This
is my review of my Suzuki GSX-1250FA 'Sports Tourer' motorcycle.
I purchased the Suzuki, known as the 'Bandit' in 2014, brand
new, and before I had passed my motorcycle test. It was a bold move but being in
my 60s back then, I required some motivation.
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Last
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This is an ongoing review (commenced 19th September 2014) based on my experiences
in owning and riding the Suzuki GSX-1250FA
motorcycle - if you require more information regarding my learning to
ride and government test examinations along with the accessories, luggage,
clothing and consumables that I purchased along with the bike - please
visit my
'It's
a Lifestyle Thing'
article which is also a full diary of
my biking experiences.
I passed my motorcycle (final) Government Module 2 Examination on
the 1st August 2014 riding a 650cc training bike, so I am still a novice
with regards to riding a large motorcycle.
I have driven a car for nearly 50 years BUT riding a motorcycle in today's traffic
is a new experience.
When it came down to
purchasing a motorbike, I spent a great deal of time researching all the
different brands - Honda, Yamaha, Triumph and Suzuki amongst others. I
wanted a sports bike BUT also a bike that I could use to tour
around the UK with the minimum of luggage.
Of course the cost came into it BUT it was not the deciding
factor as the overall package was very important which included the
accessories and the running costs. The Suzuki GSX-1250FA was a tried and
tested motorbike, built with a fairing, designed for comfort and based on the legendary Suzuki Bandit. The GSX-1250FA had the
sports heritage, brilliant handling for a novice rider like me, able to
lean over at fast speeds on the corners (although I still have a
narrow
chicken strip on the lip of my tyres) and with it's more upright
riding position, excellent for touring without any back pain.
My Suzuki GSX-1250FA is a 2014 model and was supplied with Bridgestone
BT021 sports touring tyres which provide awesome grip on dry and wet
roads in sports mode and excellent comfort whilst touring, even on rough
roads.
From
the start I decided that I would purchase a white painted
Suzuki GSX-1250FA Motorcycle(see images below) so that
I would be easily seen on the road; it has 6 gears, it's chain driven, it delivers optimum
108nm of torque at 3,700rpm,
a 0-60mph of around 3 seconds and is ideal for relatively
quiet cruising (around 3,700 revs) at 70mph. The 1250FA has a
fuel injected 4 stroke four in line cylinder engine
delivering 1255cc so you are not going to get that rumble
and snarl like V twin cylinder engine bike.
However, it has serious
power and the acceleration is just phenomenal for such a large bike - I
am told it can accelerate all the way to 132mph (on a track)
without any slight hesitation and I have watched a YouTube video of the
bike being raced on the German Autobahn where the rider achieved 245kph
= 152mph.
Despite the power curve, the bike manages
to average out 45-50 miles per gallon between city and country road
trips and the locking petrol tank is good for around 190 miles (when
maintaining low rev riding) and the dash bezel has a 5 figure icon fuel mileage
countdown with automatic trip of remaining petrol and flashing warning
icons for low fuel. The fuel consumption increases in the cold
winter months and averages out at around 35-40 miles per gallon
(when maintaining low rev riding). However, it is a different
story when you open up that throttle and forget about riding in the low
rev range and use the bike in 'full on' sports mode because then it will
average out at somewhere around 30-35 miles per gallon.
I am having to learn to overtake in a
different way (less throttle) as the bike will accelerate from
40mph to 95mph in a very very short distance and pass a bus doing 40mph
in a blurring fraction of the time it takes my Porsche 944 S2 sports
car. On the front the GSX-1250FA boasts hydraulic twin (ABS)
caliper disc brakes and the stopping power is first class, so much so
that you could stand the bike on it's nose if you missed the timing of
that hydraulic back single (ABS) caliper disc brake during heavy
front braking. Even with hydraulic assistance the clutch lever hurts my
left hand when I use it extensively for a long period (typically
urban riding in heavy traffic) but that could be just a matter of a
weak left hand which will strengthen over time.
Having driven a car for all these years and the bike for only a few
weeks, I was surprised at just how quick the
GSX-1250FA
moves off from the traffic lights and the gap that is left between it
and the vehicle behind. To the onlooker it may appear that I am speeding
but the bike has just 'popped' very quickly up to around 30 mph and
within the legal speed limit. The average car just does not get away
with that ease and very often when I am the one behind a car at the
lights, I have to give it plenty of time to move ahead of me or I would
be up it's rear.
The GSX-1250FA comes with 3 years unlimited mileage warranty and
a toolkit situated under the bike seat with little room for anything
else other than the service book.
The bike has an adjustable seat height and mine is set at the lowest
setting of 805mm which works very well with my 33" inside leg dimensions
without any leg or rear end discomfort when my feet are on the pegs. The
bike weighs in at 257kg which is a fair weight and it is fairly easy
to push or pull the bike (it boasts a rear grab handle) around in
a straight line without much fear of dropping it but not so easy when
negotiating a tight turn.
One piece of technology that I love is that when you are ready to move
off and you select first gear from neutral and if the side stand is
still down, the engine will immediately cut out.
The GSX-1250FA
has a gear indicator (on dash bezel) so it is great for instantly recognising
that I am NOT sitting at the traffic lights in 2nd or 3rd gear -
embarrassing if you almost stall pulling away in front of cars. I had an
(optional) indicator (loud audible) beeper fitted to
compliment the dash flashing green direction arrows (right and left
on dash bezel) so that I would have a reminder
that the indicator was on as the indicators are not self cancelling. I
also had R&G Aero frame sliders, bar ends and bobbins on the rear swing arm
fitted just in case I dropped the bike or slid it down on the roadway in
a corner.
I finished it off with a small Scottoiler that drips oil on
the rear chain sprocket at (adjustable) 1 drop per minute with a
oil reservoir (each fill is good for approximately 500 miles)
fitted under the bike seat. The Scottoiler is great for self lubricating
the chain as you ride BUT you must be careful because a faster
rate of oil drip might spray the rear tyre. Even with the normal 1
minute drip rate, when the bike is standing upright with it's engine
running for a long period of time the oil could build up on the
stationery rear sprocket and drip down onto the tyre wall. Likewise this
can also happen if you return from a trip and put the GSX-1250FA on it's
centre stand as again the oil tubing will empty the last of the oil
(a few drops) down onto the tyre wall. I usually park the bike
leaning on it's side stand so any last drips of oil fall away from the
bike.
I was limited to a running in period for the engine so for
the first 600 miles I kept the revs down to below 4,500rpm
and gained more handling experience. Apparently a new bike with brand
new tyres (or new replacement tyres on an old bike) requires
careful riding up to 100 miles until the tyres shed their smooth coating
and bed it, so I was careful on the corners. Now that the tyres have
travelled over 100 miles I am finding that the sports handling is exceptional and 2.5
hours straight touring is the average before I have to remove my
backside from the seat and take a rest which is not a bad thing in any
case.
Image of my new bike using the
Fujifilm X100s
camera - the image of me in my urban gear is obviously staged so the
lighter and cigarette are for effect as I don't smoke -
Pre-Ride Checklist
There is no doubt that a motorcycle developing a mechanical fault at
speed (any speed) is a great deal more hazardous to your health
than a car. My
pre-ride checklist may seem over
the top but I believe it is necessary and if it is to hand, then it does
not take long to run through. Of course if anything serious is found
then the adjustment/repair will be conducted by the bike dealership. The
service manual is very clear on these matters, especially in relation to
warranty.
Suspension Adjustments
For the time being, I intend to leave my front and rear suspension
adjustments as per the factory defaults as I don't plan to carry a pillion
passenger - at my age, I don't want the responsibility.
18th September 2014
My Suzuki GSX-1250FA bike has had its first 500 mile service (I
actually did 600 miles) and a
change of oil, so now I can increase the engine limit up from 4,500rpm
to 7,000rpm for the next 400 miles before the engine is fully run in and
then up to the maximum of 9,500rpm which I will be careful to stay
under. Once I get the bike over the 1,000 mile run in period, I will be
making a video overview and posting it on YouTube.
27th
September 2014
I don't own a Go-Pro Hero 3+ or a Drift Ghost S video camera so I used
my
Sony Alpha A57
SLT Camera with a Sony 18-55mm f3.5/f5.6 MK I zoom lens set to 18mm
(27mm field of view) and the lens to manual. I used focus
peaking to set up the focus area, strapped the camera to my chest and
set off, looking a right dork. I kept to the speed limits so do not
expect any crazy high speed accelerations.
However the video is reasonable for a first attempt and I think it
provides a decent overview of the bike and the capability of the camera
and lens. There is a contents page at the beginning of the video -
please view the video in full screen and set the quality to 1080p HD for
maximum resolution -
First Impressions
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA may be 'long in the tooth'
and a motorcycle that has been around for many a year, albeit in Suzuki
Bandit disguise but it is still appealing to look at, especially with
it's full fairing. I like the instrument panel which is
well laid out
and centre
positioned in front of the handlebars with (well spread)
directional right/left indicator lights, incremental fuel gauge,
analogue style tachometer with warning light, a gear indicator, a digital time
clock and a digital speedometer as the basic display.
The bike is sizeable with a
centre stand and a side stand which both tuck up very neatly under the
bodywork. I like the handlebars, pegs, gear lever, braking positions and
the seating which all compliment my 6' height and 33" inside leg size
and I understand that the seat (factory default) is in it's
lowest position at 805mm to the roadway. The Suzuki GSX-1250FA is a
great bike to sit on and the riding position (for me) is
flawless.
Starting the Bike and Moving Off
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA motorcycle is 'old school' so the security
consists of a steering lock position on the ignition keyswitch and a
steering lock position with parking light. I purchased a heavy duty
Oxford padlock shaped disc lock with warning lanyard extension
(lanyard fixes to padlock and handlebars) to offer extra security
protection.
To unlock the steering lock the ignition key is used in the normal
ignition switch which sits slightly down just in front of the
handlebars and the key is turned to on. Whether you are in gear (side
stand up) or in neutral, you must pull in the clutch lever before
pressing the starter button. However, if the side stand is down the engine will cutoff immediately
you select a gear or if you are in a gear the bike will not start, even with
the clutch depressed - the stand must be up before any gear can be
selected prior to moving off, a nice safety feature.
Once started the bike is relatively quiet in tick over as the oil
gradually rises through the engine which usually takes about 30 seconds
before setting off. The GSX-1250FA is a quiet bike, she is not going to
growl although a very high revs you will hear the engine but even at
70mph at 3,500rpm in 6th gear she is so quiet. It is a pleasure to mount
the bike, the seating position is fantastic and you feel very much in
control. It is all very clinical, there is no vibration, no hassle and
the controls are all where they should be with no surprises. The two
mirrors were easily adjusted and gave me enough rear coverage without
protruding beyond the handlebar ends and the overall width of the bike.
When you engage 1st gear, you will hear a distinct clunk and a slight
shudder from the bike framework but the throttle is very responsive and there is no sudden
uncontrolled spurt from rest. She moves away very easily and well
balanced, even at a slow speed. Make no mistake and you can feel it, if
I open up that throttle this docile machine very quickly becomes a full
on sports bike with awesome and frightening acceleration.
The Suspension
I have my suspension set up as per the factory default setting which to
date, I have not had any requirement to change - although it is fully
adjustable. I have cruised along for many a mile, usually for around 2.5
hours at a time between stops including leaning her on country roads
with rising crests followed by twisty tight corners without so much as a
twitch from the bike and at the end of the ride, without any serious
discomfort other than a stretch of my legs.
On the Dual Carriageway
My Suzuki GSX-1250FA motorcycle has the factory standard fly screen
fitted as supplied with the bike and at around 70mph on a dual
carriageway in heavy wind and torrential rain the machine and me travel
straight and true. No wetness or cold seeping through my inner thighs
thanks to the fairing and
I never feel that the heavy wind
is buffeting me and causing any kind of instability.
On any occasion where I have to open her up in very heavy oncoming wind,
all I have to do is drop my head lower on the tank to cut through it.
The
bike is well planted and even when opened up for overtaking, the heavy wind
still does not pose a threat to the stability. I am usually never
out of 6th gear,
overtaking lorries and cars from 40mph to 70mph in an instant without
bothering to shift down - very impressive.
The instrument panel displays everything you require, speed, gear
indication, rev counter and the indicator right/left lights are set well
apart so there is no mistaking which one is on. I fitted a very loud audible
bleeper to remind me that an indicator is on because after driving a car
for the last 49 years, I sometimes forget that the indicators are not
self cancelling. The audible bleeper is especially handy in urban
traffic where there are numerous junctions to negotiate using the
indicators and on a 3 lane
motorway because due to the increased concentration when lane changing,
you can forget that an indicator is still on.
There is no vibration whether you are travelling at 20mph, 70mph or even
130mph on a track and travelling at 70mph at 3,500rpm hour after hour
there is no noise to speak off except for a gentle swoosh from the
engine, almost like the bike was electric driven. When I first got the
bike I found the gears clunky and tight and finding 1st shifting down
through neutral was not easy but now some 1000 miles plus, the gears are
slick and there is a definite double click shifting down through neutral
to 1st, although I always check the gear indicator before moving away.
At any speed, the mirrors are rock
steady with no double imaging and the right mirror is good enough for me to see the full outside lane and
I require a lifesaver to cover the very small blind spot
before changing lanes.
I have already completed my brakes tests (see YouTube video in this
review) and the ABS stopping power of the Suzuki GSX-1250FA is par
excellence. The front brake is a serious piece of kit and you can feel
it's stopping power (wet or dry roads) but has to be used with
the rear brake as the ABS brakes are independent of each other. The rear
brake is sufficient for dual braking but leaves a lot to be desired as a
brake used on it's own. The rear brake can be used in the city for light
braking in slow moving traffic but make no mistake, when the chips are
down and the rain is torrential with both brakes fully applied, with the
engine decelerating (no clutch applied), she is going to stop
straight and true in an emergency braking situation, even at 70mph plus
speeds as you would expect her to.
Slipping between stationary cars and lorries in the dual carriageway lanes at 15mph is a breeze, even at 6mph and I always feel
in control even with both my feet on the pegs. Sitting on the bike I can
easily see over the top of cars and it offers a very commanding position
for completing slow speed maneuvers'.
Sports/Cruising in the Countryside
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA performs very well, handling sweeping corners at speed with ease and you can lean her over without any trouble.
She is not a full on sports bike and anyone who expects her to
perform like a Suzuki GSX-R1000 will be disappointed.
The set back upright handlebars are not as convenient as sport droops so
it is not that easy to shift my body into a full on sports angle over
the back of the bike but to provide me with some purchase, I have fitted TechSpec SS Snakeskin tank grips on either
side of the tank. I
rode the bike at around 60mph on the sweeping bends on the Port Seton coast road
(east to west) which has rising crests just before tight corners
and here the bike performed flawlessly with it's default suspension
settings and my 15 stone weight sitting on the seat. I still have a
small chicken strip around the outside of my rear tyre. I have probably
now managed a 45-50% lean but I have chickened out long before
the bike has reached it's limits.
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA requires some decent speed if you are leaning
her over on tight corners, especially small roundabouts. If
the speed momentum is not maintained on the lean, she will become difficult to
handle and may feel as if she is about to drop. This can be said of any motorcycle but
the GSX-1250FA is relatively top heavy (especially with a full tank)
and requires that tight corner or
small roundabout to be well planned in its entry and exit execution in
relation to the speed and lean angle required. Like any motorcycle, once
you have put some miles on her, you get to know the limitations of her
sports handling.
Of course the bike is also a tourer so it is equally at home sedately
cruising along those country lanes, mile after mile and the ride is so
relaxing. No noise, no hassle, no disturbance as she breezes along at
50-60mph with eyes open for tractors and animals on the road. The
Suzuki GSX-1250FA motorcycle has it all, sports handling, an able
cruiser with phenomenal acceleration (when required) and awesome
braking power.
In the City Traffic
When you undertake the Direct Access Scheme training, much emphasis is
placed on how you mount a motorcycle, especially a heavy one. The Suzuki
GSX-1250FA is very unforgiving if she is on a slight incline and you
mount her without applying the front brake first and maintaining that
brake until you are properly seated and your right foot is down on the back
brake. She can very easily run forward from you even when the side stand
is down or the roadway is uneven and the end result is a bike drop even
before you get mounted. Likewise when stationery in traffic on a slight
downhill incline or uneven roadway, I am aware that she could easily
roll forward (even with my feet on the ground) so my right hand
is always closed on the front brake or my right foot down on the rear
brake.
The
Suzuki GSX-1250FA is a heavy motorcycle and weighing in at around 257kg
she is not a bike for 'sharply' changing direction at very slow speed
without some serious hands and foot controls,
especially at tight junctions and when crossing give way markings,
because if you have to brake suddenly and she decides to drop, you will require a hell of an effort to
hold her and bring her back up. When ridden in slow speed maneuvers the
bike performs flawlessly using the accelerator, clutch and rear brake in
combined control BUT if the front brake is used sharply at slow (around
6-9mph) speeds, this may cause her to nose dip and drop. Even the most experienced rider can
stall a motorcycle whilst negotiating a very slow turning maneuver
and that is when she is capable of dropping. She has not managed to hit
the deck yet (touch wood) but in the early days soon after I
passed my test (1st August 2014), she had a go. I also soon discovered
that she does not like sitting idling for too long at a junction because
unless you blip her throttle to clear her throat before setting off, she
can stall. It's no big deal and now I fully understand why most bikers
line the bike up at the giveway markings at junctions in a position
which minimizes any sharp turn, apply
the throttle generously and use clutch control when moving away.
NOTE: My Suzuki (along with all Suzuki GSX-1250FAs) has been
recalled for valve shim replacements which apparently can cause the
motorcycle to stall on occasion. She is booked into Saltire Motorcycles
in Edinburgh for this work to be done along with her yearly service in
August 2016.
Mind you, the other day (27th January 2015) I found myself behind
a huge traffic jam which stretched for at least 2 miles on 2 lanes and
the police were turning the traffic (coming the other way) back
onto our side at a roundabout whereby it was like a log jam. The Suzuki
performed brilliantly and I was able to split the lanes with ease at
around 6mph (seated/feet on the pegs) and walked it (seated)
using the throttle at even slower speeds. The lorry drivers in Scotland
are brilliant guys (perhaps they are bikers) because when 2
lorries are together, they always open up the gap to let you through.
I tend to use the engine and gears a lot to decelerate more than using
the brakes and in the city the Suzuki GSX-1250FA will easily decelerate
by popping down the gears and finally stop by gently applying the rear
brake. Slipping between stationary traffic in dual carriageway lanes is
no hassle and the bike is very maneuverable provided you keep her
straight and upright. In the city and in heavy stop/start traffic the clutch lever is brutal
on my left hand. The clutch operates very smoothly but the continual use
hurts my hand after only a very short time. I have become used to it and
from time to time at the lights, I remove my hand from the clutch lever
and flick the fingers in and out to ease the pain. Make no mistake, the
Suzuki GSX-1250FA is not a bike for heavy 'urban' use unless you have
hands like a gorilla. However and thankfully there are no such problems
when cruising or riding the bike in sports mode on the country roads.
Interestingly, as the miles pile on, my left hand is becoming stronger
and it appears that with time it will become sufficiently strong enough
to limit the pain. NOTE:
I discovered that most of the pain was in fact caused by wearing very
heavy Gore-Tex gloves which restricted my left hand's contraction motion
as I pulled on the clutch lever. Surprisingly enough, once I started
wearing light gloves in the summer months of 2015, I never experienced
any pain.
She is not the ideal 'urban' motorcycle, she is too heavy and you are
not going to be able to sit on her and easily walk her into a tight parking
space without using some throttle. Likewise if you dismount, she is not the easiest of bikes to
maneuver in a tight turn without fear of dropping her. However, the side stand is very supportive, relatively simple to operate and I
like the small leg on the end that allows me to place the edge of my
heel down on it to push the stand down before I dismount. I dread the
thought of an accidental stumble getting off the bike without that side
stand being down.
I even leave the side stand down when I pull the bike up onto it's
centre stand
(my garage) and it takes some effort with my 15
stone fully placed on the cantilever of the centre stand to get the bike
up before I then flip up the side stand and secure the bike. I am
strong, I can crush an egg with one hand!
22nd July 2016
Nearly 2 years on and I am still enjoying my Suzuki GSX-1250FA
motorcycle and the handling seems to get better and better. When I
started riding the bike back in 2014, I had strong upper body strength
but I found that my leg hamstrings had contracted over the years and
thanks to my 68 year old worn vertebrae my lower back muscles left a lot
to be desired. However, these weaknesses never proved a problem when
riding the Suzuki because of it's upright (half sports) riding
position and the 805mm low seat BUT I did take out a few sports
bikes for test rides and only then did I realise that I should address
those weaknesses.
I decided to commit to
body building exercises each
morning to strengthen my lower back and upper leg muscles as well as
stretching the leg hamstrings. I also undertook a regime of push ups to
strengthen my wrists and
triceps muscles.
In my review I mentioned
suffering from a sore left hand, thanks to operating the Suzuki's heavy
clutch in urban traffic BUT I discovered that most of the pain
was in fact caused by wearing very heavy Gore-Tex gloves which
restricted my left hand's contraction motion as I pulled on the clutch
lever. Surprisingly enough, once I started wearing light gloves in the
summer months of 2015, I never experienced any pain. Today, I still have
problems with the pain in my left hand when wearing those heavier gloves
in urban traffic.
Confidence in old age wanes a bit especially when you have led a
sedentary life for so long in retirement. I found that when I started
motorcycling I suffered from a lack of confidence in 'man handling' the
257kg Suzuki in the garage never mind a street parking space and mainly
because I was terrified, I would drop it. That all changed once I
started my exercise routines and as my leg muscles and hamstrings
improved my movement; the old confidence returned and I felt years
younger both mentally and physically.
My Suzuki (along with all Suzuki GSX-1250FAs) has been
recalled for valve shim replacements which apparently can cause the
motorcycle to stall on occasion. She is booked into Saltire Motorcycles
in Edinburgh for this work to be done along with her yearly service in
August 2016.
14th April 2017
My Suzuki does not have a high revving engine so the peak torque comes
in at 3,700 revs. I tend to pop up through the gears in the 3,700 to
6,000 rev range and these days I quickshift from 2nd gear without using
the clutch - just a quick off/on flick of the throttle as I tension my
boot under the gear lever and click the next gear very smoothly into
place. NOTE: She is not fitted with an actual quickshifter.
This video clip explains clutchless upshifting -
She has that awesome 108nm of torque pulling power but she is never
going to compete with the likes of a BMW S1000R sports bike for quarter
mile, outright acceleration but I reckon for touring and 6th gear
overtakes on the motorway, she can hold her own, especially in high
crosswinds and sheet rain.
The service and valve shim replacements back in August 2016 seems to
have made an improvement to its idling at traffic lights for a long time
and then moving off, as it has never stalled.
I now have shoulders, arms and a neck like a gorilla thanks to my
exercise routines in the morning and manhandling the Suzuki's 257kg of
weight around.
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA has a fair bit of steel so to keep her in good
nick she is treated once a year to a power wash then a good covering of
ACF-50 to prevent corrosion. After a day out, if there is any muck on
her, it is a light hosing of water to loosen it all off, a warm shampoo
wash and another light hosing to finish. I dry the bodywork of with a
sponge to soak up the water droplets and then garage her. So far there
is no trace of corrosion.
I use my checklist before each trip and the bike is serviced
professionally once a year. I never worry about the chain as my
Scottoiler keeps it lubricated every time I go out for a ride, although
I check the drip time after topping up the oil reservoir.
28th August 2021 - Touch wood, my Suzuki GSX-1250FA motorcycle is
still going strong and I enjoy every minute that I am on the road with
her. I also have a 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS, so they get turn about,
and I also use the Suzuki for touring trips. It strange but after riding
the Triumph, I find that the Suzuki tends to tip in on the corners (when
I first get back on her) but after a few miles, she (or me) seems to
settle down and the handling is back to normal - the Suzuki
handles very well on the road despite her being much heavier than the
Triumph RS.
The Suzuki GSX-1250FA is serviced during a MOT check every year at
Saltire Motorcycles in Edinburgh - where I purchased her new, back in
2014. They do a grand job and apart from normal service items, she has
not had any major work done except for her valve shim
replacements back in August 2016 which were the result of a Suzuki
recall notice
9th January 2022 I have her locked up in the garage since early November 2021 for the
winter period, my Suzuki GSX-1250FA motorcycle
that is, not a wife. She will be 8 years old this year and (touch wood)
she is still going strong. I have enjoyed every minute of owning the
bike and hopefully we will enjoy even more years together. Her looks may
be a bit dated in comparison to the latest models in the showrooms but
there is without doubt, an attachment. Come March, we will be out on the
country roads, enjoying cafe visits, picnics, meeting up with friends
and relatives and travelling afar seeking new adventures. Who said old
age is boring!
14th March 2022 - I am back on the road with my
Suzuki GSX-1250FA
motorcycle and enjoying country road blasts. I still alternate
my bikes, so my Triumph Speed Triple RS gets equal share of my road
time, unless I am away touring and the Suzuki is the preferred option.
1st November 2022 - Suzuki is locked up in the garage for the winter
period. As usual, she is on trickle charge and covered over - I am
looking forward to the spring.
12th April 2023 - I cannot believe that 9 years (short of a few
months) have passed since I purchased my Suzuki GSX-1250FA
motorcycle. It has provided me with a great deal of fun. I am back on
the road with her after her winter storage and she still looks brand
new.
1st November 2023 - Suzy is locked up in the garage for the winter
period. As usual, she is on trickle charge and covered over - I am
looking forward to the spring.
I have put down a deposit for a new
Honda NX500 Adventure Crossover Motorcycle
to use all the year round. I am expecting the delivery in April 2024. I
am keeping my two sports bikes.
