Someone here has to have a biek right?

[Underpants?]

thought for a minute you stating-the-obvious, following-the-flock impulsive pieces of fecal-masterbates were talking about a real man's two-wheeler.

[Doombrain]

pfffft, specialized.

[bam!]

pffft, has two wheels and rolls under human power

[EtUL]

My pedalbike is a city cruiser specialized that's older than I am.

[inolen]

I ride this:

[EtUL]

Yeah, I've seen that over at CA, didn't know you were still around here.

You have any pics of some of the specific shit you've done to it? I never seen anyone stunting and don't know shit about it.

[EtUL]

Finally worked somethin out there....

skip to around 3:30 for when the nice lookin part of the ride starts

[inolen]

Yeah, I've seen that over at CA, didn't know you were still around here.

You have any pics of some of the specific shit you've done to it? I never seen anyone stunting and don't know shit about it.

Not specific pics, but I can give you a rundown:
Custom frame
08 zx6r forks/calipers/rotors
06 zx6r wheels
Freestyle Ingenuity 0 degree clipons
Brembo 16x18 (hand brake) 19x18 (front brake) master cylinders
Tygershark crash cage
FullThrottle Inc billet rear caliper bracket to hold the 4 piston handbrake caliper and 2 piston Brembo footbrake caliper
Billet rearsets w/ short pegs
Billet front axle pegs
Rear "subcage" for passenger pegs to prevent flex
Radiator cage to brace the radiator so the tabs don't rip over time (it also mounts a second R6s fan to keep things running cooler)
Rear shock shimmed an extra 1/2 inch
Tank dented with custom lip welded onto the back

Lots of other misc stuff is done, but that's the major stuff.

[EtUL]

Video of speedo = , post something interesting

This post came into my head since I've been messing around with a gopro, so here's a ride on a fun road around here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkRU-6jUfaw#t=2m30s

[EtUL]

I'd ridden the christ out of that bike in the last 5 years, done almost 80,000 kilometres (50,000 miles). I just wanted to get rid of it and get something else. Rego was coming up, insurance, needed new tyres and a service. So instead of forking out a good $3k on all of that I just decided to get rid of it. I miss it but it's not killing me to not have a bike like I thought it would and it's forced me to ride my push-bike everywhere which I really love. Will look into getting a middleweight around July next year. I'm shying away from spending so much on bikes and middleweights are cheaper everywhere - purchase price, petrol, insurance, tyres, everything. I love the Daytona675 and would look at either a 2006 or 2007 model but also am giving a lot of thought to a 2005 ZX6R. The'yve both got really powerful bottom ends for their class. Just need to find one with low k's that hasn't been dropped etc.

Both of those bikes are pretty great, I like the Daytona a bit more. You'll miss the liter torque grunt but they're by no means slow, and usually a bit lighter. Like nightshade said:

I can see the wisdom in buying a 600, no one needs the HP or torque that liter bikes provide, but god I love it. When I get another bike it's likely going to be a 1000, I just can't see going any smaller. If I have my way, I'll be getting a Ducati or one of the badass new BMW S1000RRs.

Riding a few different liter v-twins is a damn experience, but for the kind of riding I do they're only fun for straight lines. I had to ride my dad's FZ1 to the shop, a relatively tame 1000 standard, and it was a bear taking it thru the city. Way too much power and too much work to try to be smooth. I'm sure it shines more when sweeping backroads and the smooth torque would be great for going thru corners, but aside from the acceleration it was just no fun for street riding.

I ride a middle end 600 (100hp or so) and even it is kind of a pain. Docile below 7k but twitchy, and it hardly ever sees the real power from 10-13 or so. Even as a 600 1st gear tops out at like 60. Inline fours have their WHEEEEE moments but for the kind of riding I do they've lose their luster. I'll probably be looking towards a supermoto for my next bike for city/backroads riding, or probably some kind of V twin or even a daytona triple. I like lighter bikes and being able to throw them around, and also being able to run thru the gears and take it to redline without breaking the law (well, break it too much).

My sister got a ninja250 that she barely rides, but I take it out. That thing is fun as hell to zip around on, and while it isn't quick, it can hold cornerspeed like a king. It's also forgiving of newbie mistakes and very tame, and so it's really easy to get better skills on. I feel like I learned to ride properly on that little bike, then was able to transfer what I learned to my FZ6.

I don't do too many group rides but I like to show up on it sometimes. Guys who know how to ride on 600s have no trouble losing me, but new dudes with supersports who can't pilot the things are my target. People love to mock the 250, but while they'll leave me in the dust when we leave for the curvy roads, I quickly catch up. The new guys love to gas it on the straights and then park it and crawl thru the corners, whereas my 250 takes about a week to get up to 60, but when a turn comes I just lean over.

Bikes are fun.

[EtUL]

Oh, also, the link above is dead but when I posted this my bike looked something like this:

Well I decided to do some custom fabrication and by that I mean locked up my front brakes on some gravel. I was able to let it off to save it, only to fail by reapplying them to quick and hard the second time, causing my front to lock and tip the bike on its side. Luckily I had mostly slowed by that point so it was slow, but it completely busted my front end. Somehow the important bits came out allright. Gas tank didn't hit, nor did the frame. The brunt of it was taken by the bar end which had thankfully turned in, and an engine cover which is easy to fix.

From the old and busted came much better tho. I always thought that bike was kinda goofy with its half naked setup, so rather than restoring it I took the chance to make it naked. I think it suits the bike fairly well, for being an entry level cheap jap bike.



Now I don't have the cowlings to protect my take and frame if I tip this one tho....pressures on.

[LawL]

Get a real bike faggot.

[EtUL]

Get a bike faggot.

[seremtan]

Get got.

[TruthfulLiar]

[HomerJ]

I envy you guys, I always thought about it, but never knew where to start. Like do you get the bike first than the permit or the permit first then the bike...but how do you get the permit if you don't even have a bike to ride, etc etc. And none of my friends have had one so I haven't had much of an opportunity to really talk with anyone in person about them or get a chance to ride one.

How do you guys deal with other drivers? I don't know what cities you guys live in, but drivers here are absolutely horrible and according to this I'd probably be dead by now sharing a road with these people if I was on a bike. There have been too many "almost accidents" in my car that haven't been my fault that still leave me rattled and angry just thinking about.

Haha I think it might be too late for me anyway, I can't put a car seat on a bike.

Cool thread though, despite knowing nothing about them I've always been kinda interested in them and like seeing the pics and videos and reading some of the info in here.

[Captain]

M2 (motorcycle license) safety course tests here provide bikes if you need one.

[U4EA]

This post came into my head since I've been messing around with a gopro, so here's a ride on a fun road around here:

Very cool

I got a new helmet about a year ago and haven't gotten a new camera mount for it yet, so haven't shot any new material in ages. I also upgraded my bike. Sat on a couple of the mid-range faired Japanese models but didn't like the aggressive seating posture. Test rode the Monster 696 and the Street Triple 675, and this made making a decision trivial:

[lvlshot]http://i.imgur.com/1lNvm.jpg[/lvlshot]

Have you considered frame sliders? They are supposed to be very useful in low/medium speed drops. Completely saved the frame/tank on mine when I had a drop recently.

Like do you get the bike first than the permit or the permit first then the bike...but how do you get the permit if you don't even have a bike to ride, etc etc.

I think the process is fairly similar in the US, from when I spoke to one of my cousins who lives there. In Australia, you sign up for a 2 day pre-learner course. You can show up to this without your own bike or any gear. All they ask you to do is wear sturdy pants, a good pair of shoes [i.e. no sandals or flip flops] and to ensure that your arms are not bare. They provide [sweaty, stinky] helmets and gloves. They also provide bikes to learn on. You do a bit of theory and get a chance to practice on the test track. They'll teach you the basics so that you won't fall off and kill yourself.

At the end of the 2 days, you'll either pass and be able to get a learner license, or fail and have to repeat the course. The instructors will fail you if, in their estimation, you are likely to be a danger to yourself or to others on the road.

Provided you pass, you can go ahead and get your bike/gear and start riding. You're then on your own. As soon as 3 months [or up to a year] later, you do a more advanced skills test, after which you move on to various stage of provisional and eventually your full license.

As far as other vehicles go, you basically have to ride as though every car on the road is out to kill you. Blind spots are possibly the biggest danger zone, so long as you stay out of them and generally keep well away [i.e. ahead] of the mass of traffic, you should be fine. Filter through at the lights to avoid getting rear ended [legality varies upon local laws].

Definitely look into it if it's something that interests you. It's one of the best things I've ever done and although I regret not having done it sooner, I'm glad I started when I did.

[LawL]

Get a bike faggot.

Got a bike faggot.

[EtUL]

A gaytona for sure

[EtUL]

Very cool

I got a new helmet about a year ago and haven't gotten a new camera mount for it yet, so haven't shot any new material in ages. I also upgraded my bike. Sat on a couple of the mid-range faired Japanese models but didn't like the aggressive seating posture. Test rode the Monster 696 and the Street Triple 675, and this made making a decision trivial:

[lvlshot]http://i.imgur.com/1lNvm.jpg[/lvlshot]

Have you considered frame sliders? They are supposed to be very useful in low/medium speed drops. Completely saved the frame/tank on mine when I had a drop recently.

That's on a short list for a mid range bike for me down the line, but I'm thinking about trying some other types first. Interested to hear why that over the monster, I've had a huge lust for a monster 696 after finding out they're about the size and weight of a ninja 250 but with 80 hp/60 ft lbs

Frame sliders can be hit or miss IMO. I don't know who really tests them....my sister had a bike with them and they were too short. She tipped the bike multiple times and the sliders never touched...sooo.... I've also seen some horror stories (and pictures) of them catching on somethign on the ground and tearing chunks of the frame off. Take a closer look at the frame on my pics above for why this below is a Very Bad Thing:


When my bike went over it landed on the cowling, bar ends, and engine covers but I could have just been lucky. I dunno.

Like do you get the bike first than the permit or the permit first then the bike...but how do you get the permit if you don't even have a bike to ride, etc etc.

I think the process is fairly similar in the US, from when I spoke to one of my cousins who lives there. In Australia, you sign up for a 2 day pre-learner course. You can show up to this without your own bike or any gear. All they ask you to do is wear sturdy pants, a good pair of shoes [i.e. no sandals or flip flops] and to ensure that your arms are not bare. They provide [sweaty, stinky] helmets and gloves. They also provide bikes to learn on. You do a bit of theory and get a chance to practice on the test track. They'll teach you the basics so that you won't fall off and kill yourself.

At the end of the 2 days, you'll either pass and be able to get a learner license, or fail and have to repeat the course. The instructors will fail you if, in their estimation, you are likely to be a danger to yourself or to others on the road.

Provided you pass, you can go ahead and get your bike/gear and start riding. You're then on your own. As soon as 3 months [or up to a year] later, you do a more advanced skills test, after which you move on to various stage of provisional and eventually your full license.

As far as other vehicles go, you basically have to ride as though every car on the road is out to kill you. Blind spots are possibly the biggest danger zone, so long as you stay out of them and generally keep well away [i.e. ahead] of the mass of traffic, you should be fine. Filter through at the lights to avoid getting rear ended [legality varies upon local laws].

Definitely look into it if it's something that interests you. It's one of the best things I've ever done and although I regret not having done it sooner, I'm glad I started when I did.

It's pretty similar to this in the US but even more lax most places. Most states all you need to ride a motorcycle is to pass a written exam. In KY, that gets you a learners permit with the only restrictions being a helmet, no passenger, no night riding. You can hop on a Hayabusa and wheelie into the wind. That's also why so many morons end up dead and japanese bikes are so cheap.

If you have a brain on your shoulders you can do it the way above. Look up the MSF. The number of days varies, but the provide the bikes and you just show up and learn to ride. I think you need a permit before hand. In KY, when I passed the MSF I didn't need to take the KY full license test, the MSF exempted me.

I think we're getting more progressive though. Not long ago Ohio made the MSF classes mandatory for new riders (at subsidized cost of 25 bucks, I think I paid 200), and I recently saw in the paper that the MSF was working to make the KY state test more up to date. As it stood, the official state test had you do a lot of dumb shit that you never actually do while riding. That's why they exempted you if you took the MSF, because it was a harder test lol.

Don't be scared tho. The only dropouts are hardheaded people who can't learn, too old dudes who are trying to see if they can ride again, and women who's men forced them into it.

Oh also riding is fun as fuck and as soon as you'll do it you'll understand.

[LawL]

A gaytona for sure

2011 GSXR-1000.

[Don Carlos]

[lvlshot]http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/ducati-sport-1000/ducati-sport-1000-01.jpg[/lvlshot]

I want one of these...

[LawL]

Beautiful bike. Fuckin' expensive though. Check out a Triumph Thruxton.

[U4EA]

Not bad for an old man's bike.