Author Topic: For the beak lovers / haters (Read 8839 times)

V-Strom3 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2015, 07:20:41 »

I have to say that the first picture I had a double take at it, thought at first it was woody woodpecker in black.
Does look like a bird though prefer this to the BMW type beak.

MartinW · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2015, 08:36:54 »

Quote from: "noose7"

Love it may have to get this made into a sticker for the top box!

No problem, we can arrange the payment of my copyright in used fivers

OK, I nicked the picture, but I did have to colour it in

Jeff999 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:02:57 »

Quote from: "MartinW"

OK, I nicked the picture, but I did have to colour it in

Perhaps we could start a monthly colouring competition?

Brockett · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:13:59 »

Good idea Jeff999 but none of them there fancy felt tips all entries must be in Crayola Crayon.

stedor · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2015, 18:47:54 »

I'll not be fitting one to my Glee!

Gassoon · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2015, 18:51:29 »

It's the best-looking beak on a strom I've seen so far, helped by the great colour! Voted 'like'.
It also looks amazingly bird-like, almost alive!

Still wouldn't have one myself, unless real practicality could be proved to me!

650X · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2015, 19:58:23 »

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2015, 20:45:43 »

I think it would look better with the front mudguard removed (or at least the bit in front of the forks)

Fat Rat · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2015, 15:58:34 »

It's embarrassing.

It's also like having tits on a Nun, where is the value?

tallpaul · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2015, 16:11:07 »

Nuns come with tits regardless, even if no-one gets to play with them. Suzuki chose to fit the beak. I'm sure the decision was based on sound market research. They probably asked everyone at the local convent...!

V-Strom3 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2015, 18:10:58 »

I've heard that they have a different horn sound.

http://www.gravomaster.com/alarm/sounds/lachen_speedy_gonzales.mp3

tallpaul · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2015, 18:21:10 »

A new gleek in the countryside...

Firestorm · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2015, 21:13:38 »

I like it - not enough to spend money on but I think it looks fine

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2015, 17:04:34 »

Well according to Suzuki's Bulletin the beak will improve the airflow to your radiator so there you go...

Not for me but each to their own.

tallpaul · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2015, 17:18:14 »

My wee has never had an issue with overheating? Sounds like backpedaling. Why can't they just admit that some styling bod thought it looked good and the boss agreed.

MartinW · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2015, 17:20:13 »

"How can we improve airflow to the radiator?"

"How about we put more stuff in front of it?"

"Great idea, go do it!

smilingdog · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2015, 09:36:07 »

Noose, do you have a part number for this beak, please ?

BlackRockFox · « **Reply #37 on:** March 14, 2015, 15:25:07 »

I must admit to being a bit anti at first, but it is growing on me

I think it looks better when the whole bike is viewed
It certainly would not put put me off buying an XT
I don't care what others think when purchasing bikes

It also looks better than the one on the 1000

BTW, that green looks fantastic

Jacko · « **Reply #38 on:** March 14, 2015, 18:16:08 »

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #39 on:** March 14, 2015, 19:19:44 »

My Vannes Suzuki dealer had an XT on show when I had my first service at the end of February. The beak gave no real impression of change for a good reason. However Mrs Rocket immediately said "there's a lot of work to keep the wheels clean". That's another thread perhaps.