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If it was the engine oil that was that far down, you really need to be checking it far more than you have been. Have someone follow you and tell you if there's blue smoke coming out while you accelerate. In any case, start saving for an engine rebuild, rings & valves at the least. I assume...

Just another of those luxury features I call CBT, or Crap That Breaks. With the adoption of Controller Area Networks there's a chance that whichever sub-computer handles the task of electric window control got wiped after you unhooked the battery. I would think that the subroutine would also...

You can also look up some bike magazines' websites & see if any have published horsepower stats. BTW: Right on! The V2k is an Excellent ride! MASSIVE TORQUE!!! Loping along at 50 mph in top gear it feels like a cylinder fires about every quarter mile :-)

Try ebay.com. There are dealers who advertise on there, even for their new inventory. You can also try going to the Suzuki website and seeing if there's a locator for a dealer listed as still having a B-King in stock.

Yes. Cruise with the top down! Yeah!!!!

Yes. Cruise with the top down! Yeah!!!!

Bring the vehicle title, registration, bill of sale with you (to prove it's yours) to a dealer & they can order one from the manufacturer, assuming the computer wasn't already swapped. These keys ain't cheap, but a whole lot less than paying for a new engine computer. Plus it does help against...

Try the Department of Transportation website. I'm pretty sure there's a page there somewhere with recall lists.

Things to check: Bad wiring, corroded connections, insulation damaged & shorting out. Starter solenoid. Starter switch. Charging system. Battery condition.

The style you're liking is called Naked or Streetfighter. Some other bikes with this style are: Triumph Street Triple. Ducati Monster 696, Aprilia Dorsoduro (more of a motard style, maybe). Also check out the motard style bikes.

The chain tension is highest when accelerating in 1'st gear. If you use the engine to slow down by downshifting does the sound also occur? Check the slack on the chain. If it's loose, which is what I suspect, the problem will go away unless... You may also have a worn out chain/sprocket set...

The chain tension is highest when accelerating in 1'st gear. If you use the engine to slow down by downshifting does the sound also occur? Check the slack on the chain. If it's loose, which is what I suspect, the problem will go away unless... You may also have a worn out chain/sprocket set...

My first bike was a Honda CB125S, with a 2 gallon tank. It got 75 real world mpg and would go all of a blistering 65 mph, downhill with a tailwind, if I tucked myself under the paint :-D. Cost $1.50 to fill. But that was in 1983 :-)

Did the contract require you to have gap insurance or extra high liability limits? 10k mi per year is low, below the average for 4 wheel vehicles. How much is the extra mileage surcharge? At least they gave you a good residual, yeay Japanese cars! Unfortunately, there's not much you can do...

Did the contract require you to have gap insurance or extra high liability limits? 10k mi per year is low, below the average for 4 wheel vehicles. How much is the extra mileage surcharge? At least they gave you a good residual, yeay Japanese cars! Unfortunately, there's not much you can do...

Take advantage of demo rides at a bike show or if your local dealership lets you do a demo ride of theirs. I'm also interested in these two models, new or used, and some dealerships even still have B-Kings with ABS available. Cool. Plus, the B-King hasn't been that big a commercial success...

Pay for insurance, gas, maintenance first. Having a car that's slow is better than NOT having a fast car.

That price sounds pretty much in line with what a reputable shop would charge. If this kind of expense bothers you there are always mechanicking classes you can take. Nothing beats the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Above all, though, don't let Backyard Billy fix stuff like this just...

How feasible is it to go from mountain (fat tire) to hybrid (thin low drag tire) functions? Can I just change the wheels or is it more involved?

It'll cost as much as you're willing to pay. I hope this is a vehicle you want to keep for a while, 'cause any kind of mod like this won't raise its value one bit.