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Old 02-06-2008, 08:50 PM   #22
Jim   Jim is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Posts: 4,880
Just a little update, got it registered today, no issues

Some differences I have noticed compared to my GY5.

-My 5 had an alarm and remote starter, this one did not (I don't mind)
-This one has fork gaurds
-The seat is wider then on the 5, but harder, but it may just need breaking in
-The swingarm is 1/4" taller
-The frame continues all the way around under the motor
-Counterbalanced motor (163fml -2m)
-Nicer looking muffler / heat shields
-No skid plate, but frame protects motor pretty well
-Better quality lighting all around
-Plastic is colored, not painted
-Stickers are not clear coated over
-No goofy stickers
-The rear of the frame is a "sub-frame" bolted on behind the motor (behind that vertical bar behind the motor)
-CST tires vs KingStone
-Larger gas tank
-Updated styling
-Air box is different intake is up top, under the seat
-Tool bag is leather, supposed to be on top behind the seat :S
-No rack, but I got a gy5 rack I am modifying to fit
-Rear foot pegs "hide away" better, though the old ones protected the rear master cylinder

Overall I really like the bike, and Coast to Coast was great... I just need the weather to clear up so I can play with it now.
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