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My Felt collected another layer of dust from the rafters...
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I've heard of Motion Pro but know very little about them.
If they are "cutting edge" and suppliers to racing teams then I would expect their tolerances to be very ridged with 100% conformance to standards and their RD budget to be very high.
A MotoGP season is around $12 million a season. Each bike is around $1 million and a team typically leases four.
So I can see it now... "Hell Charlie! This is the third time our riders high sided the bike. Are you sure the tires are at the proper pressure!? What's this? I pressure gauge from Harbor Freight!? I don't give a $H!7 if it was cheap and the package says it's accurate. It's from Harbor Freight! Pack your bags. You're fired!"
I'm not digging the Motion Pro price one bit and I'm certainly not going to pay anyone with a 20% discount off $100.00. It's a tire gauge for crying out loud and I'm not checking my pressure tolerances every lap around my neighborhood block.
I tell you what I want... I want that Air Dragon compressor I can attach to my electric drill but made better and more compact so I can take it with me when I ride cross country. Anyone want to become an Millionaire? Theirs your goal.
Sources:
http://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-motogp-team
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2012/april/apr1312-budget-cap-impossible-to-police-/ -
9 minutes ago, Qman said:
Wow...a pressure regulator! My compressor already has one on it!
I suppose I can simply attach one to the inflator.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200658790_200658790?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Air Tools %2B Compressors > Air Compressor Piping Accessories&utm_campaign=Klutch&utm_content=48690&gclid=CLmR8OK9jdMCFZOIaQodYfoDsw
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3 minutes ago, Qman said:
Wow...a pressure regulator! My compressor already has one on it!
I have mine insulated and tucked away to where you cannot get to it... It reduces noise in my garage.
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Get the Air Dragon
(I can see the forehead slap-fest now)
https://www.buyairdragon.com/?uid=E384FD4D410C15CBD75992C498268798&gclid=CIKIw565jdMCFQK5wAodwFMOyA
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2 hours ago, 2talltim said:
Yea I'd trust one of those auto fill ones about as far as I could throw it.
Why can't a reliable one be made at an affordable price.
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Today was going to be just another day... then I remembered!
I have two wheels and an open highway.
I think it's time to find some new duds.
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33 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said:
Damn. My bike doesn't even have a radio.
Neither did the Ford Cobra.... good for you!
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44 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said:
FOUND IT!
NIce find... ooo! ooo! ooo! And by reversing the poles it'll go reverse. Heck yeah! I can use that when pulling out of a parking spot. Nice! Gimme... gimme!
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On 3/9/2017 at 6:17 PM, Tonik said:
This is way overdue. Going to post my kids interviews on TV in one thread. Today's is about the CIA leaks and Assange's offer to keep the details secret until the affected companies can patch.
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/5353729541001/?#sp=show-clips
Cool... say, can you tell me why my smart phone is stuck on the previous day?
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But wait once more... according to this... this is not April Fools Joke.
Don't put it past the Germans... let's not forget the advances in technology they made during WWII.
They'll figure out how to do it right.
https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/04/01/bmw-r-1200-gs-xdrive-hybrid-unveiled-170-hp-wheel-drive-gs/ -
April Fools!!! But hell, the beast can use more power and additional pull from the front tire is a good idea for bad situations, like sand.
http://newatlas.com/bmw-r1200gs-xdrive-hybrid-2wd-motorcycle/48735/
Author's note: This was indeed an April Fool's Joke - the first I've fallen for in 9 years and 364 days working for Gizmag/New Atlas.We take some solace in the fact that there's nothing remotely funny about it, it's eminently plausible and indeed not a bad idea, and it sounds like something BMW would do well. So… Good joke BMW Motorrad… I guess…We had to double-check this one given the date of the announcement, but it's true: BMW is set to release a two-wheel drive R1200GS, using a 45-horsepower front hub motor that takes the bike's peak output to a staggering 170 hp (127 kW). And in true BMW fashion, the company has been pretty clever about it, too.
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4 hours ago, motocat12 said:
2lb
45 hp = 33570 watt ...?
doesn't seem right..
link dead early april fooled?
Huh!? Link is gone. Here's another source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/04/01/first-hybrid-xdrive-bmw-motorcycle-revealed/
Hoax... don't know.; but I think you are right... it's a joke. -
Finally figured out where that HORRIBLE buzz and rattle is coming from.
Took my bike to a friend who says he can spot weld back together my crash bars. -
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Yeah! I don't think you'll be seeing Vespa races in America anytime soon, maybe France.
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2017 Superbike World Championship
U.K./Kawasaki Domination
Jonathan Rea (born 2 February 1987 in Larne, Northern Ireland)[1] is a professional motorcycle racer, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship where he was crowned champion in 2015 and again in 2016. Previously he was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team. He was named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2016.[2][3]
United Kingdom
Jonathan Rea
Kawasaki Racing Team
> Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: R1 and 2
> Chang International Circuit: R1 and 2
> Motorland Aragón R1United Kingdom
Chaz Davies
Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
> Motorland Aragón R2http://www.worldsbk.com/en/calendar
http://www.motorlandaragon.com/ -
2017 Superbike World Championship
U.K./Kawasaki Domination
Jonathan Rea (born 2 February 1987 in Larne, Northern Ireland)[1] is a professional motorcycle racer, currently competing in the Superbike World Championship where he was crowned champion in 2015 and again in 2016. Previously he was runner-up in the Supersport World Championship for the Ten Kate Honda team in 2008, and runner-up in the British Superbike Championship in 2007 for the HM Plant Honda team. He was named Irish Motorcyclist of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2016.[2][3]
United Kingdom
Jonathan Rea
Kawasaki Racing Team
> Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: R1 and 2
> Chang International Circuit: R1 and 2
> Motorland Aragón R1United Kingdom
Chaz Davies
Aruba.it Racing – Ducati
> Motorland Aragón R2.
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10 hours ago, 2talltim said:
I've had great luck with tourmaster. Just bought a advanced jacket and over pant from ridersdiscount for $265 total for both (you have to message him on here for prices like that) both are water proof breathable and have vents for warm westher riding and their sizes are generous for big guys with tall sizes available.
$265, for both!? Your sh***ing me. That I can do.
I was cringing at $500 just for the jacket and Klim $1200 for just the jacket was nutz for my money. -
10 hours ago, B-Mac said:
The only all-weather riding suit I have now is the Adventure Style, REV’IT Poseidon Gore-Tex jacket and pants. They have a waterproof Norwegian Whale Foreskin outer layer that will keep you dry but it smells funny. If you are over 50 and have a large belly go a size larger on jacket. I blame it on a fatty Liver. I have a hot weather REVIT Cayenne Adventure Jacket and Pants from 2010 that has held up very well on and off road but you will need a rain suit. For the hot weather street bike ride I wear the REV’IT GT-R Air Textile Jacket and Pants. I think REVIT is a company over in Holland where they have great Coffee shops and Hookers. So it must be good.
LOL... thanks for the advice. I was looking at REV'IT gear. They have an excellent website and excellent line. I'll look into your suggestions.
And yeah, I should have included hookers and coffee in my gear criteria. =)
"And for every matching pair of pants you buy with a jacket, we'll throw in a free hooker and a pair of gloves."
I think every bike should come with a hooker for a seat warmer while I'm having a beer or coffee. -
11 hours ago, motocat12 said:
My olympia mesh liner and pocket seams opened up @ twice the price of sliders that also opened up. some brands will have different levels of options
All those requirements without listing abrasion resistance?
breathable, comfortable, waterproof & over normal pants... That is a LOT of layers
TY... yeah, lots of layers ... abrasion resistance is also important.
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Ain't gonna pay for it. I'm looking for an attachment to a drill. I don't need two motors.
Think light and compact.
BTW - "Comparing anything with MotoGP" makes no sense... $90 at Revzilla or anywhere for a glorified reverse inhalator is ridiculous in my book. I probably can part together something most awesome-ister from McMaster for less... and it would have blinky lights and WiFi from an Arduino.