Just added a couple of files to the Downloads section as follows:
Suzuki GSX1400 Model History (K1-K4): http://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=59
Suzuki GSX1400 Model History (K5-K8): http://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=60
(The K4 makes some interesting reading (that's all I'll say :grin:)
very interesting indeed :whistling:
Asked my friend google about it and he said I should talk to Scott Elliot from Down Under.
When meeting Scott on YT he had this to say and showed me what he meant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iUXQGRqvJw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iUXQGRqvJw) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPnym7Si8jQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPnym7Si8jQ)
Yes that's interesting for me as well. My bike is a K5 but it has the Yoshi exhaust and the Final Edition graphics. According to the history that should have been on K6 models.
I'm guessing the dealers had to retrofit the exhausts to older models to pass emissions rules? And I suppose they stuck the graphics on while they were at it?
Not sure if this is one barmy posted but under links in the top menu - click GSX1400 specific - GSX model history it links to here http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-series/GSX1400.shtml
Quote from: VladTepes on Friday, 19 January 2018, 10:48 AM
Not sure if this is one barmy posted but under links in the top menu - click GSX1400 specific - GSX model history it links to here http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-series/GSX1400.shtml
It was the basis, but I updated it with further model info from other articles
Thanks Dave,
Interesting! I wasn't aware of the Z Japanese version.
Red
very interesting :grin:
Quote from: VladTepes on Friday, 19 January 2018, 10:48 AM
Not sure if this is one barmy posted but under links in the top menu - click GSX1400 specific - GSX model history it links to here http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-series/GSX1400.shtml
IF!! And if I remember right, there is a very small mistake: The torq with two pipes was 126 nm and with one pipe it was 124 nm.
I think you're correct in that T24, the torque did drop slightly on the 4 into 1 pipe. Dave & Seth will know for sure though.
That Z version sounds like a custom build especially for you Red!!
I don't know I'm sure the torque changed but not sure how much .
The bhp went up very slightly 2-4bhp due to the bigger bore down pipes on k5 on bikes .
Sorry i can't be more help .
:doh:
Maybe it's not so important :stir:
It's not when you have a turbo like you do. :whistling:
The later k5 on 14's were a bit lighter again due to the single pipe the FE with the yoshi pipe lighter still .
It's amazing how much my blue/white k6 with its akroprovic is compared to emma's k6 with the yoshi can .
I don't know the actual difference between the k2 -k4 with wheel barrow pipes compared to a single pipe k5.
:cheers:
Seth..
Before I come out with my following statement I must stress this is NOT aimed at you !!!
On the various bike meet ups I go to I overhear many guys going on about how their new super loud carbon can has saved 4kg and the carbon brake levers and other accessories have save them maybe another 2kg . . . . . .
Then I notice that on average the people claiming the weight saving are 20+ stone fat bastards.
The piffling weight saving they reckon they have made is neither here nor there!!
If they were serious about their bikes weight they would lay off the burgers and booze !!
:doh: do you know me :stir:
I was 18 1/2stone now I'm
13 1/2 stone .
I do know what you mean tho
Reducing the weight of the bike will make it slightly quicker accelerating (maybe)
A lighter bike will use less fuel (depending on riding style)
Slightly better on fuel (perhaps) and the handling easier to it throw about (possibly)
But as you say after all the weight saving a big fat b*****d gets on it or in my case load them up with luggage making the weight saving redundant .
I was mainly just saying about the standard dry weights between models of gsx1400 .
:cheers:
Quote from: Speedy1959 on Sunday, 25 March 2018, 02:50 PM
Seth..
Before I come out with my following statement I must stress this IS aimed at you - ya fat bastard !!! :rofl2:
On the various bike meet ups I go to I overhear many guys going on about how their new super loud carbon can has saved 4kg and the carbon brake levers and other accessories have save them maybe another 2kg . . . . . .
Then I notice that on average the people claiming the weight saving are 20+ stone fat bastards.
The piffling weight saving they reckon they have made is neither here nor there!!
If they were serious about their bikes weight they would lay off the burgers and booze !!
Agree Speedy. I'm a 'fat bastard' & don't see any sense in trying to reduce the bikes weight when it's way easier if I had just 1 pie not 2. Weight reduction for bikes must be more for racing than road riding I reckon.
BTW, I took a liberty with your quote! :happy1:
Also agree. Our bikes are big n heavy. Never worries me. Always liked big bikes. Found rocket 3 a bit too much, not riding but parking, moving around. Pre planning def required. One pie less, a great statement, one beer less, never.
Bit harsh Speedy.......i was going to get some shorter titanium screws for my tailight lens. :facepalm:
Circumcission, did save me a couple of Kg so well worth it :onya:
Quote from: Red Biker on Monday, 26 March 2018, 04:44 AM
Circumcission, did save me a couple of Kg so well worth it :onya:
Lol.....did you get rid of all ya small change when you paid for it ?? :stir:
To be fair you could make the gsx1400 a flying machine by only putting in a half tank of fuel as a max that's 22kg off the weight.
Unfortunately you'd need massive belle to ride it that fast all the time so could add all the weight back .
:stir:
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Monday, 26 March 2018, 02:33 AM
Bit harsh Speedy.......i was going to get some shorter titanium screws for my tailight lens. :facepalm:
Brilliant kiwifruit...
I saw a guy today on a certain Suzuki (not a GSX) and I really am not joking.. He must have been around 30 stone..
He bought 2 cheeseburgers and a tea with 4 sugars...
I like my food but surely when you look in the mirror there are tell tail warning signs??
Oh Seth.. Well done you for losing all that weight.
I constantly have to watch what I eat so I know how hard it is to keep your Adonis like physique..
Seriously, well done mate.
2 sml cheese burgers (I assume they were McDonalds) won't hurt, but a tea with 4 sugars??? Man has problem there . . .
I remember burgers and tea with sugar :facepalm:
Quote from: seth on Monday, 26 March 2018, 07:40 AM
I remember burgers and tea with sugar :facepalm:
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Stop your moaning and eat your carrot sticks !!
Who wants to live for another 10 years if you have to eat "bird seed & lime jiuce" to do it? You may or may not live longer, but it'll certianly feel longer! :whatever:
Life is for living & enjoying, we're only here a short time really, so enjoy yourself. Just don't go to extremes. Can't see the point in being a 'good looking corpse' I want to get the most out of this shell & I'll use it to it's max till it's completely buggered.
Right, where's the beers & a nice T bone, egg & chips? :cheers: :onya:
Well, I'm 18 stone, but not overweight you understand, I AM however, 2 ft too short, AND, I've stopped taking sugar in my coffee, only sweeteners for me nowadays.
A fella has to try, right???
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 26 March 2018, 09:42 AM
Who wants to live for another 10 years if you have to eat "bird seed & lime jiuce" to do it? You may or may not live longer, but it'll certianly feel longer! :whatever:
Life is for living & enjoying, we're only here a short time really, so enjoy yourself. Just don't go to extremes. Can't see the point in being a 'good looking corpse' I want to get the most out of this shell & I'll use it to it's max till it's completely buggered.
Right, where's the beers & a nice T bone, egg & chips? :cheers: :onya:
For some people, their body is a temple. I think of mine more like an amusement park.
Quote from: Mister Fishfinger on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 02:30 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Monday, 26 March 2018, 09:42 AM
Who wants to live for another 10 years if you have to eat "bird seed & lime jiuce" to do it? You may or may not live longer, but it'll certianly feel longer! :whatever:
Life is for living & enjoying, we're only here a short time really, so enjoy yourself. Just don't go to extremes. Can't see the point in being a 'good looking corpse' I want to get the most out of this shell & I'll use it to it's max till it's completely buggered.
Right, where's the beers & a nice T bone, egg & chips? :cheers: :onya:
For some people, their body is a temple. I think of mine more like an amusement park.
Ripley 's believe it or not.... Kinda amusement?
It is for me, I can't believe how fat I'm getting! :lol: :cheers:
Quote from: Red Biker on Monday, 22 January 2018, 04:21 AM
Thanks Dave,
Interesting! I wasn't aware of the Z Japanese version.
Red
I've only just seen there was a "Japanese" version...GSX1400ZK7(E2) Its actually listed for the UK Market.
Quote from: Mister Fishfinger on Friday, 19 January 2018, 07:09 AM
My bike is a K5 but it has the Yoshi exhaust and the Final Edition graphics. According to the history that should have been on K6 models.
I'm guessing the dealers had to retrofit the exhausts to older models to pass emissions rules? And I suppose they stuck the graphics on while they were at it?
Same here ... I am picking up my new to me 2005 K5 tomorrow and it also has the Color's as a K6 and single exhaust
Thanks for the info.
WOW, Thanx Great read .
Quote from: Speedy1959 on Sunday, 25 March 2018, 02:50 PMSeth..
Before I come out with my following statement I must stress this is NOT aimed at you !!!
On the various bike meet ups I go to I overhear many guys going on about how their new super loud carbon can has saved 4kg and the carbon brake levers and other accessories have save them maybe another 2kg . . . . . .
Then I notice that on average the people claiming the weight saving are 20+ stone fat bastards.
The piffling weight saving they reckon they have made is neither here nor there!!
If they were serious about their bikes weight they would lay off the burgers and booze !!
yeah mate ,they forget they are the size of small elephants.... Have a look at the size of some USA guys ,they are bloody huge !! xxx
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Ripley 's believe it or not.... Kinda amusement?
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Hey Mr Blubber..
If ever a guy had an inapproriate name it was you..
I have met you and you are far from "Blubbery"..
:laugh:
Ripley 's believe it or not.... Kinda amusement?
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Hey Mr Blubber..
If ever a guy had an inapproriate name it was you..
I have met you and you are far from "Blubbery"..
:laugh:
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Thanks,
I am always in Incognito :imrgreen: