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Old 03-11-2009, 12:33 AM   #1
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Just came back from the dealer/autozone/ yadda yadda... What the hell is with the stunter tank on the ZX6R? BARF! The rest of it isn't too bad, but the tank is a deal breaker.
supposed to offer more space for tucking as well as a nice blace to park your booty
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Old 03-11-2009, 06:57 AM   #2
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supposed to offer more space for tucking as well as a nice blace to park your booty
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:45 AM   #3
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Dont Gixxers have a dimple in the tank to place your head when you tuck?? Same shit as Kawi.
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Old 03-11-2009, 12:02 PM   #4
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The shape of the tank is supposed to give you better feedback and and to help with your lean so you can better grip the tank.

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Old 03-11-2009, 12:04 PM   #5
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Yeah I say throw away class leading engine and newly designed forks because the headlights are queer and the tank has a indention...

What you will see more of are the tailights Just being an ass...
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:24 PM   #6
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Yeah I say throw away class leading engine and newly designed forks because the headlights are queer and the tank has a indention...

What you will see more of are the tailights Just being an ass...
You forgot to mention that the queer tank shape feels bad and and holds less fuel, and the seat is a piece of vinyl over plywood.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:13 PM   #7
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You forgot to mention that the queer tank shape feels bad and and holds less fuel, and the seat is a piece of vinyl over plywood.
Better than the Gixxer tanks........They don't have anything to lock your thighs into. They get narrower up top, which is exactly the opposite of how it should be.
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Old 03-12-2009, 12:21 PM   #8
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Better than the Gixxer tanks........They don't have anything to lock your thighs into. They get narrower up top, which is exactly the opposite of how it should be.
I never had an issue with the shape of the tank on my 08 gixxer. I could grip the tank no problem. If you notice though, the Suzuki race bikes(AMA, WSBK ) have different shaped tanks that are wider at the top.
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