CraZX14
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posted March 23, 2011 08:02 AM
2003 GSX-R 1000 vs. The Rest of 'Em
Hey Guys,
I owned an '06 1000, sold it, miss it, and have been looking for a replacement. I found an '03, stock with low miles and have been entertaining the idea of looking at it. My question is this: after owning the '06, will this thing totally disappoint me? The '06 was a flickable beast of a machine with a fantastic low and mid range. I know the magazines always like to hype up the difference in models years, but for those of you that have ridden both models, I'd appreciate your unbiased opinions. Thanks...
SM
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CraZX14
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posted March 25, 2011 08:10 PM
 Edited By: CraZX14 on 26 Mar 2011 04:11
Ok.... I'll go with my instincts and assume pre-'05 1000s belong in a museum and not in my garage. Thanks for the silence- it speaks volumes
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billeason
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posted April 01, 2011 05:15 PM
Actually CraZX14 the 03-04 gsxr is a great bike and it depends on what type of riding you do most of.
The 05 up will steer quicker,and feels tons lighter then its predecessor's in 9/10s corner carving but the 03 is rock stable plus with some chassis mods would be a match for the younger 1k.
If the price is decent i wouldn't pass it by and i personally like the looks of that year,plus the riding i would do with it Mostly straight line'' it would be mine..............
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CraZX14
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posted April 02, 2011 08:15 PM
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Actually CraZX14 the 03-04 gsxr is a great bike and it depends on what type of riding you do most of.
The 05 up will steer quicker,and feels tons lighter then its predecessor's in 9/10s corner carving but the 03 is rock stable plus with some chassis mods would be a match for the younger 1k.
If the price is decent i wouldn't pass it by and i personally like the looks of that year,plus the riding i would do with it Mostly straight line'' it would be mine..............
Thanks or the tip... My main concern is the difference in raw power....
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billeason
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posted April 03, 2011 02:47 PM
oh yea'' if its max power your after with both bikes mostly stock then the 05 up is clearly your bike!
With that said who leaves the GSXR 's stock.......................LOL
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CraZX14
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posted April 04, 2011 08:01 AM
Yeah, I really liked my '05....but I found an '03 with 3,500 miles...pretty much like new shape. I think I can get it for just under $5k...still thinking if I should grab it, or wait and spend a bit more for a newer one...
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CraZX14
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posted April 09, 2011 03:36 PM
Bought an '04 limited Mat Mladin 1000 w/ 12,000 mi for $4,700.... Bike is in fantastic condition. It has a Yoshi muffler but no PC..... Is that a problem?
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