Motorcycle Riders

**BrownThunder1** · 08-25-2009, 11:33 PM

where are the gsxr owners at??

**KIDRR** · 08-26-2009, 12:54 AM

Got an R1 a few weeks back

**CHOOSE** · 08-29-2009, 01:47 PM

Hey guise never posted pics of my GZ. (And my Caprice Classic)(And me on the GZ)

I wanna get a bigger bike, but I have only ridden 1000 miles this summer so far.

**oscarlf** · 08-29-2009, 02:09 PM

'83 Suzuki GS1100E...It's the Gsxr's grandfather I suppose..

**Ultra_Magnus** · 08-30-2009, 04:11 PM

My Honda 919 (Hornet 900) I just picked up a few days ago. Love the bike!

**Geno** · 08-31-2009, 08:09 PM

Now THAT is one hell of a cool assed bike!!!!!!!!!!!!

**J-Peg** · 09-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm sub'd now.

My '07 FJR 1300 AE

**xduelx** · 09-06-2009, 08:59 PM

**Ultra_Magnus** · 09-07-2009, 01:33 AM

Nice bikes ^^^

Just added a windscreen to mine, new pics

**kyli3** · 09-10-2009, 01:31 AM

I race motocross.

2007 KTM 144 SX

This is my last year riding the small bike class I think.

I'll be on a 250 or 450 next year.

I really like 2 strokes, but 4 strokes are obviously what's up now.

I'd like to get a sport bike this year, but racing and University are expensive.

**ctgblue** · 09-11-2009, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by J-Peg

Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm sub'd now.

My '07 FJR 1300 AE

How do YOU like the auto tranny?
I've read mixed reviews.
Most say it's liveable, but it would be a better bike with a regular clutch/tranny setup.
having had an FJ1200 which was awesome

**J-Peg** · 09-11-2009, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by ctgblue

How do YOU like the auto tranny?
I've read mixed reviews.
Most say it's liveable, but it would be a better bike with a regular clutch/tranny setup.
having had an FJ1200 which was awesome

I love it. Remember, it's not a true Auto tranny - its just an Auto clutch. YOu still have to shift. Once you figure it out, it shifts flawlessly and down shifts great. The key is keep steady throttle pressure while shifting. Normal tendency is to back off the throttle while engaging the clutch then shift. The bike does all the clutching for you, so you just shift within the necessary RPM ranges and keep the throttle steady.

**JIA** · 09-24-2009, 08:28 AM

Not sure if anyone's interested, but some dealerships are clearing old stock Honda CBR1000RRs for $6889-$7900 new.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1567307

Originally Posted by kyli3

Is that a Leatt brace GPX club? How do you like it? Would you pick sport over it?

**ctgblue** · 09-25-2009, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by JIA

Not sure if anyone's interested, but some dealerships are clearing old stock Honda CBR1000RRs for $6889-$7900 new.

Of course, AFTER I pick up the cruiser

**Ultra_Magnus** · 09-28-2009, 01:32 PM

Anyone live in a colder state and drive into the fall?

**23Chills** · 09-30-2009, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ultra_Magnus

Anyone live in a colder state and drive into the fall?

Does Canada count ? lol

I ride until the salters come out and do the roads, after that my baby goes away for the winter.

**ctgblue** · 10-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by 23Chills

Does Canada count ? lol

I ride until the salters come out and do the roads, after that my baby goes away for the winter.

Canada doesn't count
Not a state and you guys talk funny...

How long can you ride up there until the roads get dangerous anyway?

I've become a big sissy
it's in the low 50's here in the AM and I'm driving the car and riding after lunch, I just got my zip out liner today and zipped back in
I used to ride in So Cal down to the low 40's upper 30's (I only had 10 miles of cold as hell and then hit the coastal plain where it was 50+)

**CHOOSE** · 10-01-2009, 09:40 PM

I was going to ride today (about 55 degrees) and then I found out my dad snapped my clutch handle moving the vehicle. FUUUUUU...

**Ultra_Magnus** · 10-01-2009, 09:44 PM

I went out this morning and it was 37.5 F degrees. Did fine cept for my finger tips were getting really cold. Lucky my ride is only 40 minutes.

I need them handlebar wind blockers things, or heat grips/gloves to do much more than an hour i think. Or take frequent breaks.

I think ill be fine, but when the salters come out, im done.

**ctgblue** · 10-02-2009, 04:46 AM

they make 'glove sleeves' that will pretty much block ALL wind, but they are almost like mittens, so it's all 4 fingers to brake
do you have a Halo - helmax for the helmet? I used one, it really helps, like a balaclava that doesn't go around the head
http://www.mfiap.com/halo/helmax.htm

hell they are on $18 blowout right now, I'm getting another one

**CHOOSE** · 10-02-2009, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by ctgblue

they make 'glove sleeves' that will pretty much block ALL wind, but they are almost like mittens, so it's all 4 fingers to brake
do you have a Halo - helmax for the helmet? I used one, it really helps, like a balaclava that doesn't go around the head
http://www.mfiap.com/halo/helmax.htm

hell they are on $18 blowout right now, I'm getting another one

You don't use four fingers to brake normally?

**ctgblue** · 10-02-2009, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by CHOOSE

You don't use four fingers to brake normally?

My Daytona 955 only took one or two, the Honda VTX takes two, maybe three
hell, I can pick up almost 700lbs barehanded, how many fingers does it take with hydraulic discs

**J-Peg** · 10-02-2009, 12:38 PM

I brake my FJR with 1 or 2 fingers - it's that easy.

**xerik126x** · 10-02-2009, 02:21 PM

Ducati 748 as my first bike, Pros and Cons?

**Ultra_Magnus** · 10-02-2009, 03:00 PM

i use 2 fingers usually on my honda. sometimes 1.

**lift4today** · 10-02-2009, 03:09 PM

what I used to have--'99 R6

sparking up the kneepucks--

more shennanigans--

my current ride--'06 FZ1. LOVE this bike!

**J-Peg** · 10-02-2009, 04:07 PM

nice - but I was wondering what made you go from the YZF to the FZ-1? both are great bikes

**swaptrex** · 10-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Ride a 98 Honda VTR 1000f

Very fast, did 156 mph a few weeks ago... On closed private roads of course

**lift4today** · 10-02-2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by J-Peg

nice - but I was wondering what made you go from the YZF to the FZ-1? both are great bikes

Wanted a more streetable motor (more torque), easier ergos, better passenger accommodations for the wife, and aesthetically my taste has shifted from the repli-racers and more toward the hooligan-esque naked sport/muscle bikes (uh oh..am i getting old?). I love the Duc Hypermotard and Streetfighter

I've done the exhaust, hacked up airbox with BMC race filter, Power Commander, modified secondary flies, a few other little goodies...the bike is a beast now...~148HP/79 ft-lbs at the wheel.

**CHOOSE** · 10-02-2009, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by ctgblue

My Daytona 955 only took one or two, the Honda VTX takes two, maybe three
hell, I can pick up almost 700lbs barehanded, how many fingers does it take with hydraulic discs

haha I was taught to just use all four fingers, although I don't know if I need em all. I don't ever have to squeeze very hard, but that's what they're teaching nowadays.

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