Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

That was my first bike as well! The only vehicle I've ever owned that I regret selling. Perfect bike, you're going to get 90 mpg haha. Hold on to it, even when you get a bigger bike. This thing is so nimble and will take you anywhere. There are a lot of minimalist dudes who take these across the country (doing 50mph on the highway but still). Will last ya forever.

 

I have regretted almost every bike Ive sold. Not the 1990 Kawasaki K100.

But like truck setups, I am trying out what I like, upgrading, and figuring things out.

 

The XLs, while still a smidgen snug in the palm area, feel much better and have a lot more comfortable finger room.

 

But will they fit 35s?

 

Test rode the KTM Duke 690 that shares this engine and that single absolutely roars. It felt like it could pull forever. Very impressive.

 

yeah its the same motor in my 690e essentially. and i love it

 

I thought it had a 701?

 

the 701 is still a 690. the husky version has different cams. idk all the differences

 

just took out the GFs r6, that was fun

 

Pics or she made you ride pillion...

 

I am missing the warm weather..... 2800 miles and she already needs a new set of tires.

 

FZ10

isnt it always warm in Nevada?

 

So a thing happened..






And now i cant hear

 

Got a little bit of riding in this week. Going to be switching back to mid controls at some point soon.

DSC06793 by Joshua Shipps, on Flickr

DSC06801 by Joshua Shipps, on Flickr

 

@uurx would say you need to get that thing up on 1 wheel

 

Lol someday. Mids need to happen cause I just end up sliding back in the seat when I give 'er the beans. Can't 12 a Harley when you can't even hang onto it.

 

in all fairness though, those guys ripping crazy wheelies on their V Twins for the most part have all converted their belt drives to run real chains and have in many cases changed out the cams for some more easy up benefits.

as a life long harley basher I gotta say I have really come full circle and now have a great appreciation for them and love the way todays youth is drifting and wheelieing them

kinda glad we got away from the long stretched out chopper scene that was popular for a few years and now seemingly more back into style the old skinny tire choppers

 

That setup does look uncomfortable lol

 

Hes not the only one