Moto-Brian

Well, than I honestly apologize. Sorry. It's too often that a few of us kinda give each other a lot of shit and I was being defensive. My bad...

I've never seen it on the brake side at all... Got a clip for review? Never seen it, though I am sure it may have happened. Again, possible idea is that the rider pulls the foot up and off to reposition it, but honestly, I wouldn't know why on the brake (right) side...

Oh, if you want some super soft rear slicks in 190s, I have Blue Pirelli slicks for free. Just pick them up from me or I can leave them at Pony or something. I can't sell them as take offs, but man, they'd be great for drag... I just need them out of the house.

Not sure on drag applications, but Avons are pure shit for anything twisty. Maybe if you are short on funds or something. For drag, I have a few buddies doing ZX10s for drag and they actually use the Shinkos... I was surprised, but they said they were SUPER sticky... I used to sell them my race take offs, but now, the Shinkos are what they use... It really depends on what you want to do. My opinions: Street: Michelin or Pirelli. 2CTs or the Diablos. Anything else is kinda the same and all, but these two companies seem to be making some great tires. Track/street: See above, but I guess a few guys are using BStones... Track only: Michelin/Pirelli are my top two. Pretty simple as Pirelli is the number one club tire choice and considering the top earning racers are found at WERA Nationals, they are mostly on Pirellis. Michelin is close behind. BStone again is at a few tracks, but it is really based on what Quintin pushes. Dunlop owns AMA and really doesn't support the club guys... Drag racing: Seem again to see more guys running Shinko. Overall, cheap and sticky. But, for twisties - especially a liter bike, I wouldn't skimp on tires...

Oh, I figured you were being your normal wise ass self. You actually were genuine with your remark? Yeah, right... Can't take the heat back, shut up and let the big kids play...

Not bad... for a cage. I think he picked the best wheel color, too. Looks good.

I was saying it had forged wheels - not mag wheels... $2k is for forged wheels... which is what the LE has. As far as smiking an 08 R1, it wouldn't all things equal. The bike is not going to smoke a similar machine. The 08 suspension is good enough to actually keep up with the street and track Ohlins on an LE. The engine upgrades and slipper clutch on the standard R1 for 07/08 are enough to keep it even steven with the LE. What he bolted on as extras are pretty much the same boring stuff everyone bolts on to their machines. Outside the Ohlins damper, but honestly, it isn't a big deal as any stock ZX10 owner has the same thing... Point is this. All the STOCK components at retail when refering to an LE and an 07/08 at RETAIL are in favor of an 08. What I am pointing out is that if you want to talk parts to parts. Now, if he's selling it for $12k and it is used, then let's talk an 07 used R1 that you can find for similar % of reduction. Again, a used 07 R1 can be built for a total cost of $12 and be a better machine than the used LE talked about here... Again, you need to understand that the LE is outdone by the 07 when it was newly introduced. Buying an LE because it is limited means you don't ride it much and that you are a collector. Think LE Ferrari, etc. If you bought it with the thought it had all the trick suspension components and wheels, at the time, it was a good deal of sorts. Not really, but like you said, a lot of people don't take the time to research prices for parts and many do not install them on their own. So, it would have been a deal to those folks. However, compared to what you can buy at this VERY moment, a used 07 or even a used 08 (they exist all over) or buying a left over 07 off a floor new, you can build a better overall machine. the platform by which the 07 and 08 are is better than the one the LE is built from. It's like an 06 GSXR1000 vs. an 07. Night and day differences. It's called progression and it cannot be stopped. My point was that OEMs usually redo machines every two years on a cycle. The LE could have been brought out or introduced the newly designed 07 R1, but due to dates and cycles, it wasn't possible. A savy owner, however, would have caught that...

Except stock to stock and apples to apples as you say, the 1098 is more of a 750 in line comparable machine. Any R1 is going to be about 155-157 at the ground and easy to ride at a regular pace. The 1098 falls short. Of course, if it is what you like, that's totally cool, but again, if apples to apples, the 1098 is more comparable to the GSXR750...

You're right... I think it is more habit than anything, but what typically happens is if they get their foot struck while leaning over like you are saying - it will sit them up and cause issue... Taking the foot cleanly off and repositioning it on top securely prevents this...

It is because cocks like Balboa think they are funny... It's to simply reposition their foot. They take the foot out from under the shifter as they use the GP shift pattern (1 up and the rest down) so when they down shift, they are pulling up on the lever and take their foot out from under to clear and back on the peg... Now, if you want to know how to act like a tough guy with nothing to offer, Rocky will chime in, I am sure...

Dude, it has close to the same top speed as my Scion!!! It tops out at 110. Barely...

How do you get a pic in the sugnature field?

OOOOHHH!!! I wanna be the guy with the light sabre!! Of course, he's getting his ass handed to him in that pic, but I'd jump up, do a tuck and roll all the while grabbing my light sabre and slicing the guy's throttle arm off!! He'd then hold his arm in pain and tell me he was my father. I'd of course slice his head off, but it would make a great story!

Ya know what? Every seller is entitled to their asking price. The topic was really was it worth it. I've ridden R1s and especially the 07/08s and honestly, the LE wasn't worth the asking price. Of course, in hind sight, you couldn't have known about the 07 R1 being what is was. Now, the color scheme is badass!! Beautiful for sure!

I called you an idiot because you felt that it was fine to put a cop up for murder if they used stop sticks for a biker. You felt it ok to run and place harm to others by a biker running, though. So, I should have stated you just aren't thinking right or something. Idiot is what ANYONE is that feels that way. The definition of idiot: id·i·otplay_w("I0022600") (d-t) n. 1. A foolish or stupid person. 2. A person of profound mental retardation having a mental age below three years and generally being unable to learn connected speech or guard against common dangers. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive. You are foolish to think what you did towards the cop and saying they need to be up for murder charges. Maybe I could have used the word foolish. So, I guess you are somewhat right, but dude, again, the whole F bombing is getting a little old and the quote at the bottom is really lame. If I called you a f'ing retard or a f'ing idiot, then maybe, but it isn't quite the same as what you are trying to pitch here. Maybe you can explain the F bomb routine to me and telling someone to shut the F up. That isn't defined anywhere as to not be a personal attack, but I guess being called an idiot is... Cool.

Huh? Who's the one who is told to F off or to shut the F up? I don't tell you that... But, it's ok for you and guys like Angrish to cock swing and pull the F bombs out and tell everyone to shut the F up, right? Name calling? Where was that and where was it at a point I started it? If I name call on you after being told to shut the F up or to F off, you better damn well be able to handle a few names being called out. I thought you were tougher than that. Sorry if you feel I pick on you or call you names first. I apologize (not that you'll accept any from me because I am sure pride will intervene) and want you to know that I only argue when it makes sense. If you are correct and you are making rational comments, I usually stay away. However, here and in the gay thread, I challenge you (as do others - it's just easy to focus on me because I am so animate about things) and will make you earn your remarks... It's a simple matter of a healthy debate that typically goes wrong due to some insecurities or pride...

Thanks. I just have some fun with these guys. I don't ever want it to get to a point they come hunting after me and my family. If it gets to that point, I'm outta here!

I said I was done unless the name calling started again. You did a bang up job so, I figured I would chime back. Visine? Let me guess... crying or something? What's the reference? As far as Clinton, don't know anything about it as I usually don't vote. So, I don't pay much attention. She must be a whiner, huh? Cool. Don't expect any love and I really am not concerned over it. Sorry you feel the way you do, but I'm not one to sit back and let a guy who is clueless keep it up. You want to side with him? Great. You are entitled to your own point and feelings. By the way, good to see you being original in copying his quote which was never said. Oh, well. Can't expect a whole lot from you two...

Not sure where I ever say I do no wrong, but hey... You want to support a dude who doesn't seem to get it, cool. Guess anyone who stands up and calls bullshit is a know it all. Knee jerk responses are typical. You're right. I should agree that the cops should be up for murder using stop sticks on a guy running from them at a high rate of speed. This has all been very lovely how the topic gets a legit question posted to a guy and he derails the conversation to the point his bud has to help out. Maybe you can tell us your point of view? That should be entertaining... Guess you two need a room so, I'll bow out. You're either really upset or really bad at conveying your point. I can't make out what you really want to say due to the piss poor sentence structure and terrible grammar. Cool reference with Mrs. Clinton. What the fuck? You guys smoking weed again and then posting? This is getting weird... Off the cuff references with no particular meaning. Strange... Love always, Lizard

Hey look, guess we know who "private" is... YEAH!!!

Oh, and what's with the quote at the bottom? You're a real treat. I think some one's an attention whore... Oh, well... What's it matter anyways? You're this holly rolling, gay hating, ok to allow lesbianism but I hate my family members who are lesbian, can't tell the difference between the handling of a 600 and a ZX14, a Billy Badass street killer, retard. I mean, really. Anything that you've done or said on this site that has ever been accepted or agreed upon by a majority of others? Do you honestly read (and understand) what others say in response to what you say? Really... Look at the gay thread. You honestly think others are on your side. You really do. I find that so funny that it makes me almost piss myself laughing. NOBODY supports what you did and NOBODY really ever agrees with you. You're the comedy relief on this board, man. When you speak, it is going to be fun seeing what you say. It's like going to the circus. You really hate it, but overall, it is somewhat entertaining watching the monkeys eat their own poop. They don't know any better, but it is still funny...

Ok, tough guy... Let's do this in a manner maybe you can understand. 1) You are one of VERY few who think it is somehow "OK" to run and get away with something. Essentially, advocating it. 2) You come down on the police who are JUST DOING THEIR JOB. You feel strongly enough to say they ought to be up for murder charges if they'd stop a SINGLE rider who could easily kill MULTIPLE people. Now, maybe you can enlighten us with a retort that makes sense. Oh, that's right, you never do. You revert back to name calling and third grade tactics. You comment and then get all pissy when someone who makes sense or actually others (majority) say otherwise. Either you are clueless or you are just plain stupid. Tell us, please. How is it fair for you to say the police should be up for murder charges and yet, it is ok to run. I know you'll say it isn't ok to run as a back pedal move, but tell me where it isn't ok to risk the life of one to avoid risking the life of many... No soap box, just asking a question towards a guy who always gets into these arguments and yet is usually in the minority and can never justify his stance...

And you ripping down the interstate at 140 and killing an innocent kid in the passenger seat isn't bullshit? Happened. Guess what? Damn kid riding the bike died in the crash and a grieving mother lost a child. You're a damn idiot, dude. You think all this shit is somehow pressing down on street riders. If you run from the cops, you're not only a dumbass, you're a criminal at that point. If they use stopsticks (I don't think they use them on bikes, but if they do, it is probably a last resort), guess what? You had a choice and you chose to put yourself at risk. Accept the possible consequence. It's ok for you to jeopardize a bunch of people by running, but not ok for them to jeopardize one person... you. you never cease to amaze me at your look upon things...

Maybe guy got burned on a buddy pack deal or something? Why would you add a bunch of crap (he paid retail plus for...) and figure you can get the total dollar amount back? This isn't a rare car or something... Plus, all that squid bolt-on stuff and I'd assume the guy beats the shit out of it...