Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Pretty much not they are! The Sales guy said that the shock can be adjusted for stiff or spongy suspension! So I got this query posted here!

So the shock can be adjusted only for ride height??

Technically, its sag/preload which alters the ride height.

[mulli84]

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Technically, its sag/preload which alters the ride height.

Thanks for the clarification!

[MotoBlizzard]

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Thanks for the clarification!

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Seems like you are a CBR owner, were you looking to purchase an SF?

[icarious]

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The new accessories page for Gixxer is listing a skidplate. Is it worth considering to attach it? Sometimes I find the bottom scraping when I come across a bumper with a heavy pillion. I wonder if this will behave with SF's fairing

https://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/accessories/gixxer/skid-plate

[Navk]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

The new accessories page for Gixxer is listing a skidplate. Is it worth considering to attach it? Sometimes I find the bottom scraping when I come across a bumper with a heavy pillion. I wonder if this will behave with SF's fairing

https://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/accessories/gixxer/skid-plate

It might be useful for those bottom scrapping bro. I'm not sure about its fitment for sf as it comes with full fairing

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

The new accessories page for Gixxer is listing a skidplate. Is it worth considering to attach it? Sometimes I find the bottom scraping when I come across a bumper with a heavy pillion. I wonder if this will behave with SF's fairing

https://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/accessories/gixxer/skid-plate

Tell you what, look at the image carefully then go out to your bike, get on your knees and look under the bike. You will find that the skidplate comes no where close to interfering with the lower side fairings (the side fairings are a 2 piece design, upper and lower). But the skid plate was designed mainly for the naked gixxer since it can traverse a rougher terrain than the SF due to absence of the fairing in which case a skidplate would protect it from the hazards of a rough terrain such as large rocks or sudden sharp angled edges etc.

SF was designed mainly to be ridding on plain roads. The catcon and exhaust pipe are made of out steel it seems so you dont have to worry about scrapings.

[icarious]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Tell you what, look at the image carefully then go out to your bike, get on your knees and look under the bike. You will find that the skidplate comes no where close to interfering with the lower side fairings (the side fairings are a 2 piece design, upper and lower). But the skid plate was designed mainly for the naked gixxer since it can traverse a rougher terrain than the SF due to absence of the fairing in which case a skidplate would protect it from the hazards of a rough terrain such as large rocks or sudden sharp angled edges etc.

SF was designed mainly to be ridding on plain roads. The catcon and exhaust pipe are made of out steel it seems so you dont have to worry about scrapings.

Yes, I was thinking about the Fairing factor. I guess I will just avoid carrying heavier pillions. This happened only twice and I stopped carrying heavier people.

[MotoBlizzard]

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Yes, I was thinking about the Fairing factor. I guess I will just avoid carrying heavier pillions. This happened only twice and I stopped carrying heavier people.

Let me solve that issue in a technical manner for you. Its not that your bike is hitting the ground because you have a heavier pillion. Its because you are Letting the bike hit the ground. Its all about riding technique. You need to roll your bike over a bump or a speedbreaker in a smooth fashion. If you do sudden jerky movements the rear shock will try to compensate by compressing excessively and hence the CatCon will hit the ground. Another thing you can do is Stiffen up the rear suspension meaning increase the preload.

[IamAditya]

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Beauty!!! But beast inside.

[sufi859]

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Last Night when I was riding my Gixxer SF, I was riding in the 2nd Gear and increased the speed in an instant to overtake, I was about to change the gear and suddenly a foolish biker came from wrong way so to stop I applied the brakes and as soon as I released the clutch to get over the speed, the gear box made a sound like sliping of gear , can anyone help.?

[icarious]

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Hi, what do you guys use to polish the black plastic areas (the fender / side panels / the console area) and keep them looking black? I tried the Carnauba on them as I do with the fairing etc, but they turn all white after drying up so I stopped polishing them. But its getting greyish. Need some suggestions. Any oil / specific product can get back the dark shiny black?

[ramdante]

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Hi, what do you guys use to polish the black plastic areas (the fender / side panels / the console area) and keep them looking black? I tried the Carnauba on them as I do with the fairing etc, but they turn all white after drying up so I stopped polishing them. But its getting greyish. Need some suggestions. Any oil / specific product can get back the dark shiny black?

Never ever use wax polishes on non glossy parts.. It'll get absorbed partly, especially the rough/matte plastic parts.. I used to use 3m car dashboard polish for plastic parts, which works well but needs frequent application..


Btw, took a test ride of the gixxer Sf.. Is the rear brake always so bad? It was hardly having any effect in stopping the bike.. And upon standing in it, it was able to show feedback a little better.. Is it always like this? Has anyone made it better??

Also, I m close to 6'1", and found it hard to keep my foot over the brake pedal, as I constantly had to keep my foot a bit raised..Is it possible to adjust the angle of the brake pedal, to make it point a little downwards?

[icarious]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Never ever use wax polishes on non glossy parts.. It'll get absorbed partly, especially the rough/matte plastic parts.. I used to use 3m car dashboard polish for plastic parts, which works well but needs frequent application..


Btw, took a test ride of the gixxer Sf.. Is the rear brake always so bad? It was hardly having any effect in stopping the bike.. And upon standing in it, it was able to show feedback a little better.. Is it always like this? Has anyone made it better??

Also, I m close to 6'1", and found it hard to keep my foot over the brake pedal, as I constantly had to keep my foot a bit raised..Is it possible to adjust the angle of the brake pedal, to make it point a little downwards?

Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking at the product today itself. Yes, the rear is 'very much' on the lighter side. It does feel its not responding at all unless you hit it hard. I guess Suzuki did it deliberately to prevent the rear wheel from locking up. If that is the reason, then I think Suzuki made a good decision to avoid the bike from skidding. I was a bit scared to go with the rear disk variant as this is my first bike and I didn't clock more than few 100 kms few years back when I learnt to ride (Was not used to disks). But all that proved wrong. This bike handles so well, even while mild braking during the corners. Tell you what, try to get used to engine braking too when you hit the rear. I have my 3rd service pending next month (4100 kms on odo). I will try to discuss this with the SVC people. If it gets any better, I will post here.

[Tloren]

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Never ever use wax polishes on non glossy parts.. It'll get absorbed partly, especially the rough/matte plastic parts.. I used to use 3m car dashboard polish for plastic parts, which works well but needs frequent application..


Btw, took a test ride of the gixxer Sf.. Is the rear brake always so bad? It was hardly having any effect in stopping the bike.. And upon standing in it, it was able to show feedback a little better.. Is it always like this? Has anyone made it better??

Also, I m close to 6'1", and found it hard to keep my foot over the brake pedal, as I constantly had to keep my foot a bit raised..Is it possible to adjust the angle of the brake pedal, to make it point a little downwards?

I've gotten used to riding with a pillion- the grip is waay better and the rear wheel doesnt slide around alot.
Engine braking and the front discs in addition to the crappy rear brakes makes for a decent braking system overall.
As for the footpegs Ive seen gixxers unofficially modified with the footpegs shifted to a sportier position, so that is possible (like the gixxer cup bikes).

[MotoBlizzard]

Re: Suzuki Gixxer SF : Ownership thread

Last Night when I was riding my Gixxer SF, I was riding in the 2nd Gear and increased the speed in an instant to overtake, I was about to change the gear and suddenly a foolish biker came from wrong way so to stop I applied the brakes and as soon as I released the clutch to get over the speed, the gear box made a sound like sliping of gear , can anyone help.?

In presence of an underlying fault, gears do not slip like that without user input. Let us know if it happens again. Also like I mentioned before, the Gearbox is not so refined in this bike so expect it to be rough. Rough gear shifting will make noise every now and then. 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd usually isnt very smooth if you are not in the proper Rev range and if you are not shifting properly.

Hi, what do you guys use to polish the black plastic areas (the fender / side panels / the console area) and keep them looking black? I tried the Carnauba on them as I do with the fairing etc, but they turn all white after drying up so I stopped polishing them. But its getting greyish. Need some suggestions. Any oil / specific product can get back the dark shiny black?

Dont use any wax or polish. Just leave it as it is. Wash the bike every weekend or as needed depending on your environment.

Btw, took a test ride of the gixxer Sf.. Is the rear brake always so bad? It was hardly having any effect in stopping the bike.. And upon standing in it, it was able to show feedback a little better.. Is it always like this? Has anyone made it better??

Also, I m close to 6'1", and found it hard to keep my foot over the brake pedal, as I constantly had to keep my foot a bit raised..Is it possible to adjust the angle of the brake pedal, to make it point a little downwards?

1. If you are using the Rear brake to stop the bike, then you need to learn what the rear brake is used for.
2. You are not supposed to rest your foot over the brake pedal. But if it helps, yes you can lower the resting positing of the brake pedal as well as for the gear shift pedal.