Author Topic: Motorcycles. (Read 573179 times)

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9270 on:** March 18, 2022, 07:40:13 am »

Quote from: Speed_Racer on March 17, 2022, 04:05:06 pm

I have $600 in parts on order from the UK for the Tiger. I'm replacing a couple transmission gears and shifter components due to premature wear causing 2nd gear pop-out. Seems to be an issue with both the Explorer & Trophy, same 1215cc drivetrain.

Hopefully it's not too difficult a job - the transmission is a cassette-type so I don't have to disassemble much to access it. But that's a lot of little parts to keep organized lol

Sounds like a fun project. You should hand polish every gear while you’re at it.

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9271 on:** March 18, 2022, 02:16:06 pm »

I will bring them to a priest and have them blessed and/or exorcised

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9272 on:** April 13, 2022, 12:50:04 pm »

It is officially motorcycle season around here. Beautiful day. SAVAGE did things.

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9273 on:** April 16, 2022, 02:34:59 pm »

The Italians know how to design gorgeous bikes.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9274 on:** April 16, 2022, 02:56:36 pm »

Must be some kinda Moro Guzzi

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9275 on:** April 16, 2022, 02:59:46 pm »

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9276 on:** April 16, 2022, 04:43:07 pm »

Sideways v twin, built in knee warmers

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9277 on:** April 16, 2022, 04:57:16 pm »

Speaking of knee warmers, I’m honestly thinking about a Goldwing for touring. Even the older GL1200.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9278 on:** April 16, 2022, 05:10:30 pm »

Ideally, a GL1800, but those things aren’t as cheap as I think they should be.

SVT_Power · « **Reply #9279 on:** May 06, 2022, 01:28:41 pm »

Went for a little ride with a buddy with a Superduke. I knew the SV is slow, but holy moly that KTM is a fucking rocket. We were already cruising at highway speed, then he decided to power wheelie the thing for a few seconds.

me jelly.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9280 on:** May 06, 2022, 02:31:27 pm »

Quote from: SVT_Power on May 06, 2022, 01:28:41 pm

Went for a little ride with a buddy with a Superduke. I knew the SV is slow, but holy moly that KTM is a fucking rocket. We were already cruising at highway speed, then he decided to power wheelie the thing for a few seconds.

me jelly.

Lol.
SAVAGE can barely do 80 MPH.

giant_mtb · « **Reply #9281 on:** May 06, 2022, 04:08:21 pm »

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 06, 2022, 02:31:27 pm

Lol.
SAVAGE can barely do 80 MPH.

Dirtbike can touch 70. If you're going downhill with a tail wind.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9282 on:** May 07, 2022, 02:44:29 pm »

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 06, 2022, 04:08:21 pm

Dirtbike can touch 70. If you're going downhill with a tail wind.

SAVAGE can’t touch dert. Only ride on pavement. Only sunny days. Polish chrome every day.

giant_mtb · « **Reply #9283 on:** May 07, 2022, 03:57:18 pm »

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 07, 2022, 02:44:29 pm

SAVAGE can’t touch dert. Only ride on pavement. Only sunny days. Polish chrome every day.

Is Polish chrome expensive?

Soup DeVille · « **Reply #9284 on:** May 07, 2022, 04:17:50 pm »

Quote from: giant_mtb on May 07, 2022, 03:57:18 pm

Is Polish chrome expensive?

Its what we used to call duct tape back in the day.

Mexican chrome was chrome spray paint.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9285 on:** May 07, 2022, 05:21:06 pm »

Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 07, 2022, 04:17:50 pm

Its what we used to call duct tape back in the day.

Mexican chrome was chrome spray paint.

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9286 on:** May 12, 2022, 02:17:56 pm »

My Shoei RF1000 that I bought in 2003-ish has reached the end of its life, not to mention I already crashed with it once. Not wanting to spend $500 on a new Shoei, I decided to order an HJC i10 in Safety White. $160. HJC is probably one of the best values in helmets. We’ll see.

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9287 on:** May 18, 2022, 09:33:29 am »

I rode w/ HJCs for years - good value! Bt they must have adjusted their helmet shapes recently - the i70 I bought a few years ago gave me headaches. I switched to LS2 and they're much more comfortable for my head shape

Eye of the Tiger · « **Reply #9288 on:** May 18, 2022, 12:43:19 pm »

I got a large, and it’s just a bit tight, which should be perfect once it breaks in. So far, seems very nice.

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9289 on:** May 25, 2022, 11:29:10 pm »

Been commuting 100% on the Tiger for the past several weeks - really nice with gas prices lately.

CaminoRacer · « **Reply #9290 on:** May 26, 2022, 09:57:25 am »

Quote from: Speed_Racer on May 25, 2022, 11:29:10 pm

Been commuting 100% on the Tiger for the past several weeks - really nice with gas prices lately.

Same with the Miata. Tiny tank and good gas mileage, barely makes a difference at the gas station.

Today I drove the El Camino which will probably cost me $30/day.

CaminoRacer · « **Reply #9291 on:** May 26, 2022, 10:07:10 am »

I want one of these. I can take surface streets to my office and our other warehouse/production facility.

https://jalopnik.com/super73s-new-c1x-concept-attempts-to-be-the-perfect-urb-1848657787

Speed_Racer · « **Reply #9292 on:** May 27, 2022, 10:46:10 am »

That looks awesome - electric Grom energy