Half a Car: The Motorbike Thread

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4zilch wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:39 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:54 pm

interesting. What would you do with it? would it see the track a lot?

Im a fan of the electronic nannies on a street bike, but I also like cool shit
Track and street. The brakes suck bad enough on these old bikes, that I’m not sure ABS would even intervene if it were an option.

My main concern is that I’m not sure a 30 year old bike is a good decision as a primary bike. #oldbikeproblems Conversely it’s half the price of the Ape and leaves a bit more room for a roadster acquisition.
my only input on that is this: The older i get it seems the less i enjoy working on shit. I am a driver / rider and turning wrenches is a means to an end to keep the hobbies' costs in check.

I think with an old thing, you better like to work on it on at least some level.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:25 am
4zilch wrote: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:39 pm

Track and street. The brakes suck bad enough on these old bikes, that I’m not sure ABS would even intervene if it were an option.

My main concern is that I’m not sure a 30 year old bike is a good decision as a primary bike. #oldbikeproblems Conversely it’s half the price of the Ape and leaves a bit more room for a roadster acquisition.
my only input on that is this: The older i get it seems the less i enjoy working on shit. I am a driver / rider and turning wrenches is a means to an end to keep the hobbies' costs in check.

I think with an old thing, you better like to work on it on at least some level.
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I have similar feels, but issues on these things tend to be fairly minor. Carb cleaning at times, though easily preventable with preventive maintenance. Electrical gremlins can sometimes arise, which I actually don't mind chasing down - particularly on an electrical system as basic as these.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:53 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:25 am

my only input on that is this: The older i get it seems the less i enjoy working on shit. I am a driver / rider and turning wrenches is a means to an end to keep the hobbies' costs in check.

I think with an old thing, you better like to work on it on at least some level.
:word:

I have similar feels, but issues on these things tend to be fairly minor. Carb cleaning at times, though easily preventable with preventive maintenance. Electrical gremlins can sometimes arise, which I actually don't mind chasing down - particularly on an electrical system as basic as these.
It really is a simple answer.

acquire a large metal building, install lifts, ac/heat, kitchen.

acquire toys. quit job.

#lossofprofit

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dubshow wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:44 am
4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:53 am
:word:

I have similar feels, but issues on these things tend to be fairly minor. Carb cleaning at times, though easily preventable with preventive maintenance. Electrical gremlins can sometimes arise, which I actually don't mind chasing down - particularly on an electrical system as basic as these.
It really is a simple answer.

acquire a large metal building, install lifts, ac/heat, kitchen.

acquire toys. quit job.

#lossofprofit

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dubshow wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:44 am
4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:53 am
:word:

I have similar feels, but issues on these things tend to be fairly minor. Carb cleaning at times, though easily preventable with preventive maintenance. Electrical gremlins can sometimes arise, which I actually don't mind chasing down - particularly on an electrical system as basic as these.
It really is a simple answer.

acquire a large metal building, install lifts, ac/heat, kitchen.

acquire toys. quit job.

#lossofprofit

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Throw some big screens and a pool table in there and :micdrop:
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:41 pm
dubshow wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:44 am

It really is a simple answer.

acquire a large metal building, install lifts, ac/heat, kitchen.

acquire toys. quit job.

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Throw some big screens and a pool table in there and :micdrop:
And a bar showcasing an extensive bourbon and rotating beer selection.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:00 pm
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Throw some big screens and a pool table in there and :micdrop:
And a bar showcasing an extensive bourbon collection and rotating beer selection.
:dat: Only the wimmenz have a need for all that wasteful drywall.
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New Indian street tracker looks great. Pretty decent performance on paper too.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ ... ftr1200-s/

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4zilch wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:59 pm New Indian street tracker looks great. Pretty decent performance on paper too.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ ... ftr1200-s/

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4zilch wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:59 pm New Indian street tracker looks great. Pretty decent performance on paper too.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ ... ftr1200-s/

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Very aesthetic. Like the 45 degree exhaust.
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If I were in the market for a bike this style Indian would have my money.
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I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:50 am I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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In-line yes, but performance/dollar falls a little short.

Non-premium suspension, lack of adjustable electronics, lack of adjustable suspension on the non-S, fixed rotors. I think it'd be a home run at the 10-12k price point.
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4zilch wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:46 am
dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:50 am I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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In-line yes, but performance/dollar falls a little short.

Non-premium suspension, lack of adjustable electronics, lack of adjustable suspension on the non-S, fixed rotors. I think it'd be a home run at the 10-12k price point.
well I would be :jackass: :dubshow: :scrooge: :wrong: for saying the same. Im glad you came out and said it. Its expensive for the lack of refinement in the market today.
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dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:50 am I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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Pretty bike. But for the money I would just get a Yamaha MT-10
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Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:11 am
dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:50 am I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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Pretty bike. But for the money I would just get a Yamaha MT-10
exactly.
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dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:26 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:11 am

Pretty bike. But for the money I would just get a Yamaha MT-10
exactly.
I love the look of both. But the MT-10 has a few functions Ducati doesnt. Plus the bike is several thousand cheaper.
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Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:42 am
dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:26 am

exactly.
I love the look of both. But the MT-10 has a few functions Ducati doesnt. Plus the bike is several thousand cheaper.
im a big fan of the mt-07
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dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:45 am
Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:42 am

I love the look of both. But the MT-10 has a few functions Ducati doesnt. Plus the bike is several thousand cheaper.
im a big fan of the mt-07
Thats personally what I would buy. But if someone was looking at a 1200 Ducati, I would assume they would want the MT-10.

Coming from a cruiser background and having a shitty back. The FZ07 is a strong want. More upright, has the naked look, sounds great, amazing reviews, and sportier than a cruiser.
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Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:11 am
dubshow wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:50 am I guess they got the pricing ok at $15k. Seems right inline with their competition.

The 1200 monster is ~$18k
https://ttrno.com/collections/ducati-mo ... ter-1200-s

Maybe it will be a a viable thing. Everyone has a cool new naked bike now.

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Pretty bike. But for the money I would just get a Superduke or Tuono
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4zilch wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:06 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:11 am

Pretty bike. But since i piss freedom and bleed red white & blue i have to prop up the tshirt company motorcycle plant.
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Thats about right.
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4zilch wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:06 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:11 am

Pretty bike. But for the money I would just get a Superduke or Tuono
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Tuono isnt naked. And I know im rare on this but I would rather have the FZ07 vs the duke.
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