I’ll discover the panic kick soon enough. Does that come with extra downforce, from the adrenaline? Oh, since your dad had an XS65o, check this out: Read more

Ah, sweet! Stick to the good gas! Haha Is there an interval for injector/carb cleaner in the tank? Read more

It truly is! I knew it was a funky carb, but that sounds interesting. I wonder if that was the idea when designed: to have a carb that overcomes its own nature. Read more

Thanks. I’ll see if it’s bent!  Read more

Fuck yeah. Thanks for the reply, and in bullet points! Love me some symmetry. Read more

Wow, great resource! Thanks! There’s even one, a Murphy, nearby! Read more

It’s yummy alphabet soup, but yes, the alphanumeric combinations can get a bit mixed up. The local shop asked me to repeat the order of letters more than once to look up tire specs! Read more

Whoa! So detailed! Thanks! I’ll try and practice this. It sounds like swimming; a combination of movements that beginners have to consciously think about, while pros rely on muscle memory! Read more

Ah, neat. Maybe less “U,” then, and more “F.” A fantastic Japanese motorcycle! I’m going back to school to major in carb theory! I’ll love the ritual soon enough, will watch the designer of the SRX himself for tips. Haha Read more

Ditto! It’s my first time buying a moto over 500cc. And copy on the hand grip! Read more

Thanks! I didn’t even consider the grip; old rubber does whatever the hell it wants. Will check it out!  Read more

Oh, thanks! I love reading about the bike almost as much as I love riding it!  Read more

I might actually — if I ever crash this one and go broke trying to replace it! Ha Read more

Haha but I’m such a lousy racer! You’re not wrong about the connection the bike has with the original bikes doing the ton! I just love her so much as she is now (other than the mirrors.) Read more

I think you’re right about the XT600! There’s even a list of compatible parts, which Yamaha pulled off other bikes to build the SRX6. Read more

Thanks! No need to be jealous; I’ll write as much as I can about it. Regular reports and photos! I hope I can learn to tune it myself and give it the care it deserves. I’m nervous about it being a one-year import. It makes replacing parts a challenge, but there’s a big following for these and the smaller SRX400 in… Read more

Oh, man. A Suzuki GS500 was my dream bike when I started riding. I ended up on a Honda CB250 as my first because I feared the Suzuki would be too much for a beginner, but I’ll always love those bikes! Read more

Thanks! It’s an interesting setup, for sure, with the carb. I promise to ride as much as possible to run gasoline through the fuel system. For the benefit of the bike, of course. Not because I can’t ride it without immediately feeling giddy. Read more

Aww yeah. Thanks! Tires are on the way. A friendly local shop helped me match sizes. And brake pads are coming, too. The PO had just flushed the brake fluid and put in fresh oil. All she needed is new rubber and pads! Read more

Thanks! It’s easy to talk yourself out of things most times, but I couldn’t pass this one up. I hope the kickstarter and I become friends soon.  Read more