Who rides on 2 wheels?

[WKMCD]

I raced GP bikes for a lot of years and I've seriously been looking to pickup a Buell to beat around the back roads. I found a couple and was going to go look at them but after further reflection, I finally decided today that my fake knee (second one in the same leg in the last two years + 11 other major knee surgeries) just won't let me ride again...Now I'm depressed...

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by War Eagle ZO6

It is a glorified girls bike(you listening Neece?). I want a 450 or 530 EXC bad......but the local KTM dealer just had the KTM dealership pulled.....that makes me nervous. I need it to be street legal, to get to trails and whatnot. I love teh Husky TEs too, but nearest dealer is in Greenville SC and Atl.

I rode a 525 XC/W a few weeks ago. It was a monster. To tell you the truth, in the mud and tight trees we have here, I really prefer my little 200 XC/W. The big 4-stroke was probably carrying an extra 40 or 50 lbs. The 2-strokes are difficult in most states to make street legal though. It's funny, when I went into the DMV to get a title, the lady asked me if I wanted a plate too, so I got one, even though the bike is far from street legal. The plate does allow me to ride the National Parks in Utah.

[War Eagle ZO6]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

I rode a 525 XC/W a few weeks ago. It was a monster. To tell you the truth, in the mud and tight trees we have here, I really prefer my little 200 XC/W. The big 4-stroke was probably carrying an extra 40 or 50 lbs. The 2-strokes are difficult in most states to make street legal though. It's funny, when I went into the DMV to get a title, the lady asked me if I wanted a plate too, so I got one, even though the bike is far from street legal. The plate does allow me to ride the National Parks in Utah.

That is cool as heck!! My 250 weighs in at a fatass 295 lbs

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by War Eagle ZO6

That is cool as heck!! My 250 weighs in at a fatass 295 lbs

That is porky for a little 250! I think all of the big KTMs are lighter than that. My 200 weighs in at a very svelte 211 lbs.

[War Eagle ZO6]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

That is porky for a little 250! I think all of the big KTMs are lighter than that. My 200 weighs in at a very svelte 211 lbs.

that is why a 450, 530 or 610 is in my future. The 450 and 530 are lighter and 610 is barely heavier.

[81.]

looking for an FZ1

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by 81.

looking for an FZ1

I have an R1 that needs to go

[Pigface1]

Previous bikes are an 01 CBR600 F4i and an 05 busa with light mods.

09 Vmax, 4-2-1 UFO, PCIII, air box, etc.

[Pigface1]

Originally Posted by WKMCD

I raced GP bikes for a lot of years

Damn! When?

[Valentino Rossi]The firs' time on de Five hunred, I say F*CK!![/Valentino Rossi]

[81.]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

I have an R1 that needs to go

details?

i think i would prefer something that wasn't as aggressive on the ridinig position

[Pigface1]

Originally Posted by 81.

details?

i think i would prefer something that wasn't as aggressive on the ridinig position

I don't think you'd want an R1, then.

[son93sl2]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

My two babies...well until I sell the FZR. 2005 R6 in the front and 92 FZR 600 in the back.



Mods (on the R6): Stars , Stomp Grip tank grips, Flush mounts, Yoshimura exhaust - with that was able to get rid of the passenger foot pegs all together since now I have a carbon fiber hanger for the exhaust.

YouTube - 2005 R6 Yoshimura TRC 2

When did you get the R6?

I just got Tank Grips. I'm going to put them on when it get's warmer. Do you have HID's installed? I had them on the F4i, not sure if I want them on the RR yet.

[Iron Chef]

Originally Posted by Hoog

Current rides, my Triumph and the wife's Can Am. Taken just SE of Salt Lake City and yes, we rode them there...

Beautiful Pic!!! How do you like the Can-Am? Looks like it would be a blast to ride.

[NEVRL8T]

Don't ride anymore but I did have a CBR900RR.

[WKMCD]

Originally Posted by Pigface1

Damn! When?

[Valentino Rossi]The firs' time on de Five hunred, I say F*CK!![/Valentino Rossi]

70's...Mostly TZ250 and 750.

Also 1/2 mile and mile ovals and lots of motocross (not this stadium crap)

[Mrs. Colleen]

Originally Posted by son93sl2

When did you get the R6?

I just got Tank Grips. I'm going to put them on when it get's warmer. Do you have HID's installed? I had them on the F4i, not sure if I want them on the RR yet.

I got it right before Halloween. This bike is SO amazing!

The first time I took my bike out I knew I needed tank grips ASAP. I had them on my FZR but I guess I forgot how much they help! Plus I got Stomp brand this time which seem to be much stickier than the Tech Specs I have on the FZR. Be sure to use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive before you put them on...plus don't forget to check the instructions for how long you are suppose to let the glue adhere before you ride it.

My bike comes stock with HIDs.

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Pigface1

I don't think you'd want an R1, then.

it does make you sore the first few times riding it and takes a bit to get used to. Other than that.... It's a friggen rocket and a blast to ride.

[son93sl2]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

I got it right before Halloween. This bike is SO amazing!

The first time I took my bike out I knew I needed tank grips ASAP. I had them on my FZR but I guess I forgot how much they help! Plus I got Stomp brand this time which seem to be much stickier than the Tech Specs I have on the FZR. Be sure to use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive before you put them on...plus don't forget to check the instructions for how long you are suppose to let the glue adhere before you ride it.

My bike comes stock with HIDs.

Thanks for the tips. I read a lot of reviews and there are plus's and minus's for each. I decided on the Tech Specs, I bought 2 sheets so i could cut my own. It says it has to be 70 degrees out so i have a bit of waiting to do. I didn't have them on the F4i and I am hoping that the grips will help with my inner thigh muscles to stay in position correctly and with muscle fatigue.

I just got a pair of Sidi Vertigo boots off ebay for $160, I'm super pumped, they have very little wear on them. Going to a huge motorcycle shop tomorrow, I may come out of there with lots of new stuff too.

[Mrs. Colleen]

Originally Posted by son93sl2

Thanks for the tips. I read a lot of reviews and there are plus's and minus's for each. I decided on the Tech Specs, I bought 2 sheets so i could cut my own. It says it has to be 70 degrees out so i have a bit of waiting to do. I didn't have them on the F4i and I am hoping that the grips will help with my inner thigh muscles to stay in position correctly and with muscle fatigue.

I just got a pair of Sidi Vertigo boots off ebay for $160, I'm super pumped, they have very little wear on them. Going to a huge motorcycle shop tomorrow, I may come out of there with lots of new stuff too.

Yeah, the grips should help. I think it is one of those things (for me anyway) that you don't know you need until you try them and now it seems so hard riding without them. It completely changed my riding position too. I think I would get so tired in both my arms and legs from constantly pushing my butt back after I slid forward everytime I would brake that I started resting closer to the tank more but now my butt goes almost all the way back...and stays there!

Mmmmmm....new gear. I really want a new jacket but it is a ***** to find one I like that fits my figure.

[Hoog]

Originally Posted by Iron Chef

Beautiful Pic!!! How do you like the Can-Am? Looks like it would be a blast to ride.

It is a blast. Rides like the fastest, stickiest 4-wheeler ever...no counter-steering. She has done two 5000+ mile trips on her Spyder (Utah and Rapid City), and several weekend trips around the Southeast.

I don't ride it much since she put the bar-backs on it, but it's still great to putt around on. Once we get where we're going, we ride two up on the Can Am to go to dinner and what not.