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This is the closest I can find to a Stormtrooper helmet. Simpson Diamondback
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Jabs posted:You and me both, brotha! Puma 1000 boots would be better.  When the calf adjuster is tightened it's almost entirely white.
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Jan 26, 2010 21:54
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Hahaha, you guys are such nerds. Next your gonna make your bikes look like tie fighters and your trailers star destroyers.
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Jan 26, 2010 22:29
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Jack the Smack posted:Hahaha, you guys are such nerds. Next your gonna A Star Destroyer-shaped trailer would be badass Bike-turned-tie-fighter would have to be a trike to really work though and well, gently caress that.
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Jan 26, 2010 23:29
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redscare posted:A Star Destroyer-shaped trailer would be badass Just mount tie fighter wings to the side of your helmet. Bonus points for additional impact protection, and awesome stability (while looking forward only).
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Jan 26, 2010 23:42
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And you'll have X-Wing decals on your Goldwing hard bags to indicate how many "kills" you have racked up. I saw that irl once.
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Jan 26, 2010 23:56
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anyone else think it's weird how a tauntaun's guts look like octopus eggs?
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Jan 27, 2010 08:23
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nevermind
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Jan 27, 2010 08:29
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Jabs posted:You and me both, brotha! Yeah but most of the guff I get is good guff.  I wonder how practical the visor would be? Any idea where you could get this done?
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Jan 27, 2010 18:47
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bad-yeti posted:Yeah but most of the guff I get is good guff. I think that's just one of those skins. From inside the helmet they don't obstruct the view* *as much? Semi-transparent? Not sure...
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Jan 27, 2010 18:58
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You may like the style, but Snell rates those very poorly vs blasters.
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bad-yeti posted:
I am a sign maker and do vehicle graphics and wraps. Find a good vehicle graphics guy in your area. One that knows how to do both printed and hand lettering (pinstriping and air brush). Use either a spare visor or have a clear laminate applied over your existing and then have them go to town with the air brush. The visibility would be cut down on the visor if painted unless you then carefully removed the visor or laminate. Scanned it. Then had it printed out and applied as a window or tint graphic instead of the paint.
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Jan 28, 2010 00:23
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My 2010 Triumph Daytona 675se, which was an upgrade from my GS500. This thing is the most ridiculously fun way to get anywhere. 
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Hibajubwa posted:My 2010 Triumph Daytona 675se, which was an upgrade from my GS500. This thing is the most ridiculously fun way to get anywhere. That is an amazing-looking bike.
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Hibajubwa posted:My 2010 Triumph Daytona 675se, which was an upgrade from my GS500. This thing is the most ridiculously fun way to get anywhere. It just looks like it wants to go forward really, really fast.
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Jan 28, 2010 05:58
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great color scheme.
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Jan 28, 2010 06:46
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Hibajubwa posted:My 2010 Triumph Daytona 675se, which was an upgrade from my GS500. This thing is the most ridiculously fun way to get anywhere. Really nice work on the frame and swingarm, that bike is hot!
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Jan 28, 2010 09:39
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Here are some pics of it with the tail and flush mounts done. I'm still not sure about the flush mounts as they aren't very visible from the front of the bike.  
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Jan 28, 2010 19:32
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Looks really nice. I think taking the orange deflector off the front fender would really clean the look up even more.
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Jan 28, 2010 20:18
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That single exhaust under the seat looks incredible.
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Jan 28, 2010 20:29
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That bike is a visual orgasm. I usually prefer their naked ones but that one has just enough plastics done right that I like it. God I love triumphs, too bad I'm too poor to ever own one.
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Jan 28, 2010 21:37
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Christobevii3 posted:That bike is a visual orgasm. I usually prefer their naked ones but that one has just enough plastics done right that I like it. God I love triumphs, too bad I'm too poor to ever own one. A) I've found a couple 675's for $5000 just with a quick look. B) 'ever' is a drat long time.
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Jan 28, 2010 22:15
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A new 675 is about the same price as a new Jap 600, so they're not out of reach for the average person.
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I guess it's just me but I think the single undertail exhaust looks kind of silly. Other than that though that's a really nice-looking bike.
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Oakey posted:I guess it's just me but I think the single undertail exhaust looks kind of silly. Other than that though that's a really nice-looking bike. I'm with you here. The stock 3 pipe look is much better suited to it. There are aftermarkets that keep that. I'm normally a fan of the two bros system but it makes it look like any ole CBR exhaust.
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It kinda reminds me of a jet-engine nozzle as is. Don't get me wrong, though, I still wish that was my bike. It IS really sweet Hibajubwa 
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Spiffness posted:I'm with you here. The stock 3 pipe look is much better suited to it. There are aftermarkets that keep that. I'm normally a fan of the two bros system but it makes it look like any ole CBR exhaust. The stock 3 pipe look? Are you thinking of the bigger daytonas/sprints? Stock it definitely just has one pipe: 
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Need to check dat' azz out more to see what I'm on about.
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Spiffness posted:Need to check dat' azz out more to see what I'm on about. I always just thought those were oversized bolts for securing the end of the can to the can itself.  Bike's still loving gorgeous, drat. Triumph's designers know what's up. And it sounds good too... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1r5hJAR-Oc
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Z3n posted:
Is it just me or does the "no exhaust" section sound a helluva lot like a heavily ported rotary? 
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Boat posted:Is it just me or does the "no exhaust" section sound a helluva lot like a heavily ported rotary? Now that you mention it...I'd imagine that reving to 15kish has something to do with it though.
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I like the triple-tip look too, but all of the aftermarket ones look completely ridiculous. The 2bros sounds incredible though, its really deep and throaty. It also took about 10 pounds off the tail of the bike. Cmorrow: I don't know why but I never even noticed that front reflector, and now it's kinda bugging me. It'll be gone soon.
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I love that whistle (valvetrain?) the triples have, sounds almost like a supercharger.
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Ola posted:I love that whistle (valvetrain?) the triples have, sounds almost like a supercharger. I loved my time on a 675. The engine sounds so mechanical, like it's a living beast. It's also a absolutely fantastic bike to ride. I'd love to have one.
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Hibajubwa posted:I like the triple-tip look too, but all of the aftermarket ones look completely ridiculous. The 2bros sounds incredible though, its really deep and throaty. It also took about 10 pounds off the tail of the bike. That's the major, huge downside to undertail exhausts...putting a lot of weight in a place you really don't want it. If you can build it out of titanium and pixie dreams, it's not so bad, but for normal consumer bikes, the underslung exhausts are where it's at. On the bright side, it means an exhaust pays more dividends than it would normally, and it looks badass...
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Boat posted:Is it just me or does the "no exhaust" section sound a helluva lot like a heavily ported rotary? The Triumph Triples sound very much like the 20B rotary engine IMO. EDIT: But the no exhaust part of the clip you mention not so much - definitely sounds like a loud rotor though.
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Jabs posted:You're kidding right? I got my 2008 kawasaki versys with 50 miles for $4800. The problem isn't the initial cost it is there is no dealer near me and the parts seem exponentially more expensive than my versys.
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Z3n posted:That's the major, huge downside to undertail exhausts...putting a lot of weight in a place you really don't want it. If you can build it out of titanium and pixie dreams, it's not so bad, but for normal consumer bikes, the underslung exhausts are where it's at. It doesn't always pay  Putting a slip-on on my 08 600RR would save me 2.6 (stainless link pipe, Ti muffler) - 3.2 (all Ti) lbs (according to Akra; around 8 lbs for the stock muffler/mid I guess) A full system would save around 3 1/2 (SS link, collector, header, Ti muffler) to almost 7 lbs (full Ti), with the stock full system coming in at 16 1/2 lbs I remember the canister alone on my 650R was 25 lbs, swapping it out for the like ~5lb arrow was awesome (and much much cheaper than anything for the CBR)
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Christobevii3 posted:I got my 2008 kawasaki versys with 50 miles for $4800. The problem isn't the initial cost it is there is no dealer near me and the parts seem exponentially more expensive than my versys. Well, I guess I should admit to owning a BMW, so the "OMG, parts are expensive" angle never even crossed my mind. I took that as a given. =)
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Yeah, the other issue is the insurance. I speced some in this area and it seems to they see triumph and assume you are racing it so instant doubling of insurance rate unless you ride a bonneville (thruxton costs similar to a 600cc sport bike wtf?). The bmw f650 you can get away with on that aspect.
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