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The NCAA is ghey. The people who make money, don't want anyone else to make money. I'll start giving a damn about college football when they get a playoff system.

Where did your buddy get the ticket?

Without reading through pages of posts...this is why I CCW when I ride. There are lots of dumbfucks out there. Some of them seem to have issues with sportbikes or being passed. I've had this exact situation happen 3 or 4 times in SE OH & WV. Once by a group of HDs, once by a truck full of hilbillies w/hunting gear (deep in WV). I've managed to extract myself from those situations without a major incident occuring, but you never know...

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Over a lot of miles, I doubt any money saved would be significant. On a motorcycle you'd save money on gas, but more maintenance is required, tires don't last as long, etc. It would also depend on the car & bike. Ford F150 vs a Ninja 250 - there is a pretty big gap. Honda Civic vs CBR1000RR - I'll bet the cost per mile is pretty close, probably a bit cheaper on the car.

The 1190RS is a limited run of 100 bikes. You can't pay a staff off of the sales and support of 100 bikes. There are other, more reasonably priced models in the works. I suspect some details will be available soon.

The Homologation rules really aren't that strict: --The motorcycle must meet all D.O.T., E.P.A., and other U.S. Federal requirements for street usage. --The manufacturer must have produced a quantity of at least 18 units before applying for homologation. --Motorcycles submitted for American SuperBike homologation approval may not exceed a retail price of $40,000 U.S. I've heard talk that at $40k they will actually be selling the 1190RS at a loss. If that's true, I guess this is the reason. I suspect more than 18 have already been produced.

This. Hopefully it will get approved in time for a few AMA Superbike races this year.

http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/first_rides_articles/11q2/erik_buell_racing_1190rs_-_exclusive_first_ride

I like the SV1K more than I thought I would. The suspension is pretty good for twisties once you get it dialed in. Not full sportbike stiff, but good enough for spirited cornering. The motor is is strong across the whole rev range.

I can't take a dog, but I can take your computer...

How can you crash when it's parked at bike night ?

Is there just 1 place to adjust on the VFR? If so, I like that setup also.

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Probably true. Once the season starts, changing the weight limits is the only change that is fair to the race teams. It's easy and cheap, and only needs a little suspension tuning to compensate. Any changes to intake, exhaust, or engine internals would take too much time, R&D, and $$$. Some teams just don't have the resources.

IDK, there were 4 equally prepared Buells that ran that year. Only 1 rider was competitive. If they swept the podiums I would agree that there was advantage. V2s and I4s have different power delivery = advantages for each on certain tracks = more interesting racing. Re: GSXR750 not sure. I doubt Suzuki would want to race it since the 600 is their top seller and they want to showcase it. But within the same HP and weight limits, I wouldn't have any issue with it.

Nope. Every class is HP based. Ran away? Are you sure? Eslick just didn't crash the title away that year like the others riders. Cough Buell cough. The 1125 that raced in Datoyna Sportbike was 135-140hp with a weight penalty. The 1125 that raced Superbike was 175 HP. Displacement is less of a factor than the mods allowed to each platform.

There is so much more than goes into racing than ccs. If every bike has to be the exact same spec you have well...NASCAR. Racing different engine configurations makes for better racing. There is a lot more involved than displacement. Just ask the SCCA.

Bike Bandit has the parts diagrams for everything except HD.

I'm pissed that the Big 4 need twice as many cylinders and valves just to compete with the Ducs.

So...all these tips and techniques to align the rear axle...none of which would be needed with a fixed axle and a tensioner. I still wonder why doesn't this exist w/chain drive :dunno

I knew this was coming. If anyone other than the Big 4 win a race they go crying to the AMA. Yay cookie cutter racing. Edit: Sidenote...I'm still suprised that the Triumph 675 isn't more competitive.

That was pretty much the reason for my original question. A fixed axle makes life much easier.

You would need a different length belt for every gearing combination. Belt tension has to be precise or you will shear off teeth.