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mrchina posted:
She's a beauty. You've made the step I want to make in a few years once I graduate/get tired of the SV.
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I wonder whats written under the bottom ring of the tach. You can just see the top of some writing in the ODO photo.
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Dec 5, 2010 23:21
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mrchina posted:
Who lowered it? Looks like the forks are pushed up 10-20mm and looking at the back it probably has a lowering link in there.
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Dec 5, 2010 23:33
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Thanks everyone... Great eye! The previous owner was a shorty... I have the original links and kickstand that I have to put on. What do you think I should do about the front end though? My SV was easy as pie to work on, I know nothing about this bike besides how to put miles on it! I'm going to take it to the dealership in the spring, as right now it's just sitting in my garage... but it does annoy the crap out of me that it was lowered.
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Dec 6, 2010 02:46
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Just jack up the front of the bike so the front tire is off the ground, then loosen the triple tree clamp around the forks and slide them down to where they should be. There should be a groove or some kind of marking on the fork tube that is meant to be flush with the surface of the triple tree. This, of course, is after you put the original link and kickstand back in.
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Dec 6, 2010 05:10
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Just jack up the front of the bike so the front tire is off the ground, then loosen the triple tree clamp around the forks and slide them down to where they should be. There should be a groove or some kind of marking on the fork tube that is meant to be flush with the surface of the triple tree. This, of course, is after you put the original link and kickstand back in. Yep, it should take you no time at all.
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Dec 6, 2010 23:35
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Just jack up the front of the bike so the front tire is off the ground, then loosen the triple tree clamp around the forks and slide them down to where they should be. There should be a groove or some kind of marking on the fork tube that is meant to be flush with the surface of the triple tree. This, of course, is after you put the original link and kickstand back in. 
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Dec 9, 2010 21:34
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Jabs posted:And you can do that today, while you wait for/shop for regular (non-lowering) links...and have rake that goes all the way out to Sturgis. I rode through Sturgis 
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Dec 9, 2010 22:57
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Just bought a '93 Nighthawk 750 for $1500, a hair under 16k on the clock. It's pretty clean, though has a few bumps and scratches, no big deal though. For a 17 year old bike, based on a 40 year old design, it's not too shabby.
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Dec 12, 2010 00:50
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That Nighthawk looks like its in great shape for being 17 years old. Cross-post from the dirt thread:  2011 WR250R
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Dec 12, 2010 00:54
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Just bought my first real bike! 2007 Kawasaki KLX250R, for $4500 AUD. I know I shouldn't buy the first bike I go see, but there's not a lot of selection in this city. The only thing I don't like about it is the gigantic parrot beak mudguard (but that's on all dirtbikes) and the boxy headlight. I'm only going to have this for the first year of my license anyway, after that I can get something bigger. It has an insanely low mileage of 1200 km, the previous owner is in the SAS or something so was rarely home and rarely got to ride it. However he did take it off-roading and dropped it at least once; there's a lot of dings and scratches on the left side. But I'll probably be adding to those myself. The other downside is that I don't have my license yet, so it just sits there in the garage tempting me with forbidden love.
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Dec 12, 2010 15:04
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Just got back from a 120mile ride on the new bike. Way different then either the 250, or transalp.
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Dec 13, 2010 00:14
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Someone bought that NIghthawk and then didn't ride it for 17 years. How does that happen?
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Dec 13, 2010 20:59
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They were very kindly paying my depreciation expense.
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Dec 14, 2010 00:59
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First Bike, as of a few weeks ago. '99 Kawasaki ER5. "Rhea"   And in the background. My girlfriends Yamaha Virago 250. 
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Dec 14, 2010 04:40
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Cool color, looks like British Racing Green to me.
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Dec 14, 2010 07:49
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Here is my previous ride (recently sold), a Honda ST-1300. It was a great bike, but just not comfortable for long trips. I'm going to upgrade to a BMW K-1200 LT soon.
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Dec 26, 2010 19:25
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What didn't you like about your ST1300 comfort wise? I thought they were supposed to be built for long distance comfort.
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Dec 26, 2010 19:56
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blugu64 posted:What didn't you like about your ST1300 comfort wise? I thought they were supposed to be built for long distance comfort. I think it depends on how old you are. :-) I'm 45, and not as flexible as I used to be. I loved the bike and the way it handled -- it had tons of power and was very nimble, but after about 2 hours or riding, my back would start to hurt. One guy told me that you need to support yourself with your stomach muscles. I tried that and it helped a little, but it was still uncomfortable on long rides. It is also not very well suited for a second rider. I plugged my body size into that goon-made posture calculator. On an ST-1300, I am leaning about 15 degrees. On a K-1200 LT, I would be leaning about 2 degrees. That's enough to make a different over a long run. The K-1200 also has some back support vs none on the ST. The BMW R-series is really the equivalent of an ST. I'm kind of stepping up to what is the (rough) equivalent in BMW of a Goldwing. However, it is a lot smaller. To me, it is kind of in-between a sport-touring bike like the ST and a Goldwing.
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Got my first bike today. Dead-of-Winter in Northern Indiana deal on a 1980 Honda CB650 Custom. 8379 Miles, PO bought it to ride, but lost his license shortly afterwards while riding his other bike. Paid in cash, $900 (asking $1000, probably could've gone to $850) The bike is stock aside from a 4-1 exhaust (was 4-2) and I'm assuming a replaced OEM-looking seat. There's a small ding in the tank where it tipped over into a wall in the guy's garage, but it's not crumpled and should pop out.   I haven't ridden anything 2-wheeled with a motor in over 15 years, just some time on a Dual Sport, mostly offroad/gravel. I'm planning on doing the MSF/ABATE course sometime in the spring/early summer, and just doing short rides around town until I get used to the bike. Got my helmet already and shopping around at the moment for the rest of my gear.
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Every time one of you posts an old bike a sound not unlike "aurgh" escapes from my mouth when my eyes rest on the part of the image with the handlebars in it. designers from the 1980s, why? 
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Dec 27, 2010 02:51
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If I change anything on the bike, it'll be the bars. They're way too low. Edit: by which, of course I mean swapping on 8ft apehangers or clipon drag bars. HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW? robotsinmyhead fucked around with this message at 05:56 on Dec 27, 2010 |
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Dec 27, 2010 03:47
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robotsinmyhead posted:If I change anything on the bike, it'll be the bars. They're way too low. 
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robotsinmyhead posted:Got my first bike today. Dead-of-Winter in Northern Indiana deal on a 1980 Honda CB650 Custom. My best friend's first bike was a Honda Custom and I think they're pretty cool, they're about the only road bike I can think of (admittedly not many) other than road-trails or super expensive vintage naked bikes where you sit up straight. I don't know why, I'm a natural sloucher, but I hate the idea of even a CB or VTR where you have to lean forward even slightly. edit: Wait, a Custom is a CB? It's like everything I know about bikes is wrong! freebooter fucked around with this message at 16:28 on Dec 27, 2010 |
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Dec 27, 2010 16:25
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freebooter posted:edit: Wait, a Custom is a CB? It's like everything I know about bikes is wrong! Yep, it's a standard with a stepped seat, curly handlebars, a "peanut" tank, and extra chrome. The same is true for Kawasaki LTDs and L-model Suzukis.
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Went for a ride, some friends took some pick-chers. (my hosting)  2010 Triumph Street Triple R. Stock as a rock for now.
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Wassup Triumph buddy  Picked up this gem tonight:  So, it came with 2 boxes of poo poo, including but not limited to: The stock exhaust, stock levers, a HUGE tank bag, a battery tender, spare HID bulbs, a shop manual, warranty info, a brand spankin new (not on the bike) set of Corsa IIIs, a tuneboy (power commander like), spare windwhield (smoked) and a bunch of other crap I can't remember. Frozen Pizza Party fucked around with this message at 07:27 on Dec 29, 2010 |
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Dec 29, 2010 06:48
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SaNChEzZ posted:Picked up this gem tonight: Congrats! I've always liked the look and sound of the 675 but never have had the chance to ride one. Get some miles on that thing and give us a ride report!
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Dec 29, 2010 07:39
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Wanna ride that, bring it up here and let me thrash it! Congrats on the new bike, I know you've been wanting one of those for awhile.
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SaNChEzZ posted:Wassup Triumph buddy Great bikes, and was high up on my list before I purchased the Street Triple, but I wanted to move away from the more aggressive riding position. Love the engine (obviously)
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My new ride: 2009 K-1200 LT. I picked it up with 320 miles on it. The guy bought it, rode it a little and then traded it in on a Harley. :roll: I got to take advantage of the depreciation. I know this isn't the typical goon ride, but I love it. It just eats up the miles.
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Sheesh trading the BMW for a Harley is like going from a modern jet fighter to a WW1 bi-plane.
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infraboy posted:Sheesh trading the BMW for a Harley is like going from a modern jet fighter to a WW1 bi-plane. No, its like going from a sissy bike to a REAL bike. 
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Clank posted:No, its like going from a sissy bike to a REAL bike. Is that supposed to be a James Hetfield smiley or is it just coincidence? That must have been a great deal, Mr Clownfish. I love integrated luggage - if only my commute was long enough to justify a tourer.
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infraboy posted:Sheesh trading the BMW for a Harley is like going from a modern jet fighter to a WW1 bi-plane. You say that like it's supposed to be a joke. I can see the attraction of a biplane.  Mr Clownfish posted:My new ride: 2009 K-1200 LT. I picked it up with 320 miles on it. The guy bought it, rode it a little and then traded it in on a Harley. :roll: I got to take advantage of the depreciation. That's a gorgeous bike! I want to see more pics! Doctor Zero fucked around with this message at 15:53 on Dec 31, 2010 |
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Dec 31, 2010 15:51
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Saga posted:Is that supposed to be a James Hetfield smiley or is it just coincidence? My commute is only about 4 miles. I mainly got it because I want to go on long trips comfortably. I really like the "trunk" It is much easier to keep things organized there than the saddlebags. The trunk also has a vanity mirror, which makes me laugh for some reason. For example, I brought the bike back from Dallas yesterday and I took the long route (avoiding I-35). It took me 6 hours to make what would normally be a 3 hour trip. I stopped in this little town called Meridian, at the hole-in-the-wall convenience store. There was a group of about 10 old men just sitting around in the store, bullshitting. I sat down and chatted with them for a while; they were really friendly and had some great stores. Those are the kinds of experiences I am looking for.
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Doctor Zero posted:You say that like it's supposed to be a joke. I can see the attraction of a biplane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6PnKUEFX8g 110hp, just like a modern harley! (only vrod, though) top speed 104mph, just like a modern harley! no throttle, rpm is controlled just by interrupting spark just like a modern harley!
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That is an amazing video! You should post it in the AI plane thread. I didn't know the Camel had the rotary engine and I didn't know it ran on interrupted ignition. Part of me admires it, part of me is revolted by it. It's a beautiful abomination. edit: They should put it back on the market. Call it the Sopwith Heritage Custom Screaming Teapot Camel.
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Saga posted:Is that supposed to be a James Hetfield smiley or is it just coincidence? It's WWE superstar Sheamus. Fella.
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Ola posted:That is an amazing video! You should post it in the AI plane thread. I didn't know the Camel had the rotary engine and I didn't know it ran on interrupted ignition. Part of me admires it, part of me is revolted by it. It's a beautiful abomination. Yes, and just like Harleys, they're VFR only.   Mid life crisis control, Dethblayde 666 declaring an emergency! I have encountered a raindrop and my autosol levels are critical. Dethblayde, we have two upmarket coffee shops and the underside of a flyover cleared for you. What are your intentions? Control, Dethblayde 666, am encountering multiple raindrops and a complete loss of H.O.G. credibility. [paint warning and resale value klaxon sounds, heavy breathing] It's no good...sometimes you just gotta lay 'er down.[sound of impact, rupturing Harley (TM) spray on deodorant canisters] 
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