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Oh god what did I just do.     1993 F2, just under 17k miles, guy on CL was asking 1600 I gave him 1500, took it for a test run, I love it so far, easy to engage, power down low is decent but after about 5-6k it just kinda turns up a notch. Body is clean runs super smooth. It's quite diffrent than the GS500. Seating is definitely leaned forward a bit but not uncomfortable. Tires and chain looked good. It was wet out so I didn't go too crazy. Pretty easy to ride overall it's quite a bump up in power from the GS500 though so took me a while to get used to the slight sensitivity of it all. Could use a new brake handle, the current one is broken in half for some reason, but looks like it's about 22 bucks online. infraboy fucked around with this message at 08:26 on Jan 30, 2010 |
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infraboy posted:Oh god what did I just do. You did the right thing infraboy posted:1993 F2, just under 17k miles, guy on CL was asking 1600 I gave him 1500, took it for a test run, I love it so far, easy to engage, power down low is decent but after about 5-6k it just kinda turns up a notch. Body is clean runs super smooth. It's quite diffrent than the GS500. Seating is definitely leaned forward a bit but not uncomfortable. Tires and chain looked good. It was wet out so I didn't go too crazy. Pretty easy to ride overall it's quite a bump up in power from the GS500 though so took me a while to get used to the slight sensitivity of it all. That's a pretty sick bike right there. 4 cylinder race bikes have substantially more horsepower and engine braking as the RPMs step up until around red line. As long as you roll the throttle smoothly it'll never jerk around or do any funky stuff.
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Jan 30, 2010 08:29
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Bike's been down a few times but that happens at that age. Looks like it's in fairly good shape...were the valves checked at 15k like they should have been?
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Jan 30, 2010 19:07
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infraboy posted:Oh god what did I just do. My buddy just sold his '93 CBR600, and he loved that thing to death. When I had my GS500 the CBR felt like a rocketship lol. Assuming its been decently cared for you just did an awesome thing. They're great fun and quite easy to work on.
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Jan 30, 2010 19:13
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Hibajubwa posted:Assuming its been decently cared for you just did an awesome thing. They're great fun and quite easy to work on. Unless you have to do the valves.  There's just a lot of annoying design decisions in the top end of the engine 
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 1979 XS400 project  1996 XJ600 Seca II daily rider
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Might as well add another CBR 600 to the page, this one an F2 from 1994. 9,000 miles, purchased yesterday for $1,500. Edit: And mine came with frame sliders, na-na-na poo poo, stick your head in doo-doo.
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Edit: And mine came with frame sliders, na-na-na poo poo, stick your head in doo-doo. Yea but you'll actually need them.  The bike looks so sick though all black. Just remove the rear plate and you can do anything. Edit: Oh wait, you already took the liberty.
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poo poo...WTF is a bike doing in my bedroom     I need to stop browsing Craigslist at work. 2005 Honda crf50 with a ridiculous amount of money thrown at it. Aftermarket suspension, frame, swing arm, handlebars, wheels, brakes, exhaust, some engine work, etc. The motor is in pieces and needs to be put back together but looks to be in good shape. Needs tires, throttle/cable and some other misc stuff. I plan to play with it as is for a bit then get some sumo tires for it and race with the rest of the people in the area. A bit of an update. My room mate got home and noticed the frame sitting in my room. He mentions he has a Lifan 125cc that I can use while I rebuild the current engine which appears to be a 88cc. 
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Feb 2, 2010 22:57
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That is awesome. I have a friend who's done the same, and he says it's both terrifying and amazing at the same time...
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Feb 3, 2010 00:03
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:
Hehe. I'm Café-ing my Seca II as we speak. Exact same model, color, year, everything as yours.
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NitroSpazzz posted:poo poo...WTF is a bike doing in my bedroom What happened here?? guh GUUHHH!??! 
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shipwrek posted:What happened here?? guh GUUHHH!??! Started as a 2005 crf50. Add different frame, swing arm, shocks, handlebars, etc and you get something that looks like that. Put the Lifan engine in last night, need to figure out wiring. Room mate is looking for tires (slicks), will likely be using a spare set of gsxr controls in an attempt to get it running tonight. \/\/ agreed, I don't understand why someone would throw that much money into a 50. I got the bike for what he paid for the fancy swing arm. NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 21:28 on Feb 3, 2010 |
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Feb 3, 2010 20:10
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Even when explained in detail, the only appropriate reaction is guh GUUHHH!??!
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Good to see another 'tona 2010 SE on here. Glad I don't have the only one. (forgot I already posted a pic of mine. Oops). phiglit_missally fucked around with this message at 05:24 on Feb 4, 2010 |
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Feb 4, 2010 05:18
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New exhaust installed! The OEM Jardine clamp was crap, so I put a Mega Clamp lap-joint clamp on it, and it's all good in the hood... 
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I love the simplicity of those bikes. Also belt drive is awesome.
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New Bike for me...$500. Well, actually, upon discussing it with Jendywo, it's more likely a new bike for *her*, and I'll inherit Gorky (her '82 XS400 Maxim). 1982 SR250     Needs the typical things for a bike that spent the last year in a storage shed - new battery ($40 at Batteries Plus, I'll pick it up tomorrow night), cleaning the carb, replacing the tires. The tank is munched on the left side where it got knocked over - directly onto a curb. It's not nearly as bad in person as it looks in the photo. It's maybe 1/4" deep, tops? Still holds gas. I figure I'll put miles on it (or the XS400) commuting and skill-building, then sell it off (perhaps next spring) for more than I paid for it. Alternately, there's a part of me that's whispering 'cafeeeeeeeee' in my ear.
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Imperador do Brasil posted:New exhaust installed! The OEM Jardine clamp was crap, so I put a Mega Clamp lap-joint clamp on it, and it's all good in the hood... What did you use to adjust the EFI after installing the Jardine? Or are you running with the stock map?
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Red Rocket Lightning Whats up Buell + Jardine buddy? I'm usually not a fan of overly loud bikes, but the PO put the pipe on mine, and I like it so much I just can't change it back.
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twizzler posted:What did you use to adjust the EFI after installing the Jardine? Or are you running with the stock map? According to everything I read, it's ok to use the stock map with just a slip-on, but if I modify the intake at all, I should run the Buell Race ECM. Stormangel posted:Whats up Buell + Jardine buddy? I'm usually not a fan of overly loud bikes, but the PO put the pipe on mine, and I like it so much I just can't change it back. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 12:10 on Feb 5, 2010 |
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laymil posted:
Made some great noises redlining!  My 2003 sv1000s, it was metallic Silver until a car driver knocked me off last year. There it is, sans fairing and with GSXR forks, and some other minor bits. I'm going to fit lighter wheels, flat bars, have the frame powder coated black, and find some nice way to ditch the standard clocks. In my fantasy world where I can afford all that, I'll buy a big bang R1 motor and build a special out of that as well, so it has some company in the garage. Fake edit - yea I bumped an old thread. But to the guy above who will never read this, up until a certain age of Buell, you can remap the standard ECU easily. GRINDCORE MEGGIDO fucked around with this message at 04:37 on Feb 7, 2010 |
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Jabs posted:Yamahammy stuff UJM! UJM! UJM! Ride that poo poo.
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Imperador do Brasil posted:According to everything I read, it's ok to use the stock map with just a slip-on, but if I modify the intake at all, I should run the Buell Race ECM. My friend has an XB12s w/Jardine, and he bought a Jardine QMI (baffle), and it made a great improvement. Same sound, just less volume... I'd recommend you check it out. http://tinyurl.com/yk2kzgs
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PyxlWyz posted:My friend has an XB12s w/Jardine, and he bought a Jardine QMI (baffle), and it made a great improvement. Same sound, just less volume... I'd recommend you check it out. I wondered if those were worth it. I never found anyone with first hand experience with one so I was wary of shelling out $40 for an aluminum ring.
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blackstar posted:Fake edit - yea I bumped an old thread. But to the guy above who will never read this, up until a certain age of Buell, you can remap the standard ECU easily. And why would I never read it? I plan on remapping at some point either way, since I'm also planning on doing airbox changes at some point. The muffler was just a late birthday present to myself. PyxlWyz posted:My friend has an XB12s w/Jardine, and he bought a Jardine QMI (baffle), and it made a great improvement. Same sound, just less volume... I'd recommend you check it out. http://tinyurl.com/yk2kzgs Yeah it was optional when I bought this can and I wasn't sure about spending the $38. I think the loudness is growing on me now. I guess if I get annoyed with the volume when the bike is getting ridden every day then I'll get it. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 14:25 on Feb 7, 2010 |
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Here are some iPhone pics of my "new-to-me" 2002 Yamaha R6. Luckily a friend owns a car hauling trailer. I can't imagine trying to ride one of these in the snow/salt/ice meh...  The PO threw in a set of leathers and a matching helmet. They may be a little big on me! (Naw, it's my son who is aspiring to be a biker) 
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Crayvex posted:Here are some iPhone pics of my "new-to-me" 2002 Yamaha R6. Luckily a friend owns a car hauling trailer. I can't imagine trying to ride one of these in the snow/salt/ice meh... Ha ha! He's like a bobble head!
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My wife thought he looked like a Mighty Mugg!
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Imperador do Brasil posted:And why would I never read it? I've never ridden a belt drive motorcycle. Is the feel the same as a well adjusted chain? Do they have, or need, a cush drive in the back wheel?
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 Click here for the full 604x453 image. My brother in the red with the 2000 r6, me in the back with my k3 gsx-r600 and our buddies gsx-750. It was my brothers first bike and first time riding his bike he just bought. I know it's lame to have the helmets on your seat in a picture but I'm not moving them just to take a quick phone picture.
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Whiteboy posted:
No clue why it would be considered lame. I think having pics of any memorable trip is worth capturing. Even if I am the first on any trip to completely forget I have a camera with me. 
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blackstar posted:NM, I was being retarded and read the last post date as being 2005(!). It feels a little smoother to me than a chain, plus there's less noise. I never looked to see if there's a cush drive, but I believe there is still probably one present. I like the belt because there's no "maintenance" on the belt other than regular inspections.
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blackstar posted:NM, I was being retarded and read the last post date as being 2005(!). The change in drive mechanism is barely noticeable once you rev up the the paint shaker of an engine.
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Crayvex posted:Here are some iPhone pics of my "new-to-me" 2002 Yamaha R6. Luckily a friend owns a car hauling trailer. I can't imagine trying to ride one of these in the snow/salt/ice meh... What are those tyres? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me they aren't the originals. Also, your son is awesome. Whiteboy posted:
I can't believe I'm going to say this, but booots!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially if you're out for a spin, not just kicking round town.
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As far as the tires are concerned, they may very well be the originals. Unfortunately it's in heated storage so I can't just run out to the garage and look. And yes, my son is totally awesome!
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Got my CBR1000 Dynoed today. Here's the chart:  Edit: oops, image quality too low to see torque line. Charles 1998 fucked around with this message at 05:13 on Feb 13, 2010 |
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Have you gotten the oil burning issue sorted out yet?
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Z3n posted:Have you gotten the oil burning issue sorted out yet? I haven't even drove it 50 miles since I made that post. I am waiting to drive at least 250 miles and maybe 500 miles to see if the issue comes up. Also it turns out there's a recall when I called Honda about the issue. My clutch plate and coolant hose has to be inspected and possibly replaced, for free at least.
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Ride and glide!  I do admit that a GS is not the best choice for 2 wheeled wintardation, its too drat heavy and a pig to turn around in the parking lot, and the ABS isn't really intended for glare ice, snow and slush. It's what I have for now though, so work it will  See, even the sign tells me I need a chain, not a shaft.
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