Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

do not give that guy 575 you crazy...


those plastics are destroyed, that thing is junk, it would be tougher to replace the body than fix the motor...

575 was a gift you offered him... you dodged a bullet

 

Quit trying to get him to buy a moped. He needs a Navi and he knows it!

 

Anyone want a Joe Rocket Manta magnetic tank bag? It came with my FZ and not planning to use it. It’s a little worn/dirty but good shape otherwise. Quart of oil for size reference.

 

I want those wheels. Goooooooooooooold. Looks like those are all indian market parts, which sucks because they're ever so slightly different than the US model. I'm waiting for someone to come out with a different skid plate. I do need to get on putting on a set of pro tapers, hand guards, and different wheels. That should be fairly straightforward. And swap the locking parking brake for a full size/reach lever to use a left hand rear brake setup.

 

he doesnt have it in him...

hes really a scooter man at heart

 

That is sweet

 

a solid 3 hours of cleaning for the ktm and the first oil change for the 110



making the best of being home with the covid!!!! luckily today I feel much better, sunday monday sucked ass

 

white ufo 06 rear fender and black fork wraps change the looks of the bike completely

 

$4600!!! Has a few things here and there I need to attend to but came with more aftermarket than I was expecting: Delkevic exhaust cans, Triumph flyscreen + extender, and LED headlights. Mirrors actually work really well and don't vibrate! Biggest downsides: the front suspension is totally non-adjustable but, for the price, I'm hoping I can upgrade that soon, and I think I averaged 30 mpg on the way home! Hoping that isn't par for the course as I could average 40 on the F4i, even if I was heavy on the throttle...

 

Congrats on the purchase! The white with blue letters looks so clean.

 

Needs gold wheels

Congrats though, that's a great price and looks like an awesome ride.

 

I wonder if you stripped an f4i down naked, to match the aero of the triumph, how much closer if any would that 40mpg come down

it must play somewhat what of a factor

 

Thanks! YESSSSS!

Man, I resisted gold wheels on my Subie for 10 years! Maybe if I own this for 11? lol

Thanks! Now, to start the mods! First up? Several missing bolts!

Probably a good bit. I know it didn't help that I was going between 80 - 95 a lot of the way...

 

I know nothing of the bike but I feel like you should do way better than 30 or 40mpg. I get 50mpg on my 1250R that is heavier, has a bigger engine and less aerodynamic.

 

its probably a gearing thing.

does it have oem size sprockets??

 

I get 49 on my Africa Twin

 

High 30s to low 40s is close to average for a naked bike that is around 700cc or higher. That is exactly what I get on my FZ-09. They just aren't that aerodynamic compared to bikes with full fairings. I'm sure an aggressive riding style doesn't help either.

 

I don't really have fairings either or even a windscreen and my engine sticks out into the breeze 12" to either side of the bike.

 

any idea how much gearing affects it? + or - ??

 

There is probably a way to change gearing to increase fuel consumption but there are so many variables at play that it could be hard to determine the best set up. Here is an interesting post on the subject - https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthr...torcycles-get-better-mpg-top-speed-33381.html