Ok all I've had my 07 Griso for a handful on months and though it's still winter here I have taken it out when weather permits. Overall I truly enjoy this bike-so exclusive and the harder you ride it the better it seems to get. There were however a few things that bothered me about the bike when I bought it and I knew I would have to address them sooner or later. Thankfully it was sooner. In no particular order here is what needed to be done in my opinion:
The handle bars are cartoonishly wide and too high for my reach, inhibiting me from feeling connected with the bike.
The stock can is ridiculously large and quiet.
The bike tends to wander and not hold a line in the turns.
Luckily the fix for these is simple and non too painful on the wallet.
First I put on a set of Rizoma Conical bars which are narrower and lower and fit my reach perfect. They really help me feel 'in' the bike. While I was at it I put on a set of Rizoma round bar end mirrors and anodized end caps for a finished look. Very happy with the out come.
Second I put on the GT-RX stainless slip on from Todd. What a great looking, great fitting and great sounding addition as well as saving weight.
Third I dropped the forks 10mm in the trees. If you haven't done this already I recommend you go out to the garage and do it now. It made a huge difference in the bikes ability to turn in and hold a line. Worth it's weight in gold for us guys who rode crotch rockets all our lives.
I Also did the usual and removed the charcole canister, addressed the stepper motor and set the suspension up via this forum. I went from really liking the bike to loving it. I hope this info helps others and now I plan to spend the rest of the summer riding the hell out of it! A few pics below.
The handle bars are cartoonishly wide and too high for my reach, inhibiting me from feeling connected with the bike.
The stock can is ridiculously large and quiet.
The bike tends to wander and not hold a line in the turns.
Luckily the fix for these is simple and non too painful on the wallet.
First I put on a set of Rizoma Conical bars which are narrower and lower and fit my reach perfect. They really help me feel 'in' the bike. While I was at it I put on a set of Rizoma round bar end mirrors and anodized end caps for a finished look. Very happy with the out come.
Second I put on the GT-RX stainless slip on from Todd. What a great looking, great fitting and great sounding addition as well as saving weight.
Third I dropped the forks 10mm in the trees. If you haven't done this already I recommend you go out to the garage and do it now. It made a huge difference in the bikes ability to turn in and hold a line. Worth it's weight in gold for us guys who rode crotch rockets all our lives.
I Also did the usual and removed the charcole canister, addressed the stepper motor and set the suspension up via this forum. I went from really liking the bike to loving it. I hope this info helps others and now I plan to spend the rest of the summer riding the hell out of it! A few pics below.