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#561
JDM Laser Fogs!
This is the supermoto I was thinking about. 2009 Yamaha WR250x.
It's only a 250cc but weighs 300lbs wet.
Some of the cooler features:
• Fuel injection (rather than a carburetor)
• Aluminum (rather than steel) frame
• Titanium (rather than steel) intake valves
• EXUP exhaust valve and electronically controlled intake valve
• Fully adjustable suspension
• Radial (rather than bias-ply) tires
and a little comparison,
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...out-87985.html
what do you guys think? Any other recommendations?
It's only a 250cc but weighs 300lbs wet.
Some of the cooler features:
• Fuel injection (rather than a carburetor)
• Aluminum (rather than steel) frame
• Titanium (rather than steel) intake valves
• EXUP exhaust valve and electronically controlled intake valve
• Fully adjustable suspension
• Radial (rather than bias-ply) tires
and a little comparison,
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...out-87985.html
what do you guys think? Any other recommendations?
#562
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
First bike?
The $6k MSRP freaks me out. Thats alot of cash for a 250.
If youre experienced Id go with the KTM 690 SMC. Its got a 650cc single, EFI, slipper clutch, 61hp, and is 305lbs sans fuel (~3.7g tank). Granted, its $2k more, but its much more bike for the money IMO.
But if you want to stay with the smaller bikes, the Suzuki DRZ isnt a bad bike either. Its a 400cc, and sadly it doesnt have EFI, but its 321lbs fully loaded, but its around $6500. The used market for them is pretty healthy though.
I miss the days when the 600cc sportbikes were $6k.
The $6k MSRP freaks me out. Thats alot of cash for a 250.
If youre experienced Id go with the KTM 690 SMC. Its got a 650cc single, EFI, slipper clutch, 61hp, and is 305lbs sans fuel (~3.7g tank). Granted, its $2k more, but its much more bike for the money IMO.
But if you want to stay with the smaller bikes, the Suzuki DRZ isnt a bad bike either. Its a 400cc, and sadly it doesnt have EFI, but its 321lbs fully loaded, but its around $6500. The used market for them is pretty healthy though.
I miss the days when the 600cc sportbikes were $6k.
#563
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Well, I cant find the exact thread on my forum but here are a few others Ive found:
http://www.cb750c.com/
http://www.sohc4.net/
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums
http://www.nighthawk-forums.com/index.php?board=75.0
http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/
http://www.japjunk.net/forum/
http://www.cb750c.com/
http://www.sohc4.net/
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums
http://www.nighthawk-forums.com/index.php?board=75.0
http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/
http://www.japjunk.net/forum/
#564
JDM Laser Fogs!
The price is on the high side. A few days ago I got an OTD price of $6500, list price was $6150 I didn't haggle.
From the research I've done, the DRZ is getting technically outdated and it's not an extra 150cc faster than the WRX.
From the research I've done, the DRZ is getting technically outdated and it's not an extra 150cc faster than the WRX.
#565
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
NP.
I ventured into the classified section of my bike forum today and spotted a custom tank on ebay with 8 minutes left, so I bought it
They chopped the bottom of the stock Hawk tank, and chopped the top of a CBR F2 tank and mated them together. Its about 5gallons now, compared to the stock 3.2g And its been sealed and tested too.
I cant wait till it comes in. Now I have this CBR F2/3 tank I need to sell.
I ventured into the classified section of my bike forum today and spotted a custom tank on ebay with 8 minutes left, so I bought it
They chopped the bottom of the stock Hawk tank, and chopped the top of a CBR F2 tank and mated them together. Its about 5gallons now, compared to the stock 3.2g And its been sealed and tested too.
I cant wait till it comes in. Now I have this CBR F2/3 tank I need to sell.
#566
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Yea, the DRZ has been around for quite some time. Thats why I mentioned the used market.
#567
J M U ... DUUUKEESSSS
iTrader: (1)
Modding complete on the 2007 GSXR 600 - Lots of Pics!
Finally finished modding the GSXR 600, here are pics through the entire process (lots of pics).
Bike is a beast, rode it around for 30 miles yesterday, glad I upgraded from the SV650s. The Akra shorty sounds beautiful, but, started to get too loud for me, I might put the silencer back on.
How the bike looked when I first bought it:
Coolant flush
Fender Eliminator
Removed the rear foot pegs. Accidentally stripped one of the bolt, buddy had to dremel out the bolt, not fun. Picked up some bolt covers from Lowes and they completed the look
Changed the air filter and sparked plugs. How they looked at 4k miles.
Box of goodies- Woodcraft cut frame sliders, spool sliders, puig dark smoke screen, PCV, Akra shorty slip on
New Pilot Powers
Stock exhaust off, Akra on and PCV installed
Rim tape
Finished product, loving it
Bike is a beast, rode it around for 30 miles yesterday, glad I upgraded from the SV650s. The Akra shorty sounds beautiful, but, started to get too loud for me, I might put the silencer back on.
How the bike looked when I first bought it:
Coolant flush
Fender Eliminator
Removed the rear foot pegs. Accidentally stripped one of the bolt, buddy had to dremel out the bolt, not fun. Picked up some bolt covers from Lowes and they completed the look
Changed the air filter and sparked plugs. How they looked at 4k miles.
Box of goodies- Woodcraft cut frame sliders, spool sliders, puig dark smoke screen, PCV, Akra shorty slip on
New Pilot Powers
Stock exhaust off, Akra on and PCV installed
Rim tape
Finished product, loving it
#568
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Looks great. I like the wheel tape. ive been thinking of doing that myself.
#569
Rooting for Acura
iTrader: (1)
Looks great! Akrapovic >* I put wheel tape on too... Patience, patience. Looks like you did a pretty good job I was about to take my rear pegs off too. I have a seat cowl so no need for those, but I thought they may help save my fairing in the event of a fall.
#570
J M U ... DUUUKEESSSS
iTrader: (1)
Just be careful not to strip the screws, or you'll have a nightmare taking it out. Go with the one closest to the engine first. Suzuki put a lot of loctite on the screws so they're a pain. Yeah, I researched about the pegs being good for a fall, but, some people actually got hurt by them and a lot said it didn't matter.
#571
Rooting for Acura
iTrader: (1)
Thanks! Got the curved ones off Ebay, pain in the pass if you're OCD.
Yeah man, I was thinking about getting a Yoshi R55, but decided on the Akra and made the right decision. Yeah the rim tape was a pain, not perfect in all areas, but from a far they look good
Just be careful not to strip the screws, or you'll have a nightmare taking it out. Go with the one closest to the engine first. Suzuki put a lot of loctite on the screws so they're a pain. Yeah, I researched about the pegs being good for a fall, but, some people actually got hurt by them and a lot said it didn't matter.
Yeah man, I was thinking about getting a Yoshi R55, but decided on the Akra and made the right decision. Yeah the rim tape was a pain, not perfect in all areas, but from a far they look good
Just be careful not to strip the screws, or you'll have a nightmare taking it out. Go with the one closest to the engine first. Suzuki put a lot of loctite on the screws so they're a pain. Yeah, I researched about the pegs being good for a fall, but, some people actually got hurt by them and a lot said it didn't matter.
Anywho, enjoy in good health,...oh and make sure you check your air pressure on your CT2s regularly. They wear pretty fast.
#572
J M U ... DUUUKEESSSS
iTrader: (1)
I have a Ninja (ZX-6R). I think I'll just leave them on for now. I have a Yoshi RS-5. I got it for a ridiculously low price, but the CF on it is just a sleeve. On the Akra, it is a CF tube and very lightweight. I had an Akra on my old F4i and the sound, airflow and craftmanship was superior to the Yoshi Tri-Oval I replaced.
Anywho, enjoy in good health,...oh and make sure you check your air pressure on your CT2s regularly. They wear pretty fast.
Anywho, enjoy in good health,...oh and make sure you check your air pressure on your CT2s regularly. They wear pretty fast.
#573
#574
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Thanks Terry!
Been riding around the neighborhood a bunch, and practicing the low speed stuff in parking lots. Getting more confident each day.
Despite my initial fears over the size of the bike, it's really a lot of fun to ride and doesn't scare me in and of itself. Other drivers, that's a different story.
Been riding around the neighborhood a bunch, and practicing the low speed stuff in parking lots. Getting more confident each day.
Despite my initial fears over the size of the bike, it's really a lot of fun to ride and doesn't scare me in and of itself. Other drivers, that's a different story.
#576
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
Awesome... congrats!!
Took me a while as well. In fact, I didn't go on the freeway at all with my Ninja 250cc. Was just afraid I wouldn't be able to get out of the way in certain situations. Once I got my new bike I had more confidence I had no problem freeway riding... but it took some time overall to get to that level.
No rush though... freeways are BORING. More fun on the back roads
Took me a while as well. In fact, I didn't go on the freeway at all with my Ninja 250cc. Was just afraid I wouldn't be able to get out of the way in certain situations. Once I got my new bike I had more confidence I had no problem freeway riding... but it took some time overall to get to that level.
No rush though... freeways are BORING. More fun on the back roads
#577
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Thanks Jim!
Junior, You know, I really have no motivation to go on the freeway. Party out of fear, but also because in AZ there are so many back roads and state 2 lane highways, I just don't see the point. I am not using the bike as transportation, it's purely recreation!
Junior, You know, I really have no motivation to go on the freeway. Party out of fear, but also because in AZ there are so many back roads and state 2 lane highways, I just don't see the point. I am not using the bike as transportation, it's purely recreation!
#578
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
Same with me which is why I was able to avoid freeways for so long. However, I have taken the bike on road trips and had to get on the highway, but that was over a year after I started riding, so the fear was gone by then. Plus, to get to the Blue Ridge I need to take some freeways... but it's a small trade-off for the reward!
#579
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Went out for about 2 hours today. I wore a backpack to carry a Nalgene bottle of water and a few other items. It didn't seem to bother me at all. I left a little later than I had wanted to, so traffic was heavier than I hoped, but it wasn't really a problem. Lot's of fun.
#580
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Looks great. Hows the bike running?
#581
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Good, thanks.
I need to work out some buffeting in the front suspension around 50mph, but otherwise, it's a lot of fun!
It will be even more fun when it's not 110 degrees, but the JoeRocket Phoenix5.0 jacket does a superb job of venting.
I need to work out some buffeting in the front suspension around 50mph, but otherwise, it's a lot of fun!
It will be even more fun when it's not 110 degrees, but the JoeRocket Phoenix5.0 jacket does a superb job of venting.
#582
Ducati, BEAMER, or Japanese (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki etc.)?
If you were in the market for a brand new...pricey racing bike, which one would you guys buy?
I've heard mixed reviews on BEAMERS not that they're bad, but either people say it's better than overpriced Ducati, or people are just clueless about em.
thx for the help.
I've heard mixed reviews on BEAMERS not that they're bad, but either people say it's better than overpriced Ducati, or people are just clueless about em.
thx for the help.
#583
I've owned two BMW motorcycles. Not the sport, but the adventure GS series. Lovely bikes with plenty of engineering and sophistication. Except for vibration, they were both relatively comfortable with great seating positions. Unfortunately, they were also very unreliable and expensive to service. Would I take one out for a day ride? Probably. Would I take one if I was traveling for any sort of distance? Absolutely not. My Japanese bikes have been far more reliable, and in most instances, built better than the BMWs.
Terry
Terry
#584
Evil Mazda Driver
I just can't see myself riding a sport bike. Now a new Honda Gold Wing? Yes please. Now that being said, if I were to be into sport bikes, I really like some of the offerings from Honda and Yamaha.
#587
Hi Jefford.
I'm glad you're enjoying the ride. What do you mean in regards to buffeting from the front suspension? Is it vibrating? The bike weaving? You may have a wheel balance problem, or even experiencing worn steering head bearings.
Terry
#590
Rooting for Acura
iTrader: (1)
If expensive and/or exclusive is what you are looking for you don't need to venture to German or Italian manufacturers. Get a Honda 1000RR Repsol race replica or Yamaha R1 Fiat race replica. After picking one get your upgrades (Akrapovic exhaust, Power commander, Marchesini wheels, braided brake lines, Ohlins suspension, K&N air filter, etc...). A Duc couldn't touch you (no need to mention the Beemer here), and you'll pay about the same.... and look better doing it IMO. You'll for sure have a lot less and cheaper visits to the mechanic.
#591
J M U ... DUUUKEESSSS
iTrader: (1)
If expensive and/or exclusive is what you are looking for you don't need to venture to German or Italian manufacturers. Get a Honda 1000RR Repsol race replica or Yamaha R1 Fiat race replica. After picking one get your upgrades (Akrapovic exhaust, Power commander, Marchesini wheels, braided brake lines, Ohlins suspension, K&N air filter, etc...). A Duc couldn't touch you (no need to mention the Beemer here), and you'll pay about the same.... and look better doing it IMO. You'll for sure have a lot less and cheaper visits to the mechanic.
German/Italian manufacturers make some beautiful bikes, but I'd rather go with a Japanese sports bike. Like Knight Rider mentioned, get yourself a litter Japanese sport bike, load it up with upgrades and you'll own the European competition.
Are you going to track the bike? Or just have it as a nice toy to ride? All of the bikes you mentioned are powerful/great bikes, but the most skilled and experienced rider will beat you on the track. Either way, make sure you take the MSF course, get some good protective gear and be safe with whatever you get.
#592
My first Avatar....
For "racing" bikes, go with Honda/Yamaha.
#596
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All my friends with Ducatis love/hate them.
They love riding them, they hate getting nickel and dimed for repairs and little broken stuff. $250 here, $500 there.....
They love riding them, they hate getting nickel and dimed for repairs and little broken stuff. $250 here, $500 there.....
#597
Needs more Lemon Pledge
It's up/down buffeting, like I am going over washboard, when I am not. Usually happens around 50-55mph.
#600
AZ Community Team
Sounds like the forks are under-dampened. Check the fork fluid level and see if it is the correct amount from the top of the tube. This is usually in the shop manual. Also the viscosity of the fork oil can affect the damping, most 70's era Japanese bikes use ATF viscosity (7.5W).