donkason

Exactly. First off it's a dumb name. I've always been taught to ride smooth as ice Secondly, what did squidworth do to earn a name like Ruff Rider? Shouldn't you know how to wheelie, burnout, and not slam into trailers before getting all bad ass with your title. We should start a track day gang called Smooth Riders and post videos of us not being morons. Of course we would need video vixens working the flags and a massive PA with a DJ at the track. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

But I think we all agree none of this would have happened on a Harley.... Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

He's got this!!!! The human body is an amazing machine that consistently beats the odds. This news should put everybody in better spirits. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Steering head bearings, tire balancing, and checking torque of axle bolt/pinch bolt is where I would go after tire pressure. You can static balance with 2 cinder blocks, milk crates, etc. Google is your friend here. Service manual will have procedure to check steering bearings as well as torque specs for fasteners involved with rotating mass. Also, do you have a steering stabalizer on it? Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I must say this has been the most civil debate on this subject I have ever seen. I was a member of other forums where people would flame and spaz on this subject. OR RULES! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

At least you have all winter for rehab so you can climb back on strong. Injuries really really really suck. Your bench press will be killer though:cool: Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I'm with Redkow and Brian. I wouldn't suggest anything more than a GS500 for a nOOb, but you can get hurt bad either way. In this case he was going to get jacked up on any bike. When I bought my VTX at the Powersports store on 23 in Lewis Center they had a wadded GS500 fairing hung up on the wall. It was a nOOb that left the parking lot, slammed into a car, and totaled his brand new bike. The fairing was next to a sign notifying customers of free delivery if they weren't comfortable driving home. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

That poor innocent ZX-10 didn't deserve such a spectacularly stupid death. I've now seen what an air born squid looks like, and it was harsh. 600cc to a Busa you can get yourself killed. The Busas just do it a 1.5 seconds quicker. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

You'll get a hot plate there. Burgers or chicken typically. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

He's got a video for that too. I saw it after I removed mine the old fashioned way:banghead: Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I just did this and I'm never turning back. The 1st time I screamed, cursed, broke out the irons, and nearly chucked the tire across the yard. Then I realized the zip ties were too tight and I had 6 of them which was too many. I started over and snuged them until there was about an 1.5-2 inches between beads. The first time they were touching each other. It literally fell on in 45 seconds. I used simple green for lube. The rear was a 180/55 Power Pure and a matching front. Give it a shot because if I can do it anybody can! It was $1.49 for the zip ties at Harbor Freight. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Nice toys. Welcome! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

If you want to have a bolt on wheelie bar on your street bike check this out http://www.wheelieteach.com/ I almost bought one for my Busa, then I realized wheelies on a sled isn't such a great idea. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Found a mm tape measure at Harbor Freight for 99¢. I bought 3 of them for the garage and the track tool box. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Prone to tearing while sorting things out as a noob may be a better context. I got my tires torn when I bought the bike. I dropped psi to 18 and they healed. Then my last 2 rounds they were tearing again at 22-23psi hot off the track and 18psi cold. I assumed they were thrashed by too many heat cycles and the rubber was getting hard. If the geometry was that far off the correct pressures would not fix it. The tears were lateral and to my understanding that denotes a pressure issue. I might bring the tires along on next round at Mid-O so you can look them over and let me know if my assumption is incorrect, again, I'm still learning the trade. By the time I'm ready for a new set I'll look at the DOT race tires again. By then I'll have a pro tune my suspension and have the know how to keep it dialed in. I have all winter for homework. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I'll be running I. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I'm in for the 18th!!!!! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

As mentioned before there are so many advances the "you'll never walk again" is not permanent sentence. My uncle was a quad and still lived a descent life. He was injured in the 70's though. I'm aggressive by nature and I look at challenges like this and, for a lack of better words, try to make it my bitch. Maybe I'm a wierdo but it works for me. Then again I've never been injured like your brother. His new sport is physical therapy and the family and doctors are his team. Knuckle up and stay tough for him. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Certified bad ass you are sir. I am thoroughly impressed with the DIY. It's like a custom theme chopper....but you know......useful for something besides making noise. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Research ninja Joe!!! That's where I'll start and see how it feels. Thanks bro! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I doubt it would help much on the dirt. On a street bike it will give a nice big flat contact patch with an aired down tire. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Control with the throttle unless you need to turn the bike, then lean with the body to turn. The less you wiggle around up there the more stable you will be. As for elbows find a sweet spot in the middle that is comfortable for you. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Sounds like you are on the right path. Balls and practice lead to skill. Throttle control is very important on the way up and the way down. You don't want to loop it or blow fork seals. On the way down leave some RPMs and throttle it down a bit to keep from dropping the nose when the rev limiter kicks in. Set it down smooth like a jet plane landing. Clutching up on a 200 may be an option as there is a lack of power, but it comes up quickly compared to a power wheelie so be ready. 2nd gear is a good idea to as a higher speed makes the wheelie seem less violent and gives you time to react and control. My brother learned on my XR 100 by doing clutch wheelies from a dead stop and dragging his feet behind him in 1st gear. I never was that good at wheelies and prefer to drag my knee instead. Good luck! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

They just sit in the pits and rev their bike to see who has the loudest one. After that they bring out the oil clean up crew and let the real bikes on the track. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

KTM I'm going to strip them down completely. I'm pretty anal about cleaning while I'm in there. As for the motion pro tool I looked at one at Iron Pony while buying fork oil. I'm not about to drop $30 on something I can make at home. I made a spring compressor from PVC and ground out screws too. I have a big syringe and a hose already. I'll mark the hose at the desired depth, affix hose to something straight and rigid, put hose in fork tube, and suck out the extra. I'll go digging around at Sears for the mm tape measure for sag. I'll also use swingsets idea to measure for fork oil. I have a digital caliper and am always looking for a reason to use it. Good idea buddy:thumbup: Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2