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honda should hire that guy for the next gen of interceptors
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Mar 28, 2019 22:16
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That is the good poo poo
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Mar 29, 2019 01:48
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He said it won’t be perfect in all the mountings, and that many parts of the body kit might have to be sanded, and plastic cut. In addition he’ll use creativity in the fairing stays. But to me, that sounds awesome. I know a lot of purists would demand immensely laborious details, and ensuring it looks like new, and no weld is visible, and that all parts are perfect match. To me, some italian race bike builder going ham on my bike and charging a modest fee and saying ”I’ll do a bunch of poo poo and then it’s ready” is what makes my bike more awesome, I have tremendous respect for this kind of craftmanship.
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Mar 29, 2019 08:25
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It's kind of crazy to me that this kind of "engine swap" isn't more common.
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Mar 29, 2019 08:54
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On the VFR forums at https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/ there are actually a decent amount of projects where some sort of CBR bodywork from various years is the attempt. Most of them just seem to end up in failure or some part of the process becomes too laborious or difficult and they end up fizzling out. There are nice looking ones, too, one with a custom 900rr supermoto look with straight bar, that ended up costing more than 2000 dollars, so it's not unheard of. However, I'm paying this guy 300 euros and he's having at it with seemingly no difficulty, so your mileage may wary. VFR engine is an amazing engine and loved, so the project seems logical considering how butt ugly the original bodywork is.
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Mar 29, 2019 09:03
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my favorite engine swap is the dudes putting the CBR500 engine into a 250L frame and making a ~325lb wet bike 
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Mar 29, 2019 16:21
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Come on, central PA spring! Another teaser day today. 
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Mar 30, 2019 14:23
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right arm posted:my favorite engine swap is the dudes putting the CBR500 engine into a 250L frame and making a ~325lb wet bike God I miss two-strokes, the old RS250 made >60 hp depending on just how much you liked rebuilds (not liking rebuilds at all was not an option) and weighed 120 kilos.
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Mar 30, 2019 15:12
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Come on, central PA spring! Another teaser day today. I've had like the past month's worth of weekends free, and today it'll be 74 in SE PA and I'm triple booked with indoor responsibilities. Sad face for no riding time today.
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goddamnedtwisto posted:God I miss two-strokes, the old RS250 made >60 hp depending on just how much you liked rebuilds (not liking rebuilds at all was not an option) and weighed 120 kilos. same. I went to the one moto show here last month and all I did was gaze longingly at the CR500 builds and the insane 800cc+ two stroke track bikes people built one of these days I’ll pick up a 300 XC-W...
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Mar 30, 2019 15:43
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opengl128 posted:I've had like the past month's worth of weekends free, and today it'll be 74 in SE PA and I'm triple booked with indoor responsibilities. Sad face for no riding time today. I have been working 7 days a week so the Buell only got ridden to the hospital and back, but I only had one case so I got home early enough to get this other bad bitch out:  Did a top speed run (70mph), ran out of gas as I was pulling into the Sunoco in the nearest town, and got funny looks from the Harley passenger at the pumps for kick-starting my little beast.
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Mar 30, 2019 17:08
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Is that one of those folding motorcycles?
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Mar 30, 2019 17:12
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Imperador do Brasil posted:I have been working 7 days a week so the Buell only got ridden to the hospital and back, but I only had one case so I got home early enough to get this other bad bitch out: That thing looks fun... when I get tired of the Sym I'll probably pick up one of those as my "ultra light bike"
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Mar 30, 2019 17:13
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Nitrox posted:Is that one of those folding motorcycles? Sad that there's no modern equivalent of the motocompo.
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Mar 30, 2019 17:31
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Nitrox posted:Is that one of those folding motorcycles? Nah just a Sachs MadAss 125. Pocked it up for like $900 a couple years ago and unjust ride the tits off of it.
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Mar 30, 2019 17:53
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Gf got a bike   Jianshe clone of a carbed Yamaha ybr125, rides pretty nice! A lot more stable than the cbf I had when I was starting out, should be a good practice hack.
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Mar 30, 2019 22:24
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Chinese shitbikes are sooo much fun. Enjoy revving the poo poo out of it for any and all reasons and generally treating it like crap with no remorse.
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Mar 30, 2019 22:30
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Got this today:
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Mar 31, 2019 07:07
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I took a trip into France today, went up to Morzine (which is an incredible road) to meet a mate for coffee, then doubled back to Châtel, over the pass back into Switzerland, then back home. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Chatel  Pas de Morgins  Vevey  Lausanne 
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Mar 31, 2019 18:52
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 oregon rules
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Mar 31, 2019 21:37
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knox_harrington posted:I took a trip into France today, went up to Morzine (which is an incredible road) to meet a mate for coffee, then doubled back to Châtel, over the pass back into Switzerland, then back home. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! That's my loving jam right there.
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Mar 31, 2019 22:00
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Every three pages of this thread I'm saying to myself "I really need to loving move." Anyone have advice for convincing the old lady that better motorcycle roads and improved views are worth moving away from her family and a low cost of living?
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Mar 31, 2019 22:23
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Buy her a motorcycle.
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Mar 31, 2019 22:36
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Vahakyla posted:On the VFR forums at https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/ there are actually a decent amount of projects where some sort of CBR bodywork from various years is the attempt. Most of them just seem to end up in failure or some part of the process becomes too laborious or difficult and they end up fizzling out. There are nice looking ones, too, one with a custom 900rr supermoto look with straight bar, that ended up costing more than 2000 dollars, so it's not unheard of. However, I'm paying this guy 300 euros and he's having at it with seemingly no difficulty, so your mileage may wary. 300 euro is a decent price, bodywork swaps are fiddly. I made a subframe for a mates 99CBR900RR to fit a GSXR tail a few months back. Bike on the left.  General idea  High tech mockup   Fit up on front section of subframe  Rear section with seat cowl latch mechanism mount and exhaust support  Finished  Cant find a pic with the undertray fitted, just this one of it sitting on the wheel.  Putting gixxer tails on everything yo 
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Mar 31, 2019 22:44
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That is pretty. Customising frames and fairings is my jam. Some body parts are just the prettiest and should be on every bike. (2006 600RR)
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Mar 31, 2019 22:52
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you should definitely make that pipe longer dude
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Mar 31, 2019 23:32
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Vahakyla posted:That is pretty. Customising frames and fairings is my jam. Some body parts are just the prettiest and should be on every bike. (2006 600RR) Subframe/tail swaps are the messiest, there's usually a lot of poo poo in there with CDI/Battery wiring looms. On the white CBR in the first pic the battery is relocated under the carbs, getting to it is a loving nightmare. I was able to mount it under the seat in the front of the subframe on the other one.
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Vahakyla posted:Buy her a motorcycle. Been down that road - I just sold her bike to Coydog last year because she never rode it. She prefers to ride pillion and even then she doesn't really "get" riding.
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Jazzzzz posted:Been down that road - I just sold her bike to Coydog last year because she never rode it. She prefers to ride pillion and even then she doesn't really "get" riding. Sever.
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echomadman posted:Subframe/tail swaps are the messiest, there's usually a lot of poo poo in there with CDI/Battery wiring looms. On the white CBR in the first pic the battery is relocated under the carbs, getting to it is a loving nightmare. I was able to mount it under the seat in the front of the subframe on the other one. But this all makes it unique and gives the bike sole character. I am not skilled enough myself to do this work, but I wish. I’d love to solve those puzzles.
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The VFR was not supposed to have a passenger-seat, and was supposed to have a frame that didn't support one either. However, I'm a moody person and I changed my mind. The rear frame will now be built in a different manner. He also would like to have full LED-blinkers, four forward, four rear, with high and low on both sides. Here's status as of two days ago: Man pictured is mister Silvio Simeoni himself.  
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Apr 3, 2019 20:08
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Is this also Silvio Simeoni?
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That is the guard dog who makes sure no one touches the drat bikes.
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Oh poo poo it's a dog! My brain just turned that into a backpack sitting on the floor. I was referring to the skinny-jeaned legs with hip checkered Vans because the idea made me laugh.
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:Oh poo poo it's a dog! My brain just turned that into a backpack sitting on the floor. Lol mine turned it into a piece of fairing Edit: what's the Honda cub looking thing next to your bike?
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:Oh poo poo it's a dog! My brain just turned that into a backpack sitting on the floor. Oh. Well. This is italy, so that is the male other racer whose name I forgot. Italians are very fashionable. I don’t know much about bikes so I can’t answer questions about them. Next time I go down I’ll take good pictures of the workshop, the bikes, and such! Vahakyla fucked around with this message at 07:12 on Apr 4, 2019 |
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Apr 4, 2019 07:09
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A genuine classic being menaced by a couple of posers
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Renaissance Robot posted:A genuine classic being menaced by a couple of posers  Today I put the fender eliminator on. I didn't follow the instructions, so it is a hack-job of the highest echelon, but the light comes on so I'm just gonna not ever speak about what happened ever again, and quietly do it correctly, later. Look how ~shiny~ it is. 
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Frosty- posted:You have good bikes. Hi z900rs buddy  (x-post from what bike should I buy thread). I got mine today. Where'd you get that front fairing? Do they make them in black? Yours looks great 
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