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Lowrez · 10-20-2000, 05:51 PM

They're using the Slashdot code which uses ID's so you can have personal settings and what not. It works well enough, just means you can't have a name other than Anonymous Squid (default is Anonymous Coward) without registering.

badsac · 10-20-2000, 11:59 PM

Amen.

Motorbike-fan · 10-21-2000, 12:54 AM

Its about time they make a faster GSX-R600.

badsac · 10-21-2000, 04:49 AM

Hey. No need to get all uptight. GSX-R's are marketed towards motorcyclists who want the maximum amount of performance. To do this, concessions have to be made. So what if the thing can't do 100000 km without major rebuilds. And if the thing breaks within the first couple of years, it might be a pain in the arse but warranty will cover it. If you want something to last, buy something that isn't in such a high state of tune, like a bandit. That's the nature of mechanical components. You can have performance or reliability, but not both.

As for where did the weight go and power come from, I'd be interested in that as well. Not because I want to get to the bottom of some great conspiracy, but because I'm just interested in how manufacturers increase performance.

Lowrez · 10-21-2000, 05:08 AM

The nicest thing about Buell is that they are exploring a kind of sport bike no one else is making. Sure, they''re a bit heavier than other sport bikes, but they''re got a hell of a lot of grunt. I''m giving them another 4 years to mature before I expect really good results. In the mean time, the S3 Thunderbolt is real fun to ride even if it isn''t competitive.

darkspy · 10-21-2000, 08:32 AM

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. i knew suzuki had it in them.

starvingstudent · 10-21-2000, 02:11 PM

Certainly looks like a potent weapon for the track, though I always thought v-twins had a good advantage. But why would someone buy this for the street? It's got low power until you get around 10,000 rpm, and I really have trouble believing that that seating position is bearable at speeds under 75 mph (where the wind takes the weight off your wrist). What I want to see in the sport world is more emphasis on smaller, comfortable sportbikes--like the YZF600R, ZX6 (no R), and maybe a VTR750 and a VFR500!

Remember, most people don't actually ever go to the track.

Twitch · 10-21-2000, 05:27 PM

Yes but most squids want you to belive that they do go to the track, with there high performance sandals and t-shirts.

A_Nominal_Squid · 10-22-2000, 04:34 AM

Don't think it's using Slashdot code. Last I checked, Slash was written in perl, while this appears to be PHP and perhaps something else. Not that I'm knocking it...I find it an improvement myself.

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Lowrez · 10-22-2000, 05:55 AM

You're right, it's probably not the Slashcode proper, but something like phpSlash or thatPHPware. Still the look and feel so I won't get particular about the engine.

10-20-2000, 05:51 PM	#1
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	Don't use these sites much, huh? They're using the Slashdot code which uses ID's so you can have personal settings and what not. It works well enough, just means you can't have a name other than Anonymous Squid (default is Anonymous Coward) without registering.

10-20-2000, 11:59 PM	#2
badsac Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 120	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback Amen.

10-21-2000, 12:54 AM	#3
Motorbike-fan Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback Its about time they make a faster GSX-R600.

10-21-2000, 04:49 AM	#4
badsac Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 120	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback Hey. No need to get all uptight. GSX-R's are marketed towards motorcyclists who want the maximum amount of performance. To do this, concessions have to be made. So what if the thing can't do 100000 km without major rebuilds. And if the thing breaks within the first couple of years, it might be a pain in the arse but warranty will cover it. If you want something to last, buy something that isn't in such a high state of tune, like a bandit. That's the nature of mechanical components. You can have performance or reliability, but not both. As for where did the weight go and power come from, I'd be interested in that as well. Not because I want to get to the bottom of some great conspiracy, but because I'm just interested in how manufacturers increase performance.

10-21-2000, 05:08 AM	#5
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	Buells The nicest thing about Buell is that they are exploring a kind of sport bike no one else is making. Sure, they''re a bit heavier than other sport bikes, but they''re got a hell of a lot of grunt. I''m giving them another 4 years to mature before I expect really good results. In the mean time, the S3 Thunderbolt is real fun to ride even if it isn''t competitive.

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10-21-2000, 08:32 AM	#6
darkspy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 17	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. i knew suzuki had it in them.

10-21-2000, 02:11 PM	#7
starvingstudent Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 486	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback Certainly looks like a potent weapon for the track, though I always thought v-twins had a good advantage. But why would someone buy this for the street? It's got low power until you get around 10,000 rpm, and I really have trouble believing that that seating position is bearable at speeds under 75 mph (where the wind takes the weight off your wrist). What I want to see in the sport world is more emphasis on smaller, comfortable sportbikes--like the YZF600R, ZX6 (no R), and maybe a VTR750 and a VFR500! Remember, most people don't actually ever go to the track.

10-21-2000, 05:27 PM	#8
Twitch Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 55	Re: Year 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Reader Feedback Yes but most squids want you to belive that they do go to the track, with there high performance sandals and t-shirts.

10-22-2000, 04:34 AM	#9
A_Nominal_Squid Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 48	Re: Don't use these sites much, huh? Don't think it's using Slashdot code. Last I checked, Slash was written in perl, while this appears to be PHP and perhaps something else. Not that I'm knocking it...I find it an improvement myself. ________________ Squid in name only

10-22-2000, 05:55 AM	#10
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	Re: Don't use these sites much, huh? You're right, it's probably not the Slashcode proper, but something like phpSlash or thatPHPware. Still the look and feel so I won't get particular about the engine.