Half a Car: The Motorbike Thread

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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:51 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:49 pm

Yeah it would be a beautiful bike. I’d feel bad modifying it though. But I refuse to keep it stock.
Yep. that's why I didn't do it.
Your bike is also super nice.

Which btw my replacement tank is getting installed this week.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:51 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:49 pm

Yeah it would be a beautiful bike. I’d feel bad modifying it though. But I refuse to keep it stock.
Yep. that's why I didn't do it.
Your bike is also super nice.

Which btw my replacement tank is getting installed this week.
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Shared the road with plebs today.

Didn’t die.

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4zilch wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:27 pm Shared the road with plebs today.

Didn’t die.

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The tank is installed on my bike. My mechanic said it was a pain in the ass.

12 days until I land in SC and can get back to my vehicles.
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Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:47 am The tank is installed on my bike. My mechanic said it was a pain in the ass.

12 days until I land in SC and can get back to my vehicles.
12 days!

Home stretch man, that's awesome.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:22 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:47 am The tank is installed on my bike. My mechanic said it was a pain in the ass.

12 days until I land in SC and can get back to my vehicles.
12 days!

Home stretch man, that's awesome.
Yeah ill land in Baltimore the 22nd and spend the night in a hotel getting drunk. The 23rd I fly to SC.

Its so close to being done. These 190 days away from my everyday life sucked. But ive got a ride planned to the outer banks, new tank installed, and friends to go ride with.
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Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:25 am
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:22 am

12 days!

Home stretch man, that's awesome.
Yeah ill land in Baltimore the 22nd and spend the night in a hotel getting drunk. The 23rd I fly to SC.

Its so close to being done. These 190 days away from my everyday life sucked. But ive got a ride planned to the outer banks, new tank installed, and friends to go ride with.
...ugh...dont you have a wife unit to attend too?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:39 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:25 am

Yeah ill land in Baltimore the 22nd and spend the night in a hotel getting drunk. The 23rd I fly to SC.

Its so close to being done. These 190 days away from my everyday life sucked. But ive got a ride planned to the outer banks, new tank installed, and friends to go ride with.
...ugh...dont you have a wife unit to attend too?
:hellno: That was :nuke: in January, IIRC.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:39 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:25 am

Yeah ill land in Baltimore the 22nd and spend the night in a hotel getting drunk. The 23rd I fly to SC.

Its so close to being done. These 190 days away from my everyday life sucked. But ive got a ride planned to the outer banks, new tank installed, and friends to go ride with.
...ugh...dont you have a wife unit to attend too?
Nope
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Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:18 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:39 am

...ugh...dont you have a wife unit to attend too?
Nope
i must have missed something. i recall counseling. guess it didn't go well?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:06 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:18 am

Nope
i must have missed something. i recall counseling. guess it didn't go well?
Some might say that it went so well in fact that he's going to go on an epic ride with friends when he comes home and :meatspin: all over the place.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:10 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:06 am

i must have missed something. i recall counseling. guess it didn't go well?
Some might say that it went so well in fact that he's going to go on an epic ride with friends when he comes home and :meatspin: all over the place.
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Back to motorcycle topics:

My power commander wideband is coming in tomorrow. Legit excited to check my fruits of labor on tiny motorcycle.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:22 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:47 am The tank is installed on my bike. My mechanic said it was a pain in the ass.

12 days until I land in SC and can get back to my vehicles.
12 days!

Home stretch man, that's awesome.
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:10 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:06 am

i must have missed something. i recall counseling. guess it didn't go well?
Some might say that it went so well in fact that he's going to go on an epic ride with friends when he comes home and :meatspin: all over the place.
:lolgasm:
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:10 am
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i must have missed something. i recall counseling. guess it didn't go well?
Some might say that it went so well in fact that he's going to go on an epic ride with friends when he comes home and :meatspin: all over the place.
No swinging all over the place. Some time to figure out how I can improve and rexlax with friends/ family.

But many rides will happen.
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I’ve been a Naked bike guy for awhile now, but for the first time ever I’ve been considering a superbike. I don’t really do long street rides anymore, and get most of my enjoyment on the track. I’ve ridden both of these bikes on the track and are really the only 2 I’m actively considering...except for maaaybe a 1299 Panigale if found reasonably priced.

R1.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3759779854

RSV4 RR.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3159598268
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4zilch wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:29 pm I’ve been a Naked bike guy for awhile now, but for the first time ever I’ve been considering a superbike. I don’t really do long street rides anymore, and get most of my enjoyment on the track. I’ve ridden both of these bikes on the track and are really the only 2 I’m actively considering...except for maaaybe a 1299 Panigale if found reasonably priced.

R1.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3759779854

RSV4 RR.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3159598268
RSV4 RR :fap:
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4zilch wrote:I’ve been a Naked bike guy for awhile now, but for the first time ever I’ve been considering a superbike. I don’t really do long street rides anymore, and get most of my enjoyment on the track. I’ve ridden both of these bikes on the track and are really the only 2 I’m actively considering...except for maaaybe a 1299 Panigale if found reasonably priced.

R1.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3759779854

RSV4 RR.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3159598268
:notbad:

I assume that the Yamaha is easier to deal with in general, but that's based on reputation rather than :fax:
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troyguitar wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:33 pm
4zilch wrote:I’ve been a Naked bike guy for awhile now, but for the first time ever I’ve been considering a superbike. I don’t really do long street rides anymore, and get most of my enjoyment on the track. I’ve ridden both of these bikes on the track and are really the only 2 I’m actively considering...except for maaaybe a 1299 Panigale if found reasonably priced.

R1.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3759779854

RSV4 RR.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3159598268
:notbad:

I assume that the Yamaha is easier to deal with in general, but that's based on reputation rather than :fax:
Yamaha is a bit easier to work on engine wise. Electronics are on par with one another.
Yamaha is a bit lighter but is also down on a little power.
People rave about the Yamaha chassis

There’s lots of aftermarket and knowledge for either. Arguably the Ape is better out of the box and the Yamaha is better once you through some mods at it.

My :dillerman: sells Apes but not Yamaha, so there’s some loyalty there for me.

If I wanted to be a bit of a :scrooge: a Yamaha can be had for less doll hairs and would be a bit easier to sell later on.

Both sound :ludacris:
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4zilch wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:50 pm
troyguitar wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:33 pm :notbad:

I assume that the Yamaha is easier to deal with in general, but that's based on reputation rather than :fax:
Yamaha is a bit easier to work on engine wise. Electronics are on par with one another.
Yamaha is a bit lighter but is also down on a little power.
People rave about the Yamaha chassis

There’s lots of aftermarket and knowledge for either. Arguably the Ape is better out of the box and the Yamaha is better once you through some mods at it.

My :dillerman: sells Apes but not Yamaha, so there’s some loyalty there for me.

If I wanted to be a bit of a :scrooge: a Yamaha can be had for less doll hairs and would be a bit easier to sell later on.

Both sound :ludacris:
I'd probably get the RSV4 RR just because it ISN'T an R1.

I had two R1's back in the stone ages, 2000, and 2002. Loved them, don't get me wrong... but everyone and their brother has an R1. I'd rather get something a little different today. Especially since these bikes are approaching $20k these days and aren't "cheap" at $11k-ish anymore.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:56 pm
4zilch wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:50 pm
Yamaha is a bit easier to work on engine wise. Electronics are on par with one another.
Yamaha is a bit lighter but is also down on a little power.
People rave about the Yamaha chassis

There’s lots of aftermarket and knowledge for either. Arguably the Ape is better out of the box and the Yamaha is better once you through some mods at it.

My :dillerman: sells Apes but not Yamaha, so there’s some loyalty there for me.

If I wanted to be a bit of a :scrooge: a Yamaha can be had for less doll hairs and would be a bit easier to sell later on.

Both sound :ludacris:
I'd probably get the RSV4 RR just because it ISN'T an R1.

I had two R1's back in the stone ages, 2000, and 2002. Loved them, don't get me wrong... but everyone and their brother has an R1. I'd rather get something a little different today. Especially since these bikes are approaching $20k these days and aren't "cheap" at $11k-ish anymore.
Fair assessment. Though, I don’t see many latest gen R1’s, let alone crossplane R1s. I suspect it’s a bit different out your way.

Here Sport bikes are generally gixxers or some other old clapped out thing. At my local track it’s 50% Ducati’s and an equal distribution of other things.
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4zilch wrote:
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:56 pm I'd probably get the RSV4 RR just because it ISN'T an R1.

I had two R1's back in the stone ages, 2000, and 2002. Loved them, don't get me wrong... but everyone and their brother has an R1. I'd rather get something a little different today. Especially since these bikes are approaching $20k these days and aren't "cheap" at $11k-ish anymore.
Fair assessment. Though, I don’t see many latest gen R1’s, let alone crossplane R1s. I suspect it’s a bit different out your way.

Here Sport bikes are generally gixxers or some other old clapped out thing. At my local track it’s 50% Ducati’s and an equal distribution of other things.
I feel like the R1 is badass enough and if you are tracking it on a merely semi- :waxer: budget that it'll end up being a better experience. I'd be happy with an old R6 :doe: so what do I know...
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