Tpoppa
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I'll bet it's far more rideable than most choppers, but I can't see a factory, Japanese chopper selling well. A least it's not a Rune.
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For me it's just more pleaseant to ride witha full face helmet and ear plugs.
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Sounds like a stuck or 'sunk' float valve. That is a pretty easy/cheap fix. I would also double check the battery and spark to the bad cylinder.
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Does anyone have have extended miles on them yet? I have been hearing that the front wears faster than the rear and is (front) prone to uneven wear. Has anyone experienced this?
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Has anyone here tried Bridgestone BT-021 tires?
I have ridden Metzeler Z6's and now Conti Road Attacks. Thinking about the BT-021's for my next set. I would like to hear how they handle and how long they last.
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bike nite is for d-bags..period and i hope i offended many, cause it is what it is..
Pretty Much. Standing next to a bike is damn near as good as actually riding.
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I ALWAYS wear leathers so no preaching necessary. Now let's go ride some roads in southern Ohio and West Vagina...
I need to get me some of that West Vagina
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Yeah I mean it vibrated at stoplights enough to make the mirrors useless.
If mine had front end adjustment I definitely missed it. Hoblick has it now anyway. If you are looking for something that handles better than the 919 a VFR will likely need a few mods before that is the case. BTW the sidepods on the CR are functional to absorb lowside impacts w/o damaging other parts on the bike and cost about $100 to replace painted. So Function>Form
The XB mill is designed to vibrate at idle, when the rev's get over 3k the vibrations stop. Not for everyone, but I never thought it was an issue.
I was waiting for the 1125 to be released. The design doesn't work for me. The pods are functional, but most seem to think they detract from the overall look of the bike. Why not form & function? Plenty of bikes have nicely integrated side mounted radiators...Superhawk, VFR, etc. It's not like it's a new idea. Now that HD owns MV, maybe Erik can access that wonderful Italian styling dept.
This is a nicely styled photochop of the pods on an 1125R. If this was real it might be in my garage.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/452218.jpg
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The VFR has adjustable preload on the rear if you get the ABS model, otherwise no.
I thought the 2002+ VFRs had front preload adjustments & rear preload/rebound adjustments.
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The VFR has adjustable preload on the rear if you get the ABS model, otherwise no. It'll keep up, but I can't say I'm confident it handled better than my buddy's 919. Now I do hear the 5 gen 1998-2001 was the sportiest of VFRs.
My cousin had an XB12s, hated it. Shook like crazy, sounded like crap, and didn't really feel high quality to me. I hate the motor in it, ugh.
Oh and the CR does not have a butterface!
If his XB shook, the suspension was definetely set up wrong. I put over 30k on a XB9S & it was rock solid. Handling was excellent. The motor is subjective, but it never slowed me down.
If they redisigned the radiotor 'pods' on the 1125CR, I would give it a 2nd look.
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i think tpoppa would be just HAWT on a 1125CR
srsly
I've tried to like the 1125CR. I hear she's good in the sack, but she's a butterface. I'm looking at 3 VFR's and an XB12S at the moment.
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What are you doing with the 919?
It's going on Craigslist as soon as I find it's replacement. If you're interested shoot me a PM. Cosmetically & Mechanically it's 9+/10. It's ready for a new rear tire, which is already sitting in my garage.
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Thanks Paul! I didn't know you had a trailer.
As good as the 919 is...it's just not the right bike for me. I am either picking up a VFR800 or another Buell.
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Does anybody have a motorcycle trailer that they would loan or rent for a day? I may be picking up another ride.
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LEOs use the tools they have available, including the internet. Posting a time and route where a bunch of sportbikes may be exceeding the speed limit just seems like making their jobs too easy. If I was going to drive home from the bar after a few beers, I wouldn't post that either.
It would take them about 3 minutes to do a sweep of a few forums. I think it's a matter of whether or not they are focusing on motorcycles at the present time.
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Believe whatever your heart tells you
.For sure. That is the real meaning of Freedom of Religion.
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My kids dont believe in Santa Claus. Dont want them to have huge disappointment when they find out there is no such thing. They wont be disappointed with believing in God.
That is your opinion. Personally, I have an issue with telling children what to believe. They should be afforded the right of making up their own minds. Present both sides to them so they are able to make their own decisions when they are old enough.
Creation vs. Evolution is a perfect example (not trying to go off on that tangent). If a child asks which is true, how about in an UNBIASED manner...
Some people believe in creation and here is why...A, B, C
Some people believe in evolution and here is why...A, B, C
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The 100% choice is all fine and dandy on paper, but you can't tell me those people aren't thought of differently or in some cases - treated differently because they don't 'go with the Christian flow', can you? Those guys are definitely being judged by their peers of Christian faith. And, judge not lest ye be judged, right?
Maybe my post wasn't clear. In the military there IS pressure to be a part of Christian activities. If you try to fight something like that, your military career is likely finished.
Legally, If someone joins the military and does not want to be part of Christian activities that is 100% their choice. You are not asked to forgo Freedom of Religion when you sign a military contract.
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The questioning begins with 'was he forced to join the military?' and 'is the SOP for the military?'
If he wasn't forced to join and this is SOP then he needs to shut his trap and start soldering. Other than that... I got nothing. It's late and I'm too tired to discuss the obsessiveness of Christianity and the bitching from 'the New Army.'
Pauly, I absolutely disagree. The role of the U.S. Military is to defend America and American values. One of those values is freedom of religion. As a former U.S. Marine I can tell you there is definitely a Christian base to the U.S. Military. Every company has a chaplan. If someone joins the military and does not want to be part of Christian activities that is 100% their choice.
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It all depends on how 'sporty' you are going to sport tour. 2-up touring is going to limit your options. Honda STs, FJRs, and BMWs are prolly your best choices but they are spendy. I know a couple that did some light touring on a modded 1st generation FZ1.
I've done alot of sport touring. My preference is sport standards with a few addons. You have many more options with riding positions by changing bars than you do with clipons/helibars. I have done several 4 day 2,000+ mile trips on this:
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All that said though.....He still sounds like the stereotypical, pretentious, pompous, elitist art snob a$$hole
There are reasons artists don't usually make good businessmen
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I happen to own and operate a profitable business and I'll say this:
--Finding reasons not to accept peoples money are bad for business
--Pricing models that aren't clear to customers are bad for business
--The cost less now and cost more later model is not used very often. Airlines use it, and we all know how well they are doing.
Kirk can run his business anyway he sees fit, however, buying pictures sight unseen seems counter intuituve to me. If it were me, I would bring a laptop to the track and let people see pictures that day.
FS: Excellent Joe Rocket Leather Jacket
in LBTS GLWS
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MSRP 499.99-514.99 Like new, worn twice. $150 Cash.
I just bought a motorcycle & the guy gave me this basically new Joe Rocket Racing Jacket. It's very nice, with good vents. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit me. It's a size 46. I still have the price tag (499.99). Pickup is preferred, but I will ship it at your expense. I am near Cleveland.
JOE ROCKET CORONA RACING LEATHER JACKET US 46