Your Bikes !

[Grzesiu]

what're you getting?

If eveything goes well I'll have a CBR in my parking spot tomorrow

hehe no u won't cause u can't pull the trigger

[walec05]

i just got back from a nice ride. took the really long way back home from school. a nice 45minute cruise. was freakin great to open her up and let it rip.

i redlined it in 4th on the highway and then let off. didnt catch the speed, but you guys can guess. nice open roads, i clutched it up a couple times. boy did it feel good.

now rain tomorrow, then im working all day friday, shit, its gonna suck.....

[kerosene]

hehe no u won't cause u can't pull the trigger
erm.... yea... I can I just dont like :spend: and I want to be ready with everything before I take the plunge

[Grzesiu]

erm.... yea... I can I just dont like :spend: and I want to be ready with everything before I take the plunge

ready with?????

[kerosene]

insurance (just got vin today) and gear + life insurance (joke) hahah

[TheMuse]

kerosene didnt you say at some point that you have shaky hands and piss poor vision? Is it a good idea to own a bike?

[DasTeknoViking]

I got bad vision too, hooked it up with curb feelers n shit !

I wear glasses or contacts when I ride, my G/F has shaky hands too and shes alright.

Unless you get seizures or gots torret syndrome or some shit, you should be ok.

[wizard8873]

hehe no u won't cause u can't pull the trigger

it's another paul :loling: saying you're going to get the bike and wait a few months before pulling the trigger

[kerosene]

kerosene didnt you say at some point that you have shaky hands and piss poor vision? Is it a good idea to own a bike?
both are true... but yes I'll still get a bike it hasnt stopped me before from doing shit I want to, why should it now

Marcin, nah, I'll get it either this week or something else this month

[Grzesiu]

it's another paul :loling: saying you're going to get the bike and wait a few months before pulling the trigger

he's been stroking my friend all week telling him he is coming out....:rob:

[Grzesiu]

I got bad vision too, hooked it up with curb feelers n shit !

I wear glasses or contacts when I ride, my G/F has shaky hands too and shes alright.

Unless you get seizures or gots torret syndrome or some shit, you should be ok.

i see better on the bike, weird

[walec05]

he's been stroking my friend all week telling him he is coming out....:rob:

doubt its gonna happen.

[kerosene]

Nah, it will happen

[wizard8873]

he's been stroking my friend all week telling him he is coming out....:rob:

looks like you did it for him :pounce:

[kerosene]

did what?

[wizard8873]

did what?

reread that for a second.....and think real hard

[kerosene]

oh, and here I was thinking wtf is marcin talking about

[wizard8873]

oh, and here I was thinking wtf is marcin talking about

:loling: took you a while there huh

[kerosene]

no i read it the first time a few times... wasnt sure if you meant it sexually or if you were talking about something else

[Grzesiu]

oh, and here I was thinking wtf is marcin talking about

what gear are you waiting for? Don't wanna take it home with no jacket?

[Kowalski]

lol, he should do what everybody else does and borrow you :D

[wizard8873]

what gear are you waiting for? Don't wanna take it home with no jacket?

haha, flip flops, short, and a beater are the way to go this season, hasn't anyone told you

[Mr.Duck]

haha, flip flops, short, and a beater are the way to go this season, hasn't anyone told you

Yes!!!!! i've been waiting for that! im gonna go buy a bike now! oh wait... :broke::broke:

[wizard8873]

Yes!!!!! i've been waiting for that! im gonna go buy a bike now! oh wait... :broke::broke:

oh wait, forgot the most important part. the cheapo sunglasses lmao

[Mr.Duck]

oh wait, forgot the most important part. the cheapo sunglasses lmao

well of course! you gotta protect the eyes! lol

[kerosene]

Greg, jacket is the last thing and my insurance card, I'm not taking chances on shit esp when it comes to protection (ha pun yea I know)

[kerosene]

You guys are about to say "Told you" but I'm going to pass on the bike this week... I'm going to hold off till end of the month -> early next month... not going into specifics atm, but I'll still be getting rid of my car and getting a DD, need to cut down on wasteful spending

[Grzesiu]

Greg, jacket is the last thing and my insurance card, I'm not taking chances on shit esp when it comes to protection (ha pun yea I know)

insurance takes 5 minutes:)
just ask walec, took him 5 minutes on a sunday lol

which insurance company are you using?

[kerosene]

read last post

[Grzesiu]

You guys are about to say "Told you" but I'm going to pass on the bike this week... I'm going to hold off till end of the month -> early next month... not going into specifics atm, but I'll still be getting rid of my car and getting a DD, need to cut down on wasteful spending

poor business ethics from your side, don't say you are buying a thing, tell someone to hold it, put it off more, and then back off
man i am gonna hear it from him at work lol

[kerosene]

Yea, well i let him know and kept in contact with him unlike 99% of people how they just blow everyone off... shit happens greg

[Grzesiu]

Yea, well i let him know and kept in contact with him unlike 99% of people how they just blow everyone off... shit happens greg

yeah but when they blow you off then you don't care (guy never showed up to pick up my bike today, could care less), but if you tell them to hold it for you cause you are coming to pick it up, then you don't show up and say you are getting it for sure by the weekend, is not cool
especially if someone has a replacement bike lined up....


kids check in with your PARENTS FIRST before buying a bike
:)

[kerosene]

true... but shit comes up, couldnt forsee it and coulnt get around it, I told Matt I'm about 90% sure I'll get it, so that 10% is leeway, that's a not 'for sure' I really dont care what you say though, I have priorities and this is not one of them.

has nothing to do with parents they have no impact and play no role in my life

[walec05]

insurance takes 5 minutes:)
just ask walec, took him 5 minutes on a sunday lol

which insurance company are you using?

yep took 5 min, and it was on a sunday. would have taken even less time, but i was waiting for them to fax me coverage.

[Grzesiu]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/1217386830.html

[Grzesiu]

I think I found a replacement bike....500 miles away:) lol
http://i.ebayimg.com/09/!BSsphrwBGk~$(KGrHgoOKiYEjlLmfE,TBKEeulwE3Q~~_3.JP G
http://i.ebayimg.com/07/!BSsphEQBmk~$(KGrHgoOKk!EjlLm(M-TBKEeuj3JdQ~~_3.JPG
http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/4a/ca/5ea8_3.JPG
http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/4a/ca/5ea8_3.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!BSspgk!BWk~$(KGrHgoOKicEjlLmZ3G2BKEeugwiW!~~_3.JP G

[kerosene]

wow, looks nice.... lights and farings flow real nice

[Grzesiu]

wow, looks nice.... lights and farings flow real nice

yeah the new design is growing on me
http://www.1000rr.net/gallery/data/16/side_adjusted.jpg

i just dont know if i wanna drive 1k miles for a bike lol

[kerosene]

is it cheaper?

[Kowalski]

do it! i bought my maxima in maryland :D

[walec05]

yeah, id have to get used to that front....for some reason it reminds me of a pokemon or some shit......

[Grzesiu]

is it cheaper?

cheaper than?
its got 217 miles on it

[Grzesiu]

yeah, id have to get used to that front....for some reason it reminds me of a pokemon or some shit......
p-6mrJorNQc
enough said, i can live with the front end hehe

[wizard8873]

do it greg. just get a ride with someone that way and then ride the bike back

[Grzesiu]

do it greg. just get a ride with someone that way and then ride the bike back

just got to wait for the buyer to pick up my 2007:)

[DasTeknoViking]

zK09VAPLzK4
New king in town.

[walec05]

its a nice bike. weight loss, more power. and you can get used to that front end.

im gonna do the intake mod on my 600, probably in a couple weeks when my high flow air filter comes in. sounds killer and you get a little bump in power. dont more for throttle responce and awsome sound.

[walec05]

zK09VAPLzK4
New king in town.

sounds fucking bad ass, but those open projectors bother me. pain in the as to clean, and easily fucked up with a rock or some shit....i wish they had plastic over them, like enclosed projector lights or some shit.

[wizard8873]

sounds fucking bad ass, but those open projectors bother me. pain in the as to clean, and easily fucked up with a rock or some shit....i wish they had plastic over them, like enclosed projector lights or some shit.

they can't since it's part of the intake. that's also why they sound weird. read the tests and while a badass sound, they said it's the slowest of the liter bikes. still, at least yamaha did something right, the thing has a unique soul to it. prob the bike i would get if i was to go to a liter bike

[Grzesiu]

zK09VAPLzK4
New king in town.

people are asking to much for them used, and it feels to small/cramped for me, i am to tall for the yamaha
pawel also doesn't like his R1 cause it is uncomfortable to ride, he is actually selling it so and wants to get a zx10r 04/05 that is cheaper so he can run it at the track:)

[DasTeknoViking]

Never gonna go back to an inline 4... they feel gut less on low end. V Twin power for me, I don't need to rev out to 17K RPM to feel motivation under me.

I am thinking something like a M109R works for me at this time ;)

[Grzesiu]

buyer is coming with cash tonight to pick it up....i won't see her again:(

[wizard8873]

Never gonna go back to an inline 4... they feel gut less on low end. V Twin power for me, I don't need to rev out to 17K RPM to feel motivation under me.

I am thinking something like a M109R works for me at this time ;)

i'm really curious how the R1 rides. wonder if it's lowend is better. triple works for me. it's not a huge difference between it and an I4 after riding paul's but the triple has a lot more power down low.

[Grzesiu]

Never gonna go back to an inline 4... they feel gut less on low end. V Twin power for me, I don't need to rev out to 17K RPM to feel motivation under me.

I am thinking something like a M109R works for me at this time ;)

should of ridden my inline 1000, you would think different:)
my bike pulls like a raped ape till the redline, the vtwin is missing that:)

[DasTeknoViking]

I haven't riden a 1000cc other than my own, but from 600-750s they all feel the same way.

My V-Twin is down on power compared to the 4s, but it makes killer low end TQ. Which is why I have no problem with 99% of the bikes on the road. To launch a 600 right, you have to be a pro, to lauch a 1000 right you have to be on guard as I seen them things do some wild things (slide out from under ya). My bike, pop the clutch and no bogging down, no waiting for high RPM power.

Ride a V-Twin daily, you will understand why its a great street bike. Lets face it, if you are not going to do track days and will be riding in the city/burbs and MIGHT take a 2nd person along, low end power /end.

Only time I might have issues if we are going past 160MPH, thats when my 20-30WHP deficit from a new 1000 comes in.

Ok, I take it back.... 'Busa and ZX14 make good around town bikes too, because of their monster power.

[Grzesiu]

bike is sold:(

[walec05]

yeah, that sucks greg. but hopefully you get another one soon.

now you got to fix your siggy.

[DasTeknoViking]

Just put on my Galfer pads.... bike still doesn't stop like it should. It doesn't have that "crazy" bite for some odd reason. I need to scuff up the rotors with some sand paper, I didn't have any @ home and just slapped the pads on.

Bleed out my brakes F/R and clutch.

Then I went out for a ride..... out to Vernon Hills, Mchenry County. Man does jail bait love motorcyclists, I had bishes waving me down @ the lights. I think next time I am going for a longer ride..........

[DasTeknoViking]

Alan,
Here's a bike for ya....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/1214504881.html

I'm trying to jew the steering damper out of the dude ;)

[Grzesiu]

Alan,
Here's a bike for ya....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/1214504881.html

I'm trying to jew the steering damper out of the dude ;)

lol
:morning:

[kerosene]

Mike check your mailbox

[DasTeknoViking]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1215961437.html

Here is a comfy bike ;) I'm itching for a new bike like you wouldn't believe..... I have been reading alot of forums and how people hate our state as far as riding goes- NO good roads !! I'm tempted to pick up a Standard or a Touring bike.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1213683923.html

Then I go out, ride my old beast and kick the itch to the side....

[walec05]

well i just got in from a nice ride on the bike. i had to do some thinking and cleared my head a bit. well actually the thoughts got blown out of my head when i romped that throttle in 3rd and didnt look back. it was fun, and yeah.......main reason for that is the damn girl is having feminine issues or some fucked up shit. atleast she made me dinner, but as soon as she said, baby not tonight......later yo, its been a week, wtf.

[kerosene]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218702421.html

Could be a decent fixer upper for a stolen bike

[kerosene]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218600774.html

Ducati :)

[Grzesiu]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218702421.html

Could be a decent fixer upper for a stolen bike

probably the bike belongs to a bank or was stolen, cant fix it up since there is no vin, cant use it on the street, unless you buy a new frame with a title which is over 2k

[kerosene]

ah really? didnt know that... so you cant register it?

[Grzesiu]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218600774.html

Ducati :)

old italian bike=old italian car=pass unless u want to pay for stupid services and have your bike in service when its perfect riding weather:broke:
if you want an italian bike get this
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1219994939.html

[Grzesiu]

ah really? didnt know that... so you cant register it?
"no vin #'s on neck means does not come with a title . Excellent for parts or stunt. "
ad clearly states

[kerosene]

yea, didn't know why you cant ride it on roads.

I'll pass on the italian, was just browsing CL

[aznsap]

if you want a track-only bike, does it need a VIN?

[Grzesiu]

if you want a track-only bike, does it need a VIN?

no, it just needs to pass a tech inspection

[DasTeknoViking]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218891888.html

Carbed.... but thats ok ! Nothing wrong with carburetors, my Kawasaki never gave me any issues. Plus less shit to go wrong....

[Grzesiu]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1218891888.html

Carbed.... but thats ok ! Nothing wrong with carburetors, my Kawasaki never gave me any issues. Plus less shit to go wrong....

yeah but it looks old
for a 1-1.5k you can get a bike that looks pretty new

[kerosene]

agreed greg, spend 4-6k and you get a newer, less miles, better looking, better built, more comfortable

[Grzesiu]

agreed greg, spend 4-6k and you get a newer, less miles, better looking, better built, more comfortable

faster, lighter, better handling,

[kerosene]

well worth the investment imo

[walec05]

werd. newer is better......less issue, quicker responce. and it feels nice too.

[wizard8873]

old italian bike=old italian car=pass unless u want to pay for stupid services and have your bike in service when its perfect riding weather:broke:
if you want an italian bike get this
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1219994939.html

very nice. would love to have one. should get that instead of the 1krr

[DasTeknoViking]

Yeah but you can get that bike for 3K for sure.... and to some that extra 1500-2000 for a newer F4i or 600RR is quite the change. (see the Digital TV thread).

You guys are making it sound like anything but all the newest and greatest shit is the only thing you will ride. I'm sorry, I've ridden with all of you guys.... and none of you track your bikes. so WTF do you need the newest 1000cc bike for if you can't even use all that technology on the street ? Lets face it, a 10 year old Gixxer 1000 will be just as good as a new Gixxer or CBR for 99% of the riders you see on the street. Not many do track days.

You don't need to buy THE best just to show off. Its what I am getting at.

[kerosene]

That's really not the point if it's more powerfull considering we'll never take advantage of it (like we've talked about yesterday) they are better quality and more resiliant to being beat on... there are many advantages to buying a newer bike ofcourse not forgetting it might last longer if treated properly (although they can all last as long as taken care of)

[Grzesiu]

Yeah but you can get that bike for 3K for sure.... and to some that extra 1500-2000 for a newer F4i or 600RR is quite the change. (see the Digital TV thread).

You guys are making it sound like anything but all the newest and greatest shit is the only thing you will ride. I'm sorry, I've ridden with all of you guys.... and none of you track your bikes. so WTF do you need the newest 1000cc bike for if you can't even use all that technology on the street ? Lets face it, a 10 year old Gixxer 1000 will be just as good as a new Gixxer or CBR for 99% of the riders you see on the street. Not many do track days.

You don't need to buy THE best just to show off. Its what I am getting at.

i like to ride the newer bikes, they handle better, are more nible, and haul like a raped ape
plus no worries about any services, free riding especially when i get a new one every 2 years:)
and you can tell a difference from a model to model, for example, if walec rides the new 600rr, his will feel old and out dated, trust me, and if he rides an f4i his will feel bad ass
again, ride a newer 1000 4 cylinder, redline 2-3-4 gear, you will crap your pants:)

[DasTeknoViking]

Differences in handling between lets say a 2003 ZX6R - 636 and a 08 model for instance... most preffer the 636 because it has great midrange power, it looks better and handles just as good.

Like I said, street riding with ocassional back road rippage... you can do even on a cruiser. Like a old Vmax.

Buying something new and over the top is what kills these young riders. Older bikes are harder to ride, when I get on Walec's RR it feels like a nimble little toy. Where my bike even thou the difference is maybe 50lbs in weight, feels like a heavy slug. New riders thinking they are Valentino Rossi killing it because they don't know their limits on their machines. Most people don't like my bike because it feels a bit top heavy and that scares them going into the corner. Its a typical V-Twin feel.

I have absolutely no problems keeping up with any group of riders/squids I have ridden with, my shit is 7 years old too. Its all about how you ride, and how you exploit your machine.

[kerosene]

New riders thinking they are Valentino Rossi killing it because they don't know their limits on their machines.

That's where you're wrong, they don't know their limits... and they never will unless they test it... bikes have limits we'll never acheive unless we start racing like Valentino

[wizard8873]

That's where you're wrong, they don't know their limits... and they never will unless they test it... bikes have limits we'll never acheive unless we start racing like Valentino

there's reasonable pushing it and then there's just plain stupid. most are just stupid and don't push it reasonably and have not practiced or learned any emergency maneuvering. pushing limits is fine, we all do it, but you have to do it a little at a time and only once you feel comfortable with a certain limit before that

[kerosene]

there's reasonable pushing it and then there's just plain stupid. most are just stupid and don't push it reasonably and have not practiced or learned any emergency maneuvering. pushing limits is fine, we all do it, but you have to do it a little at a time and only once you feel comfortable with a certain limit before that

I completely agree, you push yourself get used to it and push more, unlike what people do is push and not get farmiliar to reactions and do stupid shit.

My point was we'll never reach the bikes limits

[DasTeknoViking]

Kids try pushing the limit, the limit that is not attainable. These EASY to ride bikes allow for them to do so in much easier manner.

Ride a old 90s Crotch like a SECAII or ZX600 and you will feel that they don't really want to turn that easy, and they feel very vauge. Then plop yourself ontop of a new 600 and see how much technology has progressed. Old bikes taught you to ride better, where these new bikes make my GF look like a pro. I have ridden them, yes they are SUPER easy to ride.

[RobSE]

^Same thing could be said about new cars, take a look at the GT-R, any idiot could make that thing "fast".

[kerosene]

^Same thing could be said about new cars, take a look at the GT-R, any idiot could make that thing "fast".

That is exactly the problem, any idiot who can shift into first and 2nd can move and do stupid crap

[DasTeknoViking]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J9bnnRgW4f8/SJqGjqm0XpI/AAAAAAAACEA/GUx8MpxI4-E/s1600/HONDA-VRF-1000-V5.jpg
My next bike has landed.... but not in the US yet.

Along with the sexiest VFR yet, Honda has finally succumbed and given us a road motorcycle with a V5 engine derived from the successful 990cc RC211V MotoGP machine.

If that's not enough, they've also linked it to a Ferrari-style push-button gearchange for the fastest, smoothest gearchange yet seen, running through shaft drive with a trademark VFR single-sided swingarm.

In race trim the V5 makes 240HP for the MotoGP 11 time winner RC211V.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/213445/images/VFR1GT.jpg
"GT version"

[kerosene]

besides the trunk, 1 full seat, and big ass mirrors it looks nice, really sharp farings, exhaust is nicely finished, light is different than any other bike out there (except gixxer) and it looks real low

[Grzesiu]

Kids try pushing the limit, the limit that is not attainable. These EASY to ride bikes allow for them to do so in much easier manner.

Ride a old 90s Crotch like a SECAII or ZX600 and you will feel that they don't really want to turn that easy, and they feel very vauge. Then plop yourself ontop of a new 600 and see how much technology has progressed. Old bikes taught you to ride better, where these new bikes make my GF look like a pro. I have ridden them, yes they are SUPER easy to ride.

so I should buy an old bike cause they handle worse and they will help me learn to ride better?

trust me, it takes skills to ride a newer crotch rocket, unless you just want to go fast in line, anyone can do it

[Grzesiu]

mike get this for your gf
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/1222313970.html

[DasTeknoViking]

No, Greg... this argument has nothing to do with you or me. Its for NEW riders only.....

I got some ###s on a new Ninja- Woodfield Cycle :5100 OTD. Goin to Banzai now.

[Grzesiu]

No, Greg... this argument has nothing to do with you or me. Its for NEW riders only.....

I got some ###s on a new Ninja- Woodfield Cycle :5100 OTD. Goin to Banzai now.

i think the further away from the city the better deal you can get
try a dealer on the boarder with WI
also try Nielsen by gurnee

[kerosene]

Nielsen was having a huge discount last I heard (2 weeks ago)

[DasTeknoViking]

Well its done....
http://photos.ebizautos.com/used-2008-honda-vt750c2-shadow750-5168-4212608-7-640.jpg

2 Hondas in the garage.

[kerosene]

got her a rebel huh, very nice, is that the newest one?

[DasTeknoViking]

Its NOT a Rebel....

Its a 2007 Honda VT750C2 Shadow. I absolutely love the look, its got a big 21" front tire, 1650 miles on the odo, Cobra pipes, backrest, Jetted carb. It just came in few days ago, the picture is not of my bike, but a similar one they had in-stock.

I HIGHLY recommend Banzai, everyone was supppper cool to deal with. I dealt with a dude in his early 20's named Teddy. He was Polski so it was no problem for my GF to talk to the guy. She loves the bike... its got some silver flames on the gas tank.

We got it for way less than the Ninja 250. What I like about it, I don't feel like an idiot riding it, and neither does she. Bike sounds like a real bike !

We didn't bring it home yet, they are putting it through the shop to do all the checks on it. I gave em a deposit and tomorrow I will deliver the rest of the $$$. ONLY draw back, the gas tank has a dent in it. Its in a weird spot but the bike otherwise is spotless. I didn't care for the dent really, and it was priced 2K bux less than another 750 ;)

They got a 08 1000RR in white.... and Ted is giving me a killer deal on it.

Want to buy a RC ? :)

[kerosene]

I thought it was a shadow by the pipes, wasnt 100% sure, it almost looks like a older rebel though... real nice, congrats! Glad your girl likes it... and for 3k cant complain, it does look badass though

would you be selling your rc? ^^ might be down for that as soon as the garage is free.

[DasTeknoViking]

Its a possibility ;) Who knows.... just put on a set of 1200 pipes on the RC ;) Not sure on the sell yet.

Shadow is 372 bux full coverage a year ;)

[kerosene]

Pull them off, put on stockies and sell the carbon ones... think about how much $ you'd sell it for, i saw an 05 rc for 5k on cl today

thats awesome 372 is NOTHING... almost...

[DasTeknoViking]

Mine has Sato CF and Sato Titanium cans AND stockers... so 3 exhaust systems, Vortex sprockets, D.I.D Gold 520 chain conversion, PowerCommander III, emissions shit removed, Michelin 2CT Pilot Powers, Galfer brake lines F/R, Galfer pads just installed, undertail, flush mounted turn signals, Barrnet Racing Clutch, Double Bubble Velocity screen, MotoGP shifter, fresh fluid- Repsol brake fluids and clutch fluids, Honda oil filters, Honda plugs, Honda HP coolant.

My bike is mint mechanically. It sounds fucking tits.

[TheMuse]

Well its done....
http://photos.ebizautos.com/used-2008-honda-vt750c2-shadow750-5168-4212608-7-640.jpg

2 Hondas in the garage.

that is one badass looking bike. congrats.

[kerosene]

wow.. huge investment in it... I think that 05 was stock theres also a 01 gunmetal one

the 1000rr isnt a vtwin though...

[DasTeknoViking]

Guy I dealt with @ Banzai straight up told me.... he won't recommend anything else to me but the new RR. He had a 07 and when I rode the 08 he said it was like goin from a old 600 to a new 1000. The new RR has a very nice looking front end. Yes for now we just got V-Twins..... who knows.

I would sell mine for 5K also. Quite alot of $$ invested since I bought the bike.

[kerosene]

5k with all that invested in it isnt bad + you invested a lot since you bought it but it was in shit condition... its just the ass faring thats bad right? and the front one is mismatched...

Something really worth to consider

You would be going from a v-twin to a i4 though... kinda sucks no?

[DasTeknoViking]

Yeah not 100% sure on the sell.... if I had a buyer for 5K, no problem.
To this http://photos.ebizautos.com/used-2008-honda-cbr1000rr--5168-4214994-10-640.jpg

I'm tempted by something else too....
http://www.xtremepowersports.com/Showroom/Cruisers/Yamaha_2002_Cruisers/Warrior_Info/03warrior_cstmpnt_1.jpg
http://www.tejasthumpcycles.com/metricbikes/metriccruiser/Frames/Yamaha-Warrior-Swingarm-Fat-Tire-Installed.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/lilsix/04-11-06004.jpg?t=1245111822
http://www.smartcycleshopper.com/images/photogallery/Yamaha/2008/Midnight%20Warrior/08_Yamaha_MidnightWarrior_03.jpg
They got a nice black done up Yamaha Warrior Midnight - 1700cc V-Twin power cruiser !!

[kerosene]

the new cbr looks KICK ASS, same type of style as the r1

on the suzi that exhaust looks like... crap... it's too big... the belt is somewhat exposed (gives it a nice look) it seems very detail oriented... BIG engine too...

[walec05]

that midnight warrior has my name all over it. damn bike is sexy as hell, i fell inlove with the thing a while back, i just couldnt afford it at the moment. mayb in the years to come ill scoop one up.

[walec05]

oh btw, i need to change the oil on my 600, any recomendations by your honda guys?

oil brand and type, as well as filter, ill probably do oem filter on that thing.

[DasTeknoViking]

OEM filter. As for oil, there isn't much difference :
Honda oil - semi synthetic or full.
Spectra Gold - my boy with the CB599 loves this stuff...
Amsoil- ran in my Kawi and never had any issues, burned maybe half a qt between changes.
Repsol - been running it in the RC51, I'm almost due for my oil change too...

Just make sure it meets your bikes requirements and you should be set. BUY online !!
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Motorcycle-Perfect-Motorcycles-08C35-A141M01/dp/B000LZEKHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1245122825&sr=8-1

I ran this to break in my new Barnett clutch in the RC, it was good enough.... and I don't see the point in using Repsol or anything else if this stuff is just as good and costs a fraction of a cost.

[walec05]

yeah, i got to do my oil change this week. im already at 5200 miles. and the guy said he changed his oil around 3k. so im like 200 over my desired 2k miles interval.

ill probably go to chicago cycle or a honda dealer.

[Grzesiu]

just change it yourself, very easy
i used honda oil and honda filter

[wizard8873]

easy to change the oil yourself. i use amsoil and have no issues with the triumph. ran it in the altima and run it in the M45 as well. check the filters though, oem might be best in your case.

[walec05]

yeah, im definately changing it myself. all i have to do is take off the lower fairing and bam. done.

ill hit up chicago cycle one of these nights afterwork so i can change it this weekend.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, im definately changing it myself. all i have to do is take off the lower fairing and bam. done.

ill hit up chicago cycle one of these nights afterwork so i can change it this weekend.

i usually changed it every 3k or so, and before winter, so it has nice and fresh oil in it when its hybernating

[walec05]

i usually changed it every 3k or so, and before winter, so it has nice and fresh oil in it when its hybernating

ill change it now, and ill probably ride it enough the rest of the year to change it again before winter. i ride it alot, what can i say its awsome.

[kerosene]

Mike, you guys picked up the bike? Pics?

Btw, you think it'd be difficult for me to learn to ride on your bike?

[DasTeknoViking]

I will tell you right now.... its forgiving, but at the same time it will scare you shit-less. I do not think its the right thing for me to even offer it to someone whos never ridden in the past. If you read any reviews, people say its a pretty tough bike to ride.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080614220532AAsFK5m - some opinions from people. If you can learn self control, it might be ok... but like many said in that link, its not like a inline bike. If you want to give it a try, I won't mind- but any damage you do to it.... you are responsible for.

Didn't bring it home, they are doing maintenance on the bike and its been raining. I don't need it till the weekend anyways ;)

[kerosene]

Next time I see you and have the garage I'll check it out (not before, not taking chances of needing to store a bike), might as well... I've read similar things on other forums (rc51forums.com) but the main things I've read is you need to respect it and keep in mind how much power it does have and one wrong move can mean disaster. I know we've (bikers on the forum) have had that discussion what to start on (250or +) and many people said higher ones are harder to keep under control... but from what I've read it's easier to establish your expirence since they require more precise maneuvers; only thing that worries me most is developing those skills while learning to maintain the bikes 'inner beast' with 250's + theres more... whats the word... lag... between you slowly releasing the clutch and engaging throttle, from what I've read (if I understand it correctly) the v-twin lacks that lag, its a high amount of power, quickly and is maintained throughout.

I thought they were going to be done, when are you guys getting it?

[DasTeknoViking]

Deposit has been put down, and all I need to do is ride the shit back after I give them the check.

Its a 750CC V-Twin, but its not a high performance 120+HP Twin, its more like 40-50HP and low end TQ. Good for starters due to very low seat height and easy power delivery.

RC is a awesome city bike, its low end power allows you to short shift the fuck out of it. Lets put it this way, my buddy on his SV650 and another guy with a CB599 (old 600cc from a 600F4) had to redline every gear till 100MPH to keep up with me, short shifting at 5K RPM. Its THAT nice. Guy @ Banzai told me not to bother selling it, unless its a new R1 or a 08+ CBR cause I won't like anything else that remotely comes close to its low end power.

[kerosene]

Does it have adjustable clutch handle?

Let's be honest, I wont be looking to keep up with ANYONE except maybe someones grandmother on a vespa for some time... well... I hope not...

[Grzesiu]

Does it have adjustable clutch handle?


wtf?
:rob:
what other dumb ass questions are you gonna ask? do you even know how to adjust or why to adjust the clutch handle? what do you want it to do?

[Mr Grey]

This is becoming worse than Paul's old thread about buying a bike that went on for 20+ pages before he pulled the trigger.

I agree with Greg...you either buy or don't. The excuses are just excuses....

[kerosene]

wtf?
:rob:
what other dumb ass questions are you gonna ask? do you even know how to adjust or why to adjust the clutch handle? what do you want it to do?

His girl during msf couldnt reach the clutch handle and it was not adjustable, I believe she was riding a rebel...

[Grzesiu]

His girl during msf couldnt reach the clutch handle and it was not adjustable, I believe she was riding a rebel...
dude you are a guy aren't you? do you have lady fingers? stock levers are universal and will fit anyone almost
you can always go and buy pazzo or crg levers
http://www.aandrmotorsport.com/store/images/product_images/crg119665830047538e7c1e1dd.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/fazed/Images/mods/pazzo/DSCF3180.JPG

[Grzesiu]

This is becoming worse than Paul's old thread about buying a bike that went on for 20+ pages before he pulled the trigger.

I agree with Greg...you either buy or don't. The excuses are just excuses....
this thread is going to failure

http://www.stevegrater.com/pics/funny/fail/failboat.jpg

here i saved it with this pic
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x118/lincolnonthem22z/hot-babe-in-pink-and-shiny-r1-20.jpg

[kerosene]

and yet again... I will quote

His girl during msf

[DasTeknoViking]

Shadow has a really light and short "throw" clutch so shes cool with it.... I deff understood the question you where trying to get across few posts up higher... Its not really adjustable much like my bike's clutch for instance. Sport bikes have all kinds of diff levers availible for em, so do cruisers. Its got a old school cable linkage clutch vs my full hydraulic setup.

None of the worn out gearbox syndromes like the MSF bikes exhibited.

[kerosene]

Shadow has a really light and short "throw" clutch so shes cool with it.... I deff understood the question you where trying to get across few posts up higher... Its not really adjustable much like my bike's clutch for instance. Sport bikes have all kinds of diff levers availible for em, so do cruisers. Its got a old school cable linkage clutch vs my full hydraulic setup.

None of the worn out gearbox syndromes like the MSF bikes exhibited.

there was one guy during my class that couldnt grab the clutch either, so he just bent it (I was cracking up when I saw what he did) those bikes (especially the rebels) were beat on badly, your girl would have prob been off just as good if not better riding the duals, there were some short girls riding them during my class.

[Grzesiu]

there was one guy during my class that couldnt grab the clutch either, so he just bent it (I was cracking up when I saw what he did) those bikes (especially the rebels) were beat on badly, your girl would have prob been off just as good if not better riding the duals, there were some short girls riding them during my class.

i used the enduro bikes, got almost kicked out for pullin a mad wheelie:)
"intentional or unintentional do it again and you are out"
once i get my own crib i will get me an enduro to mess around on

[kerosene]

i used the enduro bikes, got almost kicked out for pullin a mad wheelie:)
"intentional or unintentional do it again and you are out"
once i get my own crib i will get me an enduro to mess around on
ya... there were people who wanted to and got warned before hand you do and youre out regardless if its before or after the test.

[RobSE]

i did it on the enduro as well, alot more fun in my opinion!

[kerosene]

yep, I rode the rebel during one of our breaks... sucked... quite boring... plus you could go right through everything in 1st unlike the duals that required you to shift to 2nd... well maybe didnt require... I was polishing up my shifting and timimg, plus I was training myself not to dump the clutch. I did have some fun on the dual though, must admit, beating on the throttle was funi

[walec05]

wow this thread has gone from bad to, holy what the fuck.

and mike, from a couple posts up, us guys in the 600cc class have to redline to keep up with you because our power doesnt kick on till about 10k rpm. the way i look at it......redline is there for a reason, you have to kiss it and tap it once in a while. in my case its all the time. i even manage to tap 14-15k during my commutes to work, usually during a power wheelie to wake me up :)

[Grzesiu]

wow this thread has gone from bad to, holy what the fuck.

and mike, from a couple posts up, us guys in the 600cc class have to redline to keep up with you because our power doesnt kick on till about 10k rpm. the way i look at it......redline is there for a reason, you have to kiss it and tap it once in a while. in my case its all the time. i even manage to tap 14-15k during my commutes to work, usually during a power wheelie to wake me up :)

just a comparison
motorcycle quarter mile(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph (sec.) 80-100mph(sec.)
RC51 ('02) 10.49 @ 132.7 4.23 4.71
CBR600RR ('05) 10.49 @ 133.3 3.59 3.56
CBR1000RR ('06) 9.898 @ 146.47 2.76 2.58

I hope this gives you a better spread of what inline performance these bikes can do. As you see my old CBR (couldn't find 07, but its the same thing) VS RC51 = CBR makes it look like its standing still. Power and pull is brutal
and the 600cbr.....vs rc51= same in 1/4, but from a roll it pulls on it with ease and long as you get on it in the power band.

[DasTeknoViking]

I hit redline when I am on a power trip.... on the street its pretty much jail time if I try redlining any gear. Not to say I don't do it, but its not that often that my oldie sees past 8K or the 11800 soft-touch fuel cut.

Greg, stock gearing on a RC isn't friendly for 1/4 runs.... I couldn't take my riding test on it for my M class because its IDLE speed was 17MPH and it was too fast and lumpy (cause of idle) through the cones on the slalom test.

Geared like mine should be way closer to a high 9. Either way, I had no trouble last year on lake shore drive against your black bike up to 150 or something we went to.

[kerosene]

just a comparison
motorcycle quarter mile(sec. @ mph) 60-80mph (sec.) 80-100mph(sec.)
RC51 ('02) 10.49 @ 132.7 4.23 4.71
CBR600RR ('05) 10.49 @ 133.3 3.59 3.56
CBR1000RR ('06) 9.898 @ 146.47 2.76 2.58

I hope this gives you a better spread of what inline performance these bikes can do. As you see my old CBR (couldn't find 07, but its the same thing) VS RC51 = CBR makes it look like its standing still. Power and pull is brutal
and the 600cbr.....vs rc51= same in 1/4, but from a roll it pulls on it with ease and long as you get on it in the power band.

:yikes:

[Grzesiu]

I hit redline when I am on a power trip.... on the street its pretty much jail time if I try redlining any gear. Not to say I don't do it, but its not that often that my oldie sees past 8K or the 11800 soft-touch fuel cut.

Greg, stock gearing on a RC isn't friendly for 1/4 runs.... I couldn't take my riding test on it for my M class because its IDLE speed was 17MPH and it was too fast and lumpy (cause of idle) through the cones on the slalom test.

Geared like mine should be way closer to a high 9. Either way, I had no trouble last year on lake shore drive against your black bike up to 150 or something we went to.

if we went head to head you would see the power difference right off the bat
if all of us are cruising at the same speed through the corners that is different:pounce:

[kerosene]

if we went head to head you would see the power difference right off the bat
if all of us are cruising at the same speed through the corners that is different:pounce:

with you on your bicycle?

[Grzesiu]

with you on your bicycle?

"went"
past tense

i gotta start my own thread of how i want to get a bike and come up with million excuses y i cant get it
http://static.flickr.com/60/187042358_2f5b7e548a.jpg

[kerosene]

past tense

i gotta start my own thread of how i want to get a bike and come up with million excuses y i cant get it
http://static.flickr.com/60/187042358_2f5b7e548a.jpg

ahha :pounce: you already gve us one "My parents dont want me to get another one"

[Grzesiu]

ahha :pounce: you already gve us one "My parents dont want me to get another one"

that wasn't an excuse, just their opinion, they always said that when i was going out to buy a bike, they use to say that it is not the smartest decision i am making
:)
and it still didn't stop me twice
i am gonna get another one, just what i want i can't find, i want a 2009 CBR 1000RR under 2K miles, there is none for sale yet out there, i might just settle for 2008

[wizard8873]

wow this thread has gone from bad to, holy what the fuck.

and mike, from a couple posts up, us guys in the 600cc class have to redline to keep up with you because our power doesnt kick on till about 10k rpm. the way i look at it......redline is there for a reason, you have to kiss it and tap it once in a while. in my case its all the time. i even manage to tap 14-15k during my commutes to work, usually during a power wheelie to wake me up :)

redline is there for fun. i rarely do it, mostly when riding in groups. if it's straightaways then yea, 1k bikes will win but on turns, it depends on the rider. i've seen guys on liter bikes be beat by those on 600's plenty.

as for power delivery, look at the bikes. v-twins will have the most low-end power in its class period. triple is inbetween, plenty of low-end but also has a high rev line like an inline 4. i can easily be at 4k and have more than enough power to go and 6k and up is where it really kicks in. I4's have power more upper middle to top.

Alan, get what you need done and then start looking for bikes. it's fine reading up on bikes and seeing what you want but if you can't buy one right now, no point in talking about it.

[Grzesiu]

Alan, get what you need done and then start looking for bikes. it's fine reading up on bikes and seeing what you want but if you can't buy one right now, no point in talking about it.

:kitty::beatdead:

[Grzesiu]

mike something for you
http://auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=5-652710

[walec05]

Yea the 600's r plenty quick. Its just how you use the power that matters. Yea if all u do is go in a straight line then gek urself a big liter bike. I'm not saying that all I do is carve the canyons but the 600 is plenty quick and power wheelies are easily doable in first and second. Now on a liter bike. You've got more power down lower to use and its easier to pull stunts or haul ass.

Basically it depends on the rider and what they are looking for. I personally wouldn't mind a liter bike now, but I'm gonna ride out this season on the 600 and look for something else for next year. And me and marcin went head to head, I short shifted first because it was lifting the nose of the bike. Once I shifted to second and was out of the powerband he took me without a problem.

[Ketchup83se01]

:lurk:

[wizard8873]

Yea the 600's r plenty quick. Its just how you use the power that matters. Yea if all u do is go in a straight line then gek urself a big liter bike. I'm not saying that all I do is carve the canyons but the 600 is plenty quick and power wheelies are easily doable in first and second. Now on a liter bike. You've got more power down lower to use and its easier to pull stunts or haul ass.

Basically it depends on the rider and what they are looking for. I personally wouldn't mind a liter bike now, but I'm gonna ride out this season on the 600 and look for something else for next year. And me and marcin went head to head, I short shifted first because it was lifting the nose of the bike. Once I shifted to second and was out of the powerband he took me without a problem.

I let off shortly after taking off for a bit since wasn't really thinking of racing and then gunned it again. liter bike would be nice but there's none that really catches my eye.

[walec05]

damn, almost got into some major shit during the ride from school.

i was comming down foster and its pretty damn dead at this time. a few cars here or there, but anyway, im at foster right past the edens before elston and im doing about 45-50 and this jagoff decides to pull out into the two lane road, not into the open lane, but right into my lane, not a whole 50 feet infront of me.

i squeezed the front brakes hard, mashed on the rear brake and downshifted to first like a mofo, i was only in 3rd, so no biggie. but i didnt revmatch properly and started to wagg my tail. shit, thank god i stopped in time. fucken would have been a trunk emblem.

i had some nice words with the hispanic prick driving, looked like he was high or drunk as fuck. wouldnt even look back at me or anything, fucking asshole, i should have broke his mirror off and kicked in his door. asshole turned onto elston, lucky fuck!!!

[DasTeknoViking]

Plans changed.... we ended up not getting that Shadow 750. It was a little too big for her and heavy.

So I added this to the garage.

1997 Suzuki Savage 650. Kinda weird riding it home, 1 cylinder whoop whooop whooooop noises, but it was smooth and accelerated just fine. I need to rejet the carb on it, bitch sounds like someone is shooting at you on deceleration. Its got some kinda pipe on it because it sounds about as loud as my RC.

I got it for cheap as fuck off Craigs List, paid cash for it. Girl is happy as you can see by her PINK JoeROKKET sweat shirt. She needed a starter bike, this bitch felt comfy.

I am getting over food poisoning today so my head is very light headed and I have problems standing at times. So my review of its "handling" isn't exactly going to be right.

[Grzesiu]

Plans changed.... we ended up not getting that Shadow 750. It was a little too big for her and heavy.

So I added this to the garage.

1997 Suzuki Savage 650. Kinda weird riding it home, 1 cylinder whoop whooop whooooop noises, but it was smooth and accelerated just fine. I need to rejet the carb on it, bitch sounds like someone is shooting at you on deceleration. Its got some kinda pipe on it because it sounds about as loud as my RC.

I got it for cheap as fuck off Craigs List, paid cash for it. Girl is happy as you can see by her PINK JoeROKKET sweat shirt. She needed a starter bike, this bitch felt comfy.

I am getting over food poisoning today so my head is very light headed and I have problems standing at times. So my review of its "handling" isn't exactly going to be right.
looks decent, fix it up ride it, and she can always upgrade as needed without loosing money

[Kowalski]

very najs! that's the style bikes i LOVE... more cylinders though, please :D

[RobSE]

majk juz fotki robi na nasza klase.....hehehe nice bike!

[walec05]

looks nice mike. im gonna have to give it a spin around the block.......

[Grzesiu]

got me a new bike
yey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250441998524
will be broken in by the time i bring her home:) gonna drive down there Saturday or Sunday, change the oil and she will be ready to rock

[kerosene]

wow nice, congrats! good deal even haing to go down there

[DasTeknoViking]

I don't know how long we r going to keep this bike for, it's perfect for her due to it's size. Andy if you are interested I will be willing to sell it once she's comfy with the bike and is ready for a larger machine. I got to change the oil on it, gonna rejet the carb and clean it up. With the right mods this thing can crank out about 38whp and around 38-40 tq which is not bad considering it's light and shouldn't have problem keeping up and even passing the 750 VTwin Honda we put a deposit down on.

She kept on wanting that model bike since we've seen the Suzuki S40 (rebaged Savage) at Chicago Cycle. What has kept me from pulling the trigger on it for her was the 5000 dollar price when the Ninja 250 is just 4000, add in tax and plates and your up to 6000 easy.

[kerosene]

38whp... waaaat thats nothing. those 220 duals had more whp.

How does it ride?

[Grzesiu]

38whp... waaaat thats nothing. those 220 duals had more whp.

How does it ride?

that is still more power then your bike....oh wait you don't have one
thanks
:luigi:

[Jaber]

He's running on hopes and dreams :D

[Kowalski]

I don't know how long we r going to keep this bike for, it's perfect for her due to it's size. Andy if you are interested I will be willing to sell it once she's comfy with the bike and is ready for a larger machine. I got to change the oil on it, gonna rejet the carb and clean it up. With the right mods this thing can crank out about 38whp and around 38-40 tq which is not bad considering it's light and shouldn't have problem keeping up and even passing the 750 VTwin Honda we put a deposit down on.

That sounds like a plan pending price :D
KIT about it :pounce:

[Grzesiu]

http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/0/R/G/-/-/2008CBR1000RR_FR3-4.jpg

[RobSE]

this time please get the red lip around the rim and you need a fender eliminator kit ASAP!

[walec05]

got me a new bike
yey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250441998524
will be broken in by the time i bring her home:) gonna drive down there Saturday or Sunday, change the oil and she will be ready to rock

very nice greg, very nice. FE kit and black out those signals and you will be in top shape.

i wanna take it for a spin when you get it.....:mario:

[walec05]

He's running on hopes and dreams :D

that only gets you so far......

[kerosene]

that only gets you so far......

gets me back and forth to work

[DasTeknoViking]

38WHP isn't that little.... if you think bout it, those HUGE heavy Harleys are 60-70HP bikes. Even the super modified stroked out ones don't break 100HP. They can't because they are air cooled, and basically high compression requires liquid cooling.

Congrats on the bike Greg, my next bike will probably be a cruiser thou. Probably keep my RC just because I don't want to let it go for any reason. Cruisers don't need to be fast, they just need to be able to let you feel free. Which is pretty much any motorized 2 wheel machine fits that bill.

[walec05]

agree, my next bike will definately be a cruiser. but no pussy ass ride. im thinking yamaha midnight warrior. damn thing has had my heart since day one.

[DasTeknoViking]

Suzuki M109R is a hot ride and not exacly as pretty looking, they are pretty affordable. Midnight Warrior is also hot, but doesn't pack the punch of the Zuk.

I seen a 02 Warrior on CL for 5K bux.

[walec05]

nah, i want an 06 warrior. damn fuckers are hot.

02 is a bit old for my tastes.

[kerosene]

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4621/picture005jvb.jpg

[DasTeknoViking]

whats funny is that is exactly the same bike as the one in your picture.....
http://photos.nasza-klasa.pl/4309597/62/other/std/a112c2a297.jpeg

Tomorrow we are hitting up Lake Geneva. Sunday if the weather is good, Galena.

[kerosene]

except yours isn't pink, that bike is small... or looks very small. She going to be riding without a license?

[DasTeknoViking]

Shes got a permit and rode around the hood without any issues today..... as long as I am with her, she can ride around for a year w/o any troubles.

She says that its all good, but it has a bit too much power ? I guess I am used to my bike. I rode it around today a bit too right after I insured it, transfered the title over to my name and got plates for it.

I need to find pads for it as the fronts are almost gone. Need to find a 'Zuk dealer tomorrow.

[Grzesiu]

Shes got a permit and rode around the hood without any issues today..... as long as I am with her, she can ride around for a year w/o any troubles.

She says that its all good, but it has a bit too much power ? I guess I am used to my bike. I rode it around today a bit too right after I insured it, transfered the title over to my name and got plates for it.

I need to find pads for it as the fronts are almost gone. Need to find a 'Zuk dealer tomorrow.

she will be fine, just dont let her ride around hot heads etc
i could just cruise now, dont feel like ripping anymore
if i score some oil and a filter, so i can change it on the new 1krr, and if my back feels ok after 500 miles, i might take her out :)

[kerosene]

Shes got a permit and rode around the hood without any issues today..... as long as I am with her, she can ride around for a year w/o any troubles.

She says that its all good, but it has a bit too much power ? I guess I am used to my bike. I rode it around today a bit too right after I insured it, transfered the title over to my name and got plates for it.

I need to find pads for it as the fronts are almost gone. Need to find a 'Zuk dealer tomorrow.

Des Plaines has a Zuk dealer

[DasTeknoViking]

There is one in Elgin and Schaumburg too.... but I don't like dealing with Schaumburg Honda/Suzuki. I have bad experience with the parts department that ruined the 3 good visits I've ever had with them.

[Grzesiu]

Des Plaines has a Zuk dealer

my buddy had a bad experience with them, parts are stupid expensive, they had his bike for 3 days for tire change and still managed not to get it done

[Grzesiu]

There is one in Elgin and Schaumburg too.... but I don't like dealing with Schaumburg Honda/Suzuki. I have bad experience with the parts department that ruined the 3 good visits I've ever had with them.

just deal with Al, everyone else there i wouldn't care to give my business to

[kerosene]

my buddy had a bad experience with them, parts are stupid expensive, they had his bike for 3 days for tire change and still managed not to get it done
tbh I've heard bad things too

[walec05]

yeah, riding all weekend......gonna be some nice weather.

riding to work tomorrow, then some after work riding and then probably doing some tracking on sunday. GF doesnt like it, but tough shit, i wanna track the bike and see what it can do.

[DasTeknoViking]

Yeah supposed to be in the mid 80s all weekend ! Deff gonna rack some miles up on the bikes !

[walec05]

yep, rackin them miles. and i was supposed to do an oil change on my beast. damnit, its going to have to wait now.

oh, and i saw the nasza klasa pics......very najs.

[walec05]

hey does anybody know, do you need to have leather pants for the 1/4 mile track run?

i couldnt find any specifications and dont want to make the trip all the way out there if you need leather pants. im not buying them this season and am not going to just for a couple runs down the strip.

[wizard8873]

hey does anybody know, do you need to have leather pants for the 1/4 mile track run?

i couldnt find any specifications and dont want to make the trip all the way out there if you need leather pants. im not buying them this season and am not going to just for a couple runs down the strip.

yes you do. has to be a one piece or two piece suit that zips up with boots that are over the ankle, gloves (not sure if gauntlets are needs) and a helmet.

[walec05]

damn, fuck that then. im not going to go.

when i get more serious about it, ill buy some leather pants and have some track fun.

[DasTeknoViking]

Not bad for a cheap bike : LS650
MPG so far about 60MPG with my girl on it, running between 45-85MPH today. About 180 miles on a tank, but I told her to fill up at 100 each time.

It needs new brake pads in the front, and I got to adjust the rear drum brake.

Overall for the price I paid, I got an amazing deal on this bike. My girl is thrilled with the bike, only gripes she has : right peg vibrates alot (exhaust pipe hanger is hanging off the peg) and something about the right mirror vibrating a bit too. Shes getting used to the loud ass pops out the exhaust.

My but was QUITE sore after 3 hours out on the bikes, shes perfect - one of the great things about a cruiser. You won't feel the pain even after so many miles. Makes me want to get a cruiser now too.

Yes crotch feels awesome as far as power goes and flickability, but in the end.... it feels good just to enjoy the road.

To all you city dwellers, I feel sorry for ya. Country is beautifull, twisty roads, great scenery, smells, and tons of bikers !

[Grzesiu]

\http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs105.snc1/4779_615379692329_32802492_36650082_6599014_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs105.snc1/4779_615379697319_32802492_36650083_1209455_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs085.snc1/4779_615379707299_32802492_36650084_6248564_n.jpg
540 miles of roadkill
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs105.snc1/4779_615379712289_32802492_36650085_1612013_n.jpg

[kerosene]

baaaadaasss you going to ride it more than your old bike?

[RobSE]

baaaadaasss you going to ride it more than your old bike?

IDK what you meant by this, but he put 5K on it with 2 full time jobs, school, and a girl friend. Not to mention he pimps the vette as well.

[RobSE]

I haven't seen the bike yet, but those rolling shots are sick!

[Grzesiu]

baaaadaasss you going to ride it more than your old bike?

i ride it when i feel like it, i don't have much time
my first bike i rode around, i had it for 22 months total, i put 10k miles on it (this includes 2 winter)
the 07 had 5k miles when i sold her, did about 900 this year
and i already did 500 and some change miles on this one, its at 750 miles on the odo and still has the new bike smell to it

[wizard8873]

bike looks great. rolling shoots came out nice.

[Grzesiu]

bike looks great. rolling shoots came out nice.

yeah cheap ass camera with auto mode:)
not into taking pics but came out decent

[walec05]

looks good greg, i need to stop by and check it out in person.

well, after i finish all this homework and bullshit. fucking long night i just woke up a little while ago.

[DasTeknoViking]

<--- negotiating a bike deal on CL right now ;) I need to clean my garage out, I can't fit more than 3 bikes in there.

[DasTeknoViking]

[pbvid=http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/?action=view&current=MVI_4078.flv]

Here is a video I've shot of my girl taking it easy on the bike her 1st time on it.

[Grzesiu]

i think i am gonna get this cf piece with the tinted integrated tail light and get my dad to make me a plate bracket
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm291/poeaudia4/rizoma2.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm291/poeaudia4/rizoma1.jpg

[walec05]

just changed the oil on mine. road and clutched it up a bit. rides like a completely different bike. the motor and trans are so much smoother.

thanks for the hookup greg.

[wizard8873]

yeah cheap ass camera with auto mode:)
not into taking pics but came out decent

i'm not much into photography so as long as it's in focus, looks fine to me. i'll have to stop by and see it in person sometime

[walec05]

i'm not much into photography so as long as it's in focus, looks fine to me. i'll have to stop by and see it in person sometime

Its a lot more comfortable then it looks. And I wanna take it for a quick spin around the block.....common greg. Let me have it for a few minutes.

[wizard8873]

Its a lot more comfortable then it looks. And I wanna take it for a quick spin around the block.....common greg. Let me have it for a few minutes.

i bet. hondas have always been comfortable.

[walec05]

yeah, but the same year R6 as my honda is way more comfortable. my seat is like a piece of cardboard. literally, less than a half inch of padding. it sucks but i see where the track infulence is applied.

[DasTeknoViking]

Paul, here is the M109R we've talked bout.... few diff versions out there, all powered by the monster 109 cube inch motor.
http://hostingdoordemo.net/fos/fosmt06_01/images/M109RZK8.jpg
http://www.suzukiboulevard.net/gallery2/d/23-1/M109R+2007+blue.jpg
http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20071203/6/d/2/6d2cfad31974eb13afc6b8e93ba204e00_large.jpg
And the M109R2
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Suzuki%20Boulevard%20M109R2%20%202.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d59/204Denali/M109R/SCAN0006.jpg?t=1245726328 Dyno....
Not the prettiest looking bike, but it goes like fucking hell !

[walec05]

damn that mofo is big as fuck.

but it looks pretty damn sleek and shit. id hit it....

[kerosene]

they have a couple of those at chicago cycle, they are BIG

[DasTeknoViking]

http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php
I'm sending out my seat to this guy on Monday or sooner, depends on the weather.

I can't stand my seat after a few hours... and Corbin @ 275 bux and Sargent @ 230 are not my cup of tea.

I read great reviews of this guy's work !

[kerosene]

for which bike?

[DasTeknoViking]

Its for my Honda.... the other bikes are good with stock seats.

[kerosene]

ah, the old hondas feel like sitting on cardboard

[wizard8873]

nice find mike. i'm going to have to see because after an hour, i get stir crazy on the bike

[Grzesiu]

ah, the old hondas feel like sitting on cardboard

cardboard is better than no seat, watch motogp, some guys are not using seats at all
no bike=no comments=:redcard:

[wizard8873]

cardboard is better than no seat, watch motogp, some guys are not using seats at all

+1 even riding with some good riders, they hang off the side of their bikes and not sit on them. sitting is only when you're going straight.

[walec05]

yeah, i ride on cardboard, but hey......its not a touring bike, its a sportsbike for a reason.

i was thinking about getting a honda gel seat, but dont think im gonna get it this season.

[Grzesiu]

my seats is super soft, nice:)

[DasTeknoViking]

http://www.6inc.com/ebay/2001hondarvt1000r2/IMG_9411.jpg
Gonna pick this up next month possibly.... I got a pretty decent plan for a engine build up for winter months.

200WHP here I come.

[Grzesiu]

http://www.6inc.com/ebay/2001hondarvt1000r2/IMG_9411.jpg
Gonna pick this up next month possibly.... I got a pretty decent plan for a engine build up for winter months.

200WHP here I come.

here is a local one 10k miles
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/1240411610.html

[DasTeknoViking]

That's actually a really good deal ! I plan on boring it out and stroking it a bit with some crazy parts from Japan and Italy. 1300cc with head work and Moriwaki cams big valves and springs. Custom tune and it should be close to 200 hp considering it's about 140-145 now. I don't mind putting the $$ into the bike, I love my twin.

[Grzesiu]

ok dealer called, and confirmed it slips
when the tech was putting the bike together, a shim got stuck to the part on recall, and he was suppose to re-use the shim, from my understanding the clutch didn't grab all the way and when the power hit it slipped
and with my luck it rains today
Part #5,6,9 were replaced and they didn't put in part #8 in the diagram
http://usera.imagecave.com/Darth_Humungus/14MFL801_MFL4E0700A.gif.jpg

[walec05]

That's a big fuckup. But glad that they are fixing it for you.

[Grzesiu]

That's a big fuckup. But glad that they are fixing it for you.

bike is ready but i wont pick it up till tomorrow

[walec05]

Oh ok. Nice. Yea I rode mine to work today. Shitty day but my mom needed my car and then the fuel light was on in the acura and I didn't want to fill it up. Ill just go home after work and exchange the bike out for the car b4 class.

[walec05]

im sorry, but my bike paid for its self twice today....completely paid off, damn i love bikes.

panties just drop. damn, it never gets tiresome.

im beat to shit tonight, more than enough action for a good day for me. time to get ready for michigan.

[Grzesiu]

picked up the beast from the dealer, they replaced the whole clutch assembly, once it hits 6k rpm holy nights of columbus, f*&^% moves:)
i love this bike, handling is so awesome
only thing is that i miss the low end of the 07 but midrange punch on this bad boy is just plainly sick

[walec05]

yeah greg, your bike moves alright....we did a couple rolls and shit, and damn, his just plants the power to the pavement and hauls ass. everytime we went at it, id look over and his front tire would be skimming the ground.

fuck, I WANT!!!

[DasTeknoViking]

So I sent out my seat to Spencers for his modification and got the "long distance" upgrade done to it too.... I installed it last nite and am about to take the bike to work for the 1st time in a week. Foam deff feels different now, its got more "gel" like feel to it. I shall post a review once I get some time on it.

Its 75 bux to get the "works" done, its cheaper if you don't do the long distance upgrade. I figured what the hell, the seat looks the same. Sargent and Corbins are 250-300 bux and they look like saddles. I like to hang off my seat a bit on the corners and with a saddle thats uncomfortable.

[DasTeknoViking]

http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/images/7%20-%20Fun%20Stuff/T-Shirt%201%20Back%20PJ%202.jpg

I needs this shit for work !

[walec05]

^^^^^funny shirt, but oh so true.

lately ive been riding like an asshole. well in traffic atleast. hate fucking waiting, so ill scan for cops and split lanes like a mofo.

[Grzesiu]

^^^^^funny shirt, but oh so true.

lately ive been riding like an asshole. well in traffic atleast. hate fucking waiting, so ill scan for cops and split lanes like a mofo.

never did that, all you need is some moron waiting to make a point out of you and open his doors
ride safe

[walec05]

yeah, thats true. im usually splitting between the car and the curb, since harlem is pretty big. i keep it under 7mph almost always. scanning cars like crazy.


oh forgot to mention, the blue and white lights pulled me over yesterday. comming from school, they were behind me from the jeff park police station. pulled me over on foster...again. gave me shit about riding in a tinted visor (like wtf?, nothing wrong with that) and then he gave me shit about my plate. ran my shit, i told him the uncles badge number, came back gave me a verbal warning and let me go.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, thats true. im usually splitting between the car and the curb, since harlem is pretty big. i keep it under 7mph almost always. scanning cars like crazy.


oh forgot to mention, the blue and white lights pulled me over yesterday. comming from school, they were behind me from the jeff park police station. pulled me over on foster...again. gave me shit about riding in a tinted visor (like wtf?, nothing wrong with that) and then he gave me shit about my plate. ran my shit, i told him the uncles badge number, came back gave me a verbal warning and let me go.

fix ur plate, even the 5-0 notices it is crooked!

[walec05]

Lol. Yea he noticed its crooked and hidden. Eh, it works for now. Ill change it up during the winter when I throw a can on the thing.

[DasTeknoViking]

I've been splitting lanes for a while, passing in no passing zones etc etc. I ride like an ass, on my way home. I do this when I think its safe enough to get by without getting clipped. When I split lanes its usually at higher speeds. I wait for people to move, but if I get stuck behind some traffic for too long and I see them driving like complete fucking tards, its hammer time.

I got to ride my Honda after a week to work yesterday, felt fucking awesome. I rode like I stole it one the way home. I need a bit more miles to get the seat broken in right, but so far no ass pain in any way. I actually feel my womans Suzuki is less comfy for me than my crotch.

I ordered a new tail section for the bike, should be here in a few days. I will be stripping the bike off all the stickers and painting it a diff color, I'm tempted to pick up a C/F gas tank but I have a hard time paying 750 for a tank..... but it is tempting !

[Grzesiu]

rode the beast to work, es nice:):):):)

[walec05]

I rode my mistress to work too. Had to fill her up today, the reserve light was on. A whole 12 bux to fill.

I'm planning on riding after work. Anyone want to join? A quick little cruise?

[DasTeknoViking]

On the bike at work today also :) it hit 19k miles today I should change the oil on her soon. Gonna order up a case of Repsol off the net tonight.

[walec05]

just hit 5600 miles on mine today. during a nice block long wheelie too. damn it felt good. havent clutched a 2nd gear one like that in a while.

ride safe people.

oh btw, anyone want to have a nice little cruise tonight? supposed to be nice weather and tomorrow its going to rain all day and shit.

[Grzesiu]

just hit 5600 miles on mine today. during a nice block long wheelie too. damn it felt good. havent clutched a 2nd gear one like that in a while.

ride safe people.

oh btw, anyone want to have a nice little cruise tonight? supposed to be nice weather and tomorrow its going to rain all day and shit.

i might be up for somethin, will know later

[DasTeknoViking]

Going to the Yama/Duc dealer in a bit to scoop up a new ride..... I got a firm offer on the RC thats really good to pass up.

[Grzesiu]

Going to the Yama/Duc dealer in a bit to scoop up a new ride..... I got a firm offer on the RC thats really good to pass up.

make sure it is not a karosene offer

[DasTeknoViking]

Its a guy from work, hes ridden my bike many times. He doesn't want a 4 cylinder after riding a Gixxer 750 one of the guys has at work.

If I sell, probably pick up a new R1. I don't want a 4 cylinder bike, and that new engine has a VERY much a V-Twin like sound and feel to it. S1000RR won't be out for quite some time.... another bike I am KINDA digging is a B-King. But it needs some "Busa" engine upgrades. Its comfy as hell, and they are giving em fuckers away.

[walec05]

well the riding last night was fun. we did ride with a crazy ass group, ive only ridden with them once before and they werent that crazy. doing wheelies on the highway and shit. but the ride back towards the house wasnt bad. got the bike going full bore in 6th, almost topped that bitch out. overall, the night was awesome and im down for another ride like that.

[Grzesiu]

well the riding last night was fun. we did ride with a crazy ass group, ive only ridden with them once before and they werent that crazy. doing wheelies on the highway and shit. but the ride back towards the house wasnt bad. got the bike going full bore in 6th, almost topped that bitch out. overall, the night was awesome and im down for another ride like that.

the guy on the zzr flew next to my in my lane......i dont like that....one move and both of us can be down

[walec05]

the guy on the zzr flew next to my in my lane......i dont like that....one move and both of us can be down

that guy is usually pretty safe when riding. ive been with him plenty of times before. usually hangs in the back, going a bit slower. i guess he tried to hop up his game. not a cool move. and yeah, the guys were flying down the eway like mad.

[Grzesiu]

that guy is usually pretty safe when riding. ive been with him plenty of times before. usually hangs in the back, going a bit slower. i guess he tried to hop up his game. not a cool move. and yeah, the guys were flying down the eway like mad.

too old for that hehehe especially with my girl riding with me

[walec05]

shit, what was that on the way back home. damn the highway opened up and all i see is you tuck and then your girl tuck and you were doing like a buck down the left lane....yeah too old my ass.

then i said fuck it, i was running late, downshifted to 4th and hauled it to 150+. man that was a nice little rush.

[walec05]

just washed and waxed the shit out of my bike. looks sharp now. all those little bugs and road tar stains are off the front nose and off the swing arm and plate. shes lookin good. im about to take her out for some riding before the rain comes....thats if it comes at all.

[DasTeknoViking]

I got my shifter rod for the Suzuki, changed that... what do you know, that shit must have been ready to snap any second. Because since I bought the bike shifts where mehh, soft and never felt like it "snapped" into gear, just felt all mushy. Now its snick snick right into gear. It felt like I was driving a 4th gen Maxima or some shit like that.

Also mounted the OEM Suzuki acessory windshield on it....

Went to look at Aprilas, MV Agustas and Ducatis. I think if I sell the RC, its deff V-something power. 4 cylinder just doesn't do it for me.

RC is getting a custom dyno map installed tomorrow.