Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Yup the site isn't loading for me either, the first time I tried getting on there was a message that said it was down for maintenance.

Also tagging @woodtickgreg I'm pretty sure he participates too

 

What was funny was that was their lowest priced model during that time before the Buell Blast came out. It was the same 1200cc twin with milder cams and cylinder heads and had degular forks instead of inverted forks. Great fun to ride with loads of midrange but not super comfortable for any sort of distance.

 

You made the right call on the 700. Even with the throttle response turned down and the traction control on, it’s like riding a bomb. In its own way, it’s less manageable than my GSXR1000 was. At least that bike had to rev a little before things got crazy.

The Buell was a 2002 Cyclone. 1200 Sportster engine. Plenty of usable power and nice predictable handling. Good brakes. Beautiful to look at. Passable for touring. When you look at the FTR1200, you realize it was ahead of its time.

 

that last bit is surprising to me, it looks fairly upright, would have figured the opposite.

I would certainly agree. To date it's the only bike I've accidentally wheelie'd due to the low end torque...couldn't imagine a 900 lol.

Definitely see the similarities between the Buell and Indian...maybe thats what needs to replace the XSR?

 

The MT/FZ-09 is a wheelie machine. My 2014 had no traction or wheelie control, you had to be careful not to grab too much a handful off the line… front wheel would lift so easy very fun bike!

edit: and that triple sounds amazing!

 

Hey good news. I spent all day tuning the Kawasabi and got pops and bangs down to a minimum. All the walking back and forth from my laptop (work), tool shed, and Wasabi has paid off. I can now proudly say I am unafraid to stand on the ball of my left foot!

So... I did a lot of slow speed road and trail work to regain some skills. Everything feels good. I guess I just needed a good spanking to get my head right for 2 wheels plus 45 HP.

 

Took a nice 100mi ride after work. Feels great to be back on the road again.

 

The seat was pretty thin on the M2. Seating position was decent enough but the seat itself was another story. They did offer a better seat and it did help. My friend could ride about 100-150 miles and was ready to call it a day.

 

I have cut out refined sugar 100%. I did the sauna then had a spoon full of peanut butter. It’s all good now. The problem is that the wife buys crap for the kids so it’s in the house. I have real good self control but gets hard when it’s right there.

 

ah make sense then. seat was the first mod I did upon acquiring the BMW

 

ah gotcha, good for you! sugar is my greatest enemy...and both me and my 2 roommates have terrible sweet tooths so I know what you mean haha

 

My Dad fed the riding habit, kept bringing bigger ones home for me until the 175 Bridgestone. LOL After that, I had to buy my own. I have had a bike continuously since about 11 years old other than 4 years after a divorce in 96. That pretty much cleaned my clock for those 4 years, but they were not completely dry. I had a brother in-law who was an over the road truck driver, my sis went with him. They would come in every 3 or 4 weeks. He always had a bike of some kind and always brought it to my house and said, do you mind keeping the battery charged and fuel fresh. Treat it like your own. I put 21,000 miles on two of his CB750K's. He's an old man now, but to this day he is more brother than brother in-law.

 

I love candy and yes my greatest enemy also. It was hard at first but getting better. Still getting the obvious cravings but I found things to take my mind off it. When I was smoking weed I had no self control.

 

I struggle hard when it's right there. Props to you for staying strong!

 

Wore the new helmet today. I like it but only down side is the visor. Which I kinda expected. Alot of wind lift on the visor like it wanted to rip my head off. I'll try wearing it again on a less windy day.

 

When smoking you just have to fight that munchie crave. It's all mental.

 

My son is working on his junkyard KTM 620 for our upcoming rides out west:

 

100% true! I upgraded the seat. I forget what it was. I remember it had the Pegasus on it, so it was probably something factory. I’ve had a shitload of bikes. I should try to make a list sometime.

 

KLX is purring like a kitten and screaming like a tiger now...

 

Just got back from kicking off season 38. Still making up my mind about moving on from the XSR. Cruising around town it’s just ludicrous. Arm snapping torque and floating the wheel without even trying. It really encourages you to act stupidly. It’s the same reason I sold my GSXR1000 and years ago, the reason I sold my GSX1100 Katana. All of a sudden, you stop thinking of what you SHOULD do and you start just pushing the machine to see what it CAN do! Clicking through all the gears at redline. Feeling the tunnel sensation of extreme speed, cars snapping past you because you’re almost 100 mph over the slow lane pace. Seeing how long you can wait for the last few mph to build. Then the snail paced crawl 80 mph feels after that. I should sell it and buy another HD, but then again, I’ve never owned a ‘Busa… lol!