28-04-21, 09:57 PM
(28-04-21, 09:25 PM)b1k3rdude link Wrote: Regarding the seat having test ridden both bikes the stock seat on both is about the same.
https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25328.0
The first ever SX I test road had the Kawasaki confert seat (WTF they didnt just ship the bike with that from factory is beyond me). Also the stock tyres that ship with the SX are horrendous. Agree on the power modes to a point, on the highest setting you can tell the difference when you give it a handfull. The only issue I had with this bike is the lack of center stand.
What year did you buy? as I believe the first gear issue was fixed in 2017 onwards.
I went with a 66plate in the end as it was the newest one within my budget. The 4th gear issue is a potential problem but its not as common as some would you believe. On the Sx forum there are only a handful of owners that have ever experienced it so I'm not too concerned. Although given my past luck with the Yamaha stator I should probably prepare for bad luck in the future ?
I will be having the seat rebuilt & customised at some point later in the year, just need to decided between gel or memory foam ?
I've got PR4s on the bike atm which seem to be the go to tyre for most SX owners. I may try the PR5s when it comes time to replace them. As for a centre stand, it's nothing I would ever need/want on a bike anyway so not a problem for me, I have an Abba stand for when I need to do anything with the bike level.