Re: My Dream of owning a Shogun Quote:
Originally Posted by pramodkumar Thanks a lot buddy, this is the bike to have. Since college I used to like the dark side character of the bike, especially the black ones. They were a rage in Bangalore and other parts of KA, but in Kerala they were outnumbered by RX series bikes. Most of the remaining shoguns ended up at some drag club in Bangalore or Coimbatore, some were converted to dirt bikes. In the last 8-10 months I have only seen overpriced examples or samurai to shogun converts. These bikes are definitely rare and I have a chance to spot more RDs in Trivandrum than these bikes, last one I saw on the road besides mine was on Thursday.
Regarding spares, most of the spares(except cylinder kits, visors and original saree guards) are available. and it took me less than 1k to get almost everything that needed replacement, including body panels and stickers. Since most of the spares are interchangeable with other Suzuki bikes, I don't see spares as a challenge, atleast it was easier to procure than Yamaha body panels. If heart wants one go ahead
I stripped all the bits and bobs that need to be powder coated. I am thinking of giving it tomorrow after I strip the paint off the parts tonight. I will try to post some pics tonight.
Pramod |
AHH! I loved that blacked out theme too. Add to that the red stickering and it made for one sinister looking machine. I use to own a samurai back in the 90's, but I was so hooked on shogun that ended up changing samurai into shogun just aesthetically. Starting with that beautiful meter console, than that rectangular light and fairing. Followed by exhaust, a non cat con one. Body panels and stickers came next. I could have never imagined upgrading the engine bits. To be honest didnot know about engines back then.
But yes, I remember Shogun to be the only bike I pulled wheelies on in 2 gear, completely unintended.
I used to search for them in OLX in Delhi, last I saw was about 6-8 month back, selling for about 14k. But now they are becoming rare and rare. I know i'll walk down that lane, just dont know when.
Kodus to your passion for 2 strokes, all your threads on Yamahas and now this, it keeps that fire alive in the rest of us too.
Thanks |