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    #16
    Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
    I'm thinking those weird extended plate holders are there because that location is mandated by law.
    All new bikes have a weird plate holder design.
    No doubt, some truth here! That said, I absolutely hate the hacked off fender look that is so common these days. "Tidy Tail" = hack job, in many cases (my opinion)
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      #17
      Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
      I'm thinking those weird extended plate holders are there because that location is mandated by law.
      All new bikes have a weird plate holder design.
      Yeah, the manufacturers assume that all buyers want that super-stubby solo seat look. So they have to add ridiculous stalks to put the plate and lights where they belong, and some bikes get "possum scrapers" to meet rear fender regs, all painted black in hopes you don't notice them somehow.

      They know full well that the very first thing 99% of owners will do once in the privacy of their own garages is rip that mess off and install a tail tidy.

      Maybe I'm just getting old, but I'd prefer to have amenities like a somewhat realistic rear seat and perhaps even potential luggage space.
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        #18
        I like motobob's videos.

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          #19
          I guess these are decent, but for the money, I'd buy a low mile one of these any day:

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            #20
            Agree Pilot, looks waaay better than that new Suzuki
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100
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              #21
              Originally posted by rphillips View Post
              Agree Pilot, looks waaay better than that new Suzuki
              Plus one. Kawasaki has always been King. (Always will be.)
              1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

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                #22
                Apples to oranges comparison.

                I agree that the Kawasaki looks way better. Too bad Suzuki couldn't have made the original 8S look better, instead of dressing it up now, and wanting a bunch of money for the lipstick.
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                  #23
                  Now THIS is beautiful:

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                    #24
                    I can't tell, You got anymore pictures
                    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100
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                      #25
                      Chin on the pavement kinda view?
                      1982 GS1100G-
                      1990 GSX750/1127
                      1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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                        #26
                        LoL, okay, ya codgers:

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                          #27
                          of all the new retros. Yamaha nailed it with the XRS900 Gp

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                          Designed to evoke memories of the golden era, the XSR900 GP is the ultimate blend of heritage racing style combined with the latest in cutting-edge technology to offer a thrilling ride to stimulate the senses in a way like no other. With styling reminiscent of the 1980s Grand Prix bikes, the XSR900 GP is the true embodiment of Yamaha’s illustrious racing past.
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                            #28
                            That Yamaha XRS900 Gp is a good looking bike, but the cost is about double ($22,049) what Suzuki is asking for the GSX 8tt ($11,149).
                            I won't be nailed for anything over $3000.
                            1982 GS1100G-
                            1990 GSX750/1127
                            1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
                            1985 Kawasaki GPz750

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                              #29
                              That rear "seat" is a no sale for me
                              I took my wife on our first date on my 78, and that set the standard for comfort.
                              Plus, she is an Amazon, and that seat would hardly hold a tiny Asian woman
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