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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum > We do it with two - Lets see your Motorcycle.
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.


 Here's my first bike, a new-to-me 2001 EX250. Love the cheesy graphic decals that look like holdovers from the 90s. Unfortunately she's been sitting in a storage locker for many years, so I have the privilege of paying the stealership a nice sum of money to get it clean, running well, and safe. I will do my own maintenance in the future, but I wanted a decent baseline/sanity check to begin.

It also looks like it's been down once, but it's only got cosmetic damage. Some scuffs and two cracks on the lower fairings, a scuffed left mirror, and scratched bar-ends. The latter two will be replaced in time.
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.


 Meet Nene, my 2001 Kawasaki Ninja. I just started riding in November, and after dozens of hours of parking lot practice, she and I are happily commuting to work in this unusually warm and dry winter.



Obligatory cockpit view:
# ¿ Jan 18, 2012 02:32
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.

Fiendish Dr. Wu posted:

Alright, I can post here now!

Bought yesterday.

2003 Ducati Monster Sie
7k miles



Mods and stuff the original owner did:
    - Arrow Slip-on High Mount Carbon Fiber Exhaust
    - Cycle Cat Billet Triple and Adjustable Handle Bar Kit
    - Cycle Cat Frame Sliders
    - Front Wheel Axle Sliders
    - 5 Spoke Red Marchesini Wheels from a Ducati ST4S
    - Ducati 996 Brembo Goldline Master Cylinders
    - Evoluzione Billet Clutch Slave Cylinder
    - Rizoma Billet Bar End Mirrors
    - Carbon Fiber Front Fender and Sprocket Cover
    - Ducati Performance Carbon Fender Eliminator
    - Ducati Performance 44T Rear Sprocket
    - TPO Dragon Velocity Stacks w/ K&N Air Filters - Airbox Removed
    - Power Commander III Fuel Management
    - Evoluzione Ignition Voltage Booster
    - Voltage Regulator Relocation/Cooling Plate
    - LED Tail Light w/ Integrated Turn Signals

Wowzerz! Super jelly! What did you pay? I'm thinking of getting a Monster soon.

# ¿ Mar 2, 2012 02:09
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.

Fiendish Dr. Wu posted:

3900

I'm crazy excited about this.

Holy poo poo, that's a helluva deal for a Monster! Enjoy it man!!

# ¿ Mar 2, 2012 02:47
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.


 Here she is. Brand new Monster 796 and I'm in love. Sorry for the nighttime photo.
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Fixed Gear Guy
Oct 21, 2010

In a ketchup factory. A sexy ketchup factory.

GlazedMcGuffin posted:

Sploosh. I've always wondered how those ride. Is it comfortable enough to tour?

I rode it 200 miles home from the dealer, straight across 3/4 of PA. I can say that the nice, wide seat and rear set position really made her much more comfortable than my Ninja 250. I can also relax my hands (supporting my weight with my rear end/feet) much better on the Monster.

hayden. posted:

yo i'm happy for you and all but personally that looks like poo poo, why did you waste your money on that?

-channeling mootmoot

(It's actually pretty great)

I dunno bro, if I put spikes on the windscreen and put a "DAYTONA" logo on it will I be cool??? Oh wait, I forgot I actually know how to turn my bike.

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