Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

What is that, a Lego bike? lol. I like the look of the current model better

 

I hate it. Although the SP livery looks ok

 

They did it so the plastics can be removed easily and swapped or painted/wrapped. I get it but meh.
The SP is supposed to be a super cheap upgrade too and the only model with no ABS option.

 

ABS is good and bad. Bad for bleeding brakes and offroad, good for new riders or when youre in a dangerous situation.

Already thinking about my next bike - used, cheaper, no ABS

 

Wish I had the 5-speed and bigger fuel tank but I like the looks of my SF grom way better.

 

It's not that I didn't like it, I just felt like it's a bit limiting. Situations where I wanted to pop the clutch to get the front wheel up it would make nasty grindy noises. Coming from using a clutch all my life to that, made me want to go back. It was great for my first season back in the dirt to get used to body position/gearing etc but I want to learn more clutch work in the dirt again.

 

Cardo dual pack designed for Shoei - maybe a good price?
https://sellout.woot.com/offers/shoei-helmet-communication-system?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_tool_2_27

 

Well, I might have to do something about some tires.... do they look dry rotted?

 

Yep!

 

Found that when I got to work this morning. Trouble is, I don’t think they make those tires anymore. I guess that FORCES me to upgrade to better tires.... and paint the wheels, they are looking like shit.


Anyone ever run KENDA RetroActive tires?

 

Adventure master model is supposedly coming in 2022 doesn’t come with the saddle bag or exhaust.

 

I've had two sets of Kendas (K761 and K673) in the last couple of years. They're as good as any tire I had in the '80s.

 

I have the k761s on my scrambler. I like them. It’s just though finding non Harley tires for 16 inch wheels.

 

The K761s were better than the K673s, but the rear tire wore out at 3500 miles and the front barely looked used. The K673s were just rock hard even when riding in 100 degree weather and were squirrely in the curves. But, remembering tires when I started riding in the 80s, the Kendas are as good as anything I remember using then. I'd just hate to have them as my only option.

 

Kenda 270 is a great dual sport tire for $40. Running them on the XR650R for now. Last longer than most, but still not long with the 650 lol

 

Oldie but a goodie. My "98" Buell S1W parked in my kitchen.

 

My givi saddle bag brackets come today.

Ill be getting TKC80 for tires. They make them in the 180/55/17 rear, and my front is an 18, so ill just have to make a thinner rear fit on the front.

https://youtu.be/Jywy4CQ-_Qg

https://youtu.be/U66tp_eMqf8

 

Those bikes were a whole lot of fun to ride. Only real complaint was the heat from the rear cylinder would just cook your right thigh after about 20-30 minutes or anytime you got stuck in traffic. I used to work for the dealership where I had bought my 95 S-2 and on a few occasions would lead demo rides on some of the Buells. I would ride whatever no one signed up wanting to ride so I had plenty of miles on all the Buell product from that era.

 

All this tire talk. I am going to hold off on the exhaust and pickup a set of street/track tires instead. Really is amazing how many track oriented tires there are for groms/scooters.