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Z3n posted:Titles aren't in my name, doesn't count! Cheater!
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I want to see an "Intervention" episode with Z3n screaming at the top of his lungs "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS 'TOO MANY MOTORCYCLES'" as he stomps away to hit up the 1290 like a crack pipe.
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Jun 10, 2015 03:06
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I mean this just showed up today. How could I turn it away?
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Jun 10, 2015 04:46
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Z3n posted:I mean this just showed up today. How could I turn it away? I want to do terrible things to that bike, like paint it cream with silver and purple flames. What is it and why should or shouldn't I dream about owning one? Chichevache fucked around with this message at 05:25 on Jun 10, 2015 |
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Jun 10, 2015 05:23
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Chichevache posted:I want to do terrible things to that bike, like paint it cream with silver and purple flames. What is it and why should or shouldn't I dream about owning one? It's a Honda CBX. You should dream about owning it because of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8tkVSKb77Y You don't want to own one because it's a Honda and thusly it's a complete pain in the dick to work on, it has 6 carbs to balance, it's a late 70s/early 80s bike, they're stupid expensive because they've become cult bikes, etc. But hey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsmcDLDw9iw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocFxQjPeyiY pretty much says it all.
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Jun 10, 2015 05:36
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All the JIS fasteners, weedy suspension and brakes of my old 750ss but with more weight and power. Can't go wrong with that.
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Jun 10, 2015 05:40
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monsterzero posted:All the JIS fasteners, weedy suspension and brakes of my old 750ss but with more weight and power. Can't go wrong with that. Step 3 of removing the carbs: "Tilt Engine".
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Jun 10, 2015 05:44
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Z3n posted:
That's Honda for "remove everything except the taillight," right?
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Jun 10, 2015 05:54
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Z3n posted:You don't want to own one because it's a Honda and thusly it's not a KZ1300 FTFY 
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Jun 10, 2015 06:58
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One of the few lovely old bikes I'd ever contemplate actually owning. Yes I know how bad they are shutup.
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Jun 10, 2015 07:50
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Z3n posted:You don't want to own one because it's a Honda and thusly it's a complete pain in the dick to work on, it has 6 carbs to balance, it's a late 70s/early 80s bike, they're stupid expensive because they've become cult bikes, etc. 
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Jun 10, 2015 20:56
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Had an opportunity to buy a fixer upper one of these recently. Really didn't want to say no but I said no and I assume I was right to.
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Had an opportunity to buy a fixer upper one of these recently. Really didn't want to say no but I said no and I assume I was right to. Yeah, at least the CBX still has a following. KZ1300s are just impossible, same with the old Benellis. Gonna be my life. I'm actually probably going to farm out the carb work to an expert - old school carbs is here in the bay area, so that makes that a hell of a lot easier, plus they do a pile of CBX work.
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Jun 11, 2015 05:12
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Z3n posted:It's a Honda CBX. Hey so what's up, I just bought an 89 Honda 400 should I like freak out about maintenance on this thing? Seems pretty chill so far but it's my first bike so I really have no idea what I am doing
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Jun 11, 2015 06:13
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It doesn't have six carbs. Hopefully.
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captainOrbital posted:And then there's 2?, for which you multiply by every number including the zero. You've been using Excel 2010 I see.
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A MIRACLE posted:Hey so what's up, I just bought an 89 Honda 400 should I like freak out about maintenance on this thing? Seems pretty chill so far but it's my first bike so I really have no idea what I am doing Nah it's fine you're just going to hate working on it if you ever have to (unlikely).
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Z3n posted:Nah it's fine you're just going to hate working on it if you ever have to (unlikely). Haha okay. It has a bit of trouble getting started / warmed up but its not too bad
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Jun 11, 2015 21:32
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Seafoam in the gas and an italian tune up.
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Z3n posted:Seafoam in the gas and an italian tune up. Thanks! How much seafoam goes in exactly?
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A MIRACLE posted:Thanks! How much seafoam goes in exactly? There are handy instructions on the bottle. Follow those or: "some, but not tons. Start with a lil' bit per gallon."
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Jun 11, 2015 22:40
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I randomly add about 1/3 to 1/2 of a bottle to a gas tank.
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Hooray seafoam! Question though as I've recently gotten a(n actually) new bike: is it worth it to use seafoam in it every once in a while? It was great in my old KLR but I got a bike that's new and has FI and I know the bottle talks a big game that it helps longevity and all that, and wonder if it's all just stuff to make me buy it.
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Collateral Damage posted:It doesn't have six carbs. Hopefully. The only 89 Honda 400 I can think of is the CB-1. So lucky him, it only has 4 
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Jun 12, 2015 19:39
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:insurance logic: If it doesn't have fairings, it's a standard. Even if it makes 200hp and weighs 380 lbs.
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Gorson posted:The only 89 Honda 400 I can think of is the CB-1. So lucky him, it only has 4 Haha yeah, its a CB-1. Cool bike. I'm still getting used to it, it's very docile under say, 6000RPMs or so, then it takes off. So I'm just keeping the revs low Did the seafoam thing last night but haven't taken it out because of this monsoon that Denver is experiencing Tires question: They're like 90% tread but they're also about 5 years old. Should I consider replacing them because of their age?
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MoraleHazard posted::insurance logic: Guaranteed a Tuono is going to be cheaper than any Ducati in every way an insurer is concerned about. They can write it off at like $3000 less than a 749.
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clutchpuck posted:Guaranteed a Tuono is going to be cheaper than any Ducati in every way an insurer is concerned about. They can write it off at like $3000 less than a 749. They both bluebook around the same (4-4.5k). Either way, for reference, I was paying >$100/mo on my GSXR750. Insuring pasta poo poo is super cheap. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 20:17 on Jun 12, 2015 |
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Jun 12, 2015 20:14
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Why am I looking at victory motorcycles. I'm not old enough for a cruiser yet, my age still has a 2 in front! I don't think bugs taste good! But oh god that was a comfy rear end bike
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Jun 12, 2015 20:31
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It might look like the insurers are dumb here, but they are probably pricing that accurately based on thorough and bitter experience. A Tuono 1000 will have the potential for a bigger impact, but the name "Ducati" draws more squids and ends up on more insurance claims.
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Jun 12, 2015 20:38
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A MIRACLE posted:Haha yeah, its a CB-1. Cool bike. I'm still getting used to it, it's very docile under say, 6000RPMs or so, then it takes off. So I'm just keeping the revs low Very cool bikes. There's one local but he wants too much for it. 5 years should be fine as long as they weren't terrible tires to begin with, or sat out in the sun unused for that length of time. Check them over closely for any signs of cracking to be sure.
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A MIRACLE posted:Haha yeah, its a CB-1. Cool bike. I'm still getting used to it, it's very docile under say, 6000RPMs or so, then it takes off. So I'm just keeping the revs low That is a cool engine, I had a CBR400. They sound like an F1 car with even a mild can. Those tyres are hosed.
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If the tires are 5 years old by date code, they're end of life but probably ok. If they were installed 5 years ago, they're done, as they're likely to be years older.
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Jun 12, 2015 21:44
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What should I replace them with? I can take this to tire thread if I need to
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Jun 12, 2015 21:48
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MoraleHazard posted:If it doesn't have fairings, it's a standard. Even if it makes 200hp and weighs 380 lbs. 
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Jun 12, 2015 22:22
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MoraleHazard posted::insurance logic: This is why bikes like the Tuono and ZRX and FZ1 own. And if you're inclined towards donging around they all do it much better than a super sport will.
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Seriously. Wheelies everywhere.
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You should have ridden the SD.
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gently caress  I'll probably be in the area again in a few months.
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