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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- A test ride/review of a 2005 Suzuki GSX 1400 prior to possibly adding one to the stable. I'm also retrying the DJI Action 4/wireless mic combination. I think now the gain is a little high another little tweak should get the audio spot on.
If you watch the video you will see all didn't go well with the bike I had for testing. Shortly into the ride a fuelling issue arose, the bike stuttered and spluttered. Initially I thought it was rider error, being in too high a great for the speed I was maintaining. Later it became clear the issue was much deeper than that and I suspected dirt in the fuel system.
Upon returning to the dealer the mechanic checked the bike over, it turned out to be a faulty spark plug. The bike having been owned by a collector had layed too long without being ridden. Still you would have thought the dealership would have given it a good service and check over. Rather than just a short ride in which the issue never arose for them.
They've invited me to try it again, which I might do as I am interested in possibly purchasing one. Let's just say my faith in that particular bike and dealership has been dashed. Thanks for watching, please leave a comment, ask questions and give feedback. At least the Autumn colours shone, even if the bike didn't. I expected to be riding a thoroughbred stallion, instead I got a three legged pony ☹️
Well you picked the perfect day to test ride this bad boy! 😁 sounds glorious and clearly no slouch, built for lots of very naughty fun, but definitely would need the fuelling sorted😉 You have nailed the audio, the balance between the engine and your voice is pretty much equalised as well as the wind noise. More of these videos please bud 😁👍🏻
It's a pity I got bogged down with traffic and that the bike dropped to three cylinders at some point. I'll try the bike again tomorrow if weather permits, I may also see what else I can try when I'm there. Thanks for the great feedback 😊👍
Good evening. The video quality is very good along with the audio. a nice setup. You may have had traffic but the weather and locastion makes up for that. More time to enjoy the scenery as it flies past. It's a shame you didn't have a reliable full test of the motorbike.Thanks for sharing for all to enjoy. Cheers
Yes I really was lucky to get such weather and the views were indeed pleasing to the eye. I was interested to own if not this bike one like it. Sadly a dodgy spark plug spoiled my first impressions as well as my faith in the dealership. Sadly the same set up doesn't perform as well on other bikes, adding a screen can create wind around the helmet which is detrimental to audio quality.
You have cracked the picture and sound on this one, both are excellent. As for the bike, it not one I would touch 🤣Enjoy the next test ride.
Cheers Alex, I might have another try of the bike just to satisfy my curiosity but certainly won't buy it, nor will I buy anything from that dealer. 🥴😕😵
Seen a few and they look really nice, would live to have a go
Cheers Paul, I'm keen to buy one but it would mean the ZZR would have to go. I love the ZZR but it's a little cramped for my old bones, mine was the last one registered in Europe and has done only 1,300 miles since new. It's also got a private reg KW14 SKY
I love these bikes, if I can, I would love to own one before I give up riding. They are getting so hard to find these days 😎
Thanks for watching buddy, it turned out the bike was running on three cylinders due to a faulty plug. The dealer replaced all four and I'll give it another go. I've got a deposit down on another one in pristine condition with only 9,244 miles 👍😄
@@greywolf9292 The engine sounded really strange at times. But you wouldn't have heard that with the OEM exhaust.
B.t.w. You can tune the frontend for less money with a propper service and "Wilbers" springs adapted to your weight and your riding style.
Fuel consumption at that pace should be 5,5-6,0 L/100 km.
Greets form Germany
@@besenwieslersepp1011 Thank you very much for watching and your helpful advice. The dealership mechanic discovered that the bike was running on three cylinders due to a bad spark plug. If we can get a dry day I'll try the bike again. Thanks for the advice about the forks. I'm also wondering if the bike had a soft front tyre, which would have added to the soft front end feel. Also I noticed it was hard to steer, which would be the case if the tyre was soft. I found out the bike belonged to a collector, it's last MOT ( vehicle safety check) was in 2018. I'm disappointed with the dealer for not giving the bike a good check over. Greetings to you from Scotland.
@@greywolf9292 I'm looking forward to your decision
I love it. Felt easy to ride with a very linear power delivery (and loads of it). I didn't feel comfortable on the seat though. Seemed to lean me forwards. Maybe at 110km/h it would balance out. Didn't get up to those speeds when I tried one.
lovely bike
Thanks buddy, I think I need to try it again now that the dealer has replaced the spark plugs. I'm sure it'll be a totally different bike when it's running sweet 👍😄
Yes it's a pity the dealer didn't make more of an effort to check it over. Mind you that road was busy, not a lot of opportunity to open her up.
The Problem with the seat position is not your body is leaned foreword, your legs are pointing to far back! The footrests are to high and to far rear. So all the weight of your legs do not rest on the footrest, the weight of your legs puts pressure on your butt. The seat ist comfortable, but after a few hours it hurts.
I lowered the footrests by 27 mm, which helps a little.
@@besenwieslersepp1011 Thanks again for your great advice. I had planned to buy a GSX1400 but that would mean trading my ZZR 1400 Performance Sport. It has an even steeper leg angle but I do believe your bum and back are not so pushed forwards.
As great a bike as the GSX could be when running well, the ZZR is in another league. I'm not getting any younger but I haven't lost the need for thrills. I'll try the GSX again out of curiosity, only then will I know.
Well I'm not familiar with this bike, Michael but glad you could take it for a great ride. Yes, looks like a beautiful day for sure! Having beautiful weather here this week... Makes me want to ride! Your audio and video are excellent...I can understand Scottish better lol😅
Hi Jody, we haven't had such a nice day in a while, rain, rain and more rain recently. It's an older bike which are now quite sought after by collectors. The Scots lessons are free to subs of the channel, you'll be reciting Robert Burns ( our national board) soon.😂
@@greywolf9292 😂😂😂 get all kinds of perks for being a sub lol
@@PurpleOnThree Yes much like me being subbed to you, I now know the whereabouts of every Harley dealership your side of the pond and like minded bikers in about every town and city as well 👍😄
@@greywolf9292 😂😂😂 yes, who would have guessed that you would learn all of that Harley information from a Spyder channel??? 😂😂😂
Well it is a good looking bike and I have a soft spot for suzies. Perhaps a ride on the lower millage one will tip you over the edge, if all the plugs are good that is.
I thought the sound was good and better than I can achieve so far with DJI.As you mentioned yes there is a little bit of clipping but because you don't shout that may not be a problem. I think the wind noise is fine, it helps to have some wind noise it all adds to the video.
Thanks very much for your feedback it's much appreciated 👍😄 I had to turn audio levels down to 60% otherwise it was breaking up at normal volume levels. The lower mileage bike is down south, so I'll have to try the same one again now it's been fitted with new plugs.
@@greywolf9292 Let us know how the 2nd test ride goes.
One thing I think of when looking at bikes this age is how much more work it takes to keep them looking good. I'm not ready to go back to those days of all that chrome trim. 😂
@@BeansOnToast_YT I'll let you know how it goes, I need a window in the weather first 💦
Hi Mike, the sound is alot crisper in this video and I think you have got the settings spot on now. The little bit of wind noise adds flavour to the video and it wasnt overpowering. I was looking at getting the GSX1250 Bandit but I'd need to get rid of another vehicle to fit it in the garage. Picture quality is also spot on. I really think i should take a look at the Osmo action camera as it looks like a good bit of kit
The Action 4 is a good camera but although it has USB-C mic connection most lav mics are too hot for it. Although it has gain control on the camera this may not be enough. With the addition of the DJI Wireless mics you have two further gain adjustment options on the transmitter and receiver. For this video I had to reduce audio to 60% as it was peaking at normal playback volumes. Like you say, I'm not far off the mark 👍😄
Thanks for confirming it had a USB C port, I remember you mentioning this in your last video and yeah I think you've got the settings spot on now Mike!
@@BMCMOTOUK That's the great thing about this community were all here to help each other. You might also want to look at Alex Adventures of Bleary View's set up. He uses the Action 3 and a mic chopped off from a cheap in ear phones set. It works pretty well, though he's now got the Anker Work's wireless mics.
@@greywolf9292 Yes it is a good community! I'll check him out
@@BMCMOTOUK That's great The Adventures of Bleary View is a good channel and Alex who hosts it is a very decent fellow indeed. He's been out helping me with my set up a few times, he and I get on like you and Alec do.
It's a handsome bit of man bike that mate, so hopefully they'll get the fueling sorted & give you a shout to go try again! 👍😎
I've got a customer who had this exact model, before swapping it for a Yam XJR1300, but he still wants another GSX1400, so there's definitely something about them! 👍😬
Cheers John, weather permitting I'll give it another go tomorrow, the same collector also traded in an XJR1300 so I might try both. Would I be willing to part with the ZZR to get one, that's the question. It's a good time to buy but not to sell.
@@greywolf9292 Well if you didn't buy it, then it's sold to somebody else, although they do still have the yellow XJR1300, but like you not keen on that generation! 😉👍
There's a place in Clydebank with 2 GSX1400's if your still looking! 😬👍
@@johndiehardmclean23 I put a small deposit down on the GSX 1400, I would hope they didn't sell it before contacting me. I was supposed to give it another test ride today but the weather isn't favourable for a decent run. It would also make a terrible mess of what is otherwise a very clean bike. I wouldn't be upset if they did sell it as I have my eyes on another one in even more pristine condition.
I’ve got a 2002 in blue/white and I’m down near Stirling so not far away. Definitely shouldn’t be fueling like that, you can stick them in 5th or 6th at 20mph and give it full beans and it doesn’t generally stutter!
Thanks very much for watching and commenting, it turned out the bike drooped to running on three cylinders due to a bad plug. I don't think it's moved much since it's last MOT in 2018. It's a sad reflection on the dealer that other than a short run, they didn't give the bike a good going over. They couldn't even tell me the petrol hadn't been in the bike all that time. I'm supposed to go try it again now new plugs have been fitted but it would be a shame to take it out on wet salted roads.
@@greywolf9292 that makes sense. I bought mine with 26k miles on it - however in the last 10 years it’s only done ~200 miles a year, I just serviced it with plugs filters and oil. It runs so so much nicer now the plugs have been changed - the old ones although probably not done many miles had corroded a fair bit (I guess the previous owner didn’t replace based on lack of miles). They are amazing all round bikes though, I can’t wait until the salt buggers off and to get mine out again! Kind of a do it all bike. It’s got little lashing down points that fold out from under the seat, the under seat storage is awesome for some waterproofs and a snack.
@@marleyman101 The previous owner of the GSX was a collector who only averaged 200 miles per year leading up to its annual MOT, the last of which was in 2018. He also traded an XSR1300 towards a new Yamaha. I was thinking of buying one, this one had 13000 miles on the clock, one down south had just 9,000 and also had the four into two Beowulf's. I'd love to try it again to see what it's like running properly. If I was to buy one though, one of my other bikes would have to go, now that's a dilemma 🤔😌
I was thinking of trading my 2021 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Performance Sport as it's a little too sporty ergonomically. However it's a beast of a bike and the last one sold in Europe. I haven't ridden it in a while due to salted gritted roads but I'm sure when I do all thoughts of replacing it will be gone.
@@greywolf9292 I meant to say - Morven Motorcycles in Kincardine have a GSX in the showroom. That’s where I got my last one from. Looks quite clean!
Always loved the GS 1400. I had the Yamaha XJR1300 which is very similar, proper muscle bikes.
I think you'd enjoy it if you got one Mike. I really wish I'd kept my xjr😢
Cheers Nige, the same guy who traded in the GSX also traded in an XJR, both towards a new Yamaha. The final models of the XJR had a similar seat to the new 900's and also an oval Scrambler style plate, to me that ruined the bikes classic looks. I need to try the GSX again now that they've replaced the spark plugs but the Big question is..should it replace the ZZR 🤔😕
You'll need to build a bigger garage soon Michael! 😉 aye a stonking big brute that I've always liked. Just need to find a well looked after one I guess.
Yes Duncan it's a lovely bike and to be honest there's a lower milage pristine one down south. The question is, is it worth trading the ZZR for, although it's a good time to buy it's not a good time to sell. Any word of your own bike getting back on the road ?
@@greywolf9292 omg no! the ZZR is in a different league, imho Yes the strom is in a garage for repairs as of yesterday so see how long thqat takes 😮😮
@@GermanJobbies I know it was a crazy thought and you can bet that if I were to get back on the ZZR again it would be gone in an instant. I do find the ZZR a bit cramped but the biggest worry with it is keeping my license, I just can't resist letting the engine Breathe 😮😂 I'm pleased you'll have your Strom back soon 👍😀
@@greywolf9292 Sounds like you need to go n sit of loadsa bike to find the perfect one. Cheers mate 👍👍
The reputation of these engines is top shelve so unless the fuel injection, fuel filter and/or spark plugs need looking into I'm a little surprised. Did the tank have rust inside?
I'm need some decent seat to peg distance to ride more than an hour, nowadays that is the first thing I measure. Then the over rider's triangle. Handsome bike and usually I would expect to see a little corrosion on bike from 2005 but nothing was visible from the video.
Interesting bike.
Cheers Jerry, Yes if you read the description/more column it turned out to be a faulty plug. The dealer has replaced them all and is offering another test ride. There's another 2004 bike on the market even cleaner than this one with only 9,244 miles on the clock. That's the one I'd buy if once I've had another run I'm happy with everything.
Mike sounds nice mate, picks up the Scottish accent perfectly :)
Cheers buddy although to buy a GSX the ZZR would need to go and now isn't a good time to sell as the dealers are stacked full and offering big discounts. I love the ZZR but do find it a bit cramped and also it's very hard not to "Enjoy" it's power. Poor weather with rain, frost and salt have meant I haven't been out on the ZZR. I can bet as soon as I do any thoughts of replacing it will be history 😯🤣
@@greywolf9292 For some time I wanted a ZZR1400 but after driving both the Ninja650 and the Z1000sx I think the ZZR will just be too heavy, I love the Ninja640 for around town and around the twisties it's more fun in that area that the Z1000sx but on a longer ride I'd switch back to the Z1000sx :). Does the ZZR feel heavy to you compared to anything else you have?.
@@pinnacle_moto The ZZR feels heavy when stationary and certainly is heavy on the tight corners but you don't feel its weight most of the time.
The Rocket 3 GT is heavier at a standstill but actually feels more nimble changing direction in corners. The KTM with its 21" front wheel should be lazy on corners but actually of all my bikes it's the most fun on narrow twisty roads. For sheer open road fun nothing beats the ZZR, the Rocket comes close but the ZZR picks up where the Rocket left off.
Most of my riding on the ZZR has been with Mrs Wolf on the back, she doesn't always have her body positioned best for corners. I feel the bike shift the opposite way I want to go and have to adjust accordingly.
I don't have a lot of faith in the Bridgestone tyres in cold wet conditions and I believe a 55 profile rear rather than the fitted 50 would improve turn in.
My biggest fear with the ZZR isn't the handling, it's the insane speeds it gets to very quickly. Sure it's a great adrenaline rush, an addictive one at that. Apart from overtakes I try to reserve it for when the roads are clear 😉😯😵😂🤣
@greywolf9292 What Bridgestone tyres do you have?. On my ZX I have the S22's and haven't had any issues but I need to change the front soon so have started looking at reviews.
@@pinnacle_moto I'm pretty sure it's S22's which are on the ZZR, which when I initially tested them on the bikes first ride and it rained, seemed OK but then I was running the bike in. It wasn't untill November time in cold and wet when I first felt the back end squirm. Twice more since I've felt this, each time in cold and wet, each time with traction control on its max level 3. My conclusion was they're good except when cold and wet are combined.
Perhaps though it was down to road conditions, who's to say a slippery surface, wet leaves or a patch of diesel weren't to blame. My tyres of choice providing they fit the bike are Michelin Pilot Road 5's, now succeeded by the Road 6's, they're excellent even in cold and wet and warm up quick. Pirelli Angel GT's and Metzler's offer similar grip but the GT 2's with their double tread band on the front have been known to track. Sometimes these days though availability forces other choices but if I can I wait it out for the Michelin's
Beautiful sound from that big four 😊 seems to get bogged down at low rpm 🤔 rather like it’s drinking more than it can swallow 🤔 which, I guess, with a dodgy plug it would😊
Yes it's such a pity that the dealer didn't give the bike a proper going over before hand. Now I'll have to go back and try it again, although rest assured I won't be buying anything from them. They also have an XJR 1300 so it might be a good excuse to try both 😉😊
@@greywolf9292 I was admiring a cb1300 but it has 43,000 on the clock and they want 4K for it
@@TAYM That's another one I've always fancied, it's such a pity they don't send them over here anymore. Dammed Euro regs have a lot to answer for.
@@greywolf9292 they certainly do 😡
My mate had one years ago it was a real Beast.
Thanks buddy, I need to try it again now that it's had new plugs. I can't believe the dealer didn't give the bike a good service and check over, especially as it belonged to a collector and barely moved in years.
Please read the description/more column to find out what caused the bike to under perform and more info
Seems like a good model to add to the collection. With any bike this age, you can expect to have to fix a few issues. Having said that, the garage isn't inspiring confidence. Do you have a trustworthy mechanic you can fall back on?
Cheers Noob, Yes it's an interesting and quite sought after bike, it's current state of play being down to being part of a collection. However this also contributed to it's rather good visual condition. I'm not sure how long it had been in the dealer's hands, so perhaps I was loaned it before they could service it properly. I dare say I could find a reliable mechanic. The big debate hear is I'd need to part with one of my other bikes to add the GSX to the collection. I thought that might be the ZZR but although this is a good time to buy, it's not the best time to sell. The ZZR is a little more cramped in its riding ergonomics but it's also a lot more of a beast of a bike. Given the weather, frost and salted roads I've not been on it for a while. Rest assured when I do,call thoughts of parting with it will wither away 🤔🙄😮😯😁
Does sound a wee bit windy 😊
Hi Jody, I'm proud to see your learning the lingo, we'll have Tommy G wearing a kilt next 😂
@@greywolf9292 😂😂😂