the MOTORCYCLE thread.

[antdog/zook]

i like my rear brakes *shrugs

 

[HICKMAN]

was I the only that rode today?

 

[smokingman]

Beautiful FLH!

Grumpe says thanks

 

[antdog/zook]

i think so indybassin.................

 

[HICKMAN]

wussies

 

[Hammer]

I would have but:
no kickstand
no headlight
no tail light
no insurance
no plate

 

[Rob377]

The rear brake is not really needed on a sport bike ridden on the street. But on the track it "can" be used to set the bike up for a turn, but this should only be done after training as you can find yourself in the kitty litter real quick.

Here is a supermoto video of Biaggi and Hayden. you will notice how the rear is sliding going into the turn almost sideways, they are using the rear brake to set the bike up for the corner.

Cool vid too.
YouTube - Nicky Hayden Super Moto

supermoto rules!

$30 trackdays FTW.

Not quite Nicky level, But I'm workin on it!

Once the weather gets better, there's usually a weekly ride at New Castle. No dirt section, but good times nonetheless. There's another track near Greenwood that might have weekly trackdays too.
New Castle 2008 Info..Dates..Discussion - Supermoto Junkie

 

[Hammer]

Rob, I have been drooling over a motard. And you are not helping my addiction.

 

[Rob377]

Rob, I have been drooling over a motard. And you are not helping my addiction.

Repeat after me: $30 trackdays..... tires that last more than a weekend.... crash damage usually less than $50 ....

Do it!

 

[squarepeg]

OK, I have been schooled. Super moto guys are freakin nuts. I just found out about that last year when I started riding on the street again. Lets see, I want to take some slicks and ride in the dirt, then I want to take those dusty slicks and rail through a corner. I think I will feel safer sticking to the asphalt. My balls arn't big enough to try dirt.

 

[Hammer]

Repeat after me: $30 trackdays..... tires that last more than a weekend.... crash damage usually less than $50 ....

Do it!

OK, when the wifey is pissed off because I came home with a new bike I am sending her your way.

BTW I will be at the dealer show this weekend lusting over all the goodies.

 

[Rob377]

OK, when the wifey is pissed off because I came home with a new bike I am sending her your way.

BTW I will be at the dealer show this weekend lusting over all the goodies.

I'll have my fiancé talk to her. It'll be all good.

(just to be safe, you should also include $ for flowers and something pretty and shiny in the bike budget)

There are plenty of really good deals on supermotojunkie.com for bikes.
And, think of all the money you'll save by supplementing the track habit with supermoto! $30 instead of $160, it just makes good financial sense!

Did I mention its usually open practice format? Go out when ya want for as long as ya want!

 

[Hammer]

The thing of it is I want a CR 500 converted to a motard. Yea I know

 

[Rob377]

Finally put the street clothes on the bike

Penske Triple clicker shock
Front end work
STM Slipper
Zard Full system
PCIII w/ Custom map
Ti fasteners everywhere
Woodcraft Rearsets, clip-ons and case covers
Puig double bubble screen
520 conv. w/ ZZZ chain

 

[antdog/zook]

where can i find all the ti fasteners? i know they are salty.....i been gundrilling alot of mine....bodywork ect.

 

[Rob377]

Racebolts, High Performance titanium parts at Titanium Performance

Mettec Makers of quality Titanium Fasteners, Motorsports Products, and Motorcycle Accessories.

Yoyodyne

 

[Nuke-in-Indy]

Try these guys for Ti bolts/bolt kits.

TekBolt Metric Nuts Bolts Washers Fasteners

 

[lumpy39us]

Mine, don't mind the dog in the background, She don't like kawa, lol.

 

[antdog/zook]

thanks guys, awesome info!

 

[JosephR]

My KTM supermoto


I also have a Triumph 675. Slipper clutch, Penske triple, Zard full system, PCIII w/ map among other things.
Haven't ridden it yet. Converted it to a track bike and just haven't been able to get it out yet. I'm probably going to put it back into street form since track time is gonna be scarce this season. Damn shame, since I've beaten on 675s before, and they're the best handling track bikes I've ever ridden.


PAST BIKES

Greatest streetbike I ever owned (Surprisingly good trackbike too! runs A pace on street tires easily enough. Get killed on the long straight at Putnam, but rocked in the back section) I nearly cried when I sold that one.


GSXR-750 that I lovingly called the "Stupid Gixxer" Great bike, don't really miss it though.


Duc 749R track bike. I miss that one.

Oh Damn!! Why'd you get rid of the R?

Here's my 2001 748S. Wish it was an R but oh well!