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  1. SweaterDude

    New Bikes!!.... and Car!?!

    I'm gonna start by saying holy crap it has been a while since I've been on the site:ban: Anyway there are quite a few updates to the stable (and we are still on team blue): - 2 New 2013 YZ450F motocross bikes (mine & dad's) - 1978 Old Wing (dad's) - 2012 Victory Boardwalk (dad's Pirate...
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    Next bike?

    So I've been seriously considering trading the fz for something a little larger. The 2014 VFR is confirmed for the US now but I don't know about spending 12500 on it when I can get an FZ1 for 10000 or less out the door brand flippin new. I've always liked the viffer though and consider it in...
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    MotoGP has gone Pneumatic!

    I was wondering when actuated valves were going to be implemented in premier level motorcycle racing. Also it looks like The Doctor (46) is back into practice, "By Appointment Only" More Info Here
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    Amazing Custom Bike (Cafe-Thumper-Motard)

    GSXR/KTM LC4 "Mutant" I don't want to know what he's spending on this: Mutant. Gsxr400/ktm690 Might need to log in for this, but it's worth creating an account for. the detail in this bike is absolutely freakin incredible.
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    Lots of Updates!!!

    i know i havent been as active as usual over the last few months. but iv been focused on school and work and its cold and 650mi. from the FZ... blah blah... anyway... i went home this past week for a career fair, and i got to put around 200mi. on the bike:cheer: but most importantly, i got...
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    Great Helmet Video

    Arai Helmets - Jay Leno's Garage: Arai Helmets - Jay Leno's Garage - YouTube as many of you know, helmet shopping is a major PITA. to the rest of you, watch this video twice. there's always a "what helmet" thread, and there's always my response of "Try Arai first." Now I know that some...
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    Marc Marquez without Brakes!!

    Yep, its FLAT TRACK!!! AMA champ Brad Baker racing Marc Marquez in a flat track event in Barcelona. I believe the event was set up by Marquez himself! Enjoy! skip ahead to about 4:30 for the gate drop
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    Another Steed in the Stable!

    So this past weekend, the old man returned to team blue! No pics because i haven't been home to see it yet, but it's a leftover, white '12 FZ1. Brand new, 0 miles at the time of purchase! Pretty much the same situation as my FZ6, 2 models old at time of purchase, leftover stock, running deals...
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    Rear Brake Technique

    I found this refreshing. i never have really bought into the "never us the rear brake" mantra anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MddguBZRieQ#t=135 also the graves spring here Note: the return spring requires aftermarket rearsets
  10. SweaterDude

    New Line of Motorcycles!!

    Im going to Draw-Up, yes draw, like with a pencil and paper and stuff, a new line of Motorcycles. So basically I'm going to start a small discussion as to what kind of specs people would like on each bike. Please leave some comments about what you would like to see of each kind of bike: (1)...
  11. SweaterDude

    2014 BMW R NineT

    New Beemer with 110 HP and 88 ft*lb forks from the S1000rr not a waterboxer but still.... I WANT ONE!!
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    New VStrom 1000

    Apparently the new Strom is really looking to attack the ADV market. its getting a real Adventure setup with a 19er in the front and a new ABS system. It also gets a newly revised engine rumored to get 60MPG! not to mention that it finally gets redressed and doesnt look so boring anymore! read...
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    I Need 1'a These!!!

    Seems as though the Kiwis are on to something here: 500cc 2-smoker Engine (good start) put it in a 450 frame (okay, you definitely have my attention) and fuel inject it!!!!! :bow::bow::drool::drool::bow::bow: YZ/CR500 Fi - YouTube Supermoto maybe.....:sinister:
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    Back on the Bike!!!

    So here's the video's of my first ride since the shoulder surgery. for whatever reason GoPro made a camera that automatically splits videos when you are trying to film continuously. and the guy on the bicycle is my neighbor (1st video right near the end), who i was supposed to go ride with...
  15. SweaterDude

    Downtime.....

    i finally got bit. that dern mod bug musta got me while i was sleeping... i figure that since i cant ride for at least another month i might as well go ahead. anyway, the list: going ahead with the dual headlight mod (finally) - check SangerA2's Bar Mod - check chopping the stock screen flush...
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    Back on the Bike

    so im finally home :rockon: which means i only have a month to ride AMAP before im down for about a month. im getting my first ride in today for both the bicycle and the FZ. it feels so good to be home again, where all is right with the world... basically i just felt like telling...
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    Surgery = No Riding...

    So i found out wednesday that my shoulder is going to need surgery. I have a superior labrum tear in my left shoulder. I was told that it should be a fairly simple surgery and that it could be done with a scope. However the recovery time is speculated to be 4 months. This causes a bit of an...
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    Which one'a y'all was it?

    you were riding a royal blue S2 (07 or 08) coming from Liepers Fork direction. i passed you on my dark blue 09 riding with two other bikes (and some dude stragglin behind us on a ninja)
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    Direct Injection

    Are any of the Big4 (or BMW, Ducati, etc.) doing putting it on motorcycles? Ive been researching GDI (gasoline direct injection) vs Port FI for a project that im working on for one of my classes, and the only bike i know of with GDI is the Motus MST with the Katech KMV-4 engine (1600cc's of...
  20. SweaterDude

    Think I found it.

    THE PERFECT BEGINNER BIKE!!! THE KTM 200 DUKE -25hp -lightweight (dont know the specs) -looks cool like a Supermoto and it can do this: KTM Stuntrider Rok Bagoros in South America 2012 - YouTube
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