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The weather was exceptionally nice here for a few days last week, so I washed the bike till it was shiny and took some pictures. Click here for the full 2048x1536 image.  Click here for the full 2048x1536 image.  Click here for the full 2048x1536 image. Unfortunately, I had to commute in the rain this week, so it is no longer shiny and clean, negating my efforts.
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2000 GS500E I just bought today. This is ATGATT right?   Rode it home, first bike ever (Took the MSF Basic course though) and like it so far!
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May 21, 2010 00:05
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Sir.Tucker posted:The only real picture I have right now, I'll take a new one tomorrow. Most of the vibe you're going to be getting on a Seca II is on the windshield and the front fairing. If you can get those round rubber / foam discs at a home improvement store and thread the screws through them, that should take care of that vibe. Or you can strip her down naked like I did mine and no vibe ever. Seriously tho, I know how bad the vibe is. Back when I had my bike faired, it would shake out screws on the regular.
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May 21, 2010 00:08
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Elendil004 posted:Slow down! You have a chain in your wheel! 
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May 21, 2010 00:16
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schreibs posted:Slow down! You have a chain in your wheel! That's why I wasn't going anywhere. My 2 cylinders of 500CC thunder under that tank and it would probably shred that chain like it was nothing.
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May 21, 2010 00:28
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It's like a rabid pit bull. Gotta keep that beast leashed up, lest it starts eating mailmen and whatnot.
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May 21, 2010 04:26
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Mcqueen posted:It's like a rabid pit bull. Gotta keep that beast leashed up, lest it starts eating mailmen and whatnot. It does have a good bark; there's an aftermarket exhaust on it that sounds pretty sweet. You get a real nice burbling growl when you left off the throttle. A solid first bike for a new rider, and at a decent price, too.
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May 21, 2010 13:27
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Howdy fellow motorcyclist enthusiast goons.  Here's me on my old '02 Kawasaki Ninja 600. The previous owner put in an integrated tail-kit and did some modifications to the rear end. Only thing I did was change the gearing ratio and installed a speedohealer to make up for it.  Traded that in a couple of years later and this my new best buddy, 2008 Triumph Speed Triple:  STAY CLEAN DAMNIT!  I haven't been able to change a whole lot so it's pretty stock right now. Just ordered a new seat recently.
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May 21, 2010 16:23
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Mcqueen posted:It's like a rabid pit bull. Gotta keep that beast leashed up, lest it starts eating mailmen and whatnot. guys guys guys... he's trying to make sure no one steals the tree. duh.
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May 21, 2010 19:16
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Ecco the Dopefiend posted:Your bike looks awesome. Love the speed tripe but for some weird reason I am severely bothered by large quantities of shiny bolts on an otherwise black engine. CBR1000 does it to me too  But I would gladly own a speed triple any day over any supersport.
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May 21, 2010 22:47
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Your bike looks awesome. Love the speed tripe but for some weird reason I am severely bothered by large quantities of shiny bolts on an otherwise black engine. I've never noticed it before and now I can't un-see it. Thanks, jerk!
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May 22, 2010 03:47
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Your bike looks awesome. Love the speed tripe but for some weird reason I am severely bothered by large quantities of shiny bolts on an otherwise black engine. Goddammit, it looks like a dresser saddlebag. I can't unsee it either!
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May 22, 2010 05:16
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Finally fitted all the Carbon to the 848 and it looks a million dollars (I think):  Gone for really simple Graphics. 
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May 22, 2010 17:32
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This is the seller's pic, but it is now my bike. I paid $3500 for it. The muffler and one of the handguards is scratched from a drop, and I think he must have destroyed the fairing and replaced it because the stickers aren't the same. It runs well though, and I wanted to get a 400sm before summer, and there are like none for sale. 
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May 22, 2010 20:57
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bad-yeti posted:Finally fitted all the Carbon to the 848 and it looks a million dollars (I think): Looks absolutely evil. The tank is staying white? Please say no 
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May 22, 2010 22:37
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jujube posted:Looks absolutely evil. The tank is staying white? Please say no I may get the Tank wrapped, the dealer wants near to £1,000.00 for a CF tank, so that's out. Carbon Dymag wheels on order >:-) All should be done in time for Party on the Red Planet in Italy in June. :WOOT:
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May 23, 2010 00:36
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ari.gato posted:Most of the vibe you're going to be getting on a Seca II is on the windshield and the front fairing. If you can get those round rubber / foam discs at a home improvement store and thread the screws through them, that should take care of that vibe. Or you can strip her down naked like I did mine and no vibe ever. What headlight/mount and turn signals did you use? What about gauges?
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May 23, 2010 00:49
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Are any Goons going to the World Ducati Week Party on a Red Planet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fDgIEsNx1Q&feature=player_embedded#! PM me if you are, meet up, have a beer.
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May 23, 2010 00:56
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bad-yeti posted:Carbon Dymag wheels on order >:-) Dymag is out of business, and has been for a few months now.
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May 23, 2010 08:15
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The Shadow 4 years ago. I can't believe it's been this long. She still looks the same as she did on the day I first laid eyes on her.
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May 23, 2010 14:41
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I know I'm not the first person to transport a lawnmower on my bike, but still.
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May 23, 2010 20:29
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Tsaven Nava posted:I know I'm not the first person to transport a lawnmower on my bike, but still. Hahahaha. "I wanted the extra 5.5 horses from the Briggs." That's awesome.
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May 23, 2010 21:45
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bad-yeti posted:Finally fitted all the Carbon to the 848 and it looks a million dollars (I think): Hell yeah, that looks pretty evil. Not a fan of the huge 848, though. Maybe in black lettering?
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May 24, 2010 02:13
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Scrapez posted:Hahahaha. "I wanted the extra 5.5 horses from the Briggs." Hellz no man, that's an electric mower. This makes my bike a HYBRID.
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May 24, 2010 04:21
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Slim Pickens posted:Hell yeah, that looks pretty evil. Not a fan of the huge 848, though. Maybe in black lettering? Agree, it looks like butt. Matte black viynl or something maybe.
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May 24, 2010 05:13
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Yeah I know what you mean about the 848 I kept looking at it all weekend and yes, looks crap. Oh back to the drawing board. As for Dymag wheels, it's through a 3rd party, though this is a worry about warranty if they're out of business.
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May 24, 2010 10:05
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bad-yeti posted:As for Dymag wheels, it's through a 3rd party, though this is a worry about warranty if they're out of business. Have you put the order through yet? Maybe get BSTs instead?
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May 24, 2010 10:14
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Your bike looks awesome. Love the speed tripe but for some weird reason I am severely bothered by large quantities of shiny bolts on an otherwise black engine. Thanks! Yeah interesting observation. I kinda' like the shiny bolts myself; it breaks it up more and gives it some definition. I think without them it'd just look like a black void from a distance.
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May 24, 2010 15:59
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bad-yeti posted:Yeah I know what you mean about the 848 I kept looking at it all weekend and yes, looks crap. Oh back to the drawing board. I'd definitely keep an 848 somewhere though, so people aren't constantly asking if it's an 1198(which is probably the reason for the huge 848 in the first place  )
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May 24, 2010 19:36
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Slim Pickens posted:I'd definitely keep an 848 somewhere though, so people aren't constantly asking if it's an 1198(which is probably the reason for the huge 848 in the first place I'm thinking of getting Ducati 848 with a barcode saying the same in matt black maybe 8-10 inches long, what you recon?
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May 25, 2010 10:25
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Slim Pickens posted:I'd definitely keep an 848 somewhere though, so people aren't constantly asking if it's an 1198(which is probably the reason for the huge 848 in the first place I like the 848 a whole lot better anyways.
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May 26, 2010 04:45
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This thing is more fun than it has any right to be.
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May 26, 2010 05:41
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My Rebel hanging out with my buddy's scoot (Vespa S150) Old picture from when I had handlebar dents in the tank. (for clearance with the clubman bars) The tank has since been replaced when my girlfriend layed it down in a parking lot.  Aaaaand the 1972 CL350 said girlfriend just purchased. Might start a re-build thread about this one. 
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May 26, 2010 15:21
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JohnnyDangerously posted:This thing is more fun than it has any right to be. Absolutely:  Great bikes. Reminds me that I need to get the silver one back and do some restoration work on it. 
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May 26, 2010 16:43
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Z3n posted:Absolutely: Whawhawha what is this???? Knee dragging? Not on the track?!?!?!?1 IN CYCLE ASYLUM? You need to slow it down, mister. Save that pace for the track. edit: if this is on the track, then merci!!!!
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May 26, 2010 17:08
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NipplesTheCat posted:Whawhawha what is this???? 's cool, I was under the speed limit. They're also good flattrackers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VABQbps8n5w My friend who originally got it saved it from a dumpster and it's been our play bike/learner bike for the last 4 years. Love that bike, it's freaking indestructible. And one of my friends managed to actually wheelie it while learning to ride, which astounded me...didn't think it was possible.
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May 26, 2010 17:29
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JohnnyDangerously posted:This thing is more fun than it has any right to be.   Your needs more Disco Seat
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May 26, 2010 19:02
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The green looks really awesome.
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May 26, 2010 19:09
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I just bought this '07 SV1000S with 50 miles on the clock. I'm going to leave it bone stock and load it up with luggage racks and make a sport-tourer out of it.
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May 26, 2010 19:30
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unSavory posted:Aaaaand the 1972 CL350 said girlfriend just purchased. Might start a re-build thread about this one. I am gay in every way for CL350s. You absolutely need to do this.
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May 26, 2010 23:14
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