Official Motorcycle Thread

[DAT_DOOD]

'This is my 2001 Honda CBR 929 Erion Racing Edition\r\n\r\nI got it last spring and it had 13K miles on it. It had been very well taken care for and looked almost brand new even though it had 13K miles on it.\r\n\r\nMy previous bikes were a Ninja 250, Katana 600, Gixxer 750 and now the 929 in that order.\r\n\r\nI have worked my way up \r\n\r\nOnly things i have done to it are appearance mods. I added carbon fiber look mirrors, and bar ends. I put Rim tape on and a rear hugger from Hotbodies. I have since removed the rim tape. I think i am going to put some back on though LOL.\r\n\r\nAnyways is one helluva lot of fun. Its the best bike i have ever owned.\r\n\r\n

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[derekinthez]

'Man, I have to get some quality photos of my bike when it is clean. This was shot with a cheap wal-mart digi camera. I will update ASAP. Here are the mods to my bike:\r\n

[/IMG]\r\n2001 GSXR 1000\r\nCHROME\r\nFRONT AND REAR RIMS\r\nFRONT ROTORS\r\nFRONT CALIPERS (RED)\r\nREAR CALIPER (RED)\r\nREAR CALIPER BRAKE ARM\r\nREAR CALIPER BRAKE HANGER\r\nFRONT AND REAR ROTOR BOLTS\r\nUPPER FAIRING STAY\r\nGAS CAP and BOLTS\r\nLEFT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL\r\nRIGHT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL\r\nLEFT AND RIGHT FRONT MIRRORS W/ BLOCK OFF PLATES\r\nREAR MASTER CYLINDER\r\nREAR MASTER BRAKE RESERVOIR (red chrome)\r\nFRONT FAIRING W/ Gator Glass Lighted/Ghosted \"MANIC\" on Each Side\r\nKICKSTAND, BOLT AND SPRINGS\r\nFRONT REAR SETS AND PEGS\r\nREAR BRACKET AND PEG SETS\r\nSWING ARM AND SPACERS (CHROME RED BRAKE RETAINING CLIPS)\r\nVORTEX 41t SPROCKET\r\nREAR HUB\r\nAXLE PIVOT BOLT AND NUT\r\nSWING ARM PIVOT BOLT AND NUT\r\nVORTEX STATOR COVER\r\nVORTEX IGNITION COVER\r\nSUB-FRAME\r\nFAIRING RETAINING BOLTS\r\nFRONT FENDER\r\nADJUSTABLE DOG BONES (red chrome)\r\nYOSHIMURA FULL EXHAUST\r\nFRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER\r\nLEFT AND RIGHT HAND LEVERS\r\nNO CUT FRAME SLIDER\r\nENGINE OIL CAP (blue billet)\r\nPOWDER COATED \r\nLEFT AND RIGHT CLIP-ONS (RED)\r\nBILLET ALUMINUM\r\nHOOLIGAN FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR (RED)\r\nADJUSTABLE FORK CONTROL DAMPERS\r\n\r\nPOLISHED\r\nREAR GALFER WAVE ROTOR\r\nFRAME\r\nFRAME PLUGS\r\n\r\nOTHER UPGRADES\r\nPOWER COMMANDER IIIr\r\nGALFER STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES (RED)\r\nGALFER BRAKE PADS SINTERED (FRONT AND REAR)\r\nPOLISHED UPPER FRAME HOLE PLUGS\r\nPOLISHED LOWER FAME HOLE PLUGS\r\nLOWERED 3�\r\nREAR SEAT COWL NUMBERED \"1\"\r\nMATCHING TANK BRA\r\n2002 BODY GRAPHICS\r\n2002 600 GRAPHIC FRONT FAIRING \r\nRK CHAIN\r\nVORTEX 17TOOTH FRONT SPROCKET\r\nK & N AIR BOX FILTER\r\nFLUSH MOUNT FRONT TURN SIGNALS\r\nHOT BODIES UNDER TAIL\r\nCUSTOM DIAGNOSTIC DEALER SWITCH\r\nDUNLOP FRONT AND REAR D208 TIRES\r\nSCOTT’S RACING STEERING DAMPER\r\nSCOTT’S STAINLESS REUSABLE STEEL OIL FILTER\r\nMAGNETIC OIL DRAIN PLUG\r\nNGK SPARK PLUGS'

 

[derekinthez]

Have you been practicing on it with a rotary?

Man, I hate wrinkled paint!

 

[derekinthez]

Man, I've got to get some quality pics. Sorry, these are from cheap digi camera. Will update asap. Here are the mods to the 2001 GSXR 1000. The YZ 450F is stock.



2001 GSXR 1000

CHROME

FRONT AND REAR RIMS

FRONT ROTORS

FRONT CALIPERS (RED)

REAR CALIPER (RED)

REAR CALIPER BRAKE ARM

REAR CALIPER BRAKE HANGER

FRONT AND REAR ROTOR BOLTS

UPPER FAIRING STAY

GAS CAP and BOLTS

LEFT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL

RIGHT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL

LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT MIRRORS W/ BLOCK OFF PLATES

REAR MASTER CYLINDER

REAR MASTER BRAKE RESERVOIR (red chrome)

FRONT FAIRING W/ Gator Glass Lighted/Ghosted "MANIC" on Each Side

KICKSTAND, BOLT AND SPRINGS

FRONT REAR SETS AND PEGS

REAR BRACKET AND PEG SETS

SWING ARM AND SPACERS (CHROME RED BRAKE RETAINING CLIPS)

VORTEX 41t SPROCKET

REAR HUB

AXLE PIVOT BOLT AND NUT

SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT AND NUT

VORTEX STATOR COVER

VORTEX IGNITION COVER

SUB-FRAME

FAIRING RETAINING BOLTS

FRONT FENDER

ADJUSTABLE DOG BONES (red chrome)

YOSHIMURA FULL EXHAUST

FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER

LEFT AND RIGHT HAND LEVERS

NO CUT FRAME SLIDER

ENGINE OIL CAP (blue billet)

POWDER COATED

LEFT AND RIGHT CLIP-ONS (RED)

BILLET ALUMINUM

HOOLIGAN FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR (RED)

ADJUSTABLE FORK CONTROL DAMPERS



POLISHED

REAR GALFER WAVE ROTOR

FRAME

FRAME PLUGS



OTHER UPGRADES

POWER COMMANDER IIIr

GALFER STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES (RED)

GALFER BRAKE PADS SINTERED (FRONT AND REAR)

POLISHED UPPER FRAME HOLE PLUGS

POLISHED LOWER FAME HOLE PLUGS

LOWERED 3�

REAR SEAT COWL NUMBERED "1"

MATCHING TANK BRA

2002 BODY GRAPHICS

2002 600 GRAPHIC FRONT FAIRING

RK CHAIN

VORTEX 17TOOTH FRONT SPROCKET

K & N AIR BOX FILTER

FLUSH MOUNT FRONT TURN SIGNALS

HOT BODIES UNDER TAIL

CUSTOM DIAGNOSTIC DEALER SWITCH

DUNLOP FRONT AND REAR D208 TIRES

SCOTT’S RACING STEERING DAMPER

SCOTT’S STAINLESS REUSABLE STEEL OIL FILTER

MAGNETIC OIL DRAIN PLUG

NGK SPARK PLUGS

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[Quickstrike]

This is my first motorcycle. I bought it a couple of years ago.



The bike is filthy in this picture. Chain was recently lubed and it shot goop all over the rear wheel. Not to mention all the insects on it from the previous nights.

Full Yoshimura exhaust + jetted.

After market suspension.



Still seems to keep up with my friends newer 600cc bikes. The old(er) models accommodate my 6'4" height better. Pretty comfortable bike!

 

[LightngSVT]

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

 

[topnotchtouch]

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

You might take a look at a used VFR around 2004-2005, you should be able to find good examples in your price range. The VFR is commonly referred to as the gentleman's sportbike.



There is a great forum dedicated to the VFR where you can find a lot more information.



VFRD - vfrdiscussion home

 

[Quickstrike]

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

Inline 4 :



Kawasaki ZZR600

Honda F4i

V Twin :



Suzuki SV650

Ducati Monster

If you ride a lot on the freeway, you might want to avoid the Ducati Monster and naked (fairingless) version of the SV650. They are comfortable around town, but at high speeds the wind turbulence can get fatiguing.



If you decide on a Honda F4, look at the older models, as they have a more comfortable seat.

 

[DigTheRide]

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\r\n\r\nNice! My brother had one identical to this. Really quite a rare color scheme.\r\n\r\nHere\'s mine, a 1985 Suzuki Katana750. I wanted one since seeing one in the Tamiya model catalog back in \'88 or so. They never imported them to the US, so I finally found this one in Toronto in \'99. I love this bike.\r\n\r\nWhen I picked it up:\r\n

\r\n\r\nFirst iteration of upgrades, mid \'90s US Katana wheels and forks:\r\n

\r\n\r\nCurrent progress. \'01 TL1000R wheels and forks, \'04 GSXR rearsets, custom swingarm, lots of little tweeks:\r\n

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[KRG]

2004 Ducati 749 Dark



As it looked in street trim:

and as she is now, full on race bike:

Image courtesy Chris Speers Photography.



Cheers!



-K-

 

[VooDooChile]

My 2008 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide. This is my 2 wheeled therapy. Hook up the iPod, crank the tunes and fuget about it.

 

[LightngSVT]

That is a sweet 'Glide! I was actually checking out a Crimson Red one today at the dealer. So how is it on long rides?

 

[Harry Houdini]

This is my new Ducati 1098s 2008 in Balck, it has full Termignoni exhaust system

with race ECU and filter, charcoal filter removed, Open clutch with open carbon cover, custom foot pegs,

rear carbon fiber mud guard, racing ducati seat, delimited speed limit, and now it is in the shop getting the headers and exhaust pips ceramic coated in matt black.

 

[Quickstrike]

This is my new Ducati 1098s

Awesome bike!



I'd love to own a new M6 and Ducati @ the age of 27. You have a good taste in transportation .

 

[tom p.]

WOW, some of you guys have awesome fotos !! Nice work.

 

[tom p.]

Hey, nice fotos, guys!! Here's my old timer:

 

[Harry Houdini]

Awesome bike!



I'd love to own a new M6 and Ducati @ the age of 27. You have a good taste in transportation .

Ah thank you sir!

I love this bike its very sharp and pointy, lose sight of it and it will bite your @$$...

scary at times! :shocked

 

[hambone575]

I am looking into getting a bike.. I am looking to get more into a sport bike and i understand all the dangers (although havent experienced them).. Anyways I am 6'2" and weigh about 175lbs.. I will sometimes have an extra rider at 134lbs.. What type of bike do you guys reccomend..

 

[imported_etml12]

I am looking into getting a bike.. I am looking to get more into a sport bike and i understand all the dangers (although havent experienced them).. Anyways I am 6'2" and weigh about 175lbs.. I will sometimes have an extra rider at 134lbs.. What type of bike do you guys reccomend..

Since you mention inexperience, it really can't be stressed enough how quickly things can go bad on a modern sport bike. Take the MSF course offered in your state asap. The main suggestion I'd give is to buy used. Odds are you will drop it.



Also, before people can make valid suggestions, what is your price range? Go to your local MC dealer and sit on every bike that strikes you. You may soon find out that many sport bikes aren't for you. The more upright the seating position the more comfortable it will be for longer rides and easier to control/learn on.

 

[topnotchtouch]

I think you may find that at 6'2" a lot of today's sport bikes may be a very tight squeeze unless you are very flexible They also seem to be getting worse in the passenger accommodation area as well.



I would second the notion that you at least sit on as many bikes as you can find.



The MSF course is a MUST in my opinion, most of the reactions that are required in order to survive on a motorcycle go counter to human instinct and the only way to learn the proper way to react is training and experience...



I still enjoy sport bikes a lot but my aging back just can't seem to take more than about half an hour in the saddle anymore. I think my current bike (1997 Honda VFR750) is probably going to be my last sport bike.

A newer VFR would probably be a great option for you as they do offer a bit more of an upright riding position. There is a great forum specifically on VFR's of all ages at VFRD - vfrdiscussion home, check it out...

Next for me will be something more along the lines of a true sport-tourer like a Honda ST1300 which will make a great commuter and cruising bike that I feel safe taking the kids on...