Moto-Brian

Got it... Yeah, press release, etc. - sure thing. I thought these were from a Cycle World or similar show... So, my point is that the 08 isn't going to be on a road show circuit... How's that? Ass Goblin.

Ok, dumb asses... It is a braced Aluminum swingarm. They have tried CF in the past and even frames can be made from it. Problem with CF is that oftentimes, it is too rigid... Believe it or not... Second, I am willing to bet that it the 2007 M1 - NOT the 2008. Why? 2008 is currently being developed and they certainly are not going to let one sit around and do a show circuit... They may have the 2008 sponsors and colorways on the bodywork, but doubt it to be the 2008 model... Third, the clutch you are seeing is a typical dry sump system found on every MotoGP bike. Think Ducati clutch, but not shit... The clutch is mounted high and pretty much as right behind the cylinder head as possible. This compacts the motor front to back to allow for a longer swingarm which results into better handling. Something that has been around for years. Take a close look at virtually ANY newer sportbike and they incorporate this as much as possible. The R1 when it first came out had this mentality shown on a production bike. A bit of coolness is that the MotoGP teams have their motors pretty much CNC machined. No casting. It is all one off stuff 100%. The $20 million budget Chris spoke of is not pumped up. If anything, it is more nowadays considering the higher reliance on electronics and such. F1 used to be $200 million... These bikes are so rare and so damn one off in the way they are built that you cannot appreciate one (ANY of the brands) unless you see it up close.

I wouldn't call them a backmarker team. Plus, they get Michelins this year due to Edwards. Toseland and Edwards ain't no back marker team, for sure...

Cool. I'll give you the pants.

Maybe instead of Flounder, he should be called Flustered...

Here ya go, Flounder... http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/January/january-7-13/jan1108kawasakizx10rdynofigures/?R=EPI-98011 Pretty easy find. 08 vs. 08...

I am confused, also at what Flounder stated. However, I realize it is coming from FLounder and pretty much expect him to not make sense... He does know that the 08 R1 has been tested, no? Maybe the cave he lives in doesn't have access to current events?

This suit is still up for grabs. The first guy in line had some commitments and so, it is available. This is brand new. It isn't stolen or anything - I work in the motorcycle industry and have this with no use for it. New with tags!!!

Outside trucks, can you name any American built cars that are "worth owning"? Back peddle, eh? In any case, HDs are 80% Japanese and over 60% of Chevy cars are made in Mexico so, if you bought either of those, you'd be buying foreign, as well.... Toyota is more American than the big three....

This coming from a guy who owns a Japanese motorcycle!!

We're talking the G35 Coupe... Not the sedan... They only came with Brembos in 03 and 04. The 05 and 06s didn't come equipped with Brembos, but had a sport tuned suspension package standard on 6MTs. The 03 and 04 Coupes only had Brembos on the 6MTs... So, a lot of people say Brembos even though they aren't really Brembos like in earlier years...

Yeah, your 05 is pretty much similar. You'd be good...

It's easier on the 05s. They don't need the bolts running down from the head through the bottom end to be removed... Just pull off the bottom and WHAMO!!! Easy access, baby. It was really simple. For me, but again, unless you have decent to above average mechanical skills, I think I'd advise to send it to someone who can.

Really?? What, the sport package is either 18" or 19" depending on the year, right? Damn..... How are the sedans in the snow? Same rear wheel drive, but because they are bigger, are they really better? I know they can run the Sport Package wheels, right? Maybe buy a sedan and get a set of the OEM Sport Pkg wheels??

Yeah, from my experience with sports cars is that wide performance tires equal 4 sleds attached to your car!!! However, grabbing a set of 17" stock wheels for under $400 and slapping all season or Blizaks on there would help a ton. I checked the G35 website listed above and see that a lot of guys drive their Gs set-up this way with Blizzaks or whatever and a little weight in the back. They claim with the Traction Control, it isn't too bad...

Echoing the clutch comments refering to your popping out response. It isn't the fibers of steels causing that issue... However, you stated it was slipping in the other gears. THAT'S a clutch issue. However, in order to tell, it needs a load placed on it (Start of in 2nd gear at about 25 mph) and pull the throttle. Any slippage will occur in any gear you choose for the most part. The RPMs will not match the speddo in terms of the motor accelerating vs. the speed you are going... I'd worry about a shift fork or worn clog on a gear internally as far as the popping in and out.... On those year GSXRs, you have a serious time element involved in taking a tranny out. A LOT bigger job than most care to undertake.

Buy a new cell phone. For that low of MP, today's cell phones take as good if not better pics than you'd get from a cheap camera with that low MP...

I was going to buy a set of wheels and tires (all season tires) and let her drive it that way. I thought with teh advanced traction control, it would not be too bad... Is it more the wide performance tires or the traction control sucks and it is completely sideways and such all the time?

I'm up over 18 minues. I think I am bored now...

Cool, man. Thanks!

25.438 in two tries. Faggots!!!!!!!!

That's teh way they all should be. Bleeding properly and often is required...

Not sure on their policy, but in Ohio, that would be a moving violation so, 2 points, baby! Now, move over and let me pass!!

Uh, no rear shock yet, homo... We'll bleed your brakes later - you'll probably not do it right. Like I need to mention that....

If it is a G35 Coupe, you're in business. Obviously, trade plus cash on my part...