My ride

[Talus]

I have a '81 Yamaha XS650. It's almost a classic. Has pretty good power for a small twin cruiser, but is geared so low, I can hardley take it on the highway. Oh well, It's still wind in my face and an unobstructed view. I'm currently lusting for a Ducati Monster. I like hogs and I've ridden my Dad's Road King and Police Ultra, but they are archaic compared to most other forms of two-wheeled transportation.

[2000SiVTEC]

welcome, this is my 2 wheeled death machine.....

[2000SiVTEC]

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[GiRLieGirL SoL]

u guys be careful on those bikes k? my uncle had a HUGE obsessions with harleys and stuff but he just died a while ago from a bike. So just be careful and don't get careless pleez.

[2000SiVTEC]

Originally posted by GiRLieGirL SoL
u guys be careful on those bikes k? my uncle had a HUGE obsessions with harleys and stuff but he just died a while ago from a bike. So just be careful and don't get careless pleez.

I try to be as careful as I can, but it's easy to let your cautious side slip away from you when you are out riding. I really never think about the reprecussions of riding dangerously though...........Sorry about your uncle though, I never llike to hear those kind of stories. Motorcycles are one passion that I do have though. Since I have been riding it is some of the most fun I have ever had and I would never give it up for anything. I also think that anyone who steers away from them because they're "too dangerous" are just totally missing out. It is one experience, in my opinion, that cannot be duplicated in another way.....Sure cars can be fast, but nothing parallels 140-150 mile blast then being able to put your knees down in the turns;) Now that is FUN!

[Talus]

Just have to realiz that you have a responsability every time you get on a bike. It takes more focus to pilot a bike than a car, so you have to pay attention.
But you definitely have to live. Reminds me of the song Drive by Incubus "...can't let the fear take the wheel and steer"

[GiRLieGirL SoL]

yeah i don't mean don't ride your bike cuz its dangerous. I just mean be cautious, thats your all just human and remember that shit can happen. So just to not get careless. But anywayz... when you gonan take me for a ride??? ;)

[stu]

Girliegirl sol: It's nice to see that you care enough, and have enough balls, to tell the guys to be careful. My uncle was recently T-boned on his Road King with out a helmut. We would always talk about wearing helmuts, but he never listened. When the truck hit them (right at 44 and Kipling) him and his girlfriend slid face first into the curb going about +/- 40 mph. She ended up with a broken face and is a different person now.

They don't ride motorcycles anymore.

[Pang]

OUCH!

[Jdubb]

Here's a pic of my bike.. Hope to step up to something bigger this season? Nice to see some fellow riders in the area, and like she said guys.... Be carefull

[GiRLieGirL SoL]

Its not that I have balls to tell them i feel that way everytime I see people fucking around on their bikes thinking their soo bad ass, i wonder if they know what they'll be putting their families through when they have to identify them at the morgue. I'm sorry about your uncle, but he got lucky. Glad he learned from it.

Originally posted by stu
Girliegirl sol: It's nice to see that you care enough, and have enough balls, to tell the guys to be careful. My uncle was recently T-boned on his Road King with out a helmut. We would always talk about wearing helmuts, but he never listened. When the truck hit them (right at 44 and Kipling) him and his girlfriend slid face first into the curb going about +/- 40 mph. She ended up with a broken face and is a different person now.

They don't ride motorcycles anymore.

[forum]

My uncle is the same way, he doesn't ride motorcycles anymore, he used to race a 900 and went into a wall at about 40 when the bike in front of him spilled oil on the track. :(

[GiRLieGirL SoL]

ouch... wow we all got crazy uncles here.


Originally posted by forum
My uncle is the same way, he doesn't ride motorcycles anymore, he used to race a 900 and went into a wall at about 40 when the bike in front of him spilled oil on the track. :(

[Celica Chick]

Please you guys think you get lectured, just think how I feel, a girl on a bike. But now that I've seen all these nice bike, really nice bikes, I wantto ride mine.:( Too bad it's like 30 degrees out. I'm addicted to that thing, I will never give it up for anyone, anything.... There is no feeling like being on a motorcycle, especially a very fast motorcycle. Tight turns when you are leaning so far over you are looking at the pavement, what a rush, and I've only been riding since the end of June, I can't wait until spriing........

But nice bikes everyone

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by 2000SiVTEC
welcome, this is my 2 wheeled death machine.....

My friend has a Kawasaki 1200 or 1300, can't remember, it's huge.... What is this one??? Love the color... He's a sick rider, only rode with him once and it was the first time I wore the sides of my tires, no choice when you're following someone into a 90 degree turn around 70 mph or so, I think my heart was right about in my throat. He jumps medians at like 50 mph, he scares me the way he rides, he's just nuts, wheelies at 120 mph down the parkway, yah, I don't get on the back of his bike either...

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Jdubb
Here's a pic of my bike.. Hope to step up to something bigger this season? Nice to see some fellow riders in the area, and like she said guys.... Be carefull

I like this one too...... Umm, love bikes.... have to ride.....

[2000SiVTEC]

Originally posted by Celica Chick
My friend has a Kawasaki 1200 or 1300, can't remember, it's huge.... What is this one??? Love the color... He's a sick rider, only rode with him once and it was the first time I wore the sides of my tires, no choice when you're following someone into a 90 degree turn around 70 mph or so, I think my heart was right about in my throat. He jumps medians at like 50 mph, he scares me the way he rides, he's just nuts, wheelies at 120 mph down the parkway, yah, I don't get on the back of his bike either...

My bike is a ZX-6R so it is a 600. PersoanllY ia m abig fan of the 600/750 class bikes. I think some of the most fun is to be had on them because they are so light and tossable (Is tha a word?).....

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by 2000SiVTEC
My bike is a ZX-6R so it is a 600. PersoanllY ia m abig fan of the 600/750 class bikes. I think some of the most fun is to be had on them because they are so light and tossable (Is tha a word?).....

That's one of the things I love about my bike, only 365 lbs. I can pick it up on pavement, not that I would like to drop it, but you know what I mean. I almost dropped it down when I first got it because I'd never been on a bike other then the ones in the class which were 150's, big difference. Anyway, it was almost completely sideways and I managed to lift it back up. When the tank is low it's even better :D

[2000SiVTEC]

ahh I hate it when the tank is full, it gets sooooo cold!

[Talus]

I'm all for the smaller class. Most people go for the biggest displacement, which is a mistake because it messes up the balance. Theres more to a bike than horsepower and straightline performance.

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Talus
I'm all for the smaller class. Most people go for the biggest displacement, which is a mistake because it messes up the balance. Theres more to a bike than horsepower and straightline performance.

I like sporty and fast, that is why I got the bike I did, please my father rides a fat boy... When he saw my bike, his reaction was "please tell me you rented that". He's cool though, he actually rode it, he only made it like 2 miles because he said it hurt his back. He said I can take out the harley, I'm just not a harley chick. I rode on the back of it once, I'll take a pic and post it, you would probably like it, it's all chromed out. Anyway, I felt things vibrating I didn't know could vibrate. My feet even went numb, damn pipes he has on that thing :D He keeps asking to "take my car" one day, now that's where I draw the line...

[exciv2000]

My cousin has a pretty sweet custom Harley. He went to small engine mechanic school/Harley school to learn how to work on them... He used to have his own shop in Grand Junction, but wasn't getting enough business, so he went to work for the Harley store there where he met his wife... Now I think he's working on boats or something... I didn't get a chance to ride on that beast, but someday I will.

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by exciv2000
My cousin has a pretty sweet custom Harley. He went to small engine mechanic school/Harley school to learn how to work on them... He used to have his own shop in Grand Junction, but wasn't getting enough business, so he went to work for the Harley store there where he met his wife... Now I think he's working on boats or something... I didn't get a chance to ride on that beast, but someday I will.

My father has always been into bikes, he had all different kinds, but now that he's older he prefers harleys. He had a 1999 sportster, and sold it and bought the 2000 or 2001 fat boy.. Everyone busts on him that I'm the son he never had (I have 2 sisters who are both really girly). He always says, "I'm not complaining". We ride together, work on cars, it's pretty cool. When I work on my bike though, he always babies me, that drives me crazy.....

[exciv2000]

I'm surprised you didn't like those vibrations :D Someone that works as much as you should get a little vibration now and then, or an actual guy :D

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by exciv2000
I'm surprised you didn't like those vibrations :D Someone that works as much as you should get a little vibration now and then, or an actual guy :D

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That was so bad, but yet so on the ball..... Actually, will stick to vibrations, guys bring problems/headaches :) The GSXR750 at 9,000 rpm's or above is just fine:D Actually better then the vibrations on the harley.... not that I was comparing..

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by exciv2000
I'm surprised you didn't like those vibrations :D Someone that works as much as you should get a little vibration now and then, or an actual guy :D

Actually, if I met a decent guy, it would be different, but I'm still waiting for him... I guess I have to get out in order to meet people, and that just doesn't happen..

[exciv2000]

Originally posted by Celica Chick
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That was so bad, but yet so on the ball..... Actually, will stick to vibrations, guys bring problems/headaches :) The GSXR750 at 9,000 rpm's or above is just fine:D Actually better then the vibrations on the harley.... not that I was comparing..

heheheh

[Talus]

My dad's rides: '00 Road King Classic & '03 anniversary Police Edition Ultra

[Maverick]

I've got a '01 R6...........no pictures of it right now though.

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Talus
My dad's rides: '00 Road King Classic & '03 anniversary Police Edition Ultra

Very nice, you will definitely like my father's bike then, I will post it by this weekend.

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by 94hatch
I've got a '01 R6...........no pictures of it right now though.

Take pics and post um, R6's are nice.... what color?

[Celica Chick]

This is my dad's fat boy, not the best pics, but there is like 8 inches of snow and it's still coming down so I can't move it.....

[Celica Chick]

again...

[Celica Chick]

And here is mine....

[Genesis]

that is one sweet GSXR... it matches the colors on my helmet :)
is that your reflection I see in the fearings?

[Celica Chick]

Believe it or not, that is pretty dirty. It gets cleaned every time I ride it just about.. In summer, every 3 times or so, has to be shiny so the cops get a glare when they try to hit my plates with radar:D

Actually, I have it bent up now and I'm going to move it closer to the exhaust I think, a little more hidden..

[Genesis]

lol.
get a radar deflector (or whatever they are called) instead. I assume you are piping and jetting the GSXR....

[Celica Chick]

Who me???? Micron exhaust in the spring and I want to jet the bike, but I got the extended warranty so I want to think about that a little bit.. Possible euro tail, have to see, changing the shield (blue)... The exhaust I want is a blue that fades into a silver, it looks hot

[2000SiVTEC]

I have a ble micron.....oh and how are you going to jet a fuel injected bike? I reccomned getting a power commander instead. It changes the timing curves and fuel maps....kind of a cool thing....

[Genesis]

Originally posted by 2000SiVTEC
I have a ble micron.....oh and how are you going to jet a fuel injected bike? I reccomned getting a power commander instead. It changes the timing curves and fuel maps....kind of a cool thing....

oh, didn't think that the new 750s were FIed. that power commander is just like a chip for our dubs, isn't it? :)

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by 2000SiVTEC
I have a ble micron.....oh and how are you going to jet a fuel injected bike? I reccomned getting a power commander instead. It changes the timing curves and fuel maps....kind of a cool thing....

My friend used the term "jet the bike", maybe he meant something else, I know he knows my bike because his friend has a 600 and the other has a 750... Hummm, I 'll have to ask him, I decided not to anyway, it will blow the warranty that I paid extra for, and if I get rid of it, it will help with re-sale... Exhaust is a definite, it looks really cool too... I have to actually look through my magazines and start thinking what to do with it. I will spend some time on that after I finish this damn class that's kicking my ass right now...

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Genesis
oh, didn't think that the new 750s were FIed. that power commander is just like a chip for our dubs, isn't it? :)

They are definitely fuel injected

[jontflesh]

Here be my ride!
1998 GSXR600
Mods include:
Yosh Rs-3 slip on
Galfer SS Blue front and rear lines
Galfer Brake Pads
Hyperpro Steering Damper
Sprocket Specialtist sprockets (2 teeth up in da rear)
DID Xring Chain
APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner
Compression bumped a bit.
Intuitive Black Frame Sliders
Couple poser mods like carbon fiber triple tree cover and carbon fiber tank protector.
Arai Raptor Race Helmet
Fieldsheer 2 piece suit
Crappy Joe Rocket Speedmaster gloves, soon to be replaced.
This winter I might be adding:
GSXR 750 Front forks, clamps and tree
GSXR750 Braced Swingarm

http://www.jontflesh.com/Picts/bike2.jpg
http://www.jontflesh.com/Picts/parts1.jpg
http://www.jontflesh.com/Picts/parts3.jpg


Thats my beeeeeeeyotch


jontflesh

[Celica Chick]

Alright, now I'm jealous, nice bike :Beer:

Now I know who to talk to about mine ;) I want to put a Micron exhaust on in a month or so, this way it will be ready for spring, although I still ride every chance I get now too..

[jontflesh]

Originally posted by Celica Chick
Alright, now I'm jealous, nice bike :Beer:

Now I know who to talk to about mine ;) I want to put a Micron exhaust on in a month or so, this way it will be ready for spring, although I still ride every chance I get now too..
You gots a Gix right?
I like the colored C/F slip on's Micron offers. My buddy had one on his 01 R6. The thing is super loud for a slip on!
Over at Gixxer.com I have read a few things about Micron's quality though. Many of the cans have fallen apart after little time.
Are you going full or slip on?
Other brands I would reccomend for the Gixxer are:
Yosh--- Suzuki and Yosh are made for eachother lol
Akrapovic- Superior quality systems
Devil Exhaust - This is the full system I will move to. The shotgun 4-1-2 is jaw dropping. I love the 2 c/f cans on one side on top of eachother.

Don't forget to remap if you go full system too :)


jontflesh

[Celica Chick]

Yah, I just got the 750 in June, I like the blue that fades into silver since I have the blue and white bike, but I looked at Yosh too. I'd rather have quality though... I don't know if I should go full, does that blow the warranty, I got the extended one because I didn't know how fast I would catch on to riding and didn't know if I'd mess it up... I will wind up blowing it sooner or later anyway.... Plus, does it really make a difference, I've been told yes and no, but I would think a full exhaust should show some difference to a slip on??

[jontflesh]

Big difference between slip on and full.
You will not notice any performance change at all with a slip on. They are more for sound and looks. Full system with a good custom map can produce a good gain in HP. Plus with a full system you get new headders and midpipe.

Suzuki's extended warranty is a joke. Sorry you paid for it. I bought it with my bike and with all my engine problems I really did not find them helpfull at all. They warrantied about 2 jobs and fought me for everything else. Really sucked. A lot of it was the dealer who I bought it from too who actually ended up screwing up a cam chain tensioner replacement so bad a cam split in half. That ended up about 3 months of me fighting with Suzuki and the dealer. They will try and say due to owner neglect the warranty is void ect ect.


I say save up the cash and go full system! :D

jontflesh

[Celica Chick]

Thanks, I will. Sorry you had problems, I hate when I have car/bike problems. No bike problems yet, knock on wood.... I can't wait till spring:D

[Talus]

Went for a ride today- Woohoo!

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Talus
Went for a ride today- Woohoo!

It rained all day here :(

[DSM_Luck]

I own a 2002 Yzf 600r. Its blue fast and fun. No mods as i wanted to learn how to ride real well before i up the hp. Got it spring of last year. A few days ago when it was almost 70 degrees out I took it up to the foothills and found some really good twisty roads to let her rip. I will be going back next time it hits 60ish.:)

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by DSM_Luck
I own a 2002 Yzf 600r. Its blue fast and fun. No mods as i wanted to learn how to ride real well before i up the hp. Got it spring of last year. A few days ago when it was almost 70 degrees out I took it up to the foothills and found some really good twisty roads to let her rip. I will be going back next time it hits 60ish.:)

Nice..... It's been like 20-30 degrees here :(

[justin]

The GSXR 750's have been fuel injected since the '98 model came out. If you're gonna do full exhaust you'll want to get a power commander pretty soon after. Or do the PC first. You only "jet" carbuerated bikes, the fuel injected ones actually have computers or ecu's like our cars do. I had a power commander on my last 929 on stock exhaust and it makes a very noticeable difference in the power delivery. I'm gonna get one for my new 929 eventually. Oh yea, here is a pic of my last gixxer :p

http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album31/bike11.sized.jpg

And my 929 with some crazy dude riding it :D

http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album22/highchair.jpg

Justin

[Genesis]

damn you all.. I'm itching for a bike again. I sold my GSXR 750 last summer. I'd like a R1 next, but we'll see how this feels in a couple of months. I prefer the carb bikes, much easier to mess with, IMO.

here's my old one...



http://www.vwmania.net/images/web/GSXR.jpg

[Celica Chick]

Justin - ;wor; ;wor; That's all I can say.... I'm soooo jealous..

That will be me by the end of summer, I'm dying to wheelie the bike, but want to make sure someone that knows what they are doing shows me how....;RoCkOn;

[Talus]

Justin, hehe monoposto.... the only way to go. I'd rather have the bike all to myself. My girl needs her own bike. someday...

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Talus
Justin, hehe monoposto.... the only way to go. I'd rather have the bike all to myself. My girl needs her own bike. someday...

I love it, I just think alot of women are scared and those shouldn't get on it cause they'll kill themselves or someone else... You can't ride a bike if you are scared, that's just how I feel though, cause when something happens and you gotta react then and they, those are the people that freeze... It's happened to me 2x's already.... but I'm not afraid of the bike or speed, I also don't try to ride outside my limits as I've only been riding since the end of June

[V8SpankR]

If I was a rider I know I would be careful but it's the idiots in their car that aren't paying attetion to what's around them that bother me and since there is no such thing as a minor fender bender with a bike I just choose to stick with a fast car.

[Talus]

people are constantly out to get me on my bike. Just this week some girl in a honda tryed to make a left turn into me. She was digging in her glove box or something... figures
You always gotta be alert on a bike- no exceptions. You jsut can't space out like people often do in their cars.

[Celica Chick]

I was doing 60 (in a 50 mph zone) and in traffic too, a guy pulls out, pulling a trailor at like 10 mph, barely moving. That's why I thank god I took the class, stopping quick is how so many people get hurt.. I also locked the rear wheel, my reaction to that would have been to let go, but I held it (fish tailing) cause of the class I took. I'm going back for the intermediate class this summer I think, can't hurt.. I look at all cars like they don't see me and are going to do something stupid, it's the only way to be. We have lots of circles here and no one from out of the area can drive them... there's always problems there too..

[DSM_Luck]

I had a chick try to run me off the road. She was mad for some reason flipped me off and tryed to swerve into me. I was stunned. I did nuthing to warrant that. I kicked at her car, and speed off. Right before i did she stuck out her her hand put her pointer finger and thumb an inch apart and even though i couldnt hear her im sure she was making a rude comment about the size of my penis. Jeeze some people.

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by DSM_Luck
I had a chick try to run me off the road. She was mad for some reason flipped me off and tryed to swerve into me. I was stunned. I did nuthing to warrant that. I kicked at her car, and speed off. Right before i did she stuck out her her hand put her pointer finger and thumb an inch apart and even though i couldnt hear her im sure she was making a rude comment about the size of my penis. Jeeze some people.

Damn, some bish ever did that to me, she'd better not stop the car.....:mad:

[Genesis]

you have to always be alert when on the road, regardless of your transportation. People typically don't look for bikes on the road and their dimensions catch people by surprise. add the speed at which we "fly" most of the time and it's just as much our fault for putting drivers in unexpected situation as much as it is theirs. I've had some adrenalin inducing experiences myself on bikes, and have learned to be passive aggressive when on one.

[Genesis]

Originally posted by DSM_Luck
I had a chick try to run me off the road. She was mad for some reason flipped me off and tryed to swerve into me. I was stunned. I did nuthing to warrant that. I kicked at her car, and speed off. Right before i did she stuck out her her hand put her pointer finger and thumb an inch apart and even though i couldnt hear her im sure she was making a rude comment about the size of my penis. Jeeze some people.

that'd prompt me letting her pass, a wheelie, and landing the front tire on her trunk.... several times. :)
for kix I'd throw my ins card at her as she pulls over. :)

[Celica Chick]

Originally posted by Genesis
that'd prompt me letting her pass, a wheelie, and landing the front tire on her trunk.... several times. :)
for kix I'd throw my ins card at her as she pulls over. :)

That wasn't what I was thinking, but that works too, minus the insurance card ;)

[Genesis]

Originally posted by Celica Chick
That wasn't what I was thinking, but that works too, minus the insurance card ;)

hahaha, good point, but I'd like to see her get out of her car and prance around on the freway while traffic zooms by.