Suzuki decline

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Spat24 7/14/2019 7:09pm
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Damn! Lots of nice looking Zooks in this thread!
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colvin227 wrote:
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I...
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I could ever need
Nice zook, what exhaust you using? Any right side pics?
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colvin227 wrote:
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I...
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I could ever need
mxb2 wrote:
Nice zook, what exhaust you using? Any right side pics?


FMF 4.1
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Had to sell my 05 yz250 recently to come up with some money...was seriously thinking about trying to find a left over 18 suzuki to finance once life calms down in the next few months. Just being on something not every one rides, being able to get on one for cheap and not having to deal with battery maintenance seems cool.
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colvin227 wrote:
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I...
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I could ever need
mxb2 wrote:
Nice zook, what exhaust you using? Any right side pics?
colvin227 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/14/360253/s1200_C6C9CD40_D538_4F57_AD6D_23079AECBC0D.jpg[/img] FMF 4.1


FMF 4.1
Nice, same on mine with a remap, good fuel. Moto tassanari air boot, screen less air cage. Bike rips good.
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colvin227 wrote:
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I...
Add mine, even though it’s not the new gen. 2017 but It has the 18 forks and this bike is amazing and much more than I could ever need
mxb2 wrote:
Nice zook, what exhaust you using? Any right side pics?
colvin227 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/14/360253/s1200_C6C9CD40_D538_4F57_AD6D_23079AECBC0D.jpg[/img] FMF 4.1


FMF 4.1

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Mettys disc guard on front.
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Spat24 wrote:
Damn! Lots of nice looking Zooks in this thread!
+1 here. Some of you guys know how to use your wallet
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Racer111 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/14/360252/s1200_C4E4DDF7_BBC5_40E7_BC00_719A76AF661C.jpg[/img]

Are those wp forks?
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Bruce372 wrote:
Are those wp forks?
You really need to ask that question?
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And more...


2004 Rm 250

2005 RM 250

2015 RMZ 450

2016 RMZ 450

2014 RMZ 450

2006 RC Rm 250 I wish I kept...

2003 RM 250, fun bike
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Gary105 7/15/2019 4:50am
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Gary105 wrote:
Love mine!!! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/13/360086/s1200_HEP105.jpg[/img]
Love mine!!!
lcgordon711 wrote:
I love that blue. What company did your numbers. I want to run the blue side plates but can’t find a company that makes numbers to...
I love that blue. What company did your numbers. I want to run the blue side plates but can’t find a company that makes numbers to match.
180 Decals did the whole graphics
Asselstine 7/15/2019 5:36am
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suzook241 wrote:
And more... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360298/s1200_DSC_0111_3.jpg[/img] 2004 Rm 250 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360299/s1200_20140207_221800.jpg[/img] 2005 RM 250 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360300/s1200_IMG_20160305_113422611.jpg[/img] 2015 RMZ 450 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360301/s1200_IMG_20160801_104220316.jpg[/img] 2016 RMZ 450 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360302/s1200_10544434_581846241936302_934049785_n.jpg[/img] 2014 RMZ 450 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/15/360303/s1200_10638014_600007526786840_340810520_n.jpg[/img] 2006 RC Rm...
And more...


2004 Rm 250

2005 RM 250

2015 RMZ 450

2016 RMZ 450

2014 RMZ 450

2006 RC Rm 250 I wish I kept...

2003 RM 250, fun bike
Love the 2003 Sobe bike. I had one in 03 was rock solid straight out of the box.
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Preston412 7/15/2019 6:03am
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Bruce372 wrote:
^that's 7 by my count
Shameless it may be but... I don't have a pic on this computer of just the bike



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PatrickEvans71 7/15/2019 6:26am
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It could be a little lighter and have electric start... I think thats about it, haha. I dont think you can really base much off the shoot out stuff but Im sure thats already been argued and Im coming into this thread pretty late lol

I got ready for the Hawaiian Supercross on a bone stock bike with a pipe, finally did suspension like a week before the race and thats it. Unless your a top 15 pro guy I dont think youre going to be noticing a big difference or need to do any mods to really any bike but thats just my opinion. Hell, I would have raced it stock if it wasnt for whoops.

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Bruce372 wrote:
Pipe down Mary, I love Suzuki's...I've owned five. That doesn't mean to say I can't be realistic about their short comings.
No short comings, stock bike with yosh and I don't know if Renner's bike is mod or somewhat stock or a 250 or 450. At the amateur level the bike is only limited by your riding skill level.



I don't concern myself with the why and why nots at the pro level because privateers choose a bike based on several factors that only matter to them.
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lumpy790 7/15/2019 8:29am
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Bruce372 wrote:
Are those wp forks?
Underground wrote:
You really need to ask that question?
and WP shock
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Gary105 wrote:
Love mine!!! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/07/13/360086/s1200_HEP105.jpg[/img]
Love mine!!!
lcgordon711 wrote:
I love that blue. What company did your numbers. I want to run the blue side plates but can’t find a company that makes numbers to...
I love that blue. What company did your numbers. I want to run the blue side plates but can’t find a company that makes numbers to match.
Gary105 wrote:
180 Decals did the whole graphics
Light blue - Teal
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Weekend warrior here that rides once a week if i'm lucky. Came off a fully built KTM 300XC and came back to Suzuki's to have fun on motocross tracks. Being a broke college student having a bulletproof Suzuki that was cheap to buy in the first place is the ideal situation for me and i'm sure it is for many others as well. Keep the hydro clutch, doesn't make a difference to me, and the estart was nice in enduros but I didn't use it in the pits.

Simplicity and durability go a long way for some people.


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oceantrav 7/15/2019 9:17am
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scott_nz wrote:
yet people don't buy them, because they are seen as technically behind, Suzuki has shat all over their long term dealers, with lack of development across...
yet people don't buy them, because they are seen as technically behind,

Suzuki has shat all over their long term dealers, with lack of development across the whole motorcycle range in the last 10 years,
no side by side which is one of the fastest growing market,
no 2 strokes,
mx bikes well behind in modern features,
no update on the kids bike range, (trail and MX)
no enduro bikes,
it will take a long time to come back from where they are now,

the 08 RMZ450 was the most modern mx bike of its time, that was the last time Suzuki lead with anything offroad,
Ramrod wrote:
Suzuki should become the “value” brand. Don’t change a thing and reintroduce their last 125/250 two strokes, they were great. Keep their prices low. There is...
Suzuki should become the “value” brand. Don’t change a thing and reintroduce their last 125/250 two strokes, they were great. Keep their prices low. There is a need for this in the market.

As for the racing scene, they need to keep involved to stay relevant.
They seem to be that way with outboards. Just spend over $15k for a new 200hp suzuki, Yamaha and Evinrude was about $5k more than a suzuki.

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oceantrav 7/15/2019 9:21am
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Here’s my 18 rmz though
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ConnorD11 wrote:
Weekend warrior here that rides once a week if i'm lucky. Came off a fully built KTM 300XC and came back to Suzuki's to have fun...
Weekend warrior here that rides once a week if i'm lucky. Came off a fully built KTM 300XC and came back to Suzuki's to have fun on motocross tracks. Being a broke college student having a bulletproof Suzuki that was cheap to buy in the first place is the ideal situation for me and i'm sure it is for many others as well. Keep the hydro clutch, doesn't make a difference to me, and the estart was nice in enduros but I didn't use it in the pits.

Simplicity and durability go a long way for some people.


Agree 100%, and I was able to get into a brand new un molested machine for under $5K. For some people this holds value, and if it keep the sport going and people on bikes I wouldn't be too quick to judge. Johnny Jumper and his buddies can go buy orange, white, blue, red....whatever, and power to them. Those are great bikes, but I will take my non current and have as much or more fun, pass a few of them, and simply enjoy the sport. Don't need E-start, would like to have it, but don't need it

Really like my '14, and EVERYONE that has ridden it says the same thing "didn't realize how good these bikes are"....its the same story

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Racer111 7/15/2019 1:40pm
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How about some Reed Yellow?
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My '15 RMZ 250 that I sold in December


My brother's freshly rebuilt '03 RM 125

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Here is my other one...
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Max D 7/17/2019 5:41pm
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Suzuki will never phase out of mx/sx. There will always be good riders who will accept a contract to ride one. I thought it was awesome to watch Bogle (mid pack rider) snatch holeshots from the top riders in outdoors last yr. Freddie Noren could run in the front of the pack for a little while too and Chisholm is definitely a top 15 rider this yr. Plus, a tricked out Suzuki looks so damn fine!
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