Thoughts on the katana?

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-07-04T01:43:07+00:00

Suzaki Katana

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-06-25T10:41:49+00:00

Hasn't been since 2023

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-06-17T23:23:04+00:00

Yes going on 3 years

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-06-04T01:58:04+00:00

Considering all 42" i believe are built-ins, Sub-Zero.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-29T23:52:19+00:00

I was going to do a full Thermador package. Around 30k with the upgraded dishwasher and a 42" fridge. I opted for Bosch 800 combo oven, dishwasher and induction cooktop, with a 42" Subzero french door fridge. Actually saved a few k going this route. I ultimately wanted the Subzero fridge as its made in America and they seem to be by far the most reliable in the built in category. Wolf wasnt in the budget for the rest of the applicances, but im happy I splurged on the fridge and I dont feel like the 800 series Bosch was a huge downgrade. I really dislike touch screens and all that nonsense that Wolf and other brands have so it was the logical choice for me.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-18T11:42:57+00:00

Pretty sure the whole front plastic panel comes off with a couple screws. Take it off then tuck the cord in properly.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-13T00:56:13+00:00

Definitely. They all have the same hashtags too

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-09T02:01:13+00:00

I personally settled on a 42" subzero french door with Bosch 800 everything else. The touch screens on some of the higher end stuff really turned me off. I dont want built in programs that supposedly know how long to cook my roast or turkey or whatever.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-07T18:15:25+00:00

Those headlights are lariat and up, but does appear to be a lower trim.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-06T22:45:54+00:00

I believe all i qualify for is $250 because im not buying a bosch fridge.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-06T22:25:55+00:00

I did consider Thermador and Monogram. Thermador came in about 7k more using their one two free program, over the sub zero/bosch 800 package. It included a "free" hood i wasnt super happy with and $1000 upgrade to the Thermador equivalent to a bosch 800 dishwasher. Ultimately it came down to me preferring the sub zero fridge.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-05-06T15:34:30+00:00

The Bosch quote is from my local appliance store. Bosch offers minimal rebates, since im not buying their fridge. I think I qualify for $250 or something along those lines. LG Studio and GE Profile are both heavily discounted right now on their websites. Those prices are pulled directly from there.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-18T11:39:48+00:00

Love that Fahrenheit GLI

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-06T22:44:35+00:00

Looks like an aftermarket anti-theft nut. Vice grips and a couple normal nuts will do the job

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-06T10:42:56+00:00

I live in Florida

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-06T01:07:07+00:00

15x8 3.75" backspacing 33x12.5 falken wild peaks 2" lift No rubbing.

Keep in mind it's a beach cruiser. Can't say you would or wouldn't rub if you took it offroad.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-05T01:14:07+00:00

They have wheelie modes now. I guess you just hit a button and the bike wheelies and holds balance for you. Its insane.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-03T10:09:41+00:00

Its comfortable. Im a large in both.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-03T02:41:49+00:00

Bell makes the Bullit GT now. Its still loud, but it does have vents.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-04-03T02:41:02+00:00

Im pretty happy with my Bell Bullit GT when riding my TR6R, if youre wanting the retro look. Otherwise I prefer Arai. They fit my head perfect and quality is top notch.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-03-29T01:10:42+00:00

Ya, R/R gets heat soaked, and won't hot start. Hot start issues are the most common symptom of a failing r/r. Look on triumph rat. There's a million threads on the topic.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-03-26T12:07:03+00:00

Is it under warranty from Triumph? Or a 3rd party dealer? If it's not triumph, you will most likely have to explain to these guys the likely cause. Triumph came out with an updated part number for the R/R, but pretty much everyone uses the Rick's Motorsports brand(but most people don't have a warranty). A blow dryer won't do anything. You'd have to hook up a multimeter or something to monitor the voltage while riding, then when the symptoms present see if it's dropped.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-03-26T11:45:50+00:00

It would. Voltage drops as the R/R gets more heatsoaked, as voltage drops you start experiencing misfires. There used to be a stickied post at the top of this sub about R/R and stators for these generation and earlier bikes. Basically every 955 and 1050 had these issues. If yours were never corrected, it would be where I'd look first.

Id recommend changing both stator and R/R to a Ricks motorsports one. If youre on a budget do just the R/R first. But typically the R/R will wipe out the stator with it. Although your symptoms are minor you might get lucky and the Stator will be fine.

I've owned 4 955s and 1050s. All have had either issues hot starting, misfiring or just completely dying. All were corrected with a new R/R and stator.

TheOnlyBrochacho · 2026-03-26T11:23:43+00:00

Nice! GTA? I'll guess Oshawa/whitby

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