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Jabs posted:I don't think anyone else got around to posting this, and I've been remiss...though it may be fairly old, and I missed it the first time... Relevant imo: 
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Welp, I just put down a deposit on a new 848 Streetfighter. I am getting a yellow one, because the internet tells me that yellow is faster. Now I just hope it shows up before I get home, so I don't have to sit around not riding it. I am so excited you guys.
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Feb 24, 2012 20:36
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ReverendCode posted:Welp, I just put down a deposit on a new 848 Streetfighter. I am getting a yellow one, because the internet tells me that yellow is faster. Now I just hope it shows up before I get home, so I don't have to sit around not riding it. Dude, I'm pumped for you. I LOVE those bikes! You got it in yellow too, good on you! Duc red is cool and all but it's so over done. I would kill for one of those lilac monsters....
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Feb 24, 2012 20:42
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So, one of these? Very nice!
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Feb 24, 2012 20:51
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Olde Weird Tip posted:So, one of these? yeah, MY GIRLFRIEND says it looks like a hornet, I just think it looks spectacular, everyone in my town rides a "sick gixxxxxxxer" or a stretched, slammed, and chromed Busa and I am just tired of looking at full fairing bikes. I am slightly concerned about the lack of wind protection for longer rides, but everything I have read tells me that under about 85 it is quite comfortable, plus the bike itself is supposed to be quite roomy, so here's hoping I can find a decent looking tank/tailbag combo to go on some trips with it. (Florida is the land that turns forgot) Plus it looks like I am going to extend out here for another month, which will let me come home to the bike waiting for me, plus net me enough money to pay for it, so woo.
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Feb 25, 2012 13:38
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You will get used to the wind.
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Feb 25, 2012 22:17
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Looks like I'll be an owner of not one but two blue SV's: http://min.us/mZ1MJlTLi ... gently caress you winter for making a comeback.
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Feb 26, 2012 00:29
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the walkin dude posted:Looks like I'll be an owner of not one but two blue SV's: http://min.us/mZ1MJlTLi ... gently caress you winter for making a comeback. The charger and the rubber boots looks like my own. Am I your dad? Fork and frame looks a bit bend.
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Feb 26, 2012 04:30
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My bike was pushed over again today. 2nd time in one month, 5th time in one year. The damage this time around: Bent steering bar (again) Smashed indicator Broken speedo (constantly doing 90mph) There are several other bikes where I park, yet mine is always the one that gets attacked. I don't get it. I'm loving sick of motorbikes at this point.
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Feb 26, 2012 04:45
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Jesus, do you live on frat row or in the middle of Chav land or something? I think your neighborhood's the big problem. People there seem to have an unjustified hate for dual sports.
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Feb 26, 2012 05:08
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The problem is I work in a casino, so we get a lot of pissed off dudes around the car park. I've parked it inside the building before but they told me to take it out as it's a 'fire hazard'. You know, with all these documented events of bikes spontaneously combusting and everything.
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Feb 26, 2012 05:18
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Can you get a bike cable and essentially lash it to an immovable object like a parking lot pillar? Alternately can you park it further from where customers come in/out without undue theft risk?
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Feb 26, 2012 06:47
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Ask if you can park it in the loading bay, just chain it up there somewhere. At least then you'd have cameras showing who knocks it over/you'd know it's some douche you work with.
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Feb 26, 2012 06:53
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I'm going to put it out there that it's a shame that the "pro rider mootmoot" thread got gassed because it was pretty entertaining and we need to have an equivalent.
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Feb 26, 2012 08:55
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It ran it's course. He was delivering with stupid videos but going for the gas octane troll is pretty basic.
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Feb 26, 2012 09:29
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nsaP posted:It ran it's course. He was delivering with stupid videos but going for the gas octane troll is pretty basic. I promise you, that was a genuine question. I literally don't know anything about engines.
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Feb 26, 2012 09:35
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Sir Cornelius posted:The charger and the rubber boots looks like my own. Am I your dad? Lol, they belong to the dad of the seller. Are you him? O.o Yeah, now that you point it out, the little plastic thing in between the subframe and frame look out of place. The bike has been a salvage title since 1,400 miles and like 7 years ago, and now has ~30k miles on it. The front forks were upgraded with new springs & oil a while ago. Just how bent do they look? I haven't had a chance to take it out on a ride. Was too cold to do so yesterday.
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Feb 26, 2012 09:37
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mootmoot posted:I promise you, that was a genuine question. I literally don't know anything about engines. Long and short of it is; if you're doing a lot of high RPMs in a high compression engine with a lot of advance, like your daytona, low octane is actually better*, and will increase engine life dramatically* *EDIT: Actually lies, don't do this. ReelBigLizard fucked around with this message at 12:16 on Feb 27, 2012 |
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Feb 26, 2012 12:13
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ReelBigLizard posted:Long and short of it is; if you're doing a lot of high RPMs in a high compression engine with a lot of advance, like your daytona, low octane is actually better, and will increase engine life dramatically. Exactly. Low-octane gas is easier to ignite, therefore the engine will be less stressed and make more power.
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Feb 26, 2012 12:48
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Getting way better at dirt riding. Spent all day yesterday on the XL175 doing a little trail riding, hitting whoops and berms, and doing some smallish hill climbs. First few sessions felt wrong when the bike moved around under me but now that my mountain bike thighs have returned, I can spend all day up on the pegs and everything just kind of gels. I learned something new! Saturated logs are slick as ice, and there's a bash plate on the XL for a reason 
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Feb 26, 2012 20:10
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KozmoNaut posted:Exactly. Low-octane gas is easier to ignite, therefore the engine will be less stressed and make more power. Holy crap what are you people saying? Low octane gas is easier to ignite under compression. In high compression engines with a lot of advance you're likely to detonate considering the high compression ratio and "late" spark. I've blown the top end of my trials bike this way. Now, if you know you don't detonate on your respective bike, then okay. Also the whole "less stressed more power" thing is a bit strange phrasing. More power creates more stress. Consider the individual impulse on each piston and ask yourself what more power means. Maybe there is some other dynamic at play here that I don't understand but this is sounding crazy to me.
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Feb 26, 2012 20:36
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I'd just use what the manual asks for unless it pings. My vstar got along great with 87 octane like the manual recommended.
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Feb 26, 2012 20:45
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I'll never figure out why random feel the need to tell me "I know a guy who died on a motorcycle..." No one says "Oh, you're a firefighter? I know a guy that died doing that!" or "Oh, you were in the Air Force? I know a guy that died in the military..." or "You drive a truck? I know a guy that died driving a truck!" I know somebody that died because they're old. I don't go around telling old people they're gonna die because they're old.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:00
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I know a guy who died in his sleep.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:17
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Oh god I just took a nap too. I gotta stop that poo poo.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:20
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VTNewb posted:Maybe there is some other dynamic at play here that I don't understand but this is sounding crazy to me. You just blew cover on a counter-troll operation. GJ.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:20
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MotoMind posted:You just blew cover on a counter-troll operation. GJ. Oh. Well at least mootmoot is funny. That poo poo is just malicious.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:43
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Alright, time to tell a story and employ magical thinking to give meaning to meaningless deterministic events. As often happens on lazy Saturday mornings, I ponder the purpose of existence, which is deeply tied to my ownership of two equally improbable vehicles: My KLR and my WR250R. I have previously vowed to sell the KLR, coming on several equally firm vows to sell the WR. On Saturday afternoon I came to the decision that I'd retrieve my KLR from storage. I figured I'd try parking it outside my apartment complex for a while (having found a pole to secure it to) and see how it suited me. I stuffed my motorcycle gear in my long-suffering 96' Saab 900 Turbo for the journey out, figuring I'd ride a bicycle back to retrieve it later. I checked the oil, shut the hood, and started the Saab for the first time in 2 weeks. It came to life with a loping, uneven idle, which settled out into an even murmur as the ECU came to terms with a persistent minor vacuum leak as well as whatever MAF sensors report when insects go screaming up the intake. Full of care, I even stopped at a gas station to air up the tires, the proceeded forth. About 1 mile away from the KLR's resting-place, I started to smell coolant burning. As I pulled near the driveway, the Saab began letting out big white gouts of steam as coolant vaporized on the engine headers. As far as I could tell, the radiator had let loose somewhere, which isn't surprising given the overall condition of the hoses down there. So here's the question. Which of these is the most reasonable explanation? a) The Saab was already injured, and I unconsciously predicted this new wound erupting, hence my inexplicable desire to retrieve the KLR and ultimately park the Saab away from the grubbing hands of meter-maids. b) The Saab, which has survived so many journeys on so little maintenance, became enraged at my inclination to exchange it for the KLR. c) The KLR, begrudging me its extended disuse, called out to me and then vindictively struck down the Saab out of spite. MotoMind fucked around with this message at 22:12 on Feb 26, 2012 |
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Feb 26, 2012 21:56
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VTNewb posted:Oh. Boom. Validated.
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Feb 26, 2012 21:57
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mootmoot posted:Boom. Validated. It's not malicious towards you, it's malicious towards any lurker caught in the crossfire. 
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Feb 26, 2012 22:08
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The weather has just turned back into not poo poo here (England), and of course I'm leaving in <2 weeks. I am going to The Land of Thais, where the bikes are small and the traffic is incredibly dangerous. Will I be able to resist riding one of the ubiquituous 150cc scooters in traffic? Probably not. Boy I'm going to miss riding a real motorcycle though. Anyone ridden in this area of the world and have horrible warnings for me?
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Feb 26, 2012 22:12
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Backov posted:The weather has just turned back into not poo poo here (England), and of course I'm leaving in <2 weeks. Those 150cc step-throughs are awesome fun, try to get proper brand name ones if you can find them anymore. Last time i was in Thailand it was almost all chinese knock offs which are fine around town but i'd be wary of going too far on them. I did 2up 150km round trips on a honda wave and it never missed a beat. Up around Chang Mai/Pai you should be able to rent 250 enduro bikes easily enough, although i never had much joy with anything bigger than what the locals are on as the bikes arent maintained as well/less parts available.
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Feb 26, 2012 23:34
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Backov posted:The weather has just turned back into not poo poo here (England), and of course I'm leaving in <2 weeks. 150cc? Perish the thought. Consider a side trip to the Triumph dealership in Bangkok, or check ahead and see if you can do a test drive or rental. Where d'ya think they're made now, maaaaaaate?  Assuming you're not part of the SA He-Man Harley Haters Club, HDs can be had all over the place for reasonable daily rates. http://harley-tours-thailand.com/ And Nicky's Handlebar in Phuket looks like a hoot: http://www.nickyhandlebars.com/
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Feb 26, 2012 23:54
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Marv Hushman posted:HDs can be had all over the place for reasonable daily rates. reasonable? quote:If you'd prefer to get out on your own, Harley Tours Thailand has a fleet of Harley Davidsons available for rent. At 4000 Baht per day. Thats a hundred euro a day. you can rent 150's for a fiver a day.
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MotoMind posted:So here's the question. Which of these is the most reasonable explanation? You're reading too much into this. The old Saab just finally found out about the death of its parent company and was pouring out a quart for its homies.
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Feb 27, 2012 00:32
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MotoMind posted:You just blew cover on a counter-troll operation. GJ. Next angle: urea injection can improve the emissions of bikes with modded / race exhausts, so take a hot piss in the gas tank every fill-up
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Feb 27, 2012 00:34
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And as swiftly as the 636 fell into my hands, it's just been sold. Back from 600 I-4's into the world of vtwins...
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Feb 27, 2012 00:47
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echomadman posted:reasonable? The premise of the question, as I understood it, was: I appear to be headed to the land of low displacement, and I'm going to miss a "real" motorcycle. I was simply pointing out that it ain't necessarily so. I saw nothing in his post leading me to believe that he was limited to ramen, youth hostels, and Chinese Honda knockoffs. Either way, bang a gong and get it on.
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the walkin dude posted:And as swiftly as the 636 fell into my hands, it's just been sold. Back from 600 I-4's into the world of vtwins... Sucks for you. I flushed the brake fluid on mine and did my 1st stoppie by accident. 2nd to 5th ones weren't as accidental.
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Yeah, it kinda sucks. It's to evade any sort of extra hand-wringing in the upcoming half year with no substantial income coming in, but at least I'm getting what hopefully looks like a sweet SV out of it. The 636 is just begging for speeding tickets too, and I haven't had any since I started motorcycling over two years ago. I asked about the subframe of the SV (black plastic triangles were loosened) and the seller said the frame and everything was straight. Will be going over everything with a comb and riding it around (as long as its warmer) then I'll be lugging it 3.5 hours back home as my cheap new lover.
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