Author Topic: Motorcycle Riders (Read 127776 times)

kneedownnate · « **Reply #450 on:** Aug 28, 2009, 11:42:34 PM »

I thought those looked like bridgestone track tires. I just chucked on a set of bt016 that I can't wait to try. I've always liked the metzeler sportecs since they warm up super quick and slide very predictably on the rare occassion they let go, then pirellis for the track, but I'm stoked to try these since they have the dual compound front and triple compound on the rear. Track tires just don't do it for me on the street, you have to ride too hard for way too long to get them warm enough to work well.

YotaChris · « **Reply #451 on:** Aug 29, 2009, 07:52:35 PM »

I've never ran the bt016's but my brother has and he loves them Although, he has recently switched back to the michelin pilot power 2ct's because he has a long commute and they last longer. But I am very very pleased with mt bt002's! A couple months ago at palomar while taking a right hand decreasing radius turn both of my tires started to slide and I started dragging my pipe but it was very controlled and I was able to recover without lowsiding. As for warm up time I find that the bt002 seem to warm up fairly quickly and seem to work very well right from the start.

NotSoPC · « **Reply #452 on:** Sep 04, 2009, 04:17:11 AM »

Well I DID have an LT250R that I built the crap out of for the sand. Did the whole thing from bar to wheel and then traided it for my yota after not touching it for over a year. It had tooooooo much money in it for me to be willing to ride in the dirt.

Thegenerallee · « **Reply #453 on:** Sep 04, 2009, 05:55:32 PM »

Lets see some pics of this LT!!!!

NotSoPC · « **Reply #454 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 02:40:08 AM »

I will try to see if I can find some it sat for so long I dont know if I have any but I will try.

NoPower · « **Reply #455 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 03:54:39 AM »

I ride a 2002 honda RC51. Arai helmet, pants,joe rocket jacket,and alpinestars racing boots... I ride way to hard to go with anything less

kneedownnate · « **Reply #456 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 07:26:17 PM »

Nice, one of my dream bikes! Hopefully all that gear is put to the test on the track and not the street

Too many variables to ride too hard on the street, ask me how I know

Good choice in helmets though, I've field tested 2 so far and am only a little bit of a brick rather than the full on vegetable I should be.

NoPower · « **Reply #457 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 08:47:37 PM »

Other than someone like Nicky Hayden the RC51 is just way too much bike. Don't get me wrong I love it but damn it's a hoss. Thinking about selling it next year and just buying a track only bike. My RC51 is way to pretty to take to the track and laydown in a corner. Way to many crazy people in cars. I actually saw a woman reading a frickin book while she was driving the other day along with people texting and not paying attention. Thinking about a SV650 or an Aprilia RS250 for my track bike.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #458 on:** Sep 08, 2009, 10:46:07 PM »

I'm sure both would be great track bikes. I'd love to run my f4i track bike on the track finally, but if I were to actually race I'd look into either bike you listed. IIRC, the local 600 class was called 600 supersport, but all the racers just called it 600 supercrash. You can pretty much guess why

BigMike · « **Reply #459 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 09:17:36 AM »

Today I get to go to the DMV.... to register my motorcycle.... that I should have registered.... back in June

NorCalToy · « **Reply #460 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 12:17:10 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Sep 09, 2009, 09:17:36 AM

Today I get to go to the DMV.... to register my motorcycle.... that I should have registered.... back in June

gonna be a bunch of backfees then or what? and wahts a bike cost to reg?

BigMike · « **Reply #461 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 02:31:27 PM »

It's only like $30 or so (from memory) but I know I will be out over $100 with the backfees/state fund-raising.

The DMV had a 50min wait and I only had an hour, so I left. I made an appointment for next week

NorCalToy · « **Reply #462 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 03:11:29 PM »

i never realized DMV was that crazy. at the local DMV the longest iv ever had to wait was 5 minutes. tops.

Steve_925 · « **Reply #463 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 04:51:33 PM »

Quote from: NorCalToy on Sep 09, 2009, 03:11:29 PM

i never realized DMV was that crazy. at the local DMV the longest iv ever had to wait was 5 minutes. tops.

lucky lucky you. i have NEVER spent less than an hour at DMV. the wait is horrible

freds40 · « **Reply #464 on:** Sep 09, 2009, 05:07:58 PM »

That's why I use the AAA DMV counter. I've never been there longer than 15 minutes with no appointments. I love that they offer that service. Just can't do testing there but they'll take your money.

NorCalToy · « **Reply #465 on:** Sep 11, 2009, 11:59:36 AM »

Quote from: steve_925 on Sep 09, 2009, 04:51:33 PM

lucky lucky you. i have NEVER spent less than an hour at DMV. the wait is horrible

damnnnn...that sucks.

iv never had an appt at DMV for anything except my license driving test

kneedownnate · « **Reply #466 on:** Sep 11, 2009, 09:34:22 PM »

Even at the busier redding office, if you're waiting more than 20 minutes then something's wrong!

emsvitil · « **Reply #467 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 12:00:51 AM »

WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC PICTURES....

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242261

NoPower · « **Reply #468 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 10:13:43 AM »

Wow that looked very painful

... poor guy. Oh yeah and by the way a lot of those comments on that gixxer.com web page seemed to be made by some real jerkoffs. Funny how when somebody does something stupid the asshats really want to point it out so they feel better about themselves...

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #469 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 06:32:07 PM »

I knew a guy who did that with an old harley running I think a 4 row chain. I will just say he lost quite a bit more finger than that guy did. Ouch.

junya92toy · « **Reply #470 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 06:51:50 PM »

Good heads up to remember never to use a rag around a angle grinder, a bench grinder or anything else that can pull you in!. And not to wear gloves around those too.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #471 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 06:57:34 PM »

Quote from: jerry92toy on Sep 27, 2009, 06:51:50 PM

Good heads up to remember never to use a rag around a angle grinder, a bench grinder or anything else that can pull you in!. And not to wear gloves around those too.

My new auto teacher the last year of high school always tried to make us wear gloves when using a grinder. I would of course always refuse and say it is less safe. He did not believe me until he sucked his hand into the bench grinder running a wire wheel because he was wearing gloves. He no longer wears gloves while using grinders.

junya92toy · « **Reply #472 on:** Sep 27, 2009, 07:16:19 PM »

Haha nice, well sounds like he learned a couple of things.

NorCalToy · « **Reply #473 on:** Sep 29, 2009, 04:54:12 PM »

i guess i didnt postup when i got a concussion...

kneedownnate · « **Reply #474 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:54:39 PM »

Just saw this on craigslist: http://redding.craigslist.org/mcy/1469489888.html

I remember watching the paris to dakar races several years ago and seeing cbr900 powered quads racing. This thing would be an absolute blast in the dunes!

NoPower · « **Reply #475 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 10:10:43 PM »

Just bought the wife a ducati monster 695 and it fits her great

It's a fun bike but to small for me...

kneedownnate · « **Reply #476 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 11:38:32 PM »

Nice, I'd like to ride one some day, but I'd probably have a lot more fun on the bigger ones!

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #477 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 11:52:28 PM »

well I sold my 02 r1.
after months of half mile to mile wheelies,
we had our baby girl and I decided she needs me more than I need the rush-bike
I miss it, bad.

but oh well I might buy a 05-07 R1 this summer
my R1 had a balance point of like 12oclock,
02 and 03 are way crazy the motors are so far forward

I like my balance point at 11oclock.
so the newer R1's balance at 11,

heres a few pics of it the day I sold it.

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #478 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 11:53:40 PM »

Stocker · « **Reply #479 on:** Nov 25, 2009, 08:45:00 PM »

Self assembling GSXR! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlax5L8BVGc&feature=player_embedded

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