Finally got a chance to ride my new toy and here are the initial impressions. Bear in mind im coming off a 01 CR 125 so it is what i can compare it to accurately.
Motor- Nice job Suzuki. Pulls nice out of turns, and with a small stab of the clutch it always lights up. Smooth strong and controllable powerband. Does not shreak in the top like the Honda did, but is doesnt make odd bogging noises and fall on its face either. (without a doubt more powerful than the honda)Jetting was WAYYYYYY off too. Spooged some. Suspect at least 2-3 pilot sizes leaner in order here. (pump gas 32:1 yamalube)Attempted to install optional lean pilot but i discovered that Suzuki hired hulk hogan part time to tighten the fuel bowl screws and i managed to strip the last one....
Suspention- Start off saying im a svelte 185 so the springs are probably to light. Front end was VERY busy on the small bumps ..which tired me out. Also bottomed pretty hard if i overjumped. The Honda forks BLEW these away. I also felt the front and rear werent balanced well, as the front was divey and blewthrough its initial travel to easily. Shock seemed ok, wasnt really broken in yet, so its hard to say. I think fork springs are definately in line though.Will need to do some work here.
Odds & Ends- Tall seat is great, easy to stand up. Clutch is actually good! Not Honda good, but not like the older Suzi's. Brakes are good, not nearly as good as Honda.Stock gearing is OK, even for my size! Plastic and graphics look trick....(my wife hates the bright yellow though). The free powerwasher is nice. The free team suzuki pit shirt is stupid.
Ill follow up when i get some more time on it.
Motor- Nice job Suzuki. Pulls nice out of turns, and with a small stab of the clutch it always lights up. Smooth strong and controllable powerband. Does not shreak in the top like the Honda did, but is doesnt make odd bogging noises and fall on its face either. (without a doubt more powerful than the honda)Jetting was WAYYYYYY off too. Spooged some. Suspect at least 2-3 pilot sizes leaner in order here. (pump gas 32:1 yamalube)Attempted to install optional lean pilot but i discovered that Suzuki hired hulk hogan part time to tighten the fuel bowl screws and i managed to strip the last one....
Suspention- Start off saying im a svelte 185 so the springs are probably to light. Front end was VERY busy on the small bumps ..which tired me out. Also bottomed pretty hard if i overjumped. The Honda forks BLEW these away. I also felt the front and rear werent balanced well, as the front was divey and blewthrough its initial travel to easily. Shock seemed ok, wasnt really broken in yet, so its hard to say. I think fork springs are definately in line though.Will need to do some work here.
Odds & Ends- Tall seat is great, easy to stand up. Clutch is actually good! Not Honda good, but not like the older Suzi's. Brakes are good, not nearly as good as Honda.Stock gearing is OK, even for my size! Plastic and graphics look trick....(my wife hates the bright yellow though). The free powerwasher is nice. The free team suzuki pit shirt is stupid.
Ill follow up when i get some more time on it.