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It's mostly the front wheel/top of the bike. It looks like it's floating there, with magic. Kind of no-shadow, too.
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Lynza posted:Why is the bike photoshopped onto a driveway? That seems odd. I was thinking the same thing because there's no shadows at all; it's like someone cut it out of another photo.
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Aug 31, 2016 22:29
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I see you're all new to the experience of a photo taken with waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much flash. I'm guessing he used his point&shoot instead of his phone to take those.
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Sep 1, 2016 01:16
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Holy poo poo guys. I saw this post at work and I thought the same loving thing. I was going to post but thought I would sound crazy. I'm glad it wasn't just me.
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Sep 1, 2016 02:54
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HotCanadianChick posted:I see you're all new to the experience of a photo taken with waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much flash. I'd expect to see some flash shadow... Looks like the whitewashed driveway and the extreme metering for the dark shadow just blow it out all weird
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Sep 1, 2016 04:31
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It's just metered on the bike, so the driveway was blown out. Same with the sunlit area in the background. Here, you can see shadows when you drop the highs out. 
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Sep 1, 2016 15:55
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 http://columbusga.craigslist.org/mcy/5759196722.html Oh God Oh God Oh God  If I were less wise I'd buy this. I did a ton of research on converting an SV to sumo, as well as thinstroms, over the summer. His build looks mostly legit, and he clearly knows his stuff. Of course, the SV engine doesn't like wheelies, so it's disqualified.
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Sep 1, 2016 18:42
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If you're not adding suspension travel how is it a sumo?
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Sep 1, 2016 18:53
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I thought it looked like they had, with DRZ400 forks (common swap in for that conversion), and the rear shock looks longer/gives more ground clearance). The big problem with SV sumo conversions is that midpipe gets in the way of more extreme rear shocks. I would have liked to see a clever rerouting, as well as having the exhaust up high near the tail. You would know, though.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:04
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Definitely not drz or even dr forks.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:14
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Coydog posted:I thought it looked like they had, with DRZ400 forks (common swap in for that conversion), and the rear shock looks longer/gives more ground clearance). ZX shock and respringing front doesn't extend the travel any. He did an exhaust swap that makes it look much sharper but it doesn't change ground clearance or anything like that 
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Sep 1, 2016 19:17
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In that case, I agree. I wonder why he said he had DRZ front end. It's a shame, because the whole hypermotard parts use is pretty brilliant, and fixes a lot of problems with the conversion. Namely, the tank and seat.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:27
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Well it does have a DRZ headlight!
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Sep 1, 2016 19:32
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Well, mission accomplished then! I wish it were close to 2k. I'd be all over it then, and do the DRZ400 front end swap, figure out how to get the midpipe to clear the swingarm for longer travel, and ride the hell out of it. A reliable SXV550 would be rad.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:49
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Z3n posted:If you're not adding suspension travel how is it a sumo? What do you know about building a sumo? Oh... oh yea... oh... That bike is just an uglier 1st gen with almost no actual mods to make it perform anything like a supermoto or even perform better.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:50
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Yes and on top of that it's heaver than but has the same power as a 690 smc.
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Sep 1, 2016 19:53
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 Looks like the DR650 swingarm swap is feasible, and would give the right lift to the rear. Look at that ground clearance! edit:nm that's the second gen, which I'd be more interested in sumoing anyway. High Protein posted:Yes and on top of that it's heaver than but has the same power as a 690 smc. Yeah... 
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Sep 1, 2016 19:56
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Well this is a new one. I've always thought an EX500 would make a decent gravel runner. More interested in that blue one though. picture is link
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Sep 2, 2016 19:51
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this guy stole my idea
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Sep 2, 2016 19:54
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What in the actual gently caress? How is that a good idea other than "well I accidentally knocked it off a cliff. Nothing of value was lost."
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Sep 2, 2016 21:51
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Isn't gravel really bad for belt drives? HenryJLittlefinger- that looks fully rad. Post a link to the listing.
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Sep 2, 2016 22:00
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:"well I accidentally knocked it off a cliff. Nothing of value was lost." You get it. It isn't like that's a super involved build. Some Emgo off road bits and a take-off muffler from probably a Sporty. I'd take it a step further and put taller suspension on it and maybe re-route the pipe for better ground clearance. Coydog posted:Isn't gravel really bad for belt drives? There's nothing good about it besides it's disposable. clutchpuck fucked around with this message at 22:06 on Sep 2, 2016 |
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Sep 2, 2016 22:03
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Yeah, but you still have to walk back after you litter the woods with it. Or, even worse, pay actual money to fix it.
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Sep 2, 2016 22:17
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Dremel to the VIN, problem solved.
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Sep 2, 2016 22:22
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcy/5755940759.html is this expensive?
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Sep 2, 2016 22:47
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If you have to ask, you really shouldn't pick that bike. Why are you buying, and what are you looking for?
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Sep 2, 2016 22:56
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Disco Dickdog posted:http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/mcy/5755940759.html well not the initial investment... but you're gonna spend a ton on replacing camshafts and reg/recs
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Sep 3, 2016 01:22
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Coydog posted:Isn't gravel really bad for belt drives? Picture is linked.
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Sep 3, 2016 03:50
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Is buy that Ninja 500 in a heartbeat if it wasn't 13 hours away
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Sep 8, 2016 19:09
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Fly n ride. I'd help you sort it out in my garage.
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Sep 8, 2016 19:16
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Now what in the gently caress?
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Sep 12, 2016 23:24
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That has to be a troll...
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Sep 12, 2016 23:27
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Sammy is about to get real sick of people calling because his rear end in a top hat friends put that up.
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 Someone please talk me out of this because the timing belt job doesn't actually seem any more difficult than a valve adjustment. Looks like an afternoon and 100 in parts. That's easily half of what others are going for in my area.
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Sep 13, 2016 19:02
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I'd buy that poo poo. (Not at full price but still)
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Sep 13, 2016 19:05
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You wouldn't pay $1800? What would you offer?
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That seems like a pretty good price to me. Belts take me 15 min with nothing but a set of Allen wrenches, but valves are a bit more of a pain. If you get it I'd recommend getting the desmotimes manual for 2v ducs.
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Coydog posted:You wouldn't pay $1800? What would you offer? Well, the reason I say that is because never pay the asking price. I'd be fuckin happy if I scored that for $1400. (Where is that located...?)
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Ah, I feel like it's already listed 2k below other monsters in my area. I know nothing of monster pricing, and wouldn't be drawn to it if they normally go for only 3-400 more than his asking. It's located in Woodstock Georgia.Slim Pickens posted:That seems like a pretty good price to me. Belts take me 15 min with nothing but a set of Allen wrenches, but valves are a bit more of a pain. If you get it I'd recommend getting the desmotimes manual for 2v ducs. I'm glad to hear that! Doesn't look too difficult, to me, based on a couple youtube videos.
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The 620's not gonna be very quick, though, so keep that in mind. It'll make the "Ducati=fast" crowd a bit funnier if you're on a 60hp bike.
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