2008 Suzuki GSX1340BK B-King, Daily Rider

[Jedz123]

So it's official this Cat is a B-King owner. It's the first B-king I've seen first hand and the pictures did not do it justice... Allot of detail went into this one, hell even the key is custom. I love it!

Yup I have the Keys and all the paper work too...

100% mine, No loans or liens... Just mine

It was about 9 hour drive time to go down and Back. Finally got to look at it, fire it up, listen to that sweet sound of the 1340cc engine through the 2 bros exhaust cans. I signed up the paper work, got the key and came back to VT. Long day but pick up is still set for next Saturday! Paid in full and I can't wipe this smile off my face... Such an awesome bike. Like I said Pictures really don't do the thing justice.

But here's some anyway!:

Me and my new monster!

You want to take me out for a spin? Yes please!

My Best bud sitting on it... Shorter guy but he can't believe the deal I got on it. Says it's one of the nicest bikes hes seen. He rides an 09 FZ6.
A little Vid:

Well I will be posting to this thread to things I do to it as I ride it. Pick up is still planned for the 21st!

So far it has:
V-Stream touring screen
Stainless braided brake lines
Extended touring engine gaurds
Two Brothers Carbon Exhaust
Corbin Seat (which is crazy comfy!)
Freshly installed Stintered pads...

As my Buddy stated in the video, truly is the nicest machine I've ever owned. Hell of a deal @ $5500.... This thing is so worth more then that... I'm the 2nd owner.

Hell YEAH!!!!!!

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

Very nice bike. Leave me your liver if its not too lacerated please.

 

[blowerbike]

if you think your yami runs good.....buy some new underwear before your first B king ride...you'll need them afterwards

 

[Guest]

Looks good, one of the first things you're going to want to add are bar risers and vibranators. Ask me how I know! LOL!!!

 

[Jedz123]

Lmao. Yeah I got it. I'll be looking for those add ons. I really should refrain from posting early in the AM, I tend to point out the obvious.

BB I'll plan on grabbing a pack of depends before the first test ride on A mode.

 

[Jedz123]

Just got a call from MAX BMW today... They are going to deliver the B-King to my house FOR FREE next Friday!!!! YES YES YES!!!! I'm sooo Excited! I'll be like a little kid on Christmas. I can't believe its actually happening! I give props to those guys, they were most helpful. Also found out the PO/First owner did an iron butt with it before trading it in for a BMW GS1200.

Here's the Add from the bike, not sure how long it will last for:
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/machine/details.aspx?ID=6960

 

[Rob S.]

Nice video, but there's a problem with the sound: sounds like some guy talking instead of revving. :xsmilie_mrgreen:

 

[78550GS]

Just in case you haven't seen it yet... http://www.cycleworld.com/2007/11/26/first-ride-2008-suzuki-b-king/

 

[Jedz123]

Nice video, but there's a problem with the sound: sounds like some guy talking instead of revving. :xsmilie_mrgreen:

OK I was asked not to start it again for the first time I started it I may have revved it up... allot. It's got a very nice sound, sounds very similar to my old B-12. the 2 bro's is louder then stock. The whine of a fuel pump priming is cool enough, The gauges loading up!!! It makes me excited like Star Trek does when the Geordie LaFrogre or Billana Tores initiates the anti matter stream and starts the Warp core....

Just in case you haven't seen it yet... http://www.cycleworld.com/2007/11/26/first-ride-2008-suzuki-b-king/

Thanks for the read! I'm very excited to have this bike and I've read almost all the articles on this one. Shame they only produced it for 1 year, however I hear they may be bringing a new generation back, all dependent on how well the GSX-S line sells... But I do think they look allot alike to their big brother.

 

[robertbarr]

A casual viewer might conclude that you've anticipated getting this bike. Probably just context.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Ugh, like Groundhog Day, over and over ...

 

[78550GS]

Thanks for the read! I'm very excited to have this bike and I've read almost all the articles on this one. Shame they only produced it for 1 year, however I hear they may be bringing a new generation back, all dependent on how well the GSX-S line sells... But I do think they look allot alike to their big brother.

If I buy a new bike anytime soon, it will be one of those. I love the GSX-S bikes.

 

[ShadowFocus603]

If I buy a new bike anytime soon, it will be one of those. I love the GSX-S bikes.

I as well will be looking at the GSX-S come spring. I much prefer the gray over the other two colours but that's just me. I just home someone comes out with an undertail delete mucho quick. The rear fender on the GSX-S looks like a stuck on afterthought.

 

[Jedz123]

SHE HAS ARRIVED TO MY DOOR YARD!

I had to remove about 2" of ice off the driveway to make it roll in. This thing is a Beast.
Anyway Pics of it nestled into it's new arctic home.

Looking into the heart of one of the most Powerfull Mills ever produced by Suzuki. The 1340cc Gen 2 Hayabusa engine. Help Jedz cant get out!

Anyway. I haven't ridden it yet for the roads have yet to melt in about a month... Not to wise to cruise around on a near 200 HP bike on so I will wait for a thaw. Might be a couple more weeks though.

As for the GSX-S. I did sit on a 750 and I was very impressed with how it felt. I am going to actively look into going to a demo. I would love to ride one and see. One of my Buddies is tempted to leave his FZ-6 for a GSX-1000S. I mean a GSX-R power standard, all I gotta say is; IT'S ABOUT TIME SUZUKI!!! It's a very exciting time for us standard riders.

Boom BABY!

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

Door Yard? I thought no one used that term but us.
Bike looks great in its new environs.

 

[Jedz123]

JR Vermont is a weird spot, Hell Vert-Mont is french for Green Mountain which was coined by our Canadian forefathers and we hold on to a few of our Canadian terms. we can't quite distinguish where are roots are, New England? New York? Canada? Ahh who cares we just plain ole' Green mountain boys. But door Yard is one of those terms I've heard and used my whole life.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

B King Andy died in an accident a couple of years ago, but his videos are brilliant.

 

[Jedz123]

Thanks for the Share 1150! Shame about B-King Andy. I just watched his tribute video. At least he went doing something he loved.

 

[Jedz123]

So Since this thread is about the things I do to my B-king I did my first project on my machine. My bike came with allot of after market goodies which is awesome however it came with one that I wasn't too excited. Bike came with a Lo-Jack. Not sure if everyone know about these devices but a Lo-Jack is a radio transceiver that alerts the authorities via radio waves where your machine is located in the event it has been stolen. Good thing? Yes but at a cost for the device pulls a pretty significant draw and will kill your battery in about 3 days.

Now I seriously considered keeping the Lo-Jack (for it's cheaper to insure the bike) so I called to re-register the system under my name. I didn't give them too much information but told them I lived in Vermont and was curious if they offered coverage in my area. Well with how rural VT is and geographic (Many mountains) Lo-Jack didn't offer any protection for my motorcycle. So I asked if I could just remove the device. They said yes but only their mechanics were authorized to remove the device and the location of the device was classified. So I though ok no problem where can I bring it in? they told me in CT or NY but I would have to pay $90 removal fee plus another $90 fee for something else and I could get the Lo-Jack removed for $180... That seemed weird and told them sure I'll call you back... Never did.

So in the sake of saving $180, a 5 hour round trip, gas for a truck and my new battery I decided to find the device and remove it my self. Now it was 17' when I did this with a wind chill factor of -4 (very windy) so I recommend anyone else that does this on a bike like this to do it in warmer temps... The plastics fight hard this cold. But here is how I removed that pesky Lo-Jack transceiver.

So first step is to remove the tank and on the B-K it has allot of plastics, bolts and clips. It is a process and for a "naked" bike it really is a chore.

With the tank partially removed (I didn't disconnect the high pressure fuel line... Damn fuel injection) I could peer into the heart of the bike and look for anything peculiar or not stock. The zip ties and wiring gave it away and a little black inconspicuous box was found above the coolant reservoir and behind the throttle bodies rack. It was also zip tied to a wiring harness... Didn't look stock to me.

I then followed the harness and found the actual Lo-Jack device. It was stuffed into the frame crevice and triple zip tied into place. It was really a bi@tch to pull out.

With it out you can see the Lo-Jack is made of 2 devices. The actual unit and a battery back up just in case the battery is yanked from your bike, the back up Li-Ion battery only gives 12 more hours of life... Making you realize how much draw this thing uses.

To confirm it was the Lo Jack I did 2 tests firstly I connected my volt meter to see if the red wire was creating a draw with the bike off for there is only a 1 or 2 items in the bike (dash in ex) that pulls with the bike off. And second I was going to run the FCC ID to see if it came up with any hits.

Yup it definitely was drawing power with the bike off...

The FCC ID sure enough hit as a registered unit by the Lo-Jack corporation.

I followed the harness up to a conspicuous ground on the seat lock and the power led into the starter power line. It also was fused.... I snipped it off and removed the Lo-Jack.

I then Cleaned up my mess and tested to see if it ran well... NO Issues!!!

I'll get a video walk around up soon!

 

[Rob S.]

You're keeping her indoors, aren't you?