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bidikyoopi posted:Anyone know the story behind this bike? Tineye has nothing and I don't recognize the C-eyed smiley face logo. I really like this bike. Its a really minimalistic way to completely change the function of a bike. It looks like the frame is completely untouched, a really simple sub-frame, and exhaust, some clip-ons, a tank and its a totally different bike. Makes me want to go out and build one.
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I'm skeptical about their claims to negotiate because the Street Triple R is moving off the showrooms pretty quickly, and they *just* got the 2011 bikes in. Basically, they have no reason to give you a special deal, since someone will come along in a week and pay MSRP. I just went through this when I bought my Stripler last month. FWIW, I paid $8500 + freight/setup for their last 2010 model which was also a demo and had 65 miles on it. wilkenm posted:From what I've read, the freight and setup fees are kind of BS, and there's around a 15% difference between invoice and MSRP. And obviously, sales tax and other state and DMV fees are fixed. So, my dilemma is what exactly constitutes a 'fair' price for the bike. quote:My current thought is something like $9000 + tax/title/reg seems fair. Is that way out of line, either too high or low? If it matters, I'm buying outright, not financing (unless there's a reason to finance?). quote:And, while I'm asking, is it realistic to ask for accessories at cost as part of the purchase?
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chryst posted:I'm skeptical about their claims to negotiate because the Street Triple R is moving off the showrooms pretty quickly, and they *just* got the 2011 bikes in. Basically, they have no reason to give you a special deal, since someone will come along in a week and pay MSRP. I didn't get the impression that they were moving bikes all the quickly, even the Stripler. There weren't any 2010's left, but they had 3 2011's, and from looking at their ads on Craigslist, I *think* 2 of them have been sitting around for a couple months. The salesman didn't even mention putting down a deposit to hold a bike. Of course, that could mean they're moving so fast he doesn't care if I come back. Anyway, it's reassuring to hear I'm not completely off the mark on my offer, and thanks for correcting my understanding of the freight charges. Unless the Aprilia Shiver 750 ends up fitting me better, I'll be back next week to report on the buying process.
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bidikyoopi posted:No idea what it is still. It's a SR500. I feel sorry for it.
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No its not, SR500's are air cooled. That looks like a YZ or WR 400/426 frame, engine and swingarm.
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mutt2jeff posted:No its not, SR500's are air cooled. That looks like a YZ or WR 400/426 frame, engine and swingarm. Pretty sure you're right / pretty close. Looks just like a yz4xx dirtbike motor for sure.
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mutt2jeff posted:No its not, SR500's are air cooled. That looks like a YZ or WR 400/426 frame, engine and swingarm. drat, You're right, and I'm blind.
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wilkenm posted:I didn't get the impression that they were moving bikes all the quickly, even the Stripler. There weren't any 2010's left, but they had 3 2011's, and from looking at their ads on Craigslist, I *think* 2 of them have been sitting around for a couple months. The salesman didn't even mention putting down a deposit to hold a bike. Of course, that could mean they're moving so fast he doesn't care if I come back. I've only bought motorcycles outright without trade-in, and only the used 2005 Warrior from the Harley dealer had any haggling room. Not saying you won't get a good deal, and good luck to you, I'm still pessimistic. Maybe it's just the area I live in. FWIW, there's a motorcycle.com review between several of the 2011 naked middleweights, and the Shiver and Stripler are both in it. http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2011-naked-middleweights-shootout-90414.html
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Has anyone tested any blue tooth adapters made for motorcycles? My room mate and friend have the Scala G4's and seem to like them. I need something with blue tooth so I don't miss anymore nice weekends because I'm on call and can't hear my phone go off. Bike to bike communication would be a nice feature to have as well.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Has anyone tested any blue tooth adapters made for motorcycles? My room mate and friend have the Scala G4's and seem to like them. Easiest and cheapest solution might be one of those O'Neil bluetooth helmets with everything you need built in, including a radio. I thought about getting one, but it didn't fit my head comfortably. Also I'm kind of wary of a $300 helmet with $200 worth of electronics built in.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Has anyone tested any blue tooth adapters made for motorcycles? My room mate and friend have the Scala G4's and seem to like them. A couple of friends of mine swear by the Sena systems. I've talked to them while they were riding and had no idea they were even on the bikes. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/sena-smh10-intercom/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/sena-smh10-intercom/sena-smh10-part-2.htm ADV rider group buy: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573145 You can also buy a different mounting plate that lets you plug in earbuds rather than using the speakers, which is a big thing for me.
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WildWanderer posted:Easiest and cheapest solution might be one of those O'Neil bluetooth helmets with everything you need built in, including a radio. Z3n posted:A couple of friends of mine swear by the Sena systems. I've talked to them while they were riding and had no idea they were even on the bikes. NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 19:26 on Feb 14, 2011 |
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I posted in here earlier about my 05 Monster 620 dying on me and now not starting at all. I spoke to a Ducati specialist, and he asked me if I can hear the fuel pump kicking on (which its supposed to do once you turn the key) and I realized that I don't. A google search for 2005 Monster fuel pump shows there was a recall of the fuel pump but my vin falls out of the range of vins that are affected by the recall. Thinking of taking it in to the shop to get raped now, because I can't even find a replacement fuel pump anywhere on the internet. Thoughts?
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AhhYes posted:I posted in here earlier about my 05 Monster 620 dying on me and now not starting at all. http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/fuel.html quote:After failing to find a reasonable replacement for the costly OEM Ducati EFI fuel pump, we commissioned these pumps to be made for us! Exact replacement for all "holster type" fuel pumps on Ducatis with the fuel pump flange plate. Exact replacement for these Ducati models: MH900e (all years), S2R1000, S2R800, 999, 749, Multistrada MTS, Hypermotard HM, S4Rs. Also compatible with all "metal tank" Monsters and SSie models (the OEM pump has shorter length but is not a problem because the pump is clamped along the body). Standard pump designed for use at 3.5 bar (Ducati spec), while HP pump is 4.5 bar for use on racing engines with modified pressure valves. Dealer inquiries welcome. Mikuni fuel pump is good substitute for carb'd Monsters. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-620-FUEL-GAS-PETROL-PUMP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35617QQitemZ270697488277#ht_2672wt_1167
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BlackMK4 posted:http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/fuel.html Thanks, but I found out what it is. I read on the Monster forum that many people had been complaining about fuel pumps, and several had fixed their problem by finding a loose wire. This made me remember that I ran the bike out of gas a few months ago because my low gas light failed to come on. So I thought, "hell its probably a loose wire." I traced the wiring from the fuel tank to the pump and just wiggled the wiring, and unplugged and replugged what I could. I also took out, inspected and put back the injection fuse. Fucker started right up. Now I know this is a temporary fix, but I think all I have to do is get a Clymers guide or equivalent and check all the fuel system wiring.
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Anyone run pilot pures here? I've done some searching on lifetime anecdotes but all I get are horrible forums full of idiots rambling on about how Q2's are better or how bridgestones are orgasms in rubber form, etc. I'd prefer to get just a basic figure on lifetime vs. your typical use.
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Does anyone else ride their bike somewhere that requires a parking pass? I want to start riding mine to school, but I really don't feel like applying the parking pass directly to my bike, and I can't think of another way to display it. Anyone have a suggestion?
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I've seen people clothespin them or clip them to the windscreen, but of course that makes them mighty theft-prone.
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Porkchop Express posted:Does anyone else ride their bike somewhere that requires a parking pass? I want to start riding mine to school, but I really don't feel like applying the parking pass directly to my bike, and I can't think of another way to display it. Anyone have a suggestion? I have a temporary parking pass that I tuck between the cluster and windscreen. I keep my normal pass with my car, which my wife drives because she got too many parking tickets in hers. 
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Are Yuasa batteries worth the expense over cheapo batteries plus ones for an SV650? I lost a very old, weak battery in the cold weather we've had lately. It was a cheapo "Batteries Plus" one of indeterminate age that the PO put in, seems to cost less than half as much as a Yuasa. I'm tempted to cheap out here. Also my R/R may or may not be hastening batteries demise, so if I get a cheapo one from a batteries plus I could do a warranty swap if it dies.
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Porkchop Express posted:Does anyone else ride their bike somewhere that requires a parking pass? I want to start riding mine to school, but I really don't feel like applying the parking pass directly to my bike, and I can't think of another way to display it. Anyone have a suggestion? Put it on your rear fender or on the license plate? If it's that big a deal you can just use goo gone to get it off. Lots of people place them on their swingarm too. Doesn't matter where you put it, if you get a ticket you can just take a pic of it and they'll dismiss it i'm sure.
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Porkchop Express posted:Does anyone else ride their bike somewhere that requires a parking pass? I want to start riding mine to school, but I really don't feel like applying the parking pass directly to my bike, and I can't think of another way to display it. Anyone have a suggestion? My parking pass was a 3"x5" sticker. I stuck it in a press pass holder and hung it from the mirror when I parked.
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Weinertron posted:Are Yuasa batteries worth the expense over cheapo batteries plus ones for an SV650? I lost a very old, weak battery in the cold weather we've had lately. It was a cheapo "Batteries Plus" one of indeterminate age that the PO put in, seems to cost less than half as much as a Yuasa. I'm tempted to cheap out here. I only cheaped out on a battery once. Never again. Cheap batteries can cost you a lot of time in second-guessing or worse, diagnostics at a dealer. They'll let you down. *mumble*mumble*150fookinquid*mumble* ReelBigLizard fucked around with this message at 10:04 on Feb 15, 2011 |
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Porkchop Express posted:Does anyone else ride their bike somewhere that requires a parking pass? I want to start riding mine to school, but I really don't feel like applying the parking pass directly to my bike, and I can't think of another way to display it. Anyone have a suggestion? There's these things, and I'm sure other places have similar: http://www.loginparking.com/holders.html
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chryst posted:There's these things, and I'm sure other places have similar: That doesn't look to bad, but I may just make a plate that mounts right next to my license plate, and apply it to that.
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Weinertron posted:Are Yuasa batteries worth the expense over cheapo batteries plus ones for an SV650? I lost a very old, weak battery in the cold weather we've had lately. It was a cheapo "Batteries Plus" one of indeterminate age that the PO put in, seems to cost less than half as much as a Yuasa. I'm tempted to cheap out here. I've had good luck with these scorpion batteries, free shipping too. http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/sYT12A-BS.html
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So something broke in my shifter and it won't go back to the neutral position after a shift. Right now I only have 1st and 2nd because of it. What do you guys think is broken and is this a shop fix or a DIY?
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Don't we have a suspension thread somewhere?  Question: is Race Tech fork oil worth the  $30 per quart or is anything the right weight good enough for a couple years on the street?Semi-related, I have the Race Tech Motorcycle Suspension Bible and skimming a few sections is super-enlightening. Can't wait to actually understand suspension.
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Skier posted:Don't we have a suspension thread somewhere? Anything of the appropriate weight is fine for street use. Half of them don't actually have the viscosity they claim anyways. http://www.mediaturbo.com/clients/marzocchi/forkoilviscosity.html
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Skier posted:Question: is Race Tech fork oil worth the Anything that has the right viscosity, pressure and temperature requirements and is compatible with your forks materials (metals/seals/gaskets) will do. However do not mix silicon based fluids with dino-liquids. Generally flush, tear down and clean your fork before changing to another fork fluid. As a result of my perverted preference for French poo poo-cars, I have an uncountable stock of unopened LHM hydraulics cans around, and that's what my forks get after a tear-down. Works amazingly. Edit: I hope you're not asking about this, because you need to "top up". A fork is a fill-and-forget system. Much like brakes: if you're loosing level, something is wrong. Glorious rebuild-time ahead. Retsalb fucked around with this message at 15:49 on Feb 19, 2011 |
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I have a large jug of lightly used cooking oil that's just taking up space in my kitchen since I don't really deep fry a lot. I'm sure it would work just fine 
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I am now the happy owner of a new 2011 Triumph Street Triple R. It was my first time buying a new bike, and I think I did all right. I more or less paid sticker price, but no freight or setup fees. Also picked up the extended warranty and a couple accessories at close to cost. I should be picking it up sometime this week (once the rain stops in Los Angeles). 
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KozmoNaut posted:I have a large jug of lightly used cooking oil that's just taking up space in my kitchen since I don't really deep fry a lot. I'm sure it would work just fine Use DOT 5 for cooking. It won't absorb as much moisture as plant fluid.
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Handling-wise, would it be of any benefit for a bike to have the front wheel be powered? I guess it'd have to be a system that does more than merely drive the front and rear wheels at the same speed at all times.
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wilkenm posted:I am now the happy owner of a new 2011 Triumph Street Triple R. Good choice, if I ever update my daily driver bike from the SV650 it will be a street triple.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Good choice, if I ever update my daily driver bike from the SV650 it will be a street triple. Same here. It seems that the Street Triple is the more mature version of the SV.
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What do you all think of full coverage vs liability for bikes? I have an SV and it costs me 80$ a month for full coverage with uninsured motorist etc, but the deductible is $1000 and honestly Im starting to wonder about the worth. I've already dropped it once and done < 1000$ damage to it, so unless I completely write the thing off I'm not going to really ever claim it (the bike is worth about 3k) and if I write it off completely then I figure I wont really care about the bike cause chances are I'll be hospitalized for a while anyway.. Part of the reason I'm asking is cause I'm torn 50/50 between a VFR 800 or similar sports tourer (which is cheaper for full coverage than my SV???) and a CBR/GSXR/ninja 600 SS bike cause they just look so insanely fun. Problem is if I get full coverage on a 600 my insurance will go up 200+%, so tempted to just get liability on a ~4-5k bike but it just doesn't sit quite right with me for some reason..
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kimbo305 posted:Handling-wise, would it be of any benefit for a bike to have the front wheel be powered? I guess it'd have to be a system that does more than merely drive the front and rear wheels at the same speed at all times. I read an article about an AWD off-road bike. It didn't really handle much differently most of the time, but it did help during low traction situations and hill climbs. Not sure mow much benefit it's be on a road bike. Any advantage would probably be negated by the added weight.
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wilkenm posted:I am now the happy owner of a new 2011 Triumph Street Triple R. Nice! Welcome to the orange street triple r club. 
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For some reason my bike appears to be leaking coolant out of the overflow hose. It only happens when I start it up in the morning, and it is warming up with the choke on. Once I cut the choke and take off, it doesn't leak anymore. At first I thought that perhaps it had been overfilled and was just puking out some excess coolant, but I pulled the radiator cap off today and its not like level is even at the top of the filler neck. (In fact I cant see the coolant level, I will get some tomorrow and fill it up.) Any ideas whats up?
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