I'm all Italian now...

Its real, its legal
And its sooooo sweeeeet!!!....

Can't afford Arrows?
Mr. Giannelli to the rescue..



They're from the same manufacturer as Arrow (Arrow Special Parts S.P.A.).
I got them off a special clearance sale from the local dealer. Aluminium ones.
Not exactly the carbon fibre of my dreams, but hey, beggars can't be choosers and these cans will do the job as well.

Installing them is an act I can never want to re-enact.
If it weren't for my brother-in-law on a Sunday afternoon, I would have never gotten it done alone. Even if I did, it'll probably take me 6 hours. As such, we took 3 hours. All greased up, sweaty with bloddy hands from cuts.
Damn.

GSR600 a cheap bike? Fazer the king? 08 Hornet will reign? I don't think so...

Finally, PB mag (God forgive me for not reading them anymore since the late Ronnie Smith was no longer amongst the living) did a shootout that did a 'in-your-face' factual analysis on the budget bikes.
The Yamaha Fazer6 S2 vs the new 08 Hornet CB600F against the Triumph Street Triple 675 taking on the Suzuki GSR600.

The result is surprising to many but not for this avid rider.

Budget bike shootout (right-click to save)

C'mon, everyone. Suzuki did put some thought in this bike. Looks isn't EVERYTHING. Just because the Fazer S2 looks more aggressive, in reality its just a sheep in wolf's clothing. Its origin is as a tourer, for God's sake.
I'd give more credit to the Hornet for its all-out performance and intent.
But a much-heckled GSR takes the fight to the Street Triple closer than anyone expected.