XSR900 ( Why I'm Getting Rid of This Motorcycle! )

Sad times but I'm going to be saying goodbye to the Yamaha XSR900. This bike has been such a blast and I'm going to miss it loads! Hoping it makes someone else very happy.
#xsr900

[@kbohm1]

Not too surprised considering your recent vid's are mostly track. The XSR is really designed for fun on the street. Good luck with your new track bike!

[@dougiequick1]

They make fuse replacements that allow you to basically tap into and switch any normally fused position in a fuse box....right? Therefore one COULD simply employ such along with a handlebar switch to very simply wind up with swirchable abs...no more taking the seat off Just saying not so much for you who likely already sold this bike but for others watching the video

[@JP1970]

Look at the rain and hail--oh no! I am excited to see the 2022 XSR900 and the new changes. I believe you will definitely miss that bike there! Thanks for the video...new sub!

[@jonathanfrancisco6910]

Do you use your bike for commute? If so, may be a good idea to hold onto the XSR and pick up a second bike. Otherwise daily riding a Supersport is going to throw you into instant regret. But either way, appreciated THE XSR vids. Good luck in the future

[@SimonTheSquid]

Cheers Jonathan! I sadly don't have room for more than one bike at the moment. Been working from home during the pandemic so haven't been doing much commuting lately. The only thing nice about commuting on a super sport is how easy it is to filter :D otherwise yes I'll def miss the comfort for those types of rides.

[@akaLordMelkor]

You're gonna regret getting rid of the xsr900, you didn't buy it for track days and it's not built to run track even though it's possible. You got it because it's a blast to ride for an every day bike. If you're going to put that much time on the track then you buy a low milage litter bike or better yet a 600cc and set it up for track. Don't trade it in you'll never get what you want for it.

[@1990-t1j]

Good advice.

[@padraigomadain6681]

"I have too many bikes" said by NO BIKER EVER. But economics are real too. I am thinking of getting the XSR700 as my second bike. I am currently using a 2 stroke Yamaha TDR 125 2004 smoker. And will keep driving for a year on it and derestrict it and have bit more learning curve. Then a XSR700 just to get used to more torquey bikes first.... I love the look of the Abarth 900 version of this but the position of the handlebars would hurt my upper body. But I would start my sportbike on GSXR 750 after all these ones go to stud. I will work hard for a big garage and sllep in a fuckin tent to keep them haha.

[@dougiequick1]

@@padraigomadain6681 It always involves money but it totally is easy to have to many bikes ...they all have to be maintained registered insured and none of that is fun really. Wonderful to have a "stable" of machines each for a purpose but redundancy can just be a pain....and with multiple of same type bike I will pretty much gravitate to the favorite while riding the alterates just because they need to be riden and justified .... its like having extra girlfriends. wives ....might sound fun but in practice?

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

NOT AN OFFROAD TRACK BIKE . LIKE THE NEW ONES WITH TSR AND ALL BUT NEEDS A FEW FIXES.

[@markhall3434]

For the new version with Quick Shifter, IMU and Cruise Control maybe?

[@smookinz4747]

Hi simon ..sad news but i know what you mean about the riding position and ergonomics I own an xsr900 my self they bike is very fast but you dont feel the confidence pushing it to the max , just get a gixxr 1000 and take it easy until u can control the bike ..suzuki bikes are very reliable and will tolerate mistakes 👍🏽

[@SimonTheSquid]

Thanks Isa! One day when I have more space two bikes one naked and one superbike would be perfect :).

[@padraigomadain6681]

Nice channel man, look forward to the progress vids. Subscribed. Good points made.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Painful is riding my RD400 without a front fender and ice cold rain. Good video.

[@ItsCriti]

Not a random hail storm 🤣 I subbed, you seem like a cool dude!

[@SimonTheSquid]

Cheers! thanks for the sub :)

[@adiohead]

Very sad but you do need a more track focused machine. Looking forward to seeing what is next!

[@ryannafe9252]

Fair enough, man. 👍

[@Paul-kp1tu]

Thats just silly , I’m still pissed at my Vespa lx 50 being such a lousy touring bike.

[@littledaddynesbit4193]

...there's no way you'd jump on a mates bike on a trackday and be as comfortable or as confident...plus the worry of crashing someone else's bike is always going to slow you down, unless you don't give a sh1t.. Having ridden a few bikes on track, it's about how much you enjoy it, not your lap times, unless you're looking to be a pro-racer?

[@dougiequick1]

I like pretty much the identical set up you have here except to add a cafe fairing. Also does anyone sell triples for these forks to adjust the rake?

[@douglasalexander4348]

Keep it, buy an old r6 for track.

[@threethrushes]

Not sure why anyone would take an XSR900 on the track, still. Horses for courses. I cannot wait to get my XSR back from service. It's been so long.

[@SimonTheSquid]

It's a lot of fun on track! You should def give it a try at least once :). Def not built for it but still an absolute hoot!

[@kevinraabe457]

I wd NOT get rid of it. Keep it in your inventory mate!!

[@neonix01]

Have you ever considered a Triumph Street or Speed Triple RS? Theyre far more sportier naked bikes that performs almost at the level as super sports on tracks, but is still far more usable in everyday use as well.

[@SimonTheSquid]

I road the new speed triple. Loved it but it still isn't the same level of sportiness on track that you get from a superbike. I really love my gsxr1000 for track riding. Don't regret the switch at all.

[@TommieTrumper-TFC1200]

Horses for courses, Ferrari’s make sh!t tractors and no body sleeps in a bed of soup normally.

[@adamh603]

Clickbait title, of course.... "It bike sucks!!!" and then, "sad times but I'm going to be saying goodbye..."... sigh

[@Dansk55]

Funny enough I have a zx10r and was thinking of getting an XSR900 or speed twin. I've settled on the speed twin as its much better suited for streets with its down low torque. Frankly, Im bored of infline 4's. And you will too once you get a sports bike. They are not worth it at all unless you do track days at least every month or so.

[@SimonTheSquid]

Completely agree. I'm doing 14+ trackdays a year though so the sportsbikes are a good fit for me. For the road they are definitely not the ideal choice.

[@1990-t1j]

Nice late spring day in Blighty.

[@teddingtonbear3265]

I didn't even know there was a fuse box there. I've opened the fuse box on the right side of the bike by the right suspension fork to replace a blown fuse recently. the location you pulled the fuse from initially to put back in to restore ABS, what is that slot for?

[@SimonTheSquid]

It's a nice little extra slot to hold spare fuses. Makes it very convenient for popping in the abs fuse when you don't need it :)

[@benjaminbarra5675]

I have a 675 street triple for the street and a zx10r for the track. Definitely go the two bike route mate

[@exhale7873]

what does the strap do that you connect to your jacket? Is it some kind of kill switch?

[@SimonTheSquid]

It's the tether to my airbag vest.

[@exhale7873]

@@SimonTheSquid makes sense lol that’s awesome. Stay safe bud

[@idan1242]

this bike think the same on you

[@keithappel5021]

How about the Ducati monster 915 or 937 whatever it is I understand with a couple suspension tweaks it’s a naked but will stick to the road and quite fun

[@SimonTheSquid]

Lots of great nakeds out there! But the ducati monster would be much the same as the xsr in terms of body ergos and aerodynamics which is what I'm looking to change up.

[@keithappel5021]

I see your point and if you’re doing more track then Road I’m 67 years old and the tech position is quite hard on my wrist Hope you find something you’ll be cool and keep up the good work

[@SimonTheSquid]

Cheers Keith! I've got some plans already :). Should make for some fun videos in the future! Thanks for the support!

[@tomkinross7213]

Internet is excellent for ride weather planning...

[@unnf9971]

Well a neo café will remain a neo café whatever the owner does.

[@morganmcnamara9839]

Oh my nuts I here you brother

[@MrFurley69]

Stretch it and put a windshield on it. I have a calsci windshield and I love it

[@kaywonderer]

It's a good first bike though.

[@the.real.rawdawg3863]

gotta get a track bike while keeping the xsr900

[@SimonTheSquid]

If I had the space for two bikes I would def do this!

[@the.real.rawdawg3863]

@@SimonTheSquid I actually got my xsr900 after watching your videos. very helpful so thank you!!. its a amazing bike

[@SimonTheSquid]

Thanks for the kind words. It really is a great bike! :)

[@bohdanherasymenko7569]

Sad news Let's see it as the beginning of something new, not the end of xsr 👍

[@not_so_nice_guy]

Yo why tf you are driving on snow rain and ice holy hsit

[@MrDaneis]

Hail damaged xsr for sale

[@moriwaki1105]

Who the hell is styling these bikes ?.....Rear end looks like its fallen off.....looks terrible ....as do majority bikes these days in my opinion.

[@tonysmith7989]

Like riding on ice naked being pelted by paint balls. LmAo. Oh my noots. Been there before.

[@cozypowell751]

whats the lead/ wire between the seat and tank ???

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

WANT A TRACK; GET A TR09

[@winstonthecuttlefish5352]

Why would you even take this bike on track in the first place lol. I have this bike and would never consider taking it to track coz it wouldn't be fun.

[@SimonTheSquid]

And that's where you're wrong! Was an absolute blast on track :). Wasn't a focused race bike by any means but its a real hoot taking it around a track. Not as capable as my gsxr but just as fun.

[@myname9252]

Give it to me .

[@galleryred23]

Title “this bike sucks’’, 9:14 “whilest theres absolutely nothing wrong with this bike” thumbs down for you good sir, cheers

[@SimonTheSquid]

Thanks for the engagement ;).

[@firstwave1890]

What kind of an Idiot goes out on a Xsr900 in a hail storm anyway??🤔

[@SimonTheSquid]

Was clear when I left lol. Still an idiot mind just not in that regard ;)

[@LowsideLew]

Lets not pretend it's for any other reason than beating me at Silverstone 😂

[@SimonTheSquid]

You're so going down! ;)

[@LowsideLew]

@@SimonTheSquid I really am 🙈

[@MrWeeksy59]

Ridden my XSR at Silverstone 4 times, it's still brilliant there!

[@SamyHamSam]

Just buy a gsxr and have street and race rims

[@SimonTheSquid]

I did :)

[@SamyHamSam]

@@SimonTheSquid yessir hate to say hate but gsxrs are the iPhones of motorcycles 😂

[@edwinkubena9944]

Happened to me no fun

[@snippidippi]

Then you whine about this and put it on KZbin, then you should consider to quit rider at all and don't blame the bike for it...

[@SimonTheSquid]

Thanks for the comment. I'm not blaming the bike. Just making a change based on the ergonomics that I want to be learning and the type of riding I'm doing :)

[@snippidippi]

@@SimonTheSquid aprilia touno v4 then?

[@SimonTheSquid]

The aprillia is a great bike but I've gone for the suzuki Gsxr1000r. Have had it out on track a few times now and I love it!

[@snippidippi]

@@SimonTheSquid going for a new one or the legendary k5? Sick choice

[@SimonTheSquid]

I went for the 2017 model. Has all the electronics to manage that power. Is an absolute blast to ride on track!

[@matgougeon3087]

Nice clickbait thumbnail

[@YZFR1000]

The bike's good it's the rider that sucks 🤡

[@helgejohan3604]

Cbr 600rr

[@guzziguy2011]

You’re driving on the wrong side of the road!

[@PeterPrism]

Go slow with the damned rain bro... this cp3 is a devil 👹

[@SimonTheSquid]

Haha yeah with the oem tyres no way I would ride like that. Had the road 5s on. Excellent in the wet!