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.

I liked the 04-05 gixxers........More of a "traditional" fuel tank. Also a longer reach.

When I say "grip" the tank I don't mean just when you're leaned over. I mean when you're just cruising, it's nice to have a grippy tank so that your lower body can absorb bumpy roads. This takes the stress off your back and arms.

I always have the ball of my feet on the pegs, and I like to "push" my thighs up into the lip on the tank, if there is one. I really liked the 05-06 Kawi 636 because they had a lip that was so prominent that you didn't even need to push your legs into it, they were already there.

Why not throw a HID in that bitch?

fat bastard did...

I've been considering that.. Would a brighter bulb make a huge difference in a projector headlight setup?

thats exactly the kind of question that the internetsw forum was designed to answer. im sure theres soe poor shlub on badweather who already spent the moolah for you..

An HID would make the difference... not just a brighter an HID

I've considered it. But I'm not sure it would pass inspection. Shops are getting tougher on inspection around here. Also...I dont know that I ride at night enough to justify doing it.

I'm still kicking around the idea though.

Stomp Grips could fix that :idk: I ride the same as you and never had a problem on the GSXR.