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Z3n posted:Yeah where is that guy anyways? He can't post right now. He said something about his bike dying on him and then catching fire.
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Are there any bike manufacturers that have mastered the electron? Harley? Triumph?
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Feb 10, 2011 14:40
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Ola posted:Are there any bike manufacturers that have mastered the electron? Harley? Triumph? None. BSA did master the Quark in 1963, and introduced it as a standard feature on all 1964 models. However, as with Lucas electrics, owners never observed them working.
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Feb 10, 2011 15:09
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Saga posted:He can't post right now. He said something about his bike dying on him and then catching fire. As Julian Ryder and Toby Moody are fond of saying: There's a reason it's called "Honda Motor Company". The rest is just details. infraboy posted:Clearly Kawasaki parts are the best and most reliable. Science says this is true. Ola posted:Are there any bike manufacturers that have mastered the electron? Harley? Triumph? Actually, smarmy brit jokes aside, I haven't personally had to deal with any Triumph charging system failures. The one Harley I've worked on had a wiring harness fault that led to a bad charging system. Of course, it had also lit itself on fire, so I'm pretty sure it was just a little 
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Feb 10, 2011 18:29
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Saga posted:None. All I can think of now is Schroedinger's cat on a café racer, approaching the speed of light. The oil change intervals approach infinity.
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Feb 10, 2011 20:10
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Ola posted:Are there any bike manufacturers that have mastered the electron? Harley? Triumph? When I was looking for my Triumph, came across a ton of people with electrical gremlins. Did that stop me from
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Feb 10, 2011 20:32
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Ola posted:All I can think of now is Schroedinger's cat on a café racer, approaching the speed of light. The oil change intervals approach infinity. I feel the closest allegory to Honda charging systems is starting Schroedinger's paradox with a dead cat.
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Feb 10, 2011 20:44
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjWhWPFlkw Really need to clean that windshield. Besides that, enjoy the sounds of a choo choo train and some blue skies. Also some rockin' out.
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Feb 11, 2011 18:51
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I remember having whiny gears like that with my F2, it sounded like a racecar with straight cut gears.
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Feb 11, 2011 19:41
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Z3n posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjWhWPFlkw You're still stupid selling it. With current Kawasaki regulator improvements it'll probably outlive your wife. Keep it.
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Feb 12, 2011 07:42
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Z3n posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjWhWPFlkw quote:I feel the closest allegory to Honda charging systems is starting Schroedinger's paradox with a dead cat.  at this and the rocking out. I enjoyed that. Also gently caress your blue skies.
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Feb 12, 2011 07:45
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Retsalb posted:You're still stupid selling it. With current Kawasaki regulator improvements it'll probably outlive your wife. Keep it. You really got a hard-on for F2s huh?
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Feb 12, 2011 08:48
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Russian Bear posted:You really got a hard-on for F2s huh? Not especially. I recommend bikes on a per user base. I know Z3n will grow to love this bike based on all his other posts. It might even cure him of the Supermoto bug. Myself: I only ride bikes that has no merit. Bikes of evil. Bikes that will kill you while not even being in motion. poo poo-bikes with too few strokes and too much displacement or gently caress-literbikes with too much carburetors and valves. No, I really don't like the F2, it's way too solid, handles too good and is too sexy for me to own. It's however perfect for Z3n. His wife should shut the gently caress up and place her jealousy elsewhere.
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Feb 12, 2011 10:58
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Love ya, buddy. I'll be taking the bike out today for probably 200 miles or so of riding. We'll see how much it grows on me. It also probably needs some fresh clutch springs as engagement is very wimpy. I'll try and shoot some video for you guys 
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Feb 12, 2011 15:38
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Z3n posted:I'll be taking the bike out today for probably 200 miles or so of riding. We'll see how much it grows on me. It also probably needs some fresh clutch springs as engagement is very wimpy. Don't just replace the springs. Plates and springs are almost ridiculously easy to replace on a F2 and they'll last for a decade. It's valentines, buy your wife some cheap flowers and tell her about your priorities in life. She'll probably understand that this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hond...=item3cb48b5bdc is more important than a cheap dinner in town. In case you need a manual, I think I have a .pdf somewhere.
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Feb 13, 2011 05:16
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I went from an F2 to a supermoto and ain't never going back (DOUBLE NEGATIVE).
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Feb 13, 2011 08:23
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Spent all day riding a drz and pulling wheelies, stoppies, and backing it in. Tomorrow the CBR will get a proper ride. Probably. I do have a manual for it, thanks. Honda factory manuals of this vintage are definitely on the arcane side.
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Feb 13, 2011 09:13
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Z3n posted:Tomorrow the CBR will get a proper ride. Probably. I am willing to offer my services as a test-pilot.
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2ndclasscitizen posted:I am willing to offer my services as a test-pilot.
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Feb 14, 2011 06:02
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Retsalb posted:No, I really don't like the F2, it's way too solid, handles too good and is too sexy for me to own. It's however perfect for Z3n. His wife should shut the gently caress up and place her jealousy elsewhere. Hey there cold northerner, I know your kind I'm descended from your stock. Your grouchy exterior cannot make up for the fact that deep down inside you're a soft hearted person with a weak spot for ugly and out-dated technology.
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Feb 14, 2011 19:06
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CBR test ride. Fair warning, it's pretty dull. The camera is also mounted far to the left side of the bike so it looks like I'm hanging it out over the DY but I'm not. Beautiful weather though, about 65 degrees with a light wind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rchYcLLzYOI
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Feb 14, 2011 19:21
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Z3n posted:CBR test ride. Fair warning, it's pretty dull. The camera is also mounted far to the left side of the bike so it looks like I'm hanging it out over the DY but I'm not. Glad somewhere in this state has nice weather, its cold and raining here today.  (And after a weekend full of absolutely beautiful weather.)
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Feb 14, 2011 19:23
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What kind of camera do you have (GoPro)? And how did you eliminate the wind blast?!!
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Feb 14, 2011 23:06
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He has a GoPro HD which features a pretty good sound setup. Basically all you have to do is put the sealing gasket in its case to block out most of the wind. You can also set the mic to have low sensitivity if the camera is on a vibrating surface if you still get a lot of wind noise.
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Feb 14, 2011 23:56
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It's a stock setting GoProHD, with the waterproof backing. They also have an open one for low speed stuff. I attached it to the left side of the front fairing with the suction mount and a lanyard wrapped around it just in case it decided to fall off (which it didn't). Nice camera, highly recommended, they've obviously worked really hard on it. No failures, no problems. You can get them for 210$ shipped through the rider's discount thread on WERA.
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Feb 15, 2011 01:20
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Thanks for the info! I've been looking at different camera systems and the main problem is always the massive windblast. I've read a lot about clever tricks with foam and whatnot but it never seems to help much. I'll give rider's discount a go, hopefully they ship to the UK...
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Feb 15, 2011 18:12
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Forty Two posted:Thanks for the info! I've been looking at different camera systems and the main problem is always the massive windblast. I've read a lot about clever tricks with foam and whatnot but it never seems to help much. If they don't, you can have it shipped to me and I can reship it for you.
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Feb 15, 2011 18:39
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Z3n posted:If they don't, you can have it shipped to me and I can reship it for you. I'm going to be pulling the trigger on an Olympia jacket and maybe some gloves here pretty shortly. I know this is a lot to ask, but I live in Canada and the import fees for Olympia stuff is retarded. Would you be ok with me piggybacking off this offer and having you reship me the jacket? I'm fairly certain I still have your email from the stickers giveaway Of course feel free to say no, and should you ship for me I'll paypal you money to cover the costs. Whaddya say?
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Ghostpilots posted:I'm going to be pulling the trigger on an Olympia jacket and maybe some gloves here pretty shortly. I know this is a lot to ask, but I live in Canada and the import fees for Olympia stuff is retarded. Would you be ok with me piggybacking off this offer and having you reship me the jacket? Sure, no problem. Get in touch with me via e-mail
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Feb 17, 2011 01:00
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Thanks for the offer! They don't actually ship to the UK, so now I'm just trying to decide whether I'm going to spend money on another toy that I don't really need
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Feb 18, 2011 23:04
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Cool! This weekend should be fun, have a bit of work to do on the GSX-R, a load of Vortex parts to install, and a new rear stand to use! 
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Feb 19, 2011 00:02
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Forty Two posted:Thanks for the info! I've been looking at different camera systems and the main problem is always the massive windblast. I've read a lot about clever tricks with foam and whatnot but it never seems to help much. Supermotard Mag just did a comparison of a number of onboard camera systems - might be worth a read. No. 47 for Jan/Feb. Also with DRZ and Dorsoduro 1200 goodness, from your local foreign press establishment. Don't think they have a website.
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Picked up a new duck this weekend. Some weakness around the headstock but that's pretty typical for early ducks.  Headstock issues are resolving themselves already  
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Feb 23, 2011 06:51
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I love the murdered-out livery. Is it for track or street?
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Feb 23, 2011 09:17
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Careful with that towel. Being a duck, it's going to poo poo the bed shortly.
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Feb 23, 2011 11:13
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Saga posted:Careful with that towel. Being a duck, it's going to poo poo the bed shortly. Ya this is the truth. I had a duckling before and I was constantly cleaning up poo poo until it was old enough and warm enough to build a pen outside for it.
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Feb 23, 2011 19:34
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Ola posted:I love the murdered-out livery. Is it for track or street? It'll run where ever I go! Saga posted:Careful with that towel. Being a duck, it's going to poo poo the bed shortly. 'tis true. It's too small for the duck diapers we have for it, unfortunately you can't house train a duck as they don't have any control over their sphincters.
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Feb 23, 2011 19:47
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Whoa, did I miss something? Why did you get a duck?
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Clank posted:Whoa, did I miss something? Why did you get a duck? Wife wanted a bird, but parrots are loud and a pain in the rear end. This duck breed is relatively quiet, hardy, and cute  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nrlYaE4uU4
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Z3n posted:Wife wanted a bird, but parrots are loud and a pain in the rear end. This duck breed is relatively quiet, hardy, and cute I didn't even know people kept ducks as pets. Cool!
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