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That's a whole lotta busa for a decent asking price.  Good luck on the sale.

These modifications would only make the bike handle worse than it already does.  Go for it.

Can't make it down for the festivities.  My 4 day weekend for the races last weekend now necessitates me digging myself out of the hole this weekend.  You blokes & lady have fun.

10 hours ago, Tonik said:

You eat a lot acid Jim, back in the hippie days?

No. But I did get a degree in mechanical engineering & own computational devices.

Going to try out the Salt Lick BBQ on Friday night.  Reservations at Steiners Ranch on Saturday.  Probably Frank's on Sunday.  Friday & Sunday is not written in stone.  It would be good to meet up.  I'll pm you my cell#.

20 hours ago, Tonik said:

 

I can clearly see that the bottom of the shoe on the top also has a concave radius.  It's just that it it's a 251,095,680 inch radius (only rearward of the lead in which ends at the ball of the foot) so it isn't perceptible to mere mortals.

Guess I'm in on this debauchery. It's always fun.

1 hour ago, Tonik said:

If it were curved tennis shoes would be curved on the bottom.

Mine sure the hell are.

5 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

Yep.  Right now life is not going to allow for  much riding.

That sucks man. Hopefully this will pass.

Still going.  Still going?

Brian,  Surgery is no fun I know.  Glad they got you fixed up & you're on the mend.  No new bike yet. Working on replenishing the new bike cash which was unexpectedly spent on a replacement geothermal unit recently. Your posts here are motivational.

Hope you had fun man!

Welcome to the forum from a fellow NE OH 50 something (soon to be 60 something) rider.  Nice stable there.  I have more of a need for speed than a need for vintage myself, but it's nice to see some well cared for old bikes. Hope to meet you at some of this season's Ohio Riders get togethers.

vfr1200 142 rwhp 590 lbs (4.15 lb/ hp), Ninja 1000 123 rwhp, 509 lbs (4.13 lb/ hp). Not a significant difference.  Just buy Tony's vfr already. I was trying to persuade you to do that anyhow.

On 2/24/2018 at 1:52 PM, CrazySkullCrusher said:

I'm still leaning hard toward the vfr1200 because v4 and because Honda, but the ninja is a sexy bike...idk if I'll be doing a ton of long hauls, probably won't have time to the way the new job is looking, not for this season at least. I look forward to dragging my nuts across the seat of as many bikes as possible. 

That vfr1200 is very very nice.  Seems equal with the Ninja 1000 on twisty ability but probably has better suspension as the Ninja has 41mm forks.  Plus, no pesky chain on the vfr.  Fit & finish on the vfr1200 is top end. Ninja 1000, not so much. Kawi went budget on the Ninja but Honda went all out on the vfr1200. IMHO it's one of the most underrated bikes around. Plus, the vfr1200 is red, lol.

20 hours ago, CrazySkullCrusher said:

I had not considered the ninja 1000 until now. Pretty impressive numbers. It's on the list of bikes I want to ride.

Ninja 1000 has been good to me.  Never been left behind on it.  It's not a bike with a soul though, if that's what your looking for.  It's more like a tool for tools. (With comfortable ergos.) You can ride mine if and when you have your meaty greet if you want. I do soft bags & am not into that 2 up crap.  My wife rides her own.  I must admit, the thing that bugs me the most about this bike is it drags pegs at about 85% pace compared the CBR I used to have.

Holly & I are attending.  Got reservations for Steiners Ranch on Saturday night but open for suggestions for Friday or Sunday. (or at the track). Following the thread.

9 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

VFR12, specifically mine 

 

 

This^.  The VFR seems to be a bit more sporting than the FJR or Connie + it's a V4. Very capable bike.  I'm sure you & Tony could work out a decent deal.

Congrats on the new job. Good luck with making a decision on a new bike.  Having trouble getting focused when choosing a new bike myself.

On ‎1‎/‎15‎/‎2018 at 7:45 PM, Rodehard said:

I still have my 1969 Z50, given to me in '75 for my 10th birthday.  Best present ever.  Post up your first bike pics if you can!

I was going to restore it, but the parts cost about $1500.  The poor thing is whipped, after I outgrew it my brother learned to ride on it, and seemingly every part needs replaced.

I had a z50 of the same color & probably the same year when I was a lad.  It was great fun.  I do remember getting the rear portion of the frame welded up on a regular basis due to the jumps & lack of rear suspension.  I had my heart set on something with a 5 HP Tecumseh engine on it at the time, but  I think my dad got the Z50 for me because it was only 2 HP. The 3 speed transmission was a big plus for  a rider in training though.  Pretty durable little bike.  Kudos for still having yours, 

Thanks fro reminding me Brian.  Also going to COTA that weekend.

So, who's it going to be Tim?  Do you have a plan & a date for picking the luckiest of the elgibles?

Saturdays are good. Your homebrew is excellent.  Whatever flavors you want to make I'm sure will be great. The food last year was excellent as well. Great to get out & chat with some fellow riders.  I'll ride my bike this year so I'll have earplugs for the mullet rock.  If anyone has missed this so far you've missed out on a good time.  If you decide to come don't forget to bring CA$H for Sam as he puts a lot of money & time into getting this thing together.

Glory days & all.  All our efforts to arrange a good party after the IMS has been a fuckin' fail to the point where I no longer have an interest.

Ya think he wrote the speech? I like it better when he doesn't read from the teleprompter & speaks from his heart.