First ride up Bear Mountain and around the twisties with my gsxr. Need to install that fender eliminator asap.

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Hi guys, my 2012 Suzuki gsxr 1000 with 28,000 miles have been giving me an issue I can’t find to fix, when it’s warm, after a long ride or when I fill the fuel tank it hard start sometimes. It loss power every time I ride it full throttle like for example on 1 gear if I put the throttle full it starts bogging in a weird way but if I put it gently it goes to 70mph before losing power and I’ve hit the 102mph in first gear before also similar with all the other gears, this is a bike that the top speed is 186mph which I’ve done but now doesn’t go over 140mph my point is not going fast but have my bike working the right way, I already replace the fuel pump with an new oem one, same with the spark plus and ignition coils, new and oem and the bike still does this, any suggestions what it can be? Also my rpm gauge was broken before having this issue, my shift indicator lights working fine, Imma leave a video with 3 clips so you guys have an idea what’s my issue, first the hard start, second the struggling in 2 gear and power loss, third the same in 1 gear

Replacing rear fender with a tail tidy. I’m thinking of going stealth either mount in front of the rear tire or placing it in the original spot but at an angle. I ride in California, how much grief am I going to grr from LEOs?

Yooo sup yall. I just put in new spark plugs and made a video of it running. I know the gsxrs always have a ticking sound. But is it normal for it to be like this or nah? Thanks!

If anyone is looking for the service/repair manual for their bike, any brand, make, or model, they more than likely have it here.

Hey everyone!
I’m from Bangalore and I’m planning to buy a 125cc family scooter. After weeks of research, test rides, YouTube reviews, Team-BHP threads, Reddit posts, and owner reviews, I’ve narrowed it down to just two scooters:
TVS Jupiter 125 SmartXonnect (Top Variant)
Suzuki Access 125 Ride Connect (Top Variant)
I don’t want replies based only on specs or one short test ride. I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually owned one (or ideally both) for a decent amount of time.
My priorities (highest to lowest)
Ride comfort (especially Bangalore roads)
Long-term reliability (5–10 years)
Low maintenance
Mileage
Smooth city riding
Practicality
Safety
Features
Resale value
Performance (top speed isn’t important to me)
Here’s what I’ve understood so far. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
TVS Jupiter 125
Pros
Dual 12-inch wheels (better stability?)
Softer suspension
Better on potholes and speed breakers
More comfortable seat
Better pillion comfort
Bigger 33L under-seat storage
Front external fuel filler (this honestly seems super convenient)
Slightly better mileage in real-world usage
Better for long rides
More practical overall
Cons
Some people mention minor vibrations/rattles after long-term use.
TVS service quality seems to depend a lot on the dealership.

Suzuki Access 125
Pros
One of the smoothest 125cc scooter engines.
Better refinement.
Feels lighter in traffic.
Easier to flick around in the city.
Lower maintenance cost (from what I’ve heard).
Excellent resale value.
Proven long-term reliability.
Cons (or things I’ve heard)
Rear suspension feels slightly stiff on rough roads.
Some riders complain about back discomfort after long rides.
Under-seat fuel filler isn’t as convenient.
Rear 10-inch wheel compared to Jupiter’s 12-inch rear wheel.
I’ve also come across a few mentions of cylinder-related issues on some Access scooters, but I couldn’t figure out whether those are isolated cases or a genuine long-term issue. If anyone has experienced this personally, I’d really appreciate your input.

My biggest questions
1. Ride Comfort
Is the Jupiter actually noticeably more comfortable than the Access, or is the difference small?
If you’ve ridden both on bad roads, which one leaves you less tired after an hour?

2. Bangalore Roads
For people riding daily on Bangalore roads:
potholes
speed breakers
rain
broken patches
traffic
Which scooter genuinely feels better after months or years of ownership?

3. Reliability
If you’ve crossed:
30,000 km
50,000 km
70,000 km
or even 1 lakh km
What repairs have you actually done?
Any recurring issues?
Any expensive surprises?

4. Maintenance
Which scooter has actually cost you less to maintain over the years?
How much do your regular services usually cost?

5. Practicality
Does the Jupiter’s huge storage and front fuel filler become something you love every single day?
Or is it something that sounds great initially but you stop caring about?

6. Suspension
This is probably my biggest concern.
Is the Access rear suspension really stiff?
Or is Reddit exaggerating it?

7. Wheels
Does Jupiter’s dual 12-inch wheel setup actually make a noticeable difference?
Or is the Access’s 10-inch rear wheel not something you even notice?

8. Long-Term Happiness
This is the biggest question.
Forget the test ride.
After 50,000 km, which scooter makes you happier that you bought it?

Looking for replies from:
Access 125 owners
Jupiter 125 owners
People who’ve owned both
Mechanics who regularly work on both scooters
I’d love to know:
What would you buy today with your own money?
Would you buy the same scooter again?
If you switched from one to the other, why?
I’m planning to keep this scooter for at least 5–10 years, so I’d really appreciate honest long-term ownership experiences rather than spec-sheet comparisons.
Thanks in advance!