** KNEE DRAGGERS UNITE ** Part II

[sp00lin]

so today around dawn im leaving my boys place and the bike highlights didnt turn on. I didnt feel like messing with it so i rode home. All i gotta say is that riding without headlights is sketchy as hell! Fuark that!

I got home and checked fuses and the headlight 10a was blown. Gonna replace it with a 15a tomorrow, as some HID ballasts draw a little more than 10a at ignition, and hopefully it doesnt blow again. So until i make it into Autozone tomorrow, i have no horn. Lights are back though

had that issue once with my 55W hits in my cbr, but once i switched to 35 it was all good. never had an issue with my zx6 tho

ddm kits i found the clips never quite fit proper so id cut them off n hard wire it.

[Ultra_Magnus]

guys im doin so much research on what bike im finally going to settle on what gear to get etc...

im looking for a helmet around $200-$250 max that has decent airflow and is proven reliable...

i dont really need bluetooth, i like how scorpion has the internal retractable sun visor (im sure other companies do too but scorpion caught my eye)
but those arent necessities

and i like graphics but tastefull graphics nothing real flashy

opinions are appreciated!

NOW onto my bike issue, i really wanted a cbr600 buttttttt i really dont need the power since i wont use it, and im sure insurance would be killer

so now im looking more into ninja 650 and yamahas fz6
and possibly ninja 250?

would i get made fun of for riding a 250(not totally serious cause i dont care but i am 6'2"-6'3") so i dont wanna be cramped i havent found one to sit on yet, and i have a fair share of highway riding that needs to be done

Only person that will make fun of you are squids on gixxers (the guys riding with bandanas, sunglasses, shorts and teniis shoes).

Real riders respect even 250's. Especially if you can tool them on your 250.

I own 1200cc VFR and just recently bought a WR250x. Bike is a ton of fun. Its not AS stable as a ninja 250 on a freeway (i can do 80mph on it fine, it just gets a little squirrly in strong winds since its only 300lbs. That might be a turn off for noobs but i can handle it no problem).

I owned a ninja 250r previously and that bike is fun as hell and a regularly tooled liter bikes in the tight twisties.


Some footage of me blastin around on a 250, fun as fark

[OSULemon]

And not a single rider from upstate NY has been seen in this thread...

Dutchess County here.

[BrigidFitch]

Thinking about getting a Yoshimura slip on for my GSX-R750. Why the hell are the carbon fiber ones $150 more? Any reason to pay that premium?



Also, they have this one which has a dual exit exhaust... which is $50 more than the reg. carbon fiber. What would you guys get?

[sp00lin]

Thinking about getting a Yoshimura slip on for my GSX-R750. Why the hell are the carbon fiber ones $150 more? Any reason to pay that premium?



Also, they have this one which has a dual exit exhaust... which is $50 more than the reg. carbon fiber. What would you guys get?

diff models, ( dual/single exit) some aren't available for certain models. and cf is more than stainless- thats why the price increase- stainless looks cheap
my cf frame covers were about 450$

yosh makes the best stuff for suzuki- like full ti kits

[jco81]

Thanks for the input guys. If I do decide to go ahead with this I've already made the choice to get a 500. I'd be looking at either a 500r or GS500...am I good either way? I much prefer the looks of the GS500.

I have a 500r and my friend has a GS500. I can't give you number off the top of my head but my bike [i]feels[/] a decent amount more powerful. but FWIW I agree the the GS probably looks better

[darkninja67]

Thinking about getting a Yoshimura slip on for my GSX-R750. Why the hell are the carbon fiber ones $150 more? Any reason to pay that premium?



Also, they have this one which has a dual exit exhaust... which is $50 more than the reg. carbon fiber. What would you guys get?

I would go carbon all day. Cools off faster than Ti or SS and the weave looks sweet in the sun.

My MIVV GP carbon should be here soon. Will post pics.

[Ultra_Magnus]

Carbon fiber fades in teh sun tho...

[darkninja67]

Carbon fiber fades in teh sun tho...

fades in color?? really? It is graphite.

anyone think this is a good deal (GoPro Hero 2 HD for $259): http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-HERO2...8140987&sr=8-1

[Barn01]

Strong squids are strong

At least they aren't in flip flops and riding with the helmet strapped to the back seat instead of on their head. That would be the ultimate squid! (agreed these guys are def squids and never crashed yet ... and no they don't even lift )

After 2nd look ... where are the license plates?

I never understood how when I go to Florida I can see someone riding around with a no helmet on but one strapped to the back seat? If you have it then USE IT!

[sp00lin]

Carbon fiber fades in teh sun tho...

it is a downside, but you can get replacement sleeves. just switch it out when you repack exhaust
I've done it once on my race fit 70$ for the sleeve, 25$ for packing -

its the clear coat that fades, from heat cycles

[ChicagoB5]

had that issue once with my 55W hits in my cbr, but once i switched to 35 it was all good. never had an issue with my zx6 tho

ddm kits i found the clips never quite fit proper so id cut them off n hard wire it.

Im not sure what kit is on the bike, i bought it with HID's.

Gotta take off the fairings one day and check, also need to secure the ballasts to something. I know for sure one side just hangs there inside the fairings next to the turn signal bulb because i had to move it to replace the bulb in the signal. Im sure the otherside just hangs there too, no bueno.

[shaheenjamal]

having a few issues with my bike(madass 125). dont really know whats going on. started it up, drove literally 2 mins away. stopped bike, turned it off, went to say hi to a friend. came back, turned bike on and it started making some metal against metal sound and refused to start. tried kick starting, and everything and eventually battery died. had to rolling start the bike. left the bike idling for awhile to charge battery up. tried starting again, same sound. turned it off. waited for a friend to come by who knew about bikes and the bike started just perfect. turned it off, started again fine. rode it back home, did it a few times and it was fine. not sure what is going on but im starting to think this cant be a reliable mode of transport.

[13donniedarko]

At least they aren't in flip flops and riding with the helmet strapped to the back seat instead of on their head. That would be the ultimate squid! (agreed these guys are def squids and never crashed yet ... and no they don't even lift )

After 2nd look ... where are the license plates?

I never understood how when I go to Florida I can see someone riding around with a no helmet on but one strapped to the back seat? If you have it then USE IT!

In some states you get a $20 ish fix it ticket for missing plate so people that run do it. At least that's what they said.

[ELChavoDeL8]

Thinking about getting a Yoshimura slip on for my GSX-R750. Why the hell are the carbon fiber ones $150 more? Any reason to pay that premium?

IDK brah but all i know is that it looks hhhhhngggg (im obsessed with that shiet)
I love CarbonFiber and The one in your picture is the exact one i have on my 250

Reposting my bike for reference

I just love how that shiet looks, My Helmet is also CarbonFiber<3
dunno if you can see it in pic but I also have some small carbon fiber spool sliders on there lol
some say its just a waste of money, but if you like the look go for it man (its also lighter but idk if that even matters to you)

[darkninja67]

Anyone upgrade to stainless steel brake lines?? Good luck with Galfer or Fren Tubo??? Could use more feel as the initial bite comes on strong on my bike.

[BrigidFitch]

fades in color?? really? It is graphite.

anyone think this is a good deal (GoPro Hero 2 HD for $259): http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HD-HERO2...8140987&sr=8-1

I think it's a hell of a lot of money to video your rides... but I do like watching other people's videos on Youtube. What would you use it for specifically?

[samsuperjew]

my check engine light is on

FFFFFUUUUU

what do I do? what's probably wrong? I always babbied the **** out of my bike... whats wrong

[AFSFK]

my check engine light is on

FFFFFUUUUU

what do I do? what's probably wrong? I always babbied the **** out of my bike... whats wrong

It's broken forever.

Better send it to me.

[liftTENhard]

my check engine light is on

FFFFFUUUUU

what do I do? what's probably wrong? I always babbied the **** out of my bike... whats wrong

check the engine bro.........kekekekekekekekke

[plsbh]

[sp00lin]

Saw a fatal bike accident today was driving from VA to NJ n right before I got onto the parkway in nj it blocked most f the lanes

Rider down, blood all over the bridge column & road . Body under sheet.

Bike was on a flatbed not far away didn't look to be in bad shape really

Rip rider-

Hope it wasn't any of you brahs

[sp00lin]

Anyone upgrade to stainless steel brake lines?? Good luck with Galfer or Fren Tubo??? Could use more feel as the initial bite comes on strong on my bike.

I have galfer lines and pads on my bike, they work well.

Kawis have always had strong brakes

[629]

Saw a fatal bike accident today was driving from VA to NJ n right before I got onto the parkway in nj it blocked most f the lanes

Rider down, blood all over the bridge column & road . Body under sheet.

Bike was on a flatbed not far away didn't look to be in bad shape really

Rip rider-

Hope it wasn't any of you brahs

taking a bike on the nj parkway during memorial day weekend is probably the worst idea imaginable

[LocalSuperstar]

Thinking about getting a bike soon for the summer. Will be my first bike. Any ontario brahs know how much insurance would run if i have an M1?

[JuiceBoxBrah]

All cleaned up for Memorial Day Cruise.

[shaheenjamal]

having a few issues with my bike(madass 125). dont really know whats going on. started it up, drove literally 2 mins away. stopped bike, turned it off, went to say hi to a friend. came back, turned bike on and it started making some metal against metal sound and refused to start. tried kick starting, and everything and eventually battery died. had to rolling start the bike. left the bike idling for awhile to charge battery up. tried starting again, same sound. turned it off. waited for a friend to come by who knew about bikes and the bike started just perfect. turned it off, started again fine. rode it back home, did it a few times and it was fine. not sure what is going on but im starting to think this cant be a reliable mode of transport.

just an update. rode again today, absolutely no issues.

[y0lked]

taking a bike on the nj parkway during memorial day weekend is probably the worst idea imaginable

rip to that rider. i almost didnt even wanna ride today to my parents cause of this weekend people drinkin n driving n sh*t

Thinking about getting a bike soon for the summer. Will be my first bike. Any ontario brahs know how much insurance would run if i have an M1?

lol @ M1 and first bike

[shadjor]

One more month until I can go for my unrestricted license. Starting to get a bit excited and already looking for an upgrade from the Ninja 250. Ninja 250 was nice and I know I didn't ride it anywhere near it's limits but would like a bigger bike so I am not doing 9k rpm in 6th gear just commuting to work.

Thinking maybe naked bike or partial fairing and an engine that has a good amount of torque so I don't have to change gears all the time. I still want something light so I can have a bit of fun once in a while tho.

[darkninja67]

Rode home from work yesterday, route 93 N was nuts. Saw some guy on his phone doing 50 while traffic was at 75+.

RIP to that Jersey rider.

I have galfer lines and pads on my bike, they work well.

Kawis have always had strong motors

fixed and thanks



Thought about washing the bike when I got home yesterday but the pollen would just cover it again by morning. Crap even goes under the cover.