WOW..... awesum pics.Just drooling over them.... sexy lady in white Minis...

Thanks Sambit, Melroy (hope I got the name right)

I must admit that sometimes, from some angles, the bike looks nice, but otherwise its a very very simple design. Which again is something I'm grateful for.

I have already had one biker ride up my leg while looking at the bike, and another who tried to overtake me by accelerating hard resulting in a dangerous situation. So while I love bikes like the R1 and MVs and Ducatis, I also appreciate the hard time faced by their riders due to this very reason. I had read several times of bikers complaining about the risk posed to them by people staring at the bike while riding and others challenging them to race.

While the looks are pretty ordinary, the fun factor is HUGE!

It whooshes forward even at low rpms, darts through gaps with ease, is very very comfortable in terms of suspension in the 50-140kmph range.

Vibrations are under control till about 7000-8000 rpm, beyond that there is an urgency that scares me too much to worry about vibrations.
Less than 5000rpm there is almost no vibration reaching me through the gloves and seat or footpegs. This is after the first service, earlier there was noticeably more vibes.

In short... I'm Loving It

How easy/hard is it to install a shift light on the GT? Has anyone tried this already? I hate hitting the rev limiter and it seems to be happening much too frequently, Need more revs!

Check this out brat Shift-I

Thank you Mel!

Here it is.. not exactly high resolution stuff, but should go about in expressing the general idea. This is no laptop bag but could easily house one. Notice how the bungee cords can be easily clamped onto the restrainers provided near the footpegs?










@Crusoe - Nice pics!

Yeah bro you got it right.

Hey Crusoe, how tall are you? GT650, though being quite a big bike is looking like a normal sized bike on you.

I'm Tall

Good catch there HSS

Im 6'3". I feel completely relaxed and at home on the 650N. In fact I also found the 650R to be okay once it got moving and I was able to get my feet off the ground and on the footpegs.

Thanks Buddy..

Brake upgrade?

Hi people,

Has anyone here upgraded their brakes? How much of a difference is seen with EBC HH brake pads/ SS lines?

I am planning to get these:

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Any opinions on these?

Also, some communication with these sellers suggests some savings if ordered in multiples. So, if people are interested, I can combine orders.

Aftermarket exhaust

I'm going to get a new aftermarket exhaust soon..was considering Two Brothers and Leo Vince since they're both available in India, not yet in Delhi though..
I've had a look n heard them both..will be checking them out in action day after (usual Sunday ride with GT group members)..
Not much of a price difference between the two, but I do like the shape n look of the TBR exhaust much better, also the options of aluminium, carbon fibre n titanium..
The dealer in Delhi, is offering the TBR exhaust for 27,500 (aluminium) n 33,500 (carbon fibre) along with warranty
TBR exhausts are available online for way less, excluding shipping, ranging from 16000-27000..

What do you guys think? Should I go ahead with the dealer's offer?
Also, I've heard that carbon fibre might be a problem on a V-twin because of the enormous heat?

Brakes upgrade

Since I've become more accustomed to the power n speed of the bike, I've been pushing it more n more..
I'd like to upgrade the brakes, maybe instill some confidence, rest assured, I only let loose in rather safe environments, do quite a bit of city riding as well but just to get more of the bike..
so anyone here who's got upgraded brakes? where can I order them from?

Buddh circuit track day

Now, take your car for a spin on Buddh International Circuit| Zigwheels.com

An unfortunate fellow rider of mine had his CF-TBR fall apart during a track day just after 6 laps on the 06' SV650R two weeks ago. It was nothing specific to TBR or the slip-on mounting, but more to do with the vibes generated by the v-twin. I am not sure about the heat part which you've mentioned.

Unless you redline on a regular basis, i dont see why you should not go for the carbon, against the Aluminium (which looks rather sad).

As an FYI, You would be voiding the dealer/company warranty of the GT when you begin modding it, just mentioning - since your's is a relatively new bike.

My 2011 GT is currently running on EBC-Pro pads, Sintered Double-H for the front and organic for the rear.

The already good braking power of the bike, has now much improved with the new pads. It took only 80kms of spirited riding to break-in the new pads, the sintered pads do not appear give as much progressive brake feel as the organic pads do, i dont know if its either a personal opinion or because the pads are pretty new - you may want to check with someone else who've used them, As i understand - It is because i've not installed the SS brake lines that are needed to provide the progressive braking feel.

I am still using the stock rubber hose line and considering the next install to be a Galfer braided SS lines for front and rear, when i can source it at a price where i dont have to sell off an arm.

Pads have run for 700kms at the moment and there are no noticeable brake fade even after long hours on the twisties.

I've ordered the CF-TBR exhaust through the dealer on his say so that it will not void the warranty, so if anything does go wrong, it'll be covered.
I actually wanted to go for the titanium.

I've registered for a track day on the Buddh circuit, Apr 22, will hopefully have the exhaust ready by then
I don't redline during the usual sunday n city rides but I will be pushing it during the track day so we'll just have to see how it holds up