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I want this.
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Dec 20, 2012 02:15
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Covert Ops Wizard posted:I want this. http://radducati.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/dirt-rad-by-radical-ducati-2012.html  who wouldn't?
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Dec 20, 2012 02:26
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New Kawasaki 636 commerical on the TT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVLRi_wg814 It gets interesting around 0:40 in. GI Joe jobs fucked around with this message at 02:36 on Dec 20, 2012 |
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Dec 20, 2012 02:33
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M42 posted:
This bike owns. And so does his cruiser.
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Dec 20, 2012 03:17
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Open face helmet and no front brake. Nature will eventually take its course. Why spend the money on something like that and not put on a brake? Purely form over function? But it has a steering stabilizer! Which looks completely out of place. obso fucked around with this message at 03:42 on Dec 20, 2012 |
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Dec 20, 2012 03:38
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obso posted:Open face helmet and no front brake. Nature will eventually take its course. You're thinking about it too much.
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Dec 20, 2012 03:52
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obso posted:Open face helmet and no front brake. Nature will eventually take its course. That's not a steering stabilizer is it? It looks like a shock attached to the frame at the front, and the engine at the back.
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Dec 20, 2012 04:02
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echomadman posted:
practice them on a mountain bike then
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Dec 20, 2012 04:06
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Zool posted:That's not a steering stabilizer is it? It looks like a shock attached to the frame at the front, and the engine at the back. Thats a steering stabilizer. Cant have any tankslappers on that incredibly precise handling beast.
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Dec 20, 2012 05:02
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Haha, holy poo poo, I didn't realize until you guys said it that there is physically no front brake at all on that thing. Jesus gently caress, how can he ride that without crapping himself the whole time.
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Dec 20, 2012 05:24
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At least the weld's on Brad's frame are clean!
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Dec 20, 2012 06:12
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Shimrod posted:Haha, holy poo poo, I didn't realize until you guys said it that there is physically no front brake at all on that thing. What do you call his feet? No front fender for a reason. Just stick a boot up there below the triple clamps and you'll be stopped in no time.
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Dec 20, 2012 06:23
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Shimrod posted:Haha, holy poo poo, I didn't realize until you guys said it that there is physically no front brake at all on that thing. You never rode a BMX with a coaster brake when you were a kid? Same principle, weight sits on the back of the bike, it's not like you're going to be making any sort of evasive maneuver anyway on it. Hell, on surface streets I use more rear brake anyway, it's smoother and doesn't scare the poo poo out of the cars behind you.
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Dec 20, 2012 06:30
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nsaP posted:Where I live helmets aren't common. Agreed on all but the vision. The chin bar blocks a lot of what you can catch out of the vertical peripheral. The sides are cut back far enough on most that it's not as bad as your average sunglasses, but when you have idiot lights going off on the gas tank you don't see them without purposefully looking down to check. Not a big deal for me, but it's a valid reason for being annoyed with them. Personally I go full face because that doesn't bother me as much as a mouth full of asphalt. I won't hold it against anybody else though, being distracted, suffocated, or neurotic and constantly checking for a reserve light will cause an accident. Anyway... since this is a pic thread. Terrible cut/paste of a 0mph handlebar instrument panel in traffic from some poo poo stock photo site.  Full face doesn't block the view of anything but your own crotch. Not a big deal for most. Typical tank based speedo/instrument panel  Chin bar on a full face blocks all this when looking straight ahead.
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Dec 20, 2012 06:52
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ThatCguy posted:doesn't scare the poo poo out of the cars behind you.
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Dec 20, 2012 07:13
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BlackMK4 posted:How so? I'm assuming rapid decel and a back end visibly lightening but I don't really know either.
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Dec 20, 2012 07:16
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The best way to keep your skills sharp is to full panoc brake all day every day. If they rear end you theyre at fault anyways. 
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Dec 20, 2012 07:22
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:I didn't do the welding. I don't know poo poo about welding. I didn't design it, I don't know poo poo about designing sidecars. So far I swapped cylinders and laced the rear wheel. The other guys in the project have built multiple street sidecars before and decided on the shape based on reading articles and talking to other people who race vintage sidecars. As should be obvious in those photos, the frame is like 30-40% done. A significant number of bracing tubes are yet to be added, especially around the steering head. You guys are the least fun part of the internet. I'll be sure not to show you any of our t-shirts lest you be concerned over the strength of the weaving processes used! What? A cotton blend? YOU'RE GOING TO GET A RASH 
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Dec 20, 2012 07:32
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quote:How so? As others mentioned, rapid decel. I don't know what it's like around you, but around here, most cars are right up your rear end in stop and go surface street traffic. I know I can stop plenty quick with both brakes, I also know Suzy Soccermom in her 3 ton SUV with the grill right at about spine level on me who's staring down at her FB status update on her iphone can't/won't. Hence I use a lot more rear brake in those situations, almost ignoring the front brake.
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Dec 20, 2012 16:09
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Just use less front brake? Its not like its a binary thing.
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Dec 20, 2012 16:26
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Notice I said "more", not implying the absense of front braking.
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Dec 20, 2012 16:31
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Halo_4am posted:Agreed on all but the vision. The chin bar blocks a lot of what you can catch out of the vertical peripheral. The sides are cut back far enough on most that it's not as bad as your average sunglasses, but when you have idiot lights going off on the gas tank you don't see them without purposefully looking down to check. Ah, so it's for disabled people with a neck injury then? I understood the point, I just think it's a BS excuse. I'm also curious as to how true it is, because I ride a standard and can see that section of my tank (just tried it yesterday after this thread). In a cruiser like that, wouldn't your seating position be farther back and lower? The back of the gas tank and my nuts are the only thing I can't see from the chinbar. But even if I give you that on some bikes the chin bar blocks the display from being glanced at while keeping your neck perfectly straight, look down?  If I crashed and rashed the hell out of my face but my reason for not wearing a full face was "I can't see my instrument panel lights when I'm looking directly forward" I'd feel foolish. I can understand other reasons why people wear partial gear but other than comfort or style I don't see a lot of rationalization for this one. Except Jay Leno. He gets a pass because his chin sticks out of a full face. 
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Dec 20, 2012 16:47
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That's not a chin that's a tumor.
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Dec 20, 2012 17:53
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I really want this for my other 750. Big bore jugs made out of billet aluminum. 
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Dec 20, 2012 18:08
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nsaP posted:Ah, so it's for disabled people with a neck injury then? I just look down, but I also don't pay a lot of attention to the speedo/instruments in general. I go with the flow of traffic and focus on keeping proper distance, looking for outs, running 'if this guy suddenly stops/cuts in/etc' scenarios through my head. I don't especially care if that means I'm +/- 5-10 mph of the speed limit. Heads up attention to the 2+ ton vehicles surrounding me demands my attention more than an arbitrary speed limit. I have enough experience to know what speed I'm going and how to maintain it, and I know what gear I'm in based on the hearing the rpms of the bike. I know the difference of a shift between neutral and second feels like most times and don't need to verify the little green light is on. I've only been riding for 7 years, and I vividly remember when I needed to check instruments, rpm indications, mph indications, etc just as a confirmation I'm doing what I think I'm doing. That said it's true of my Bell Vortex and my buddy's tank based Suzuki C50. I have to glance down to see mph and any lights that are going off. It's a quick glance every once in awhile for me and is a non-issue. Some people are seriously neurotic about checking their speed and indicators every 10 seconds though. They're the ones that don't like a chin bar blocking their view. :edit: We agree full face is best and both wear one. We're arguing about the validity of an easy adjustment some people aren't willing to make to do the same. Let's stop derailing the photo thread with never ending helmet chat. Somebody is going to bring up oil preferences soon. Why I wear a full face and don't care about instruments being blocked.  
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Dec 20, 2012 18:37
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Valt posted:I really want this for my other 750. Big bore jugs made out of billet aluminum. That might be the world's cleanest bike, my god that engine.
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Dec 20, 2012 19:30
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ADINSX posted:That might be the world's cleanest bike, my god that engine. Yah that dude has way to much money in that bike. Those carbs and jugs alone are more then 3 grand. If I had the money though I would have a set of those jugs in a heart beat. I don't even know whats in that motor. But I'm pretty sure to even use those jugs you have to bore the cases. Which means he is probably running 900 or 1000 ccs. I would guess labor + parts on that motor puts it over 5 grand. Valt fucked around with this message at 19:39 on Dec 20, 2012 |
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Dec 20, 2012 19:37
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ThatCguy posted:As others mentioned, rapid decel. I don't know what it's like around you, but around here, most cars are right up your rear end in stop and go surface street traffic. Obviously reaction time is going to be a problem in that specific situation, but I've heard that most average cars can stop faster than all but the sportiest of sportbikes despite their weight, simply because they have a much wider contact patch. C/D? Halo_4am posted:I also don't pay a lot of attention to the speedo/instruments in general. I go with the flow of traffic and focus on keeping proper distance, looking for outs, running 'if this guy suddenly stops/cuts in/etc' scenarios through my head. I don't especially care if that means I'm +/- 5-10 mph of the speed limit. Heads up attention to the 2+ ton vehicles surrounding me demands my attention more than an arbitrary speed limit. This, pretty much. On an empty freeway, sure, you probably want to be checking your gauges now and then. In the city, as long as you aren't blowing people's doors off as you pass them you can be pretty sure you're going a reasonable speed, and there's no need to read the actual value.
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Dec 20, 2012 20:51
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I just like looking at my pretty instruments  
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Dec 20, 2012 21:01
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Cheater mode, engage!
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Dec 20, 2012 21:26
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Crossposting from the Secret Santa gift. Cause holy poo poo.Ziploc posted:So I got a box. I've had it for a little while as I have had random things keeping me from sending to my Santee. But my gift has been sent out, so I won't feel bad opening my box.
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Dec 20, 2012 21:48
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Dec 20, 2012 21:51
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Sagebrush posted:Obviously reaction time is going to be a problem in that specific situation, but I've heard that most average cars can stop faster than all but the sportiest of sportbikes despite their weight, simply because they have a much wider contact patch. C/D? Pretty much confirm. Theoretically the lighter weight and far softer tyres of the bike balances out the contact patch issue but the very different consequences for lockups mean that it's very rare for bikers - even on a track - to use the full braking power available to them.
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Dec 20, 2012 21:57
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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum - Christmas Tree Uses Premium Fuel Only
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Dec 20, 2012 21:58
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That thing is rad.
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Dec 20, 2012 22:16
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Pope Mobile posted:The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum - Christmas Tree Uses Premium Fuel Only I second this motion. Mods?
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Dec 20, 2012 22:18
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Sagebrush posted:Obviously reaction time is going to be a problem in that specific situation, but I've heard that most average cars can stop faster than all but the sportiest of sportbikes despite their weight, simply because they have a much wider contact patch. C/D? Sure, which I'm not sure what that has to do with distracted drivers in slow speed stop and go surface traffic.
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Dec 20, 2012 23:12
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 Looks about twice as terrible to ride as the XL175, but I'd ride it.
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Valt posted:I really want this for my other 750. Big bore jugs made out of billet aluminum. Yeah those are sexy as hell.
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