 2-3 website when I ran across a distress-sale by a South African expat. A 2008 Suzuki GSX650F with just 6600 km on it, and a very reasonable price. From what the reviews told me, it was a very decent starter bike for anyone foraying into the jorgon-filled scene of SBKs. A call later, I had fixed an appointment to take a look at the bike the same day, in the afternoon.

The bike was sitting under a dusty cover, but once we took it off, it was hard to tell if this baby was just about to complete two years. The owner had fitted a Yoshimura exhaust and promised to give the stock one to me, along with a muffler for the Yoshimura. He started the bike and the underground parking lot filled with sweet music. Once back to office, I thought: damn, I forgot to ask for a test ride. So here we were, back again in the evening, and the roads a little clearer. I took the bike for a half-km spin and made up my mind by the time I was back. The only thing I noticed was that the bike was a little front-heavy and needed some effort to turn at low speeds.

The insurance and registration transfer was completed the next day and I had all the cash I needed to get the bike in my place. Well, not exactly my place, since I had moved to a crappy apartment without a parking lot. I decided to move back to the hotel where I was staying and asked the bike ex-owner to come with the bike there and park it, since a few friends were already staying there. The nice chap brought his bike over, with his wife accompanying in a car and parked it, while I paid the cash upfront. It was a nice experience interacting with the couple, who had been on trips to Oman and other countries with a local riding group here. He even pointed out the good roads on the island to go to for rides. The guy was born in 1956, had a small frame and yet riding a 215kg bike!

Enough yak-yak, now time for a few pics.

Will insert a video as well in a couple of days...

sunilg · 08-09-2010, 01:23 PM

Congratulations!!!!! Hope to see a detailed ride report from your side soon.

Topic approved.

pulsater · 08-09-2010, 03:48 PM

congrats. sweet ride.

Sarvajit · 08-09-2010, 04:00 PM

Congratulations! Waiting to read a ride report, coz this is my dream bike!

jd666 · 08-09-2010, 04:35 PM

COngrats.. i see that this has flat handlebars instead of clip ons. how different is the riding position/stance?

MG · 08-09-2010, 05:08 PM

Congrats mate

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That is a sweet ride and something in the range which I would like to own someday.

whizzkid_ram · 08-09-2010, 05:15 PM

Congos on getting it. More needed.

chicane1879 · 08-09-2010, 05:26 PM

Awesome news..Congratulations, Sunil for becoming a Superbike'r'!!

A ride report is expected from you.

sheelpriye · 08-09-2010, 05:27 PM

Congratulations Sunil for a lovely Motorcycle

This is a Motorcycle which Suzuki MUST bring to Indian shores.

enfro · 08-09-2010, 06:52 PM

oo ooo!!! 6600 kms is really nice..........!!! Bike looks clean too

congrats...hope to see more pics and rides

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08-09-2010, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	Ready to Rev - Suzuki GSX650F in-the-house I won't use the word 'impulsive' to describe myself. At least, not untill I have acted upon an urge and sat down to think about it . I was scouting for ads for used SBKs in Bahrain on 2-3 website when I ran across a distress-sale by a South African expat. A 2008 Suzuki GSX650F with just 6600 km on it, and a very reasonable price. From what the reviews told me, it was a very decent starter bike for anyone foraying into the jorgon-filled scene of SBKs. A call later, I had fixed an appointment to take a look at the bike the same day, in the afternoon. The bike was sitting under a dusty cover, but once we took it off, it was hard to tell if this baby was just about to complete two years. The owner had fitted a Yoshimura exhaust and promised to give the stock one to me, along with a muffler for the Yoshimura. He started the bike and the underground parking lot filled with sweet music. Once back to office, I thought: damn, I forgot to ask for a test ride. So here we were, back again in the evening, and the roads a little clearer. I took the bike for a half-km spin and made up my mind by the time I was back. The only thing I noticed was that the bike was a little front-heavy and needed some effort to turn at low speeds. The insurance and registration transfer was completed the next day and I had all the cash I needed to get the bike in my place. Well, not exactly my place, since I had moved to a crappy apartment without a parking lot. I decided to move back to the hotel where I was staying and asked the bike ex-owner to come with the bike there and park it, since a few friends were already staying there. The nice chap brought his bike over, with his wife accompanying in a car and parked it, while I paid the cash upfront. It was a nice experience interacting with the couple, who had been on trips to Oman and other countries with a local riding group here. He even pointed out the good roads on the island to go to for rides. The guy was born in 1956, had a small frame and yet riding a 215kg bike! Enough yak-yak, now time for a few pics. Will insert a video as well in a couple of days... __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

08-09-2010, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunilg Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ghaziabad, UP, India. Posts: 5,075	Congratulations!!!!! Hope to see a detailed ride report from your side soon. Topic approved. __________________ (Been There Done That) x 3.25 Join xBhp On

08-09-2010, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
pulsater nowbikers.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 701	congrats. sweet ride. __________________ If you think you are too small to make a difference, you probably havent slept in the same room with a mosquito

08-09-2010, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sarvajit バイカ　ボイズ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,073	Congratulations! Waiting to read a ride report, coz this is my dream bike! __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline!

08-09-2010, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	COngrats.. i see that this has flat handlebars instead of clip ons. how different is the riding position/stance? __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

08-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
MG Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maharashtra,India Posts: 5,900	Congrats mate. That is a sweet ride and something in the range which I would like to own someday. __________________ Join xBhp On My photography page: Gourab Das Photography

08-09-2010, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
whizzkid_ram Bucephalus Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UNITED STATES OF CHENNAI, TN 21 AH 4555, TN 21 J 4555, TN 21 AF 4555 Posts: 1,842	Congos on getting it. More needed. __________________ B o D a C i O u S The increase in performance is directly proportional to the size of the hole in your pocket :D

08-09-2010, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
chicane1879 Feel the S U R G E!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bhubaneshwar Posts: 3,010	Awesome news..Congratulations, Sunil for becoming a Superbike'r'!! A ride report is expected from you. __________________ India's first acceleration video of RTR 180 (0-120km/hr)-NEW!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/34047693@N08/

08-09-2010, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
sheelpriye L8 Braker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,945	Congratulations Sunil for a lovely Motorcycle This is a Motorcycle which Suzuki MUST bring to Indian shores. __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Wear your gear!!! #58 Forever

08-09-2010, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
enfro Fishing around Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 436	oo ooo!!! 6600 kms is really nice..........!!! Bike looks clean too congrats...hope to see more pics and rides)

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