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My ride today, about 4 hours. The lake was pretty boring looking (but the roads were quite fine if a bit slippery) and there wasn't anything worth taking a photo of. I saw a motorcross race track on the side of the road and watched them race for a few minutes, that was cool. For more content here's the awesome looking new 636 
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hayden. posted:My ride today, about 4 hours. The lake was pretty boring looking (but the roads were quite fine if a bit slippery) and there wasn't anything worth taking a photo of. I saw a motorcross race track on the side of the road and watched them race for a few minutes, that was cool. Someone on my brother-in-law's street already has one of these and it sits outside on his concrete path, the front wheel chained to the ground. Very striking looking bike with a ridiculously dumb looking exhaust.
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Feb 11, 2013 01:21
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I think the exhaust is great. The gloss/matte finish that matches the tail/seat of the bike is pretty neat and I don't recall seeing something like that before.
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Feb 11, 2013 01:47
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That exhaust should look terrible, but I agree, it's certainly livable the way they've done it. It biggest drawback is that it is probably heavier than gently caress.
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Feb 11, 2013 01:49
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And for that big exhaust body there is probably an outlet the diameter of a pencil
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Feb 11, 2013 05:13
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:And for that big exhaust body there is probably an outlet the diameter of a pencil I remember seeing an almost-new fireblade that had a tiny ninja 250 hole and a much larger, sensible hole beneath, with a shut-off valve for the big hole so it passes noise regulations at low RPM. Maybe this is just too expensive to bother with on most bikes?
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Feb 11, 2013 06:06
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:And for that big exhaust body there is probably an outlet the diameter of a pencil Nah, it's pretty big. I had an 09 with the same looking exhaust.
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Feb 11, 2013 08:19
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I see bikes like this and the first thing I think is "this would look awesome without rearsets or the heat shield or the plate holder." It makes me sad that bikes must be sold this way, when the first thing that most aesthetically-minded people will do is pull half the stuff off as soon as they get it.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:03
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Why would you remove the rearsets? What would you replace them with?  At least fender eliminators tend to be fairly cheap and are a simple swap. The big old ugly rear fender thing is by far the worst thing on all new bikes.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:25
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hayden. posted:My ride today, about 4 hours. The lake was pretty boring looking (but the roads were quite fine if a bit slippery) and there wasn't anything worth taking a photo of. I saw a motorcross race track on the side of the road and watched them race for a few minutes, that was cool. This will kill a whole day from Portland, but if you haven't done NF25 around the east slope of St. Helens, it is excellent: http://goo.gl/maps/3epMZ I haven't done the run up to Windy Ridge Observatory about halfway through but I hear it is also excellent.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:31
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I think that ninja looks really sharp in white
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Feb 11, 2013 18:39
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The exhaust kind of makes me think of the laser rifle from Fallout New Vegas. I guess it's just the shape.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:42
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Have you seen the white in person? It's a gorgeous matte-pearl.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:48
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No, and it looks like Canada will only get green and black. Not that I would buy one either way, but I think it's a drat good looking bike.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:53
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clutchpuck posted:This will kill a whole day from Portland, but if you haven't done NF25 around the east slope of St. Helens, it is excellent: http://goo.gl/maps/3epMZ This looks awesome, thanks for the tip. I'm not sure when the roads clear up from winter weather, trying to find advice about it now. Looking forward to this view though: http://randomtime.com/eric/roads/nf25/curlycreekview.jpg I'll definitely go ASAP and post back here with some pics. edit: looks like it doesn't clear up until mid-June. Oh well. hayden. fucked around with this message at 20:09 on Feb 11, 2013 |
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Feb 11, 2013 19:58
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I did it last September and thick fog blocked any view opportunities, but I was too busy with the ridiculous quantity 15, 20, and 25mph corners to care. On the same trip, I did McKenzie Pass from Eugene to the Bend area: http://goo.gl/maps/2wZKx There's a pretty crazy lava field at the top of the pass [not my photo]: http://i.imgur.com/WpiOKXh.jpg I think this one stays closed until summer, too. No truck traffic is allowed so the road surface is absolutely sublime.
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Feb 11, 2013 20:20
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hayden. posted:This looks awesome, thanks for the tip. I'm not sure when the roads clear up from winter weather, trying to find advice about it now. Looking forward to this view though: http://randomtime.com/eric/roads/nf25/curlycreekview.jpg I did a lot of that in mid June a couple years back and yeah, there was a ton of snow. Was nice that there was hardly any tourists though.
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Feb 11, 2013 20:29
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When would you recommend I go for ideal conditions? I can do it midweek to avoid tourists.
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Feb 11, 2013 21:13
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After independence day and through September is probably the best time for riding the Cascades.
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Feb 11, 2013 21:47
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  Top one's a naked gravity bike, apparently. Anyone have more like these? I happened to run into both on the same site but can't find any more.
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Feb 12, 2013 02:07
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I've seen a number of car versions of those, and it's amazing how much less material there is in a motorcycle. Wheels, frame, engine and some pieces to hold it all together. (I notice the top one is missing its engine though  )
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Feb 12, 2013 02:12
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Here's the F1 version that I saw at a museum, I think maybe the MOMA.
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Feb 12, 2013 02:18
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Bott Moto2
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Feb 12, 2013 02:44
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SR400 for the curious. (Clip-ons AND clubmans)
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Feb 12, 2013 04:13
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Specifically, one by Deus:
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Feb 12, 2013 07:05
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His fault? Discuss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0OAj8l0dGg
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Feb 12, 2013 07:38
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some jerk on reddit is waving his new cbr in my face. it's so goddamn pretty.
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Feb 12, 2013 07:46
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:His fault? I think he was on the fz6 forum and it was an oil slick in the road made worse by the rain. Terrible impact.
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Feb 12, 2013 07:55
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:His fault? You can point at a couple of things he might have done better (you never ride in the centre of the lane in the wet, I'm fairly sure he tightened up when he saw the oil) but it's definitely not his fault.
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Feb 12, 2013 08:42
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goddamnedtwisto posted:You can point at a couple of things he might have done better (you never ride in the centre of the lane in the wet, I'm fairly sure he tightened up when he saw the oil) but it's definitely not his fault. Yeah, all I could think when I saw it was 'poor guy'. Also glad that this sort of thing isn't very common around here and some old woman immediately calls the council who erect an overwhelming amount of cones and signage.
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Feb 12, 2013 09:56
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:some jerk on reddit is waving his new cbr in my face. wow that's nice looking. Only thing I'd change on that is the mirrors. Is that stock bodywork/paint option?
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Feb 12, 2013 12:16
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:His fault? Yep, riding in the "oil dump" lane (middle of the road).
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Feb 12, 2013 14:31
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It's even visible in the video, the middle of the road looks 'wet' right before he crashes. My guess is that there was a recent oil (or diesel) spill.
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Feb 12, 2013 14:51
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New RSV4R is out: Filth. Pure, unadulterated filth. Even the paddock stand gives me the horn.
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What's with the honey-combed chicken wire in front of the radiator, is that just a debris catcher? And assuming those rear pegs aren't for a passenger, but instead for going full tuck, how the gently caress do you change gear in that position, or do you just get it to top as fast as possible and just do everything with the throttle on the track?
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Wootcannon posted:What's with the honey-combed chicken wire in front of the radiator, is that just a debris catcher? And assuming those rear pegs aren't for a passenger, but instead for going full tuck, how the gently caress do you change gear in that position, or do you just get it to top as fast as possible and just do everything with the throttle on the track? It has a side stand, turn signals, and a license plate holder too. It's obviously a road-going version of a race bike. Who's to say the passenger pegs aren't for a passenger?
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Wootcannon posted:What's with the honey-combed chicken wire in front of the radiator, is that just a debris catcher? And assuming those rear pegs aren't for a passenger, but instead for going full tuck, how the gently caress do you change gear in that position, or do you just get it to top as fast as possible and just do everything with the throttle on the track? I don't think there's a human being who could get their legs onto those pillion pegs from a riding position - bear in mind that bike is about the same size as your 125. They're pillion pegs, but the tiny size of the seat and lack of grabrail makes me think that only a naked person who was *extremely* scared would be able to stay on.
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I don't think that's a pillion seat. It appears to be some kind of bespoke Italian wedgie device.
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