Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Here's a video off my new bonneville and why I bought her.
https://youtu.be/mxLn47RqnVw

 

I fully support riding a small bike fast than a big bike slow. Its WAY more fun.

I happily got rid of my 919 even though it was way faster than the super tenere. The S10 is just so much nicer of a ride. I have the modded grom for around town and its great as well.

I was DEAD SET on moving from the 919 to an FJ-09/Tracer back around 2018/2019. Test rode one and was not a fan of the ergos which killed it for me unfortunatly. Being the same main chassis as the naked MT09 you have the slightly scrunched bottom half/legs but without the slightly leaned forward position with that complimented the naked bike position on the bottom. Also how the motor side cases stuck out I was hitting my shin alot.

The power and handling tho were amazing. Maybe If i get tired of the super tenere and want a little more sporty id look at that path again.

 

You know you want a Yamaha Niken

 

I've been doing a good job so far of avoiding riding any other bikes than mine, simply because I don't want to face this fact, despite knowing it to be true lol.

I'm happy with my liter bike DAMMIT

 

So it looks like what would cost me ~$170 from MNNTHBX can be pieced together for ~$50 from Amazon/eBay for the Navi's intake. Crazy how much parts are marked up.

 

Silicone tube and a proper uni 2 stage foam oiled filter will not only filter better but be way cheaper

 

I have an idea on how to make a support bracket (really the only fancy part of the MNNTHBX kit). I'm going to use a straight piece of aluminum and 3D print a piece to go around the silicone hose with a little tab to bolt to the aluminum bar. Check out my terrible Paint schematic:

 

When I was looking at it I thought it'd be cool to do an intake straight up under the seat, with a straight section and like a 45 degree kick up off the carb, then a shroud on the bottom of the air filter to protect it from wheel kick-up, and then use the plate mount bolts or the shock mount bolt for the support portion.

 

I thought most of the intake kits had a 90 degree turn to put the filter in the path of air? I think your way would look cleaner under the seat but not sure if air flow would be an issue.

 

I think they did that just to look cool. At the speeds the Navi is going there is zero ram air effect going on and I can't imagine it'd get starved of air under the seat. Plus the longer you can get the intake the better for low down torques-sake.

 

Makes sense! The other issue being the lack of a fender would cause some issues (as you pointed out).

 

i thought about doing rally as well with the civic which is done shockingly! but i like lowered cars so ill prob stick with street stuff haha

 

Matrix’s look pretty sweet lowered, but mine is so busted up already.

 

extended rear brake pedal and extended gear shifter with folding tip

 

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I need one! My neighbor was ripping around on something the past couple of days. Cant see him through the trees

 

just ride up their driveway on your littles ones pink pw, if they are friendly neighbors they will welcome you with open arms!!!

 

ye they do tbh my civic aint in great shape either but its not in awful shape where it could be saved if i wanted to spend the time and money on it

 

That could work! Would have to ride the PW on a 45mph street though or I could bust out the KTM and cross the creek and do a hill climb that is in-between us

 

Here is my yearly post about the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride... it's this Sunday, May 21st.

https://www.gentlemansride.com/

It's worldwide and for good cause - to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research. You can still register if you're interested, I think someone here said they're already signed up. I'll be doing the one in Philadelphia. It's a fun event and great opportunity to meet fellow riders in your area. (also you don't have to dress up or have a certain bike, in my experience at least)