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DILLIGAF posted:I really, really want one of the new fuelie Sportsters. Very nice! Thanks. I've already put almost 300 miles on it and its loving awesome. The only thing that sucks is that the tank is tiny. Even though its pretty good on fuel, it still has dick for range because of that.
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redscare posted:Thanks. I've already put almost 300 miles on it and its loving awesome. The only thing that sucks is that the tank is tiny. Even though its pretty good on fuel, it still has dick for range because of that. This should help make it even more awesome: https://www.harris-performance.com/website/acatalog/Harley-Davidson_XR1200_Harris_Race_Bike_Products.html
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redscare posted:Thanks. I've already put almost 300 miles on it and its loving awesome. The only thing that sucks is that the tank is tiny. Even though its pretty good on fuel, it still has dick for range because of that. What kind of distance are you getting out of the tank? I am thinking of buying one soonish. also http://www.xr1200ownersgroup.com/site/index.php take a look around there if you have not already.
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Trip Daddy X posted:Having finally sold my '09 Ninja 250, I recently upgraded to an '06 Ninja ZX6R. It has custom paint, Power Commander, full front to back Yoshimura RS-5 exhaust, GPR Stabilizer, and a bunch of litle goodies like LED taillight and flush mount turn signals. This is the first bike I've ridden besides my 250, and all I can say is WOW. Welcome to the 636 club! Bike looks awesome with the lower fairings painted. Why couldn't they just do that from the factory?
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Trip Daddy X posted:Having finally sold my '09 Ninja 250, I recently upgraded to an '06 Ninja ZX6R. It has custom paint, Power Commander, full front to back Yoshimura RS-5 exhaust, GPR Stabilizer, and a bunch of litle goodies like LED taillight and flush mount turn signals. This is the first bike I've ridden besides my 250, and all I can say is WOW. Welcome to the 636 club
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redscare posted:A couple days ago in the discussion thread: Going to need some more pictures and impressions please. That bike is so fuckin rad.
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Jul 18, 2011 16:56
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Replaced this guy: with this guy:  The 2012 Triple is just not flashy enough, though - trying to think of some non-horrible cosmetic stuff to do to it.
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Jul 18, 2011 17:18
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Some white rim tape would be sufficient amount of flash.
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Trip Daddy X posted:Having finally sold my '09 Ninja 250, I recently upgraded to an '06 Ninja ZX6R. It has custom paint, Power Commander, full front to back Yoshimura RS-5 exhaust, GPR Stabilizer, and a bunch of litle goodies like LED taillight and flush mount turn signals. This is the first bike I've ridden besides my 250, and all I can say is WOW. Nice bike. How awesome? Translate your transitory experience into words! 
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Trip Daddy X posted:Having finally sold my '09 Ninja 250, I recently upgraded to an '06 Ninja ZX6R. It has custom paint, Power Commander, full front to back Yoshimura RS-5 exhaust, GPR Stabilizer, and a bunch of litle goodies like LED taillight and flush mount turn signals. This is the first bike I've ridden besides my 250, and all I can say is WOW. I'm looking to do the exact same thing soon, so I'm interested in your thoughts on the transition while it is still fresh for you.
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AncientTV posted:Some white rim tape would be sufficient amount of flash. Clean up tail section as well with a decent undertail, but really that's a flash lookin' bike as it is.
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Trip Daddy X posted:Having finally sold my '09 Ninja 250, I recently upgraded to an '06 Ninja ZX6R. It has custom paint, Power Commander, full front to back Yoshimura RS-5 exhaust, GPR Stabilizer, and a bunch of litle goodies like LED taillight and flush mount turn signals. This is the first bike I've ridden besides my 250, and all I can say is WOW. awesome! I think the 636 is one of the best 600s out there. Are those front forks from a different bike? I think stock the came with gold uppers. 
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Welp picking up this squid machine tomorrow! I know I have said this before but I think i'll be done sell/buying bikes for a while. 17k miles, Mechanic owned and original owner, valve adjutsment done, fluids changed, new brake pads, brand new Dunlop Q2s on it, frame sliders (bikes never been down however) and swingarm spools, and pretty cool powdercoated wheels, rear shock from an 08 so it has high and low speed compression damping, otherwise stock. I might get aftermarket levers for it. I was never a fan of a lot of Suzuki's styling but the 05-06 gsx-r 1k is definitely a slick looking machine in person, really nice riding position too.     
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Jul 18, 2011 21:37
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That's a really clean GSXR from one of the best looking generations, congrats!
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Yeah I dig those wheels. It gives me a bug-eye Subaru STi sorta feeling.
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Jul 18, 2011 22:10
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frozenphil posted:I'm looking to do the exact same thing soon, so I'm interested in your thoughts on the transition while it is still fresh for you. Just doing a quick CL search: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2500773769.html Makes me feel the same way...
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what's it about the 636s?
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the walkin dude posted:what's it about the 636s? The 36 part
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Gnaghi posted:The 36 part To expand on this, Kawasaki made a 600 that was actually good for street use too, rather than just a trackbike. Thusly the small overbore, and the more comfortable seating position.
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infraboy posted:awesome! I think the 636 is one of the best 600s out there. Are those front forks from a different bike? I think stock the came with gold uppers. it might be a repainted 06 SE, the forks on mine are not gold and that doesn't look like the stock Kawi blue
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Snowdens Secret posted:Oh, so those are the stock exhausts on the Z1000? I saw one the other day and thought the owner had made some terrible decisions.
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Jul 19, 2011 02:17
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Mcqueen posted:Going to need some more pictures and impressions please. That bike is so fuckin rad. Will do just that once I get time to take it on a proper ride and take some.
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Snowdens Secret posted:
Very nice. Don't forget to take off those reflectors on the forks while you're at it.
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infraboy posted:Welp picking up this squid machine tomorrow! I know I have said this before but I think i'll be done sell/buying bikes for a while. Excellent choice sir! That looks bitchin' with the gold wheels. Find a nice empty stretch of road, get it up to 5k rpm in second, then give it full throttle hard and revel in some ridiculous intake growl. Oh, and, you know, loving off into the distance at a considerable rate of speed. You'll thank me later.
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infraboy posted:Needs a fender eliminator asap! And I definitely recommend aftermarket levers over the stock ones - just don't cheap out and get ebay levers. Do it right and get some Pazzos/ASVs/CRGs. Kyon fucked around with this message at 03:36 on Jul 19, 2011 |
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redscare posted:Will do just that once I get time to take it on a proper ride and take some. I hear Santa Barbara is nice this time of year! come ride the 690
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Shouting Melon posted:Oh, so those are the stock exhausts on the Z1000? I saw one the other day and thought the owner had made some terrible decisions.  Yeah, they're stock; it's supposed to be a throwback to the original Z900's quad pipes. It's kind of the thing with the Z, it's always been this discordant and polarizing mishmash of design elements, people seem to think it's either drop dead gorgeous or the ugliest bike out there. It was my first bike and it was the looks that made me bite the bullet and become a rider in the first place. The later Z's seemed to me to get even busier and sillier looking, although the latest redesign (particularly in Kawi green) seems pretty sharp. The worst thing about those quad pipes is that each one has a built in cat so the whole stock exhaust weighs almost 60 pounds or something dumb like that. As far as the Triumph goes, a fender eliminator and removing those goofy fork reflectors are both planned. For flashy stuff I was thinking about doing the stock wheels in gold (Triumphs in black and gold aren't uncommon - infraboy posting his gold wheeled GSXR is a complete coincidence) or just polishing the rims like the Z had.
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Z3n posted:I hear Santa Barbara is nice this time of year! I might be up there for a couple days next week. Its for a work thing (car launch) but I *might* be able to sneak up there on the bike.
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redscare posted:I might be up there for a couple days next week. Its for a work thing (car launch) but I *might* be able to sneak up there on the bike. Cool, drop me a line. Either way we should try and grab lunch or dinner or something 
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Welp I managed to bring the 1000 home without hitting a tree, so no funny youtube videos. + Gear indicator! + wider feeling tank than 636 + narrower handlebars than 636 +hilariously fast, I managed to get it around 9k rpm and was already doing about 70 in first gear, fun though. + Much quieter than the 636 on the freeway, almost silent. + seems to transmit more vibes to the handlebars cruising along than the 636. Haven't played with the twisties yet, I might soften the front end a bit because it was a bit rocky feeling. Incredibly fun everyone should try a liter bike someday! it's fairly easy to ride.... power everywhere, no real surprises in the powerband. Now I have 2 suzukis and it's kinda weird, maybe I should swap the GS500 for an Fz6 or something, I don't think Honda or Yamaha make a modern bike with a twin engine that isn't a cruiser do they? 
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Do you feel like you'll still ride the 636? Or does the liter feel better all around?
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The only logical solution is to get a sumo.
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infraboy posted:Now I have 2 suzukis and it's kinda weird, maybe I should swap the GS500 for an Fz6 or something, I don't think Honda or Yamaha make a modern bike with a twin engine that isn't a cruiser do they? 
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infraboy posted:I don't think Honda or Yamaha make a modern bike with a twin engine that isn't a cruiser do they? Not any more, but there's the Superhawk and RC51.
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SaucyPants posted:is the MT01 still in production? Seems to be.
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Now, do they sell it where infraboy is? Because it's not up for grabs in Canada or the US.
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Its never been in production in the states 
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infraboy posted:I don't think Honda or Yamaha make a modern bike with a twin engine that isn't a cruiser do they? The VTR250! (which is probably about a quarter of the capacity you're looking for, and Honda don't sell them in the US anyway) Shouting Melon fucked around with this message at 05:42 on Jul 20, 2011 |
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Phy posted:Now, do they sell it where infraboy is? Because it's not up for grabs in Canada or the US. there is one at blackfoot, I have wanted one since I first read about them in 07 I think it was. when I have the cash next year I doubt it will be around. Oh well guess I'll have to settle for an XR1200
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