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Took a trip around Philadelphia Art Museum last Sunday. The place was so crowded with tourists and wedding parties so had to wait a while for the steps to clear. Meanwhile dozens of people posed on and near the bikes. It was a nice trip, but definitely doing it on a weekday next time around. Mine is the filthiest one without flags and other poo poo     
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It's an '86 Intruder VS700. Suzuki produced it virtually unchanged until ~2005, only upping the displacement to 800cc. Very light and nimble for a cruiser. Other bikes are 750 Shadow VL-something and Yamaha Vstar 1100. My bike is actually the quickest of the bunch  The shocks are amazing, best dollar to comfort ratio on a bike, period. They are 5 way adjustable and I actually soften them up for long highway trips and stiffen 'em back up for city or 2up riding. Also, I have a Corbin gunfighter seat on order. It's about 1" higher and comes highly recommended by Intruder forums. After that is a set of Progressive fork springs. But that'll probably wait till spring.
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Oct 20, 2013 03:18
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Step 3: Bent pegs, exhaust and mirror back into shape
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Oct 20, 2013 04:05
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Yay, new bike. I'll clean it up and get better pictures later. Rode it home last night, about 70 miles. Wouldn't be too bad, except it dropped below 50 and I definitely wasn't dressed for it. That little windscreen helps a ton. And it comes with a loving cupholder.   
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Apr 3, 2014 05:22
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Shimrod posted:I've always wondered, on a scale of 1 - 10, how much wind do those fairings block out?
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Apr 3, 2014 13:46
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Eleven. The spikes go to 11
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Apr 4, 2014 02:50
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I have 550lbs bike with 50hp on the best of days, and it's faster than 99% of vehicles on the road already. Maybe it's because I'm an old man at 35 and worry more about the low range torque, comfort and general ease of use, that I haven't really been in a situation where having more power would have solved anything. It's a matter of opinion of course, but the discussion about MOAR POWAR in something that supposed to be transportation first and foremost, seems rather unnecessary. It irritates me, when people are throwing around general statements and telling everyone just how fast a motorcycle, or any mode of transport should be. Or where are the limits of "fast" and "slow" are. That varies from person to person and is always, without exception, only a matter of someone's opinion, often arrogantly presented as a fact. Take a ride in a proper drag car sometime, most street bikes will feel slow by comparison.
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n8r posted:I hope the mods comment was sarcasm, if not can we start a pool for what stupid thing you will do to it first. My bet is barend mirrors.
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Oct 24, 2014 08:23
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Is this that same goon made bike that's been changing hands in the for sale thread?
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Dec 18, 2014 16:13
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Minkee posted:Its probably a conversion. It is a real popular thing for people to do after they drop the bike the first time. Its easier to buy a headlight from a GS500E than it is to buy an expensive set of fairings. Or some people just don't want their bike looking like a jet ski
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Jan 19, 2015 05:24
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I think you accidentally got a motorcycle in your flag picture.
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May 24, 2015 20:15
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Elviscat posted:that picture makes it look like it's pointed straight at your butt.
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Jul 7, 2015 03:54
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mikeyio posted:It's been a bit wet and windy out the past couple days, but it finally got nice enough for a long ride:
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Aug 24, 2015 00:44
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notZaar posted:Looks like it's trying to compete directly with the Bolt and the new Shadow
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Aug 25, 2015 01:02
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Renaissance Robot posted:How in the gently caress would I chrome-treat plastic at home? (even if I knew I probably wouldn't try, I've read up on some of the various processes and it sounds finicky as heck, really easy to mess up)
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Nov 1, 2015 18:45
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What a pretty, pretty bike. Could someone explain the advantage of having a small displacement 4 stroke 4 cylinder engine? It has the same weight and amount of moving parts as a literbike, but much less power and torque...
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Nov 2, 2015 13:42
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Smudgie Buggler posted:Uh, no. For instance, a CBR250RR weighs 41kg less than an early 90s Fireblade.
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Nov 2, 2015 16:57
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Barnsy posted:They're very fun bikes, very smooth, and just the right power/weight ratio for street riding. Plus they're bomb proof, there are regularly some on sale with 50k kms on the clock. And like others have said, they're learner legal.
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Nov 3, 2015 07:38
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What's the problem, rusty appearance? Do they compress evenly? If yes, put on new pads and go. If not, look up a rebuilt kit. It can't be over 100 for parts.
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Nov 3, 2015 13:53
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I feel like your regular bike mechanic is going to raise an eyebrow, if you show up with a 600 mile bike and ask him to check whether or not all bolts are factory spec.
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Nov 26, 2015 23:04
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Just bought a brand new Honda, and yep, 600 mile service includes all that as well. Next week, weather permitting
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Nov 28, 2015 01:48
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A MIRACLE posted:Which one did you get? CB1100, will post pictures later. Rode it home the long way though the city, dodging Black Friday traffic. 30 miles took like 2 hours.
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Nov 28, 2015 05:09
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Nitrox posted:CB1100, will post pictures later. Rode it home the long way though the city, dodging Black Friday traffic. 30 miles took like 2 hours.  
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Nov 28, 2015 23:24
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Thanks, guys.n8r posted:Crazy that is a new bike, if you didn't tell me I'd say it was from the 70s. Good on Honda for recreating the crazy chromed tail, shame most of them will get hacked off. There is already a cult-like following, especially in Japan. Some gorgeous upgrades and replacement parts. If I ever feel like replacing all body parts with billet aluminium, it's actually an option, ha
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Nov 29, 2015 02:36
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  My phone updated and immediately asked whether or not I want to make a photo collage. Sure, why not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6xDLcADxBM
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Dec 9, 2015 18:30
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Renaissance Robot posted:Pretty! But can you actually fit anything in those saddlebags?
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Dec 9, 2015 19:08
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Some people live in very very small countries  How many of those miles are Ewan McGregor's?
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Dec 9, 2015 20:56
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Holy poo poo, the disconnect from reality itt
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Dec 10, 2015 16:22
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rotaryfun posted:I haven't ridden since it started to get cold because I'm a giant baby and my guilt is real. I feel legit guilt when I open my garage and see her just sitting there all sad. Also, dress in layers. You'll be fine
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Dec 11, 2015 06:37
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The rest of the gallery looks cool. Did you get rid of the ktm?
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Feb 9, 2016 16:18
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If I own both types of helmet, can I still be part of the cool dad club? I have a docile standard bike and everything Hybrid modular are the best helmets tho
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Feb 11, 2016 04:38
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Coydog posted:That is ambitious! Please tell us more. Boosted bikes are like unicorns and I can't even imagine if they handle worse or whatever but I love the idea of it.
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Feb 15, 2016 02:29
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Z3n posted:I have a 60k mile ZRX1200 engine with a bad 3rd gear sitting in the garage, you could buy that for, uh, let's say 100 bucks and put it in. If you wanted to go hardcore about it, you could split the cases, swap in your transmission, and take care of basics like rings and such while it was apart
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpOBgvHmqf4
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Renaissance Robot posted:The assless/crotchless chaps get me every time. Do people really wear that cowboy poo poo? Outside of sex dungeons I mean All riding instructors at my MSF class had 'em. Also, all chaps by definition are crotchless. They're kind of like an apron for legs, and add a few millimeters of thick leather to whatever pants you're already wearing. What's so bad about them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdbt-sx5MDc
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Feb 22, 2016 08:12
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Gorson posted:Cool bikes. I always thought they look like a musclebuilder; if you think of the front as the torso, the seat area as the waist, and the rear is the little stick legs from skipping too many leg workouts. Good luck unseeing that! It's also wearing a fanny pack
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Feb 26, 2016 22:32
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I got a leather tank cover on clearance for $140 shipped. Took about 2 min to install. Maybe you should look into that
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Chichevache posted:A bike bra? The Bagster comes with an attachment points for backpack, pet carrier or whatever else they sell. Pretty nifty 
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cursedshitbox posted:Illegally https://youtu.be/L397TWLwrUU?t=38s
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. basically anything thats a dirt path in the bay area can't be 'legally' touched with a moto...
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THE DOG HOUSE posted:
Congrats, nice bike.
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