texas-ss-tornado
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Well, it finally happened. I have been waiting patiently for a used 2nd generation VMAX to come around for 10K or less. That was just a magic number I pulled out of a hat, but I was NOT going to lay out 18K for a new one, just wasn't going to do it, it's the principle of the thing more than anything else. So last weekend, I responded to an ad for a ZL900 Eliminator that was close to me, went and bought it. While there, I see this beautiful machine sitting next to it. Yep, 2008 Suzuki B-King. I had never seen one in person, but when I did, I fell in love with it instantly. Once he fired it up and I heard it run, I was hooked. Asked the gentlemen if it was for sale and he said yes, we negotiated a price and a week later, it now sits in my garage. All I can tell you about this beast is one thing, it's a MONSTER! I have ridden alot of bikes in my life, but nothing that pulls like this thing does, it's hard to keep the front wheel on the ground in the first 3 gears! Power wheelies at the bat of an eye, just friggin' unreal! I've already scared myself on it a couple of times, I thought my 1st generation VMAX's were fast, kids toys compared to this thing! The guy that owned it before me replaced that ugly stock exhaust with a nice Two Brothers setup, got rid of the tailpiece associated with it too, it looks much better the way it is now than the stock setup! He installed a TRE switch, basically tricks the computer into thinking it's 4th gear all the time, which defeats the manufacturs attempt to keep the front end on the ground! I've only put about 50 miles on it, just got it Friday afternoon, and it rained! We hadn't had rain literally in 3 months, and the day I get this, it starts pouring! The best part was the price, got it for 7K. Now, is this better than a 2nd generation VMAX? Not saying it is or isn't, but I'm happy with it and I have a TON of money leftover for more bikes. All the comparisons I've seen so far put the B-King a tick faster than the VMAX, first time I find one on the open road, I'll find out for myself! Here's some pics, enjoy!
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o236/83GS1100E_Tornado/2008%20Suzuki%20B-King/?albumview=slideshow
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o236/83GS1100E_Tornado/2008%20Suzuki%20B-King/?albumview=slideshow