C'mon Tipp, you're gonna haul all the way down to TN when you've got the entire state of WV as your playground?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
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C'mon Tipp, you're gonna haul all the way down to TN when you've got the entire state of WV as your playground?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
more like 60-80%. staged braking by an experienced rider on both front and rear brakes is the way to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by phUnk
now quit being lame and put up some pics of your bike phunk.
Tell that to the superheros. Going into the carousel at Mid-Ohio, I didn't see a rear wheel even touching the ground. The Hayden brothers would have the rear end swung around, with the bike half-way into the turn before the rear hit tarmack again.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlurredElevens
you're right. there's a lot of different opinions on the subject, and when you throw in more factors such as skill level and what not, the opinions vary even more. would be cool if we could elaborate on this subject, debate it, and learn from the different perspectives.Quote:
Originally Posted by bagtagley
Man, the whole braking thing is gnarly, I've got 3 yrs and prolly 15K miles under my belt, I'm no expert, not even close. But, I've got a buddy who races club here in WA, he's the number 4 plate holder and a pretty damned fast rider. We talk on occasion about all sorts of shit and I'm a way better rider for having talked w/ him. Some of the principles I've learned are:Quote:
Originally Posted by BlurredElevens
-You want to brake as much as possible while still straight up. Braking when leaned over can be a problem.
-try to touch the rear before grabbing the front
-squeeze the front, don't grab
-practice blipping the throttle while sqeezing front brake- this helps to keep from locking the rear (match RPM's w/ rear wheel speed, racers will run a slipper clutch that makes it even less likely to lock a rear)
-as you lay is over start releasing brake, it should be fully released half way through corner (what I call trail braking)
-Lastly, practice, practice, PRACTICE
Braking is the hardest thing about riding. I've done a few track days and its amazing what experienced riders can do going into a corner. To be on the brakes and have a guy fly past you and not brake for 40 feet past where you're braking is crazy. I'd love to hear any other thoughts or experiences riders w/ more miles under their belt have...
My current ride, pics not of mine since I'm too fucking tired to go take a pic. I'm also too fucking old to start riding MX but I'm too stupid to care. Got my ass kicked by a twelve year old on an 80 this weekend. Also, doubles are freaking scary. [/Giant Wussbag]
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Originally Posted by 1080Rider
Yeah, I have 7 years, about 20,000K experience, but yeah, I need to get used to this bike a lot more. It is set up so different from my others.
And I did the same scenario yesterday and did not lock up, applied much more front and no skid.
Got another 150 miles in the last 2 days of practice in though. :biggrin:
Yeah, I need to practice some scenarios with this much larger bike. I was told 70% by Utah Riders Education for the front brake. I think it just has to do with the bike and how used to it you are. I only have about 500 miles on this bike so far as the rider.
I didn't want to let this thread die, so I had no choice but to pick this up last Friday. http://cede.psu.edu/~jdo5004/svweb.jpg
:eek: I love those bikes....looking forward to my opportunity to pick one up.Quote:
Originally Posted by orlowskij
They're not merely blipping the throttle, 1080, but downshifting. You blip the throttle so that the high compression motors don't cause the wheel to slow down too much. This became more popular/necessary when Ducati started racing their Vtwins in Superbike.
The relatively recent Slipper Clutch alleviates this need, so we can all stop doing the YingYingYing while coming to a stopsign. Not too many bikes have them standard yet, however. i know the literbikes from the big manufacturers do (led by Kawasaki on the ZX10R a year ago) but have no idea whether the smaller 600's do too.
Oh, and look out, Huyabusa. You're about to get bitchslapped....
Kawasaki ZX14R
http://images.google.com/url?q=http:...61_3022665.jpg
No, no, no. As has been mentioned, most of the sound is going behind you, where it does no good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
Besides, loud pipes make cagers angry and make them pass anti-motorcycle laws and not convict drivers of manslaughter when they kill motorcyclists. I ride, and it pisses me off too when I am awakened by Harleys with straight pipes roaring by five blocks away.
Good, loud aftermarket horns will help. Stock horns are generally weight-saving devices that sound like a child's bicycle. Here is a good resource:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/
Sorry tipp, that's what I meant, blip the throttle while downshifting, I wasn't really clear. I'd love to put a slipper clutch in my bike. I've had the back end skip around a little on me while slowing from high speeds. A little unnerving but I'm used to it now and pretty much do the slipper clutchin' myself. But it would be nice to drop two gears going into a corner then dump the clutch safely (my buddy will just hammer two gears on his race bikes then dump the clutch w/out a worry in the world- I'd end up being punted off my bike).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
Ducati has had a slipper clutch in the monster 620 for a couple of years. Pretty cool feature for a starter bike, but they don't have slippers in any other bike...:confused:
Orlowski- sweet bike. My buddy has a regular sv and he loves it. He kind of wants a little more hp but all in all its been a great bike for him.
Ya, for my first street bike I think its perfect. I've been racing mx for a few years and it just felt natural to hop on the SV and take off. I took it for a 120 mile spin Sunday morning and wasn't dissapointed. Now I just have to finish 2 more damn finals so I can go home and ride it. :cussing:
and this is my next ride and first duc
http://www.ducati.com/docs_eng/model...5/i_03_800.jpg
Nice Ass-roaster on that thang. Not a big fan of the "beak," but the 1000cc motor, Ohlins shocks and Fork, and that slipper clutch should make it a really fun Canyon bike. Guess Buell was getting too much press with their Hooligan Bikes....
http://www.motorxperience.tv/include...motard-800.jpg
i'm in it for the 385 pounds and semi longer travel suspension that should eat up shitty roads---and the possibility that the 1000 motor wil be bored out to 1100
I was soooo tempted to ride my motorcycle (DR-Z250) this past weekend. But managed to control myself and stick to the MTB on (mostly) smooth surfaces, per doctors orders. Maybe in another week or two...
In celebration of not only good4nothing getting a bike, but Below Zero in serious contemplation......here's some stoke!
http://www.uponone.com/pictures/760951136278963.jpg
http://www.socalriderbabes.com/Profi...nnifer_140.jpg
http://web.umr.edu/~dhibl/pics/chick1.jpg
http://www.gixxerbabe.superbikeclub....BR06_fire1.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...r/DSC01654.jpg
http://www.gixxerbabe.superbikeclub....ghter115-c.jpg
http://www.twowheelforum.com/photopo...8cleavage.jpeg
Been on mine pretty much exclusively lately.
Oh, and nice pics.
Rode into work again today.
I love my vespa ..... it does 65mph and 90mpg. Not as mad or mental as the rest of your bikes but for quick local transport, its hard to beat.
me n irul&ublo could have a pretty good race.
http://www.velos-motos-keller.ch/bil...pa_px_blau.jpg
Can someone refer me to some online site that sell used bikes? Kind of like autotrader.com for motorcycles?
Anybody have any suggestions for a sport touring bike for a brand new rider?
Would http://motorcycletrader.com/ be something like autotrader.com? ;)
Google this phrase: Used Motorcycles
You fucker! :the_finge ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
Edit: That website sucks. Isn't there anything that is city specific?
I did search on google but couldn't find anything.
Craigslist is another good place to find used bikes.
http://www.uponone.com/pictures/760951136278963.jpg
Wow, SheRa's really been working the glutes.
Try www.cycletrader.com. The search function works great, and some nice pictures to boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Below Zero
Current commuter bike is a Yamaha Vino 125. Super fun, reliable, tops out at about 60 MPH, and gets 70+ MPG. Great way to get to work and back:
http://www.chabu.com/vino/museum/ima...25_black_l.jpg
My object of lust and desire right now: The Yamaha V-Max. I so want one. Maybe next summer. 1200 ccs and 120 horsepower of pure asskicking, asphalt melting power:
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/asset...VMAX_blk_4.jpg
Ducati ST series are nice bikes. The older ST2 can be had reasonably. Since you're a moto jong I wouldn't recommend the ST4r. It's basically a ducati 998 w/ better ergonomics, its pretty gnarly. Past that, I'd say honda has some nice offerings but don't know their names.Quote:
Originally Posted by Below Zero
Boarderline- here's what you should be looking at instead of the v-max. This thing is AWESOME...
http://sportrider.com/bikes/2004/200...s4r-2-zoom.jpg
Ahh, the VMAX, muscle car of bikes- Check out this video! :cool:
Husaberg 400 fe, minus the tail light, and a lot of scratches.
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/husabe...20Husaberg.jpg
The V-Max is a great bike unless you want to turn. There's some Swiss bike customizer that does some really cool looking customizing, making them look more like fast naked bikes than a Nighthawk on steroids.
http://www.vmax.piwko.pl/grafa/moto/vmax46.jpg
Just got my motorcycle license about a half-hour ago after going through the MSF training and passing the written test. Now all I have to do is purchase a motorcycle. Once I figure out what's going to happen with my transfer interviews I am looking at a Yamaha 650 V-star classic. Hopefully I'll be able to find a local used one.
So, other than the Ducati mentioned above, what other bikes have the Herculean horsepower of the VMAX and can handle the curves as well? Reviews online of the VMAX indicate that it's a straightline dragster monster, but so-so in the cornering department.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
And it would be super handy if it were comfortable for long-distance cruising, so most sportbikes are out.
Congrats!! Learned a lot, didn't you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grange
Best way to start on a bike.
I do like the V-Stars.
The v-rod has similar stock specs to the v-max. THe old honda Magna vf1100 came out a year before the v-max and was pretty similar in abilities. They are both v-4's. I am hoping to get my buddies old magna this winter if I have a bit of $$, he will be giving me a killer deal. These bikes are not supr good in the turns as they are power cruisers. A lot of mods can be done to the bikes to make them handle better. Fork switch, lengthened swing arms, better shocks and springs are pretty normal upgrades for handling issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by boarderline
Any sportbike will be pretty hot in terms of handling as well as power. The new Kaw ZX14 is a monster: 160hp!!
Triumph Sprint 1050- if i had to own one this would be it--naked bike are unuseable on high speed trips imo but rock for short hopsQuote:
Originally Posted by boarderline
http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/TRI_sprintST_2.jpghttp://www.triumph.co.uk/images/TRI_sprintST_3.jpg
This is what I want.
http://motosfrance.free.fr/img/voxan...cafe_racer.jpg
Dude - it's French.... ^^^
The ZX14 actually tested out at 186HP at the crank, Oarhead - see the current Cycle magazine Cover story... should still be above 170 at the wheel since it's a chain drive. I also wish Harley would let their Buell division use the v-rod's motor to build a bike that likes turning. Imagine a Thunderbolt with that Porshe designed motor! Alas it seems it's up to some rich dudes to buy a V-rod and strip the engine out, since Harley has no plans (AFAIK) of offering solely the engine as a whole for sale.
Boarderline: Any 4 banger literbike (1000cc) and up Streetbike is going to have more than 125 horses under it. Hell, the new generation of 600's, like the Kawi ZX6R and Suzi GSX600R have about that much now.