MT.net Motorcycle Thread
11-08-2014, 06:22 PM
#741
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Took the bike out for the last time today. Froze my ***** off just going around the block. Winterized it and stuck it back in the garage. It felt good to hear the bike again, such a great sound.
Wintermode on the NB too.
Wintermode on the NB too.
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11-22-2014, 03:28 AM
#744
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How am I just noticing now theres a bike thread?
I don't own a Miata anymore but this thread and the Subaru thread are enough reason to keep coming here.
Just got myself a 600RR this summer, hoping to hit the track soon.
I don't own a Miata anymore but this thread and the Subaru thread are enough reason to keep coming here.
Just got myself a 600RR this summer, hoping to hit the track soon.
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11-22-2014, 11:34 AM
#745
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
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I just picked up my first bike in September. Its a 94 Honda CBR 600 (F2). All the plastics were junk, needed new bars/levers, but the price was right and I'm currently in the process of making a nice streetfighter build
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11-22-2014, 05:22 PM
#746
I've got a bone stock 07 GSXR 750, been to a few track days. I'm looking to trade down to a older track only bike and a supermoto. I've about been taken out on track too many times by crazies, I can't afford to rebuild this one.
Totally sick bike, awesome on the street. I don't ride like I used to on road any more, and so I hardly ever use the better half of the powerband. I've taken it a few places though, mostly in the ozarks. So wish I lived closer to that, I'd keep it for sure!
Totally sick bike, awesome on the street. I don't ride like I used to on road any more, and so I hardly ever use the better half of the powerband. I've taken it a few places though, mostly in the ozarks. So wish I lived closer to that, I'd keep it for sure!
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11-22-2014, 05:30 PM
#747
I ditched my sportbike a year and a half ago for a Supermoto. After getting a better seat on my DRZ, I only dislike it for long distance on the freeways. I'd love to have a cheaper second bike for long cruises but the Sumo is so much fun when the road starts getting twisty.
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11-22-2014, 05:45 PM
#748
I've been considering getting another old SV650, as a track and road bike. I had one and I could ride that thing for 500+ miles without too much agony. I actually rode it from Kansas City to Little Rock and back, in the longest possible route one could pick! I'd want an older naked first gen if I got another, though
A DRZ is more than likely what I'll end up with, unless I find a screaming deal on something else by pure dumb luck. I've rode a few, and they are so much more fun through city streets than the sportbike!
A DRZ is more than likely what I'll end up with, unless I find a screaming deal on something else by pure dumb luck. I've rode a few, and they are so much more fun through city streets than the sportbike!
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01-14-2015, 07:51 PM
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So I very nearly bought something silly and impulsive but I figured I'd necro this thread and ask the moto heads some silly questions.
I found a 1976 Honda CB550 today on CL and called the owner. Specifically, I believe it is a CB550F SuperSport. Read here: Honda CB550 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anyway, of course it does not run and the guy no longer has the key or the title. But its mechanically solid and most importantly, its cheap and local. Like $500 cheap. Curb weight is about 425lbs so once the engine is removed that gives me some free weight to play with before I start worrying about running out the brakes with motor and battery weight. The front forks have a second set of mounts (unused) for a second front disc should things get out of hand. Parts for the Honda seem to be cheap and plentiful so that makes me happy. I've been poking around for a while trying to find something like this to turn into an electric commuter bike to handle my 5 miles each way commute. My inspiration comes from here:
Before you ask, no I've never owned a motorcycle and no, I don't have a motorcycle license.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy...le-Conversion/
http://cm.cdn.fm/fakeup/dow-make/cmw...cycle_brnd.pdf
The video is cheazy as hell the I feel the concept is solid.
There are plenty of other places to ask about the electrical nonsense (evforums, etc) but my primary concern is the bike itself, and the possible issues I may run into with it:
Anyway, opinions are welcome.
I found a 1976 Honda CB550 today on CL and called the owner. Specifically, I believe it is a CB550F SuperSport. Read here: Honda CB550 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anyway, of course it does not run and the guy no longer has the key or the title. But its mechanically solid and most importantly, its cheap and local. Like $500 cheap. Curb weight is about 425lbs so once the engine is removed that gives me some free weight to play with before I start worrying about running out the brakes with motor and battery weight. The front forks have a second set of mounts (unused) for a second front disc should things get out of hand. Parts for the Honda seem to be cheap and plentiful so that makes me happy. I've been poking around for a while trying to find something like this to turn into an electric commuter bike to handle my 5 miles each way commute. My inspiration comes from here:
Before you ask, no I've never owned a motorcycle and no, I don't have a motorcycle license.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy...le-Conversion/
http://cm.cdn.fm/fakeup/dow-make/cmw...cycle_brnd.pdf
The video is cheazy as hell the I feel the concept is solid.
There are plenty of other places to ask about the electrical nonsense (evforums, etc) but my primary concern is the bike itself, and the possible issues I may run into with it:
- Are there any quirks to 70's Hondas I should know about
- is the front disc + rear drum "enough"
- How hard is it to deal with a title on something like this in CALIFORNIA
- do these things have any real value? IE: will I be sad if I cut it up
- What specific hurdles do I need to watch out for when doing motorcycle related things in CA?
Anyway, opinions are welcome.
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01-14-2015, 08:51 PM
#752
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
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my streetfighter builds current state of progress..
how it started just over a week ago. Had a little bit of the work done already by having the fairings all removed. The front end of the bike was all started as well
decided it was wayyyy too cold in the garage to work on it, so instead of taking the heat into the garage i took i took the bike into the heat (in the entrance room of the house) for the build.
the tear down
loving mothers polish
aged bronze frame color
started repainting the plastics satin black
rear sets, passenger pegs, and other accents are metallic brass
cut off all the unneccesary brackets from the frame, filled and sanded the grinds, then painted. Hoping to keep the side view pretty clean of wiring.
the theme is coming together quite nicely
just today, I got the new tail light in the mail. Its a universal sequential LED strip with the turn signals integrated into it as well. As you can see its pretty bright during our quick testing. Still 3D printing a small mount for it to adhere to and clean the tail up a bit more on the rear.
how it started just over a week ago. Had a little bit of the work done already by having the fairings all removed. The front end of the bike was all started as well
decided it was wayyyy too cold in the garage to work on it, so instead of taking the heat into the garage i took i took the bike into the heat (in the entrance room of the house) for the build.
the tear down
loving mothers polish
aged bronze frame color
started repainting the plastics satin black
rear sets, passenger pegs, and other accents are metallic brass
cut off all the unneccesary brackets from the frame, filled and sanded the grinds, then painted. Hoping to keep the side view pretty clean of wiring.
the theme is coming together quite nicely
just today, I got the new tail light in the mail. Its a universal sequential LED strip with the turn signals integrated into it as well. As you can see its pretty bright during our quick testing. Still 3D printing a small mount for it to adhere to and clean the tail up a bit more on the rear.
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03-24-2015, 07:42 PM
#759
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: MA
Posts: 329
Total Cats: 58
This was my 2002 SV650
Someone cut me off and I got friendly with a guardrail
Rebuilt it, what it currently looks like
Punched the baffle out, and had the bike rejetted. Cool noises were had, and a video was made. Bonus cat footage at the end.
Someone cut me off and I got friendly with a guardrail
Rebuilt it, what it currently looks like
Punched the baffle out, and had the bike rejetted. Cool noises were had, and a video was made. Bonus cat footage at the end.
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