Two wheels discussion thread! (Motorcycles only!)

yeah but 200 pounds is crazy...

joe

Haha, new BMW in action

Originally posted by jonl89 Originally posted by krispysteve Actually, I am totally for getting a 636 myself.  They have a big feel.  I rode a friends 636 while I was home, and it felt a lot bigger than my CBR (because it is).  I don't think green is bad luck, in fact, I believe the opposite is true.   If I had a second bike, it would either be a KLR 650 or a 636 (most likely the KLR, though).   Steve. When I got quotes for insurance, the 636 was less than the honda 600rr, yamaha r6, and the suzuki gsxr 600 by about a grand per year

I pay just over $200 a year for insurance on my 600rr

yeah the new bmw looks good...i would like to take one out.

joe

Still think the MV is the sexiest bike ever.  The new BMW actually pretty much looks like an R6 and a Zx6r got thrown into a blender.  Not very original.  I was expecting more from a styling standpoint.

But hey, if its fast and handles well, who cares?

dirty....shut your pie hole! lol

joe

dirty when I get to Utah I am gonna have my gf punch you in the teeth.

joe

hahahah nice.

"boy...when we get home I am gonna punch your momma right in the mouth." - Buffert T Justice.

:(

joe

Originally posted by BRUIZZA I took Joe to the South 2 weeks ago and he loved it.

All the sheep he could handle? 

I think I'm going to get this for the plate on my motorcycle 


"PEDOBR"

I asked for "NIGAPLZ" and they wouldn't let me have it.  I could do "Shaka" which would be kinda cool, not sure if anyone has that yet or not.

AHAHAHA, you should try!  They ask you what they are supposed to mean now, they are trying to cut back on the politically incorrect ones, at least here anyway. 

Boner alert!  RSV-4 with Akropovic below

Originally posted by dirtysouth Originally posted by jonl89 Originally posted by krispysteve Actually, I am totally for getting a 636 myself.  They have a big feel.  I rode a friends 636 while I was home, and it felt a lot bigger than my CBR (because it is).  I don't think green is bad luck, in fact, I believe the opposite is true.   If I had a second bike, it would either be a KLR 650 or a 636 (most likely the KLR, though).   Steve. When I got quotes for insurance, the 636 was less than the honda 600rr, yamaha r6, and the suzuki gsxr 600 by about a grand per year I pay just over $200 a year for insurance on my 600rr

Originally posted by jonl89 Originally posted by dirtysouth Originally posted by jonl89 Originally posted by krispysteve Actually, I am totally for getting a 636 myself.  They have a big feel.  I rode a friends 636 while I was home, and it felt a lot bigger than my CBR (because it is).  I don't think green is bad luck, in fact, I believe the opposite is true.   If I had a second bike, it would either be a KLR 650 or a 636 (most likely the KLR, though).   Steve. When I got quotes for insurance, the 636 was less than the honda 600rr, yamaha r6, and the suzuki gsxr 600 by about a grand per year I pay just over $200 a year for insurance on my 600rr That's because you aren't 19. What I was pointing out was that the Kawi insurance was lower than the Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki(which were all the same price). Oh and thanks for rubbing it in. My insurance per year costs almost as much as the bike does. That is the only reason I don't have a bike.  What if I just put the bike insurance in my dads name? He would ride it every now and then.

sucks for you

New information about the Aprilia RSV4

While most of us have "been there, read that," there was some interesting technical points in the article including the fact there will be a race kit electronics package available to anyone which will include the ability to control all things electronic via a laptop INCLUDING traction control, engine braking, throttle, etc. Apparently the idea is to make it accessible to any club racer (you and me if you can afford it) and similar to what is used by WSBK satellite teams (will be used?). "The kit ECU will be an Aprilia OEM component that will plug directly into the stock wiring harness." Apparently it may also come with a gyroscope, enabling tuning based on lean angle!

This is going to be a fun bike to screw up

So I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing for guys like me...............I can't even download MP3's

Hahaha.  "So I tried to hook that gyroscope thingy up to the fuzzy dice on the handlebars, and now my bike turns off whenever I turn left"

"Can I hook this up to my xbox instead?"

"Where do I plug the microwave in"?


But seriously, if there is enough support through racing forums etc, and people start sharing settings like they do with the Tunebox on Triumphs, that could open up a whole world of potential.

Power hit at 10k too much for you?  Dial it back.  Nervous on a new track?  Increase the traction control response.  Want more engine breaking/less slipper clutch, pow adjust that too.

On top of that the chassis is full adjustable and you can even move the engine!  Seriously, thats WSBK type stuff in your garage. 

Never worn them, I have seen them in the store, but never bothered to try them on.  I actually wear my Vertigo Corsa's all day like a shoe.  They tuck under the pants and most people don't notice.  But I also have really narrow feet, so it works.

I have always thought about getting a boot like that, but full boots never really bother me enough.  Plus I don't have to follow a dress code or anything.  Let me know how they feel though when you get some rides on them. 

Originally posted by shakazulu12 Are you financing it?  Just get liability and un-insured if you aren't getting financing.

Double check with your insurance agent on that. 

Either that, or buy a cheap beater bike on craigslist outright.

Of course he hasn't bought it yet.  He isn't even going to look at it until tomorrow.  If it is anything like the rims he was going to buy he won't have a bike until 2015.

Originally posted by dirtysouth Originally posted by jonl89 Originally posted by krispysteve Actually, I am totally for getting a 636 myself.  They have a big feel.  I rode a friends 636 while I was home, and it felt a lot bigger than my CBR (because it is).  I don't think green is bad luck, in fact, I believe the opposite is true.   If I had a second bike, it would either be a KLR 650 or a 636 (most likely the KLR, though).   Steve. When I got quotes for insurance, the 636 was less than the honda 600rr, yamaha r6, and the suzuki gsxr 600 by about a grand per year I pay just over $200 a year for insurance on my 600rr

Originally posted by Geology Rocks my insurance is 250/500/250 $500DED and for the 636 I was quoted today at $18 a month for full coverage. joe

Krispy you need to call state farm and get a quote from them on insuring your bike.  I have full coverage with a $500 deductible and my insurance is $172.71 a year on the R6.

good day riding today.  Left a couple slow cars in my dust.

Great day of riding so far today.  Been doing all my errands on the bike and taking the long way everywhere.  Tomorrow is supposed to get into the 80's.  I can't wait for this weekend.  

Spies is 3rd in times leading up to the Superpole tomorrow.  Laconi had a horrific crash, sounds like his back was broken.  He is currently in a medically induced coma

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/May/090515d.htm

Both races should be on Speed TV this sunday.