TimTheAzn

35 minutes ago, Tonik said:

Those are not brakes, it is a really fancy brake light switch. Duc's only have front brakes.

Pretty sure Nivin verified this.

On 6/23/2020 at 6:28 AM, jacobhawkins said:

 

 

Stock underslung rear caliper? That Duc was ahead of it's time.

13 hours ago, jacobhawkins said:

Shoei RF1200 Brilliant Yellow, medium.  Has to be to my house by next Friday so I can race Saturday and Sunday.  Please and thank you!

It's like... your trademark at this point.

3 minutes ago, motocat12 said:

How do you determine quality these days? 

It's subjective. I'm sure plenty of people ride fine on "X" tire but not everyone rides the same. That's why there are so many bike and tire choices out there.

Different tires are designed for different things. Don't try to fit a square peg into a round hole just because the square peg was cheaper.

12 hours ago, durk said:

Clutch lever came in today. So, I  took the bike out to get a better idea on these Roadsmart 2s. They definitely need to be heated up before put to use. I tried to pull the front wheel after squaring up of course out of the drive. Nothing but tire spin. It wasn’t mold release that caused it. I made a run the other day with the broken lever that should have cleaned that up.  After a bit I started to push them in some curves near home and they felt okay. I doubt I will ever buy them again however. They are super hard and just not very grippy. Spooning on the rear was the biggest pain in the butt. I feel like the sidewalls on the things are so hard you could run them flat and not even notice. I know it’s not the most expensive tire but I’ve run Coni-motions and would take those over these things any day. Tomorrow I plan to head a little south and really test them out then make the decision whether to spoon on the Roadsmart 3s I already bought after these put me on my can. 

With the way you ride, in my personal opinion I'd say fuck tire life - go with something stickier. Its "cheap" insurance.

On 6/12/2020 at 10:02 AM, Tpoppa said:

165 hp & 163 ft lbs.  This has been added to my garage bucket list.

I need to own one of these when used ones can be had under 10k.

 

 

I've thought those were sick since they came out with the new one. 

15 hours ago, Pauly said:

I have zero desire to ride it over the BMW. I am pushing toward trading the Vulcan and the Ducati in on a newer R1200RT for 2-up touring. 

I did nazi that coming.

2008 gsxr600 racing windscreen?

33 minutes ago, zx3vfr said:

What has Suzuki done that’s been innovative in the past 15 years? 

Idk about innovative but they put out a real nice 1000 a year or two ago and people are eating them up.

10 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

Manufacturers that build innovative, engaging motorcycles are still doing well in the US.

I think that list is limited to BMW, Triumph, KTM, Ducati, Yamaha, and Kawasaki.

Suzuki as well.

51 minutes ago, Tpoppa said:

I just watched this last night.

Couple - o - shots from last weekend at PIRC

15 hours ago, Tonik said:

Yeah that's what I thought the first time my earplug law passed the House.

Yea but this hits a much wider audience - everyone can get behind this.

35 minutes ago, magley64 said:

Next, show me something exotic.

First WERA race weekend of the season for many of us at Nelsons Ledges. Come watch some racing!

Riding down and trailering back is the real move. 

3 minutes ago, Pauly said:

Don't listen to Tim. He doesn't even own a street bike. 

Aw fuck.

1 hour ago, Pauly said:

He's the wrong color to be mourning. 

Welcome.

Watch those feet! Dont wanna drag toe! That bike looks like a weapon.

1 minute ago, motocat12 said:

He could be a motorcycle cop though.

Cant ride the wing tho.

16 minutes ago, Tpoppa said:

Prove it?

Jim has it wayyyy too good now to take a job like that.

26 minutes ago, Steve Butters said:

You're probably right. Military members have even less rights than civilians when it comes time for court. Kinda ironic how that works out, the people fighting for our freedom have less of it themselves, but I think it does lend to further accountability.

I've read many books with first hand accounts and soldiers that are in an active war zone are more careful with their actions than some police here 10 minutes away from their own home.

This accountability is one of the reasons Lone Survivor came about and ultimately why we lost so many special operators during operation red wings. 

How was Mid Ohio yesterday @DerekClouser @what?

If the police had the same consequences for a bad shoot/kill as a soldier on a battlefield I bet this wouldnt be happening nearly as often. 

I dont think soldiers are protected by unions are they?