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I'd be interested as well.
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Phat_Albert posted:I'm in for one or two boxes if they become available.
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hayden. posted:Send one my way, yo. ari.gato posted:I am interested for sure. Z3n posted:Same, I'd definitely be interested as well. Phat_Albert posted:I'm in for one or two boxes if they become available. laymil posted:I'd be interested as well. Jabs posted:1-3 here, I think. Ah poo poo what have I done... They are looking into it for me, I know we have shelves of the things that haven't been used for years. Will let everyone know what prices would be as soon as I can, also will get dimensions.
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Mar 3, 2010 21:28
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NitroSpazzz posted:Ah poo poo what have I done... They are looking into it for me, I know we have shelves of the things that haven't been used for years. Will let everyone know what prices would be as soon as I can, also will get dimensions. Add another one to the list.
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Mar 3, 2010 22:09
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NitroSpazzz posted:Ah poo poo what have I done... They are looking into it for me, I know we have shelves of the things that haven't been used for years. Will let everyone know what prices would be as soon as I can, also will get dimensions. I'm guessing shipping to Denmark etc. would be horrible, but if not, write me down as a definite "maybe" 
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Mar 3, 2010 23:05
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I would also like a box or two.
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Mar 4, 2010 03:18
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Yeah if there a good price, I would be interested in a couple of pelicans too. I know how to utilize them. 
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Mar 4, 2010 03:40
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I've already got sidecases 
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Mar 4, 2010 04:30
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hayden. posted:Hard for soft luggage to break beyond repair with the use of zip ties and rope. Action shot!   The entire top seam was ripped. Held my gear for another 1000 miles.
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Mar 4, 2010 05:25
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Just cut the old grips off my bike and put on some new ones using hairspray on the inside. Stuck them on, got them lined up right and came back in an hour to check on them. They still wiggle around, what should I do? Is there another thing I should of used to get them on+act as glue?
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Mar 4, 2010 06:07
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Whiteboy posted:Just cut the old grips off my bike and put on some new ones using hairspray on the inside. Stuck them on, got them lined up right and came back in an hour to check on them. They still wiggle around, what should I do? Is there another thing I should of used to get them on+act as glue? You probably used too much hairspray. I've used epoxy or JBweld to install them. Means you can't reuse them, but they don't move around then When I've overdone it with the lube, I've had good luck with a skinny screwdriver + a shop towel jammed up the grip to sop up the extra.
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Mar 4, 2010 06:21
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Whiteboy posted:Just cut the old grips off my bike and put on some new ones using hairspray on the inside. Stuck them on, got them lined up right and came back in an hour to check on them. They still wiggle around, what should I do? Is there another thing I should of used to get them on+act as glue? If there's a motorcycle shop near you, most of them sell grip glue for like $5. I've used it on my bike before, and I'm about to do it again this weekend. Can't reuse the grips, but it seals tight like a virgin midget.
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Mar 4, 2010 06:36
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Z3n posted:You probably used too much hairspray. I've used epoxy or JBweld to install them. Means you can't reuse them, but they don't move around then JBWeld? Doesn't that stuff pretty much turn to concrete? ari.gato posted:If there's a motorcycle shop near you, most of them sell grip glue for like $5. I've used it on my bike before, and I'm about to do it again this weekend. Can't reuse the grips, but it seals tight like a virgin midget. Yeah I've got to get some because I just used the air hose in my left grip and it came right off. The grip on my throttle is sticking well enough that I'm not going to mess with it.
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Mar 4, 2010 07:02
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Just safety wire your grips. Also don't let the glue get down to the end of your grips because they will glue your throttle tube stuck. Just a little right on the starting part of the grip.
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Mar 4, 2010 09:18
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Random question: How close are the Superbike homologation specials -- specifically, the Ducati 1098R/1198R -- to the actual race machines? I figure they're a lot more similar than, say, my neighbor's Camry and Kyle Busch's Sunday ride. Also, Ducati "street" superbike vs. Hayabusa: Which is faster? The Duc supposedly has 5 more horses and a bit less weight, the 'Busa is the "fastest production bike." Is this some fuckery with how many are built and Ducati not wanting to draw attention to themselves, or does the Suzuki have better aero? (In the real world, I'm pretty sure the Italians would win, because every Hayabusa I've seen has been piloted by a big fat guy, and the one guy I've known who owned a Ducati was tall but trim.) Lastly, how crazy would it be for a short guy like me to ride a Ducati on the street? Just from a handling-the-bike perspective, on the three days a year it's not in the shop. (I'm the same 5'6"ish as Ducati's race jockeys, but they don't have to stop for traffic lights.)
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Mar 4, 2010 09:55
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Bad Angus! Bad!
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Uh, you're not supposed to use glue or lubricant. You use just plain tap water. That way it can evaporate after you're done installing the grips.
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Delivery McGee posted:Random question: How close are the Superbike homologation specials -- specifically, the Ducati 1098R/1198R -- to the actual race machines? I figure they're a lot more similar than, say, my neighbor's Camry and Kyle Busch's Sunday ride. If you are as new to riding as you sound from this post you probably should start with a bike that won't actively try to kill you
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niethan posted:If you are as new to riding as you sound from this post you probably should start with a bike that won't actively try to kill you Chillbro Baggins fucked around with this message at 12:48 on Mar 4, 2010 |
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Mar 4, 2010 12:40
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Delivery McGee posted:I know from Hunter Thompson and the friend I mentioned that Ducatis are murderous beasts.
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Delivery McGee posted:Random question: How close are the Superbike homologation specials -- specifically, the Ducati 1098R/1198R -- to the actual race machines? I figure they're a lot more similar than, say, my neighbor's Camry and Kyle Busch's Sunday ride. Between the Duc WSBK jobs and a streetie? For the engine, different pistons (lighter and 2 ring v 3), re-balanced crank, bit of head work and cams, gearbox ratios and better electronics. Chassis wise, different forks, shock, brakes, wheels (16in not 17in), bigger tank and then the usual racebike mods. Really, apart from the frame and engine block and cases, WSBK bikes just look theor road going counter parts.
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Really, apart from the frame and engine block and cases, WSBK bikes just look theor road going counter parts. The 1198R is closer to the WSBK than anything else. That's why it's 3X the cost of an R1.
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Mar 4, 2010 15:40
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n8r posted:Just safety wire your grips. Also don't let the glue get down to the end of your grips because they will glue your throttle tube stuck. Just a little right on the starting part of the grip. What? You shouldn't be gluing the throttle grip.  Yeah, hairspray works, but you only need a little. You might be able to get away with white glue too, but I haven't tried.
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Delivery McGee posted:Also, Ducati "street" superbike vs. Hayabusa: Which is faster? The Duc supposedly has 5 more horses and a bit less weight, the 'Busa is the "fastest production bike." Is this some fuckery with how many are built and Ducati not wanting to draw attention to themselves, or does the Suzuki have better aero? (In the real world, I'm pretty sure the Italians would win, because every Hayabusa I've seen has been piloted by a big fat guy, and the one guy I've known who owned a Ducati was tall but trim.) The Hayabusa is really the fastest production bike. It has great aero, and makes a poo poo ton of power. The 1098 is strong too, but its not as fast in a straight line due to aero, and engine differences. On a track, however it would be a different story.
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Mar 4, 2010 16:40
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Throttle grip stayed on well enough that I'm not messing with it and I used hairspray for that. The other one is the one I need to go pick up some grip glue for. How in the hell would tap water work?
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Mar 4, 2010 16:57
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Whiteboy posted:Throttle grip stayed on well enough that I'm not messing with it and I used hairspray for that. The other one is the one I need to go pick up some grip glue for. How in the hell would tap water work? It lubes it enough to let it slip on, then it dries and friction should keep it on. If your grip isn't snugger than ... (I can't think of any euphemisms that aren't horribly inappropriate) ... so snug you can hardly get it on the bars then something's wrong.
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Phat_Albert posted:The Hayabusa is really the fastest production bike. It has great aero, and makes a poo poo ton of power. The 1098 is strong too, but its not as fast in a straight line due to aero, and engine differences. I'd imagine different gear would help, too, right (I really don't know)?
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^^^^^^^most bikes off the showroom floor are geared stupid tall and are aero limited, not gearing limited. Whiteboy posted:JBWeld? Doesn't that stuff pretty much turn to concrete? Yeah, it does. But you just need a very small amount, anything will work that can provide temporary lube to overcome the friction. n8r's got it right though, safety wire is where it's at. I should have thought of that, I've done it plenty of times before, but never because they were moving around, just as a safety measure. Delivery McGee posted:Also, Ducati "street" superbike vs. Hayabusa: Which is faster? The Duc supposedly has 5 more horses and a bit less weight, the 'Busa is the "fastest production bike." Is this some fuckery with how many are built and Ducati not wanting to draw attention to themselves, or does the Suzuki have better aero? (In the real world, I'm pretty sure the Italians would win, because every Hayabusa I've seen has been piloted by a big fat guy, and the one guy I've known who owned a Ducati was tall but trim.) Busa will be faster in a straight line in the hands of 90% of riders...it's got a longer wheelbase, a wider spread of power, and will be a lot more forgiving in terms of gear choice. The 1198R is gonna be a monster, shorter wheelbase, much lighter, much more prone to wheelies and stoppies, and a lot faster steering. In the corners, the safe money is on the Duc, thanks to being drat near 200 pounds lighter. You could absolutely daily drive a Ducati superbike. You'd only get one foot down at stoplights, so you'd have to be careful, but I know a number of guys who have dailied 999s, 1098s, 848s, and any other superbike you could dream of. A stoplight is the minority of your time on the motorcycle, and there's options like boots with big soles to help you reach the ground, or cutting down your seat.
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Whiteboy posted:Throttle grip stayed on well enough that I'm not messing with it and I used hairspray for that. The other one is the one I need to go pick up some grip glue for. How in the hell would tap water work? Water works as a lubricant too. Delivery McGee posted:Lastly, how crazy would it be for a short guy like me to ride a Ducati on the street? Just from a handling-the-bike perspective, on the three days a year it's not in the shop. (I'm the same 5'6"ish as Ducati's race jockeys, but they don't have to stop for traffic lights.) There are tons Ducatis. Are you trying to ask how riding a sport bike, super bike, or hyper sport would be like on city streets?
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The seat height on monsters is pretty short. I ride a '99 M900 and can get both toes on the ground, and I'm 5'6" too. Something like an air-cooled 696 wouldn't be too bad for a beginner bike, if you don't mind paying a ridiculous amount to service it. Edit: Decided to look it up, a 2000 M600 puts out about 51 hp with a seat height of 29 inches. Slim Pickens fucked around with this message at 18:47 on Mar 4, 2010 |
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So something odd is happening with the beemer. When I ride in the cold the turn signal kill switch stops working. Every other button works on the bike. When I first pull out of the garage (attached to the house so it remains warmer than the outside) everything works. The other day it was 45 and the button worked when I left the house, stopped working mid ride, and when the day warmed up the button functioned again. Any ideas? I looked at my Clymer manual for ideas but got nothing.
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Tipped posted:So something odd is happening with the beemer. When I ride in the cold the turn signal kill switch stops working. Every other button works on the bike. Can you make it work or stop working by pressing on the wiring harness/etc? Sounds like an intermittent short.
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Mar 4, 2010 19:15
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Riding a Ducati superbike on the street will kill you 100% of the time.
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Mar 4, 2010 19:25
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You most definitely glue the throttle side: http://www.renthal.com/File/grip_support.asp It's amazing how solid a well glued/safety wire grip can feel compared to one that is not safety wired.
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Mar 4, 2010 22:20
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Stupid question, but how do you safety wire a grip?
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Mar 4, 2010 22:21
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Too lazy to re-host but this pic shows pretty well how you want to do it. This is the underside of the grip: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3264310087_62e5a3d47e_b.jpg
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Time for the KLR 650 problem of the week: I took it out for a 10 minute ride today, and at the end the bike wouldn't idle. I could hold the throttle open a fair bit and it'd keep it going. I also couldn't restart it again without going WOT. Limped it back home. Any idea what to look for? The dash lights and tachometer were going crazy for a bit, but that was fixed from another loose cord, and I don't know if they're related. Is it possible it's due to too much oil? I may have topped it off a bit high.
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Mar 4, 2010 22:31
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n8r posted:You most definitely glue the throttle side: Huh. I've helped two friends replace grips and I don't remember having to glue them. 
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Mar 4, 2010 22:32
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On a street bike where you aren't hanging onto the bars and going WOT all the time I could see getting away without gluing grips. On a dirtbike or a track bike you need to do something to keep them from twisting around.
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n8r posted:Too lazy to re-host but this pic shows pretty well how you want to do it. This is the underside of the grip:
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Jabs posted:That really just shows the grip, and some wire, but doesn't really explain what's going on there?
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