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May 30, 2012 14:53
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Saga posted:Some things are worse than rat bikes.
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May 30, 2012 15:06
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Saga posted:
Put a god drat helmet on!
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May 30, 2012 15:12
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Ola posted:Post politics cleverly disguised as cycle pictures. You win. I surrender, please for the love of god take anything you want JUST MAKE IT STOP 
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May 30, 2012 15:23
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Boru posted:Ayup. From my favorite site to be horrified/amazed by: http://www.ratbike.org/ I wouldn't put any money or effort into buying one, but if it showed up in front of my house with an already-filled-out bill of sale, I'd spend a week with bolt cutters de-crapifying it.
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May 30, 2012 15:44
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:You win. I surrender, please for the love of god take anything you want JUST MAKE IT STOP   
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May 30, 2012 15:46
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I spoke with a guy who had owned one for maybe two weeks - the Ducati dealer had actually tried to outbid him to buy it from the owner - and all he could talk about was how uncomfortable a ride it was haha 
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May 30, 2012 15:52
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Schlieren posted:I spoke with a guy who had owned one for maybe two weeks - the Ducati dealer had actually tried to outbid him to buy it from the owner - and all he could talk about was how uncomfortable a ride it was haha  V
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May 30, 2012 16:34
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TheScott2K posted:Put a god drat helmet on! Not sure the Philippines required helmets for trikes in 1984. They probably had a law against lameness, although then again Imelda Marcos.
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May 30, 2012 16:38
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Boru posted:How about a palate cleanser? I know there are deep divisions of "cafe" style in CA, but hopefully we can all agree the Ducati Sport 1000 is pretty drat slick: I don't care how you feel about "cafe" bikes, the duc classic is awesome. Also, this is very tastefully done:           It's probably a little heavy on the pricetag since the reserve isn't even met at $5600 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-CB-750-F2-SUPERSPORT-CAFE-RACER-Resto-Mod-/160809856865?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item257103af61#v4-43
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May 30, 2012 16:58
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Reserve prices are honestly like the dumbest loving thing ever on eBay. What's the point? I'm going to sell you this item, but I'm not going to tell you how much I want, you just have to guess over and over and waste time until you get to the point that you aren't willing to pay any more, then the auction ends and everyone loses because the dumbass seller wanted $10,000 for a 20 year old motorcycle in poo poo condition. Sorry, I just hate many eBay sellers.
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May 30, 2012 17:12
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hayden. posted:Reserve prices are honestly like the dumbest loving thing ever on eBay. What's the point? A lot of ebay sellers disclose the reserve. It's a great thing if you're not trying to get ripped off as the seller. Plus you still have the option to sell below reserve don't you?
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May 30, 2012 17:19
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Or you could just start the bidding at your minimum price. If it's worth it to someone, they'll bid. If not, lower it and try again. If you want to sell something, don't put the screws to potential buyers.
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May 30, 2012 18:10
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I think what makes this work is that it is very, very clean, and it looks like it would haul TREMENDOUS amounts of rear end. Whoever built it also decided to give it a modern flair, instead of just sticking to the mandatory "retro" look. I like how his "buy-it-now" price is $7200- and you KNOW that the reserve is probably something like $7000. 
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May 30, 2012 18:26
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Boru posted:I think what makes this work is that it is very, very clean, and it looks like it would haul TREMENDOUS amounts of rear end. Whoever built it also decided to give it a modern flair, instead of just sticking to the mandatory "retro" look. Considering he already had one bike featured in "Cafe Racer" (I don't believe it has won BOTM on SOHC though) I'm not surprised that it's done well. I especially appreciate the 80's GSXR wheels and front end swap. As for "hauls rear end"... I'm not so sure. I'll have to do some digging to find engine mods. Also I think that points cover is one of the 1st gen ones that melts after a while. Just a heads up.
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May 30, 2012 18:46
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I especially appreciate the 80's GSXR wheels and front end swap.  I really dig the rims too, it lends a nice modern sport look to it. I could never afford something like this right now, even though it is fun oogling it for inspiration. I mean hell, my first ride I'm trying to get up and running is a '85 Ninja whose electrics are held together with electrical and duct tape (see build thread :iamafag:). I think that's why the rat/streetfighter mods do it for me: it's making a style out of being too drat poor to have a nice, shiny, restored bike. Maybe one day I won't be so broke, but until then I will claim that I have an intentional rat/streetfighter. 
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May 30, 2012 19:09
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Boru posted:I think that's why the rat/streetfighter mods do it for me: it's making a style out of being too drat poor to have a nice, shiny, restored bike. Maybe one day I won't be so broke, but until then I will claim that I have an intentional rat/streetfighter. Or being too drat broke because you dumped $5000 into the motor and have nothing leftover to make it pretty.
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May 30, 2012 19:27
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:Or being too drat broke because you dumped $5000 into the motor and have nothing leftover to make it pretty.  After all the engine is what matters, fairing is just pretty bits! Or ugly bits if you glue random crap on to rat your bike.
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May 30, 2012 19:36
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Boru posted:How about a palate cleanser? I know there are deep divisions of "cafe" style in CA, but hopefully we can all agree the Ducati Sport 1000 is pretty drat slick: The SC1000 Limited edition with the black and gold painjob is hands down on eof hte best looking motorcycles I've ever seen. I usually watch this video at least once every morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r964REtgiM Uncomfortable ah hell though, thats why I got myself a GT1000 most of the style and tons more comfort  Instagram incoming,   
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May 30, 2012 20:33
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Factory cafe style done perfectly. The End. 
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May 30, 2012 21:00
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HNasty posted:The SC1000 Limited edition with the black and gold painjob is hands down on eof hte best looking motorcycles I've ever seen. I usually watch this video at least once every morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r964REtgiM  Linedance posted:Factory cafe style done perfectly. The End.   My God that's beautiful. Moto Guzzi, right? It agrees with me aesthetically on every level.
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May 30, 2012 21:23
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Linedance posted:Factory cafe style done perfectly. The End. Ya I agree that's just perfect as far as looks go, but what kills it for me is the performance figures. The Duc sportclassics are within 80% of a real sport bike and that makes then fun to ride and fun to look at.
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May 30, 2012 21:37
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HNasty posted:Ya I agree that's just perfect as far as looks go, but what kills it for me is the performance figures. The Duc sportclassics are within 80% of a real sport bike and that makes then fun to ride and fun to look at. The idea that you need 80% of "real sport bike" for it to be fun to ride and fun to look at is, to me, preposterous.
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May 30, 2012 21:44
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HNasty posted:Ya I agree that's just perfect as far as looks go, but what kills it for me is the performance figures. The Duc sportclassics are within 80% of a real sport bike and that makes then fun to ride and fun to look at. Yeah the v7 classic range sucks for people who do spec sheet racing instead of actually going out and riding it.
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May 30, 2012 23:57
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Bloody Queef posted:Yeah the v7 classic range sucks for people who do spec sheet racing instead of actually going out and riding it. Ya totally bro having a 130 section on the back of modern road bike doesn't limit how fast you can go on it or how much fun it will be. Also bikes that are basically the same as a bike from the 70s are every bit as good and as fun to ride as a modern bike. I was wrong, I take it back. I mean look at harleys they don't have the specs or the modern tech and are loved by everyone around here.
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May 31, 2012 00:37
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HNasty posted:Ya totally bro having a 130 section on the back of modern road bike doesn't limit how fast you can go on it or how much fun it will be. Also bikes that are basically the same as a bike from the 70s are every bit as good and as fun to ride as a modern bike. I was wrong, I take it back. I mean look at harleys they don't have the specs or the modern tech and are loved by everyone around here. I think we can still be friends 
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May 31, 2012 00:45
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HNasty posted:I mean look at harleys they don't have the specs or the modern tech and are loved by everyone around here. We have a lot of hyper-judgmental, close minded folks around here who seem thrilled to spend more time categorizing bikes they don't like than appreciating them for what they are. Oh... hi there.
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May 31, 2012 01:14
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clutchpuck posted:We have a lot of hyper-judgmental, close minded folks around here who seem thrilled to spend more time categorizing bikes they don't like than appreciating them for what they are. Ya because me stating my preference in bikes totally justifies people accusing me of spec sheet racing, not riding and finding my ideas preposterous. Oh I forgot, it also makes me a closed minded judgmental rear end in a top hat. HNasty fucked around with this message at 01:38 on May 31, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 01:32
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It's not that we don't respect your opinion, you're just being a cock about it.
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May 31, 2012 02:07
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HNasty posted:I mean look at harleys they don't have the specs or the modern tech and are loved by everyone around here. you didn't go there. He said the h word in vein  
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May 31, 2012 02:29
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Ola posted:It's not that we don't respect your opinion, you're just being a cock about it. Hnasty posted:Ya I agree that's just perfect as far as looks go, but what kills it for me is the performance figures. The Duc sportclassics are within 80% of a real sport bike and that makes then fun to ride and fun to look at. I apologize.
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May 31, 2012 02:46
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HNasty posted:I mean look at harleys they don't have the specs or the modern tech and are loved by everyone around here. I have a cool expensive pretty Harley but after test riding the Panigale all I can think about is O.K. so how do I get on that bike again. Which I'm well-aware is trading one douchey brand with another but um, that bike really was fantastic
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May 31, 2012 03:07
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Schlieren posted:I have a cool expensive pretty Harley but after test riding the Panigale all I can think about is O.K. so how do I get on that bike again. I haven't owned a Supersport since like 2007 but the Panigale gives me boners you could smash diamonds with. Maybe I'll get a Multistrada and make believe, would be easier on my body.
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May 31, 2012 03:17
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HNasty posted:I haven't owned a Supersport since like 2007 but the Panigale gives me boners you could smash diamonds with. Maybe I'll get a Multistrada and make believe, would be easier on my body. And your retirement fund.
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May 31, 2012 04:08
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SaNChEzZ posted:And your retirement fund. You don't need a retirement fund with a Panigale
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May 31, 2012 04:23
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well gently caress... I have both those things. xs650 motor and BMX. Looks like I have a new project.
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May 31, 2012 04:40
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SaNChEzZ posted:And your retirement fund. It costs as much as an Accord  I mean I have no conception of when I'd ever even have enough money such that buying a brand new Accord would be even a remote possibility, but not everyone is so poor that a $23K motorcycle is that big of a deal
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May 31, 2012 05:21
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My engineering knowledge makes me think this is a terrible idea because the builder probably didn't think about if the frame is strong enough for the added engine weight. That makes it even more awesome.
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May 31, 2012 05:39
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hayden. posted:Reserve prices are honestly like the dumbest loving thing ever on eBay. What's the point? I'm taking a pass on the zero sum rock 'em sock 'em robots Harley chatter this time, but I can shed a bit of light on this. Sellers don't start out near their asking price for higher ticket bikes simply because insertion fees increase to $125, and this doesn't count the 11% cut of the final price, assuming the sale is ever completed. There is a network of shills operated by competitors regardless of what you're selling, but especially in the vehicle market. These people aren't vetted by ebay in the least--how many times would you advance $125 into a black hole for two weeks waiting for the dispute process to play out, especially when this process is arbitrated by AI bots running in a Silicon Valley server farm? Really the only defense against this practice is the reserve auction and stomping on bids by users named cyclops11244343431. The available filters serve no practical purpose whatsoever, given how readily new IDs can be created. I do agree with you though, there are a lot of sellers that don't understand the purpose and think they're selling Dali etchings at Sotheby's.
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May 31, 2012 06:17
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Schlieren posted:I have a cool expensive pretty Harley but after test riding the Panigale all I can think about is O.K. so how do I get on that bike again.
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