B-King - Page 2

tached1000rr · 05-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Someone on this board has one can't remember their screen name.

Gas Man · 05-02-2009, 12:59 AM

A guy on www.2wheelmichigan.com has one... he loves it.

rogue · 05-02-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

that's because the kickstand weighs more than you do

Not hardly. You're highly exaggerating and give me waaaaay too much credit.

It's my extremely short legs that gives me the most problem with bikes with a higher seat height.

nhgunnut · 05-02-2009, 10:27 AM

I liked the B-King when it was a supercharged Concept. I am a a Busa Owner and Fan so its size doesn't intimidate me. It is however mud ugly in my eyes. To make matters worse the Gen 2 busa and B-Kings require significant changes the valve train in order to sustain any worthwhile amount of boost so force feeding them has gotten a good deal more pricey. (so much for the original Boost King title)
There are 2 in dealerships local to me that have birthdays and they are anxious to DEAL on.
If you don't mind the look (one sales guy called "The Transformer Bike") They ride very nicely and have a generally U-Jap meets Cruiser riding position with great brake and good handling for a machine of its size. (Well that was my impression after an hour on one)

PhiSig1071 · 05-03-2009, 01:12 AM

Rode one a couple weeks ago, I liked the bike but it's too small for me.

Cutty72 · 05-03-2009, 01:36 AM

Sport Rider did an article about one where they turbo'd it (6 lb boost) and did a few other mods, custom exhaust, streach, etc. Said it rode very well.

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Rode one a couple weeks ago, I liked the bike but it's too small for me.

Serious? I sat on one in a dealership and thought it was huge.

marko138 · 05-03-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

There is a reason Suzuki discontinued them...

Thats b/c they screwed it up from the factory. It's way too ugly and takes too much cash and mods to make it look acceptable. They shanked that on their own.

Smittie61984 · 05-03-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Serious? I sat on one in a dealership and thought it was huge.

I'm 6' 220 and sat on one at a dealership. It was huge but my legs pressed hard into the air intakes and made it uncomfortable.

If you are about 5'5" and 300lbs then the bike is perfect for you.

Cutty72 · 05-03-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I'm 6' 220 and sat on one at a dealership. It was huge but my legs pressed hard into the air intakes and made it uncomfortable.

If you are about 5'5" and 300lbs then the bike is perfect for you.

na, 5'9" and 180. Big ass on that thing.

tached1000rr · 05-03-2009, 01:02 PM

Phisig1071, is like 6'4"

05-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#12
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	A guy on www.2wheelmichigan.com has one... he loves it. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-02-2009, 10:27 AM	#14
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I liked the B-King when it was a supercharged Concept. I am a a Busa Owner and Fan so its size doesn't intimidate me. It is however mud ugly in my eyes. To make matters worse the Gen 2 busa and B-Kings require significant changes the valve train in order to sustain any worthwhile amount of boost so force feeding them has gotten a good deal more pricey. (so much for the original Boost King title) There are 2 in dealerships local to me that have birthdays and they are anxious to DEAL on. If you don't mind the look (one sales guy called "The Transformer Bike") They ride very nicely and have a generally U-Jap meets Cruiser riding position with great brake and good handling for a machine of its size. (Well that was my impression after an hour on one) __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

05-03-2009, 01:12 AM	#15
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Rode one a couple weeks ago, I liked the bike but it's too small for me. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

05-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Someone on this board has one can't remember their screen name.

05-03-2009, 01:02 PM	#20
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Phisig1071, is like 6'4"