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This The only thing I would add is that corner speed comes with confidence. Confidence comes from practicing and understanding good technique: -The right line through a corner -Counter steering -Body position Practice these 1 at a time at first, then all together when you're ready.

When you put the word 'motorcycle' on any product, the price automatically triples.

That is not typical on the 09s. I'd get it fixed while you still have a warranty. If you haven't already, get the instrument cluster replaced. It'll fix the Low Fuel Light too. This.

Out of the box, there are a few recurring issues on these, but they are easily corrected at no charge, under warranty... --ECM - have the dealer flash the most current version, it just runs better. Then just buy the Erik Buell Racing ECM, because it runs WAY better. --Low Fuel Light falsely illuminates during cold weather---fixed by an Instrument Cluster with updated firmware (dealers can't update the firmware, so they'll order a new cluster). --Clutch covers may leak a few drops of oil--updated seal fixes it. --The charging system may still be an issue. A lot of stators burned up, so HD issued an updated charging harness. The jury is still out on this 'fix.' It prolongs stator life, but volts tend to be a lower than before the 'fix.' The culprit seems to be a POS voltage regulator that has 'Ducati' stamped on it, it doesn't seem to be able to handle the voltage. Some owners have had good luck with aftermarket voltage regulators or having stators rewound. I have about 9k on my 1125R. It's a very good bike that I will not be getting rid of anytime soon. I have had charging issues, but it's never left me on the side of the road. If I have any other charging issues, I'll go the route of the aftermarket VR. It's a pretty simple install.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - but only if you dig weird Cinderella Man

A Nighthawk 250 will not keep up with a Ninja 250

Is a Nighthawk 250 too butch for this ride?

I'm a function over form guy. I've drag raced on 2 wheels at Norwalk. I never got the drag racing bug, but if I did and I thought I could do better w/ext swingarm...I would probably do it. I don't get when people do it for looks, it's like bringing the custom chopper factor to sportbikes. Sportbikes are purpose built. Why have the committed riding position of a sportbike but eliminate the handling capability that comes with it? I don't get it, but I don't get custom choppers either. And no, you can't corner just was well with an extended swingarm. That's just physics.

I check for flip flops and do-rags.

Unless you drag race, I think ext swingarms are pointless and scream poser. Why 'improve' your machine by ruining the handling that was engineered by people far smarter than you?

160 hp with no valve adjustment is impressive!

Do you like to put fish sticks in your mouth?

Quotas happen way more often than most people want to believe. I'm really suprised that the ruling went against the city. Good Stuff!

What does it cost to insure these...compared to other bikes? What is the range per fill up?

Sign up for a track day.

The B King is on my short list.

Okay.

Look, your ad is being ridiculed on at least 2 forums, probably more. http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,36137.2940.html Either you're the asshole, or everyone else is the asshole. My money's on you brah.

I can out run helicopters.

I woudn't call a bunch of bolt on stuff from eBay 'custom work.' Even so, good luck trying to get $8k. You're better off selling the aftermarket stuff separately, and putting all the stock stuff back on. You know, all that stuff is isn't all scratched up from the wreck that didn't happen.

SV1000's can be easily found for under $5k with less miles. Most pople here aren't trying to 'bs some dumb kid.' I've never heard of a radiator being replaced that wasn't part of a tip over.

ummm. How do you have no reserve on a Criagslist ad?

There's a sweet 07 SV1000S you can get for only $8,500. Those LEDs would be fast on the track.

That should be emailed to that guy.