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Pubic Lair posted:I'm 5'10" and 210 so I don't totally need forwards. Huh, that explains it. I found the Zephyr to be really comfy on a long ride, but I'm 5'5" with short legs. Cruiser position feels awkward to me, I like being on top of the bars and not using my spine to absorb road shocks. Had me wondering when you posted about trading the Zephyr for a Sporty.
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Took a detour on the way home and found a petroleum refinery with the security gate wide open. Rode around inside it and nobody came out to yell at me, figured I'd stop for a quick photo-op.
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Dielectric posted:Huh, that explains it. I found the Zephyr to be really comfy on a long ride, but I'm 5'5" with short legs. Cruiser position feels awkward to me, I like being on top of the bars and not using my spine to absorb road shocks. Had me wondering when you posted about trading the Zephyr for a Sporty. The seat also had a weird slant and I always felt like I was falling forward. I also should mention I've lost like 40lbs and at 250lbs the seat was way to thin. I think if I got down to 170 or so the bike would have been pretty nice but as a 550 it was still pretty buzzy trying to cruise on the highway.
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Oct 30, 2012 21:31
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 Oh god what did I just do.
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Oct 31, 2012 02:08
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Zeroboy posted:
You did the best thing you'll ever do. Repsol scheme is the greatest scheme.
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Oct 31, 2012 02:39
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Zeroboy posted:
You just did what I want to do!
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Oct 31, 2012 03:27
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Zeroboy posted:
The best thing you'll ever do in your life.
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Oct 31, 2012 04:16
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That adds 50 HP to the bike, easily. 
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Oct 31, 2012 05:05
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Zeroboy posted:
Topical 
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Oct 31, 2012 06:10
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Zeroboy posted:
You appear to be about to kick your rear sprocket. Or wee on your own seat. Are these theft-prevention measures?
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Saga posted:You appear to be about to kick your rear sprocket. Or wee on your own seat. Are these theft-prevention measures? Looks like he's going to shart in his pants, actually.
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Oct 31, 2012 08:16
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*plooorrrp* "Self-destruct system. Deee-activated. Good morning, Michael."
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Oct 31, 2012 08:21
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front wing flexing posted:Topical This is cool as gently caress.
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Oct 31, 2012 19:32
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 I looked for the source of that image, and did you know that it's also mechanically functional? There's a tiny engine with moving pistons that operate when you turn the rear wheel.http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/30154 Wish the guy had built it in that Lego CAD program -- then you can upload the file to Lego and they'll let you order a custom package with all the parts and automatically-generated instructions to build it. couple other lego motorcycles http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/9899 http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/29123 http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/23369
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Wow, that Lego Repsol replica is fantastic! I modded my 8420 into a boxer engine tourer a while back. EDIT 
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Nov 1, 2012 13:27
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It's burned 1qt every 1000 miles since new, but it's mine.
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Nov 9, 2012 16:46
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Harley taking a page from Honda reliability? 
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Nov 11, 2012 17:23
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All that black is loving awesome.
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Nov 11, 2012 18:47
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Something's wrong with the rear turn signals.
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front wing flexing posted:All that black is loving awesome. Needs more black. Get a can of Hammerite and sort out those lights, foot controls, and heads. Now here's the important question - how do you make fork sliders and brake disks black, while keeping them functional? I think anodising, if it's done really well, could take care of the forks but the brakes are a bit more of a problem. Maybe some kind of automatic sprayer connected to the brake light. Whoever cracks that problem has a fortune waiting for them...
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Nov 11, 2012 23:24
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Black-oxidized nickel plating on the fork sliders, reinforced carbon-carbon brake discs.
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Sagebrush posted:Black-oxidized nickel plating on the fork sliders, reinforced carbon-carbon brake discs. You're a genius. Of course how you get carbon brakes on a harley when their riders already think the front brake is the insta-death lever is another matter... (Actually wouldn't Harleys (assuming decent rubber) benefit most from insanely powerful brakes, with that low centre of gravity and nice long rake and trail? Part of me wants to do this just to take it to a track day)
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Nov 11, 2012 23:31
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Disagree, an all blacked out bike like that really could use polished rims Comedy option: whitewalls
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Is it bad that I think whitewall tires would look badass on that bike? Edit: also, some red and white pinstriping Detroit117 fucked around with this message at 23:55 on Nov 11, 2012 |
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Nov 11, 2012 23:52
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I originally planned to put red rims on her, but settled for the black. And I would definitely put whitewalls on them.
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 Picked up my new F700GS today. First thing to do will be to remove the massive mudflap hanging off the fender, then get a real windscreen.
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theperminator posted:
Ride it in the rain before you take the rear flap off first. It really cuts down on a lot of nasty splash and spray in inclement weather, even if it does look like rear end on the bike. PO put an F800GS rear flap on my F800S, and I've ridden with it both on and off, definitely a noticeable difference with it on. Your tailbags or pillion might appreciate it.
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Just put down the first payment for this: Should have her in about 45 days. A bit of a step up from my current Suzuki 125. 
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Edmond Dantes posted:Just put down the first payment for this: Looks cool. What is it? I don't recognize it and didn't see a brand on it.
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front wing flexing posted:Looks cool. What is it? I don't recognize it and didn't see a brand on it. It's a Jawa Daytona 350, but I think the name depends on the country, in Europe and (I think) the states it's a Leonart Daytona 350.
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ThatCguy posted:Ride it in the rain before you take the rear flap off first. It really cuts down on a lot of nasty splash and spray in inclement weather, even if it does look like rear end on the bike. PO put an F800GS rear flap on my F800S, and I've ridden with it both on and off, definitely a noticeable difference with it on. Your tailbags or pillion might appreciate it. I'd also suggest riding it (like legitimately on the highway for a few hours) with the stock windshield before going all GS-guy with an NBA backboard setup.
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This thing showed up today! 2011 Yamaha FZ6R 5400~ miles No pictures of the Harley box that it came in.  
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clutchpuck posted:I'd also suggest riding it (like legitimately on the highway for a few hours) with the stock windshield before going all GS-guy with an NBA backboard setup. If it's anything like the f650gs it's going to need a better windscreen. I'm short and anything over 65-70mph for any amount of time got tiresome. The #1 thing I love about my new bike over my F650 is the wind protection, now I can ride up to 60mph with my visor open.
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Went on a turkey run last weekend, loaded 4 turkeys on the bike.
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This is my 2005 KTM 625 SMC. I finally have it all in order, sort of. Though, I think I need to adjust the valves, and figure out where a small oil leak is coming from.
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MetaJew posted:I think I need to adjust the valves, and figure out where a small oil leak is coming from. I believe this is the Austrian pledge of allegiance. e: nice bike!
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dreesemonkey posted:If it's anything like the f650gs it's going to need a better windscreen. I'm short and anything over 65-70mph for any amount of time got tiresome. Yeah I took it on a freeway for an hour and it was pretty bad, something bigger than the thumbnail sized stock one would be good, It shouldn't need to be too massive. Are these things known for clutch drag? even with the cable adjusted and the lever all the way out it lunges forward a little when starting, and is hard to push around with the clutch in.
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I was curious about that for a 250 ninja. I usually move it in N but i was pushing it in 1st with the clutch in the other day and it took a lot of force to move. I'm a small dude but i was having to really push to get it going.
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I'm pretty sure I never had that issue on my EX250, I always park and leave the bike in first. same thing on my 675. It's annoying because I can't walk the GS around unless I put it in neutral.
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