Post your crotch rocket

[mr_mike]

this was me givin to peer preasure when i first got the R1
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[Riggs]

Didin't click gears as commodore pulled up and sat there watching half way through (thought it was a cop) sat there for a few seconds thinking what I was going to say until he gave me the thumbs up.

Chick yelling was just the mrs chucking the shits.

[WRCjosh]

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hopefully this embeds, dropped second (lol)

[NVIOUS]

Well finally got rid of my KLX-250, and picked up a brand new KTM Freeride 350 :

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/VNAero/My%202013%20KTM%20Freeride%20350/IMG_0877_zps3a387080.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/VNAero/My%202013%20KTM%20Freeride%20350/IMG_0876_zps4adf1ef7.jpg

Only had a quick blast round the suburb this arvo, gotta run it in this weekend. Love how light/nimble it feels, the 350 is pretty torquey too, gonna be fun!

[heller44]

Very interested in a ride report once you have had it for a while.. Fuel range especially.

[mr_mike]

i'm sorry but that is one ugly ass dirtbike, looks like a cross between a trials bike and an agg bike

[NVIOUS]

Haha cheers! I love the trials influence on it, definately not for everyone though. Factory mirrors are fugly as (and abit useless), but gotta keep the boys in blue happy I supose.


Very interested in a ride report once you have had it for a while.. Fuel range especially.

Will let you know in a few weeks once its run in

[mr_mike]

Not my bikes but 2 i have worked on recently painting for a some mates race team RAM Motorsport. RAM is the first letter from each riders name, not that they ram ppl before anyone asks.
Raj's ZX6r
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s480x480/544267_10151267190755059_1702582530_n.jpg
Marcs ZX10r
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/482505_548500628528037_1475954851_n.jpg

And i am yet to paint Andrews CBR600RR, soon as the fairings arrive no doubt they will be dropped off and i get to work painting them the same scheme.

[GTiR1080]

The KTM Freerides are a strange looking bike, some sort of a cross between a trials bike and enduro bike.
Picked this thing up about a month ago. 2003 KX500
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/GTiR1080/17022013699_zps5fa696f6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/GTiR1080/17022013700_zpsa8a8e091.jpg
Absolute weapon :).

[jmp]

2 stroke 500! stay safe haha

very nice

[crabman]

Well finally got rid of my KLX-250, and picked up a brand new KTM Freeride 350 :


Only had a quick blast round the suburb this arvo, gotta run it in this weekend. Love how light/nimble it feels, the 350 is pretty torquey too, gonna be fun!

Did I lane split past this thing on kewdale rd orrong intersection at about 345 this afternoon? It is one odd looking bike. I don't see the point in keeping the mirrors, 'to keep the boys in blue happy', with that fender eliminater lol.

[jez321]

Seen a few cr500s and the kxs around, they are fuckin monsters.

[Crispymk2]

Seen a few cr500s and the kxs around, they are fuckin monsters.

We have a couple on mint CR500's at work at the moment, I'm too scared to even ride them through the carpark!

The CR85R was grunty enough for me!

[crabman]

I ultimately want to put a cr500 motor in my srx250 frame, would be a blast to ride :P

Just found out Savage suzuki is doing 1000 bucks off LAM's bikes, looks like im shopping for a DRZ400SM tomorrow.

Edit: Misleading pingpingpingpings, it appears their $1000 off LAM's approved bikes doesnt include that one.

[mr_mike]

I ultimately want to put a cr500 motor in my srx250 frame, would be a blast to ride :P

.

On Supermotojunkie.com there is a build up of a bike from the UK. The builder has taken a CR125 road rego'd it, put supermoto wheels on, single sided VRF swingarm then just for a laugh chucked a worked CR500 engine in!!!! Thing would be fucking mental on the road!!

[Phasor]

New Ninja 300 i picked up a month ago

http://autolifeperth.com/media/ninja/20130302-ninja_UL_3289.jpg

[viet_boi]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p23/viet_boi_01/bike_zps04688de0.jpg

[[FL0SSIN]]

We have a couple on mint CR500's at work at the moment, I'm too scared to even ride them through the carpark!

The CR85R was grunty enough for me!

Where abouts do you work?

[1SPRINT]

Not sure what they are, modified Hayabusa I'm thinking. So much want though
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/busa_zps81aa95dd.jpg

[mr_mike]

definetly not busa's. Custom streetfighters, look like Yammi R1's. Then have 300 wide swing arm/tyre kits fitted. Look tough but are as usefull as a stretched/raked out chopper. Gonna turn like a tank with a big back tyre like that.

[[FL0SSIN]]

Is the black one laying that strip? Tough looking bikes!! Do want

[jmp]

Look like TL1000R frames. Love to know more about those particular bikes though.. build threads anywhere?!

[1SPRINT]

Yeah the black one is, have a look at the video below go about 16minutes in


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaMk_nt1AHg

[mr_mike]

Look like TL1000R frames. Love to know more about those particular bikes though.. build threads anywhere?!

Doubt their TL frames, You'd keep the V twin engine in there if you based on that bike. They definitely have inline 4 engines in there. I still think late model r1's goin of the tank on the blue one, the inlet hole in the top of the frame plus the year drop engine mount.

[miss_petepie]

Not sure what they are, modified Hayabusa I'm thinking. So much want though
http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/djs2910/busa_zps81aa95dd.jpg

ohhh I want!! all black :D

[Lozzle]

Agreed, they look tough as.


Anyone wanna CBR? :D

[[FL0SSIN]]

Just had a look at a few sites offering 300 wide swing arm kits, fuck me... Cheapest I saw was about 7k went up to about 14k for a billet single swing arm kit.... Yeh nah

Edit- just watched that vid, Jesus fucking Christ... As he said skip to about 16 minutes, pingpingpingpings are fricken mad!

[mr_mike]

;1092756']Just had a look at a few sites offering 300 wide swing arm kits, fuck me... Cheapest I saw was about 7k went up to about 14k for a billet single swing arm kit.... Yeh nah

Edit- just watched that vid, Jesus fucking Christ... As he said skip to about 16 minutes, pingpingpingpings are fricken mad!

yeah its crazy, i looked for one for my R1 when i was gonna build it up stupid. But sure as hell wasnt gonna spend $5k on a bike thats worth $5k!!

[jmp]

Doubt their TL frames, You'd keep the V twin engine in there if you based on that bike. They definitely have inline 4 engines in there. I still think late model r1's goin of the tank on the blue one, the inlet hole in the top of the frame plus the year drop engine mount.

actually could be right! rear on the blue one definitely looks very R1 and agree about the tank after looking at mine then looking at this image again haha

[[FL0SSIN]]

Did some digging, those bikes are slightly modified hayabusas from a shop called destroyer custom in finland... Sleep easy now guys!

[mr_mike]

Link?

[mr_mike]

I stand corrected, googled some pics of street fightered busa's and that's definitely what they are.

[jmp]

Indeed. Streetfighter Hayabusa on Google Images brought this up
http://www.lowbird.com/data/images/2012/05/3-2.jpg

Still in love!

[Riggs]

WANT

[1SPRINT]

;1092756']Just had a look at a few sites offering 300 wide swing arm kits, fuck me... Cheapest I saw was about 7k went up to about 14k for a billet single swing arm kit.... Yeh nah

Edit- just watched that vid, Jesus fucking Christ... As he said skip to about 16 minutes, pingpingpingpings are fricken mad!

Its mental hey

[trblmkr]

Indeed. Streetfighter Hayabusa on Google Images brought this up
http://www.lowbird.com/data/images/2012/05/3-2.jpg

Still in love!

I love that "fat boy" looking front end.
Tough as F@#$K.

[flamo_damo]

So much want for that street fighter busa, painting lines like it aint no thang :D

Kind of want one now :(

[mr_mike]

So much want for that street fighter busa, painting lines like it aint no thang :D

Kind of want one now :(

most bikes will paint lines, pop clutch violently enough with weight over the front and will spin up. Only advantage of the Busa is the longer wheel base
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[jmp]

Had a shoot last night and here is the first of the photos to come in.. very happy!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8124/8625547885_6ae9ee92cd_o.jpg

[tmz_99]

hot photo of a very nice bike.. :)

[mr_mike]

current selection
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/260198_10151367343605059_998058724_n.jpg

[Brute]

current selection
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/260198_10151367343605059_998058724_n.jpg

Finally. I get to see its front wheel off the ground :cool:

[mr_mike]

EAD craig!!! i have spent a total of 2.5hrs riding that bike. wheelies will happen!! mostly just so i can shut u up!!

[EVLO]

Some would have seen on FB... Put new wheels and a bunch of titanium bits on to lighten the bike..

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/8725550224_07ee33b2e3_b.jpg

[Niva]

ferrrrrk, I need another bike. been eating me ever since I watched mine ride off.

who wants to swap for a cressy

[bodybodyrock]

motard niva?? mines currently for sale neg on price so if anyones interested make a offer

link

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hillarys/motorcycles/husaberg-fs650-supermotard-lams-aproved-excelent-condition/1019678550

[Riggs]

Gav worked his magic on the old man's CBR600 race bike. Looked like a bunky POS no less than a week ago. I gave it a good clean and fitted up the new fairings, looked sweet as yesterday for the State Champs.

Major props to Gav @ GT Graphics!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/971804_474119719324082_1298277123_n.jpg

[mr_mike]

I was saying to the RAM guys how good that bike looked yesterday!!

[Klutch]

Picked this up today for my first bike.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943456_10200759678810081_1804165333_n.jpg

[vbroom]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m246/vbroom/temporary_zpsb9692f50.jpg

[1SPRINT]

Nice ^^

[Gleeso]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m246/vbroom/temporary_zpsb9692f50.jpg

That is fucking cool!

[S133LTR]

vbroom that's your second cafe job isn't it? Looks great as did the first.

[HANS YOLO]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pPd2wllkSUg/UamJOpbTLrI/AAAAAAAAKMo/3I0s-NagueE/w1530-h865-no/IMAG2678.jpg

omg..the noise! just got it home after a good highway run...Akrapovic pipe on it has me considering ear plugs!

[mr_mike]

nice pic up, brakes suck but they handle so awesome!!!

Earplugs are a must, hit up Pro-tec hearing in applecross and get some moulded ones for $80. super comfortable to wear and are a rating 5 so can still hear shit after a ride.

[HANS YOLO]

cheers for the tip mr mike...@8,000rpm the harmonics are deafening, literally!

you were so right about wind noise in my new lid...seems to be the least of my problems with noise at the moment :P

[mr_mike]

i know exactly what your saying, i cant ride mine without earplugs or my ears will be ringing for days

[mr_mike]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580576_10151471417145893_2121197900_n.jpg

carpark racing

[mr_mike]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/970494_10151471417655893_1038920878_n.jpg

[mr_mike]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999531_10151471416760893_730873818_n.jpg

[Sensible]

Pro-tec hearing in applecross.

Thanks for that, I have been asking around to see who does the moulded plugs
A Busa engine inches behind my head is not that nice

[mr_mike]

Thanks for that, I have been asking around to see who does the moulded plugs
A Busa engine inches behind my head is not that nice

Cant recommend them enough, i'll wear mine for 4-5hrs at a time with no discomfort at all.

[Riggs]

A Busa engine inches behind my head is not that nice

I am intrigued by this sentence, assuming kit car? If so pics & details!

[Sensible]

I am intrigued by this sentence, assuming kit car? If so pics & details!

Now in showcase thread

[Brute]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999531_10151471416760893_730873818_n.jpg

What the fuck is that?

And don't say a wheelie.

[mr_mike]

wasnt trying to wheelie, thats just getting on the power. The course we made i had litrally 2 seconds to straighten up outta the hairpin click 2nd then hard on the brakes for a 90deg left hander.

I was doing higher ones before ;)

[S85FI]

Nice. Lean forward on the bike more and you will pull so hard. The KTM has a fantastic balance point! you need the front wheel at least 2m off the ground before she will flip.

Can't wait to get on another one. Waiting for the 2014 models to come in.

[mr_mike]

lol i know how high it will go before it will flip. i watched a mate do it on the weekend, before jumping on the stunt bike doing the same. going past 12 and throwing it down the road.

[[FL0SSIN]]

Now in showcase thread
Finally! Your sig has been annoying me for months haha

[KPWISHN]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/kpwishn/image_zpsb93c637a.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/kpwishn/image_zps60b445dc.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/kpwishn/image_zpsdc606d57.jpg

[mr_mike]

loose the toolbag and the big dorky mirrors ;)

[KPWISHN]

I have 2 other sets of mirrors and I run the toolbag to hold phone, wallet, keys and learners permit. Pretty much need to make it as stocky looking as possible for my test on Monday.

[mr_mike]

05 525exc tried plastidip on the wheels, not all that impressed with the stuff to be honest
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1013460_10151454977075059_1795335220_n.jpg

[mr_mike]

non dodgy iphone dark garage pic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1001496_10151456493595059_1459039957_n.jpg

[crabman]

Lets see if I can post a pic of a DRZ400SM by next friday. No one buy the one on gumtree haha

[crabman]

Picking it up Friday. Giggidy. 2012 DRZ400SM (The good looking Blue and White model lol) with a set of Hot Cams, MRD exhaust, Keihin carby with Boysen Quick-shot 2, ASV levers and bar end mirros. Need to fix the fender eliminator situation as I dont want to be hassled for that and Im ready to learn to wheelie haha.

[mr_mike]

get it on the track!!! will go well with them mods!!!

8th September is next practise day at Midvale. $75 if u dont have a MWA lic. 10min on track 20min rest then back on again. So you get plenty of track time.

[crabman]

Whats the go with clothing? Full leathers required?

I heard from the guy selling it that you need to do some things to the bike like tape up bar ends and put on a catch can etc. What are the facts considering you go there lol

[mr_mike]

Safety gear u need is full leathers be that a 2 piece that zips together or a one piece, MX or Road boots that cover the ankle, Helmet, gloves that cover the wrists and a back protector.

As for bike prep u can go in the street group so u can just rock up and ride so long as bike is safe ie: no oil leaks, tread on tyres and throttle shuts quickly when released. But i would suggest getting some bark busters to protect levers and axle sliders (2 skateboard wheels and some threaded rod works well). If you want to go in the fast group your bike needs to be full race prep so water in rad, sealed catch can, tie wire all sump and filter bolts, axle sliders, peg sliders and any excess road gear removed.

[D3FEKT]

Just picked this girl up last week for my first bike, (Only got my R-E last Monday)
I struggled to find a bike in the lams class that suited me, I wanted something reliable but with still enough power to get me through my first year of restricted license.
After trying a few including a Hyo 650r, I chose this because it ticked most of the boxes I wanted in my first bike.

It is nothing compared to the bikes you blokes all have but just thought i'd show anyway, Enjoying being on 2 wheels and do have a few small ideas on what i want from this bike.
So here it is, Honda VTR250, Carby model.

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/4466/0zux.jpg

[RK 86 WA]

Posted in cool shit you have bought thread, but what the hell :D Will post more when I get around to using the slr.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/05/6emumu8a.jpg

[j3rk]

Deserves its own thread if you start to mod it. Great choice, intrigued that you chose it over the 1199!

[Riggs]

Because Ducatis are shit.

These are fantastic.

[RK 86 WA]

Haha I don't think I will mod it for a while at least, it has a "race" exhaust meaning its pretty straight through, power commander and most of the small cosmetic and protective add ons already so no need for its own thread :P

Just going to hit up more Trakdayz and tuning days and just enjoy it to be honest.

[EVLO]

Well done Ryan! Nice buy..

[[FFOUR]]

Those two S1000RR's were on PSB for quite some time so I'm sure you got it for a good price! Well done, enjoy!

[RK 86 WA]

Thanks guys!

Jan, I was actually going to buy a new S from Auto Classic but considering the km's, age, mods and price I was offered, I would have been stupid to pass this up!

[crabman]

After a bluetooth headset so me and the missus can speak when I am shadowing her on rides/talk when she gets her licence. Anyone got a cheaper system they can recommend? Are there any that allow for a music input that cuts out when you are speaking/spoken too with a delayed restart of music so it get in the way of a conversation.

[EVLO]

I had a set of the Blueant F4's for a while, great units and will do what you say about pausing music when chatting/taking a call etc. good range, the speakers are great for sound quality too.

[RK 86 WA]

They are seriously good, I picked up a Sena FMH5-FM from Helmet house for $300, comes with two units, 700m range, bluetooth for gps, phones, music etc.

[HANS YOLO]

i run the SMH10 - shit audio quality for music but good enough

[crabman]

Sena one looks good, well priced and comes with fm receiver which is major selling point for me. Will have to swing into helmet house and have a look. Probably end up being an expensive trip as i need new gloves and wouldnt mind a dual sport helmet too lol

[Stealthed]

Haven't posted this here but, basically upgraded the KLR650 to this, a Yamaha Super Tenere 1200cc with all the goodies. It's been sitting in storage for a while until I was finally not Lazy and grabbed my open class.

Doing the Variety club's 2013 Bike Run in November and possibly another Around Australia trip in august next year. Great Bike, clearly not as cools as all your sport bikes... but hey.. 4 hours on this and my back still feels fine!

http://www.mcnews.com.au/2010_Bikes/Yamaha/Super_Tenere/Yamaha_XT1200Z_SuperTenere_Images/images/Yamaha_XT1200Z_SuperTenere_4.jpg

[RK 86 WA]

More storage space than my car :P

[mr_mike]

Finally commited and bought the bike i have always wanted. Sold my other 2 to fund this and to say i am extremely happy with it is an understatement!!!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff260/wilko_n13/R1/00023.jpg

07 R1
to many cosmetic mods to list but the main performance ones are full titanium Akro exhaust, K&N Filter, PC3 and SATO rearsets. Dyno's 162rwhp at Chain Reaction Cycles on a 40deg day and the line is smooth as fuck no big drop off about 10,000rpm that this gen R1 is common for. Mostly do do with emmision and sound level controls but the full exhaust overcomes this.
Just gonna chuck a quickshifter on and the bike is perfect!!

[EVLO]

Looks mint Mike! would sound rather orsm with the full tit akro!!

[mr_mike]

yeah they sound awesome on the noise, and have a sweet burble as u shut the throttle and engine brake.

[jmp]

Very nice Mike. R1 & Akro <3

[Riggs]

These are better then the current R1's.

Do like.

[EVLO]

Better how?

[mr_mike]

from what i have read the cuurent breed of big bang R1's are really sluggish down low so much so that people struggle to wheelie them in the lower gears. The power has been made really linear but it seems to be at the sacrafice of power. BUT with some tuning they can be made to be pretty wild

[EVLO]

interesting, i always thought the 09+'s had much better bottom/midrange over the 08's but less top end..

either way, hot bike, will be a blast to ride :D

[RK 86 WA]

Well done Mike! I was wondering where your new toy would pop up haha.

Nice cbr250rr race bike for the new 250 series :P

Also Nice plate location haha

[mr_mike]

Lol :)

Yeah plate isn't there any more first mod was putting stock fender back on. Fuck yellow stickers, as u know I do enough stupid shit on a bike without gettin pulled over for trivial ADR bullshit

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

Nice Pickup Mike, looks like it comes with all the bits you'd want. got a friend moving a HM quickshifter, is second hand... but just used as a test on his bike. let me know if you want more details.


from what i have read the cuurent breed of big bang R1's are really sluggish down low so much so that people struggle to wheelie them in the lower gears. The power has been made really linear but it seems to be at the sacrafice of power. BUT with some tuning they can be made to be pretty wild

Can confirm... the 09+ is much more sluggish low - mid in comparison to the 07/08's. (comparing stock/stock)

I went -1/+1 sprockets on my 07. Massive difference with response down low and bounces up in 1st and 2nd with ease.

[mr_mike]

shouldnt need to bounce up a R1 or any litre bike for that fact, in 1st and 2nd should come up on power alone!!! mine caught me yesterday, used to riding the 636 where u can get back on the throttle mid corner and power out. Tried that on the R1 got on the power to early while still leaned over front came up and done a big power wheelie out of a corner still leaned over, would of looked flash as fuck but i was shitting myself!!

[RK 86 WA]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/10373870914_9c9da52193_c.jpg

Update with a "nice photo" thanks to FlybyPhotography at last Saturdays Trakdayz. Wet riding = super danger fun!

[Riggs]

Cool shot!

[Susstt]

Picked this up yesterday. 08 848. Now to start ordering all the carbon bits!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1399095_10151766764390794_2050821746_o.jpg

[siamak]

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5071/uxtr.jpg

Here's mine.
1987 BMW R65
Picked it up in April. Previous owner did a complete restoration and engine rebuild. Spent 15k on parts and labour alone and gave up before towards the end of the project.
Got it shipped down from Brisbane to Sydney, finished off minor bits and got it regod/
Sorry about the shit pic, will post more if you guys are interested.

[404]

So the progress on my track car will slow down this year...but it has been worthwhile.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/Catherine802/IMAG0137_zps501610f3.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Catherine802/media/IMAG0137_zps501610f3.jpg.html)

I admit yes it isn't an 848 or 675 but when the sales guy pushed it out into the sunlight I was sold. Great LAMS bike thus far, my only gripe is that there is too much slack at 0 throttle so as you go to roll it back on through the corner it can be a little unsettling. I will ask the dealership if they can sort it out.

After 12 hours of owning it the back end was apart, the wife was not happy about it at first but after the FE kit went on she also agreed that the trail bike fender and hand rails had to go.

[Riggs]

Can quicken throttle response be putting a larger wheel inside the throttle housing on the bar, cheap way is to put a cable tie around it. Being LAMS though I wouldn't bother, you will get used to it soon enough.

[mr_mike]

So the progress on my track car will slow down this year...but it has been worthwhile.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/Catherine802/IMAG0137_zps501610f3.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/Catherine802/media/IMAG0137_zps501610f3.jpg.html)

I admit yes it an 848 or 675 but when the sales guy pushed it out into the sunlight I was sold. Great LAMS bike thus far, my only gripe is that there is too much slack at 0 throttle so as you go to roll it back on through the corner it can be a little unsettling. I will ask the dealership if they can sort it out.

After 12 hours of owning it the back end was apart, the wife was not happy about it at first but after the FE kit went on she also agreed that the trail bike fender and hand rails had to go.

really u gotta weigh up if its worth having a fender elim on there, u cant see it while u ride, it makes absolutely no effect to performance or handling all it does is gives cops a reason to pull u over. its the first thing they look for when they see a bike

[404]

You have a point there. It is pure aesthetics, the only other mod may be pipes but I am in no hurry.

[EVLO]

Pic from last night..

Full Res: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/11309032375_fe8cdad8fd_h.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/11309032375_fe8cdad8fd_h.jpg

[Sooz]

Lovely!! What year is that steed?

[EVLO]

Nov 2010 build..

For sale too... :P

[[FFOUR]]

Happy with that, came up nicely. Got a couple of others too from last night but thats the pick of the bunch.

[Darkside]

Great pic Jan.

[mr_mike]

ahhh the ducati in its natural habitat. not moving and being photo'd :P

[RK 86 WA]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/11490843693_a4ca2c38f9_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3700/11490952654_bb602d304c_b.jpg

Had a shoot done by Manny Tamayo (http://mannytamayo.com/) - His work is incredible and I could not believe how ridiculously competitive his rates were for anyone who might be interested in a similar kind of package.

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

obtained one of these.
http://i.imgur.com/t8yHzLu.jpg

[Marti]

Fuck the Corse is a hot bike, out of curiosity what does it have over the 1198 ?

[Kaido]

obtained one of these.
http://i.imgur.com/t8yHzLu.jpg

nice!! genuine R or S with the colours?

remove those pillion pegs ASAP! lol

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

Fuck the Corse is a hot bike, out of curiosity what does it have over the 1198 ?

DTC, new fuel mapping and an aluminium tank... iirc Ohlins were fitted to the 1198s/corse and Showa were fitted to the 1198.

pulled 160hp at the rear with the termi map.


nice!! genuine R or S with the colours?

remove those pillion pegs ASAP! lol

Genuine S, as far as im aware there were no R's delivered to Aus for retail.

Pegs have to stay till next week. has to go for an inspection first.

[Kaido]

Genuine S, as far as im aware there were no R's delivered to Aus for retail.

Pegs have to stay till next week. has to go for an inspection first.

Nice!

[j3rk]

Corbs - What's the difference between the 1198S Corse and not the Panigale?
Any other factors in why you decided to go the Corse?

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

Corbs - What's the difference between the 1198S Corse and not the Panigale?
Any other factors in why you decided to go the Corse?

Other than the steep price, i like the 1X98 shape better the the Pani. Undertail pipes, wanky exposed dry clutch, no electrical gremlins.... but still has DTC.

I knew i wanted a Ducati, the aggressive obnoxious behaviour is what im after... I was really considering the the black 2014 1199s, but for 36k stock its a lot of coin for a bike that a lot of people already have (in 3 different colours). I wanted something a little less seen around Melbs. This particular one already had all the bits i wanted, the colour scheme i prefer over the pani tri-colour.

[Riggs]

I much prefer the look of these over the 1199.

[Crispymk2]

Been going on a few rides lately with the Perth Cafe Racer guys on my Honda GB400

Fun little bike, nice and light and the 400cc single is pretty torquey

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/11765685993_37c39b5f1a_b.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/10010178_826713907357881_1768712391_o.jpg?dl=1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t31.0-8/1966203_827614850601120_260603128_o.jpg

[S133LTR]

Nice Rex is a legend... always good rides with those guys.

[Hornet]

Nice.
The first shot, with the wooden fence behind, is cool but the black and white group shot is great. (BTW, I like the copy/paste across forums) :)

For my first post on here, here's my baby;

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/1525075_10202201407929073_1146251396_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/t31.0-8/s720x720/332025_4627011945730_1964903731_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q72/s720x720/1530347_10202201408489087_1955420245_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/p720x720/1551563_10202201408769094_1752573239_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/1512755_10202202201148903_420885531_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/1512605_10202202201508912_44861371_n.jpg

You might be able to tell, she's my pride and joy. My car is jealous of the love I show my bike.

[mr_mike]

post some pics of you car Dan, is equally as cool!

[HANS YOLO]

that's a really nice colour!

[Lozzle]

Welcome Dan!

Agreed, chuck up some pics of the Festiva.... :P

[Halle Terry]

Whoa, R1SP! Nice choice!

Hewie's old bike?

[KPWISHN]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/kpwishn/Mobile%20Uploads/973EE7A6-CAB7-4ED6-B7FF-A331F3C958D1_zpsnsjdn5em.jpg

[Tre-Cool]

nice, should make riding to the airport a bit nicer hey lewis?

[KPWISHN]

Yeah, it's miles different to the SM. Seems like a good all-rounder. Might swap out the DRZ for one of the SM's that a bit more rad.

[bertocchi]

hey guys, new to forum. sold my pulsar daily a few months ago and got my RE lic. riding my CBR250R until I can legally upgrade.
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r781/blair_bertocchi/CBR_zps3c92ca94.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/blair_bertocchi/media/CBR_zps3c92ca94.jpg.html)

[mr_mike]

Step 1. Get rid of the terrible 2bros exhaust

[bertocchi]

Step 1. Get rid of the terrible 2bros exhaust
lol I know I hate the lawnmower spec exhaust too

[HANS YOLO]

lol I know I hate the lawnmower spec exhaust too

just leave it mate and save your money for the bike your going to want in about 2 months :)

[benjamino]

Passed my R-E Test yesterday, chose a great day with the rain and wet roads :/

Riding a 2012 Hyosung 250GT for the time being, not the greatest but still a good bike to rack some k's up on, only 4,000kms, and cheap from a friend.

[Riggs]

If anyone happens to bin their late model Ninja 250R and wants to flog it cheap cheap let me know. Would consider CBR as well, not interested in Hyo's etc.

[bertocchi]

just leave it mate and save your money for the bike your going to want in about 2 months :)
yeah I was gonna leave it - it came with the bike. when I was searching for a bike I just liked the idea of idiots swerving from lane to lane on there mobile phones while driving being able to hear me. and yes I am already saving for the next bike : )

[ryanr32]

yeah I was gonna leave it - it came with the bike. when I was searching for a bike I just liked the idea of idiots swerving from lane to lane on there mobile phones while driving being able to hear me. and yes I am already saving for the next bike : )

No one can hear you or see you on a bike loud exhaust or not wont stop them pulling out on you. Ride as though everyone out there is trying to kill you and you will be fine.

[ryanr32]

If anyone happens to bin their late model Ninja 250R and wants to flog it cheap cheap let me know. Would consider CBR as well, not interested in Hyo's etc.

there is an 08 250 ninja been low sided on psb at the moment. Its repairable write off i think hes after around the $1500 mark if thats any use to you?

[bertocchi]

No one can hear you or see you on a bike loud exhaust or not wont stop them pulling out on you. Ride as though everyone out there is trying to kill you and you will be fine.
cheers, yeah I found that out after getting my bike and getting out on the roads haha

[ryanr32]

cheers, yeah I found that out after getting my bike and getting out on the roads haha

yeah its an eye opener. The attitude of most car drivers wont ever change so just do everything you can to look after yourself cause it doesnt matter if your in the right or wrong you will always lose on a bike.

[bertocchi]

yeah its an eye opener. The attitude of most car drivers wont ever change so just do everything you can to look after yourself cause it doesnt matter if your in the right or wrong you will always lose on a bike.
yeah you hit the nail on the head there! never going to beat a car if they wanna play games with you

in a accident (not motorcycle related) I snapped both bones in my wrist on the weekend. I suppose when I get back on the bike again I will be a few months closer to my R class lol

[Riggs]

there is an 08 250 ninja been low sided on psb at the moment. Its repairable write off i think hes after around the $1500 mark if thats any use to you?

Saw that, am looking into it!

[ryanr32]

yeah you hit the nail on the head there! never going to beat a car if they wanna play games with you

in a accident (not motorcycle related) I snapped both bones in my wrist on the weekend. I suppose when I get back on the bike again I will be a few months closer to my R class lol

Thats no good mate heal quick. At least your looking on the bright side being closer to your R class

[mav_vlt]

Here is my 89 GSXR 1100 Streetfighter that I got at the end of last year
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/vlwagonit/9212CA80-E080-4ED0-BA52-FDD428E6BA50_zpssr3nvpzr.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/9212CA80-E080-4ED0-BA52-FDD428E6BA50_zpssr3nvpzr.jpg.html)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/vlwagonit/F646CC98-4004-44B9-A4FF-144C6A00234B_zpsxzz6r6zp.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/F646CC98-4004-44B9-A4FF-144C6A00234B_zpsxzz6r6zp.jpg.html)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l86/vlwagonit/9E57C565-2C4C-4ADC-AA45-F53D4DC62480_zps5kksujca.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/9E57C565-2C4C-4ADC-AA45-F53D4DC62480_zps5kksujca.jpg.html)

Digital speedo/tacho
Motor x handle bars
custom rear tail
custom headlights
custom indicators
removed airbox and replaced with pod filters

It needs a bit of work to get it up to scratch but it is still a lot of fun to ride

[Chompy]

Took delivery of my water sludge pump today. As you can see even when I get new shit I dont smile

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ChompyR8/IMG_65407074643748_zps9phltz7d.jpeg (http://s293.photobucket.com/user/ChompyR8/media/IMG_65407074643748_zps9phltz7d.jpeg.html)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ChompyR8/IMG_20140707_105219_zpsspdpifh6.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/user/ChompyR8/media/IMG_20140707_105219_zpsspdpifh6.jpg.html)

[UXX127]

That's nice as chompy, they do anything else aside from the pipes? To bad ur plates weren't 1HD

[Chompy]

Just done pipes filter and tune.
First bike ive owned and first harley I've ridden so was good to go out tonight and cruise with her.
Definitely a good feeling riding it.

[[PIG GTS]]

My two tractors...

http://i59.tinypic.com/2hmlogx.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/2hg8m4z.jpg

[Chompy]

Love the both of them!!!

[Halle Terry]

I rode a Forty-Eight (Not to be confused with my Eight-Four-Eight) and I really liked it. Wouldn't mind owning a Harley at all.

[1SPRINT]

I'll take that fat boy lo off yours hands any day

[S133LTR]

48+drop bars=win

[UXX127]

That 48 , so much win

[Stef]

god that 48 is the business!

[Riggs]

Am also a fan of 48.

[Chompy]

If I didnt look like an overgrown ape on the 48 I would have definitely got one of those over the breakout!

[rat]

'05 ZX10R

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/onerat/photo_zpse9f78e42.jpg (http://s661.photobucket.com/user/onerat/media/photo_zpse9f78e42.jpg.html)

[Riggs]

Plans for it?

[MrSparkle]

Do the brakes suck?

[Riggs]

Kwaka brakes are notoriously shit.

Spend ~$500 (Brembo M/C, braided lines, and good fluid) and it will feel like a new bike.

[rat]

Really just a tidy weekend warrior is what I'm after.
It's pretty original at the mome besides -1 + +1 sprockets which I'm happy with.
I've got a gear indicator and speedo healer on the way.

Bit of paint to sort out next, it's been dropped onto the LHS while stationary. Any recommendations Dan?

Brakes seem ok to me so far but haven't really had the chance to give them a good workout. Will keep the Brembo's in mind!

Keen to have a go down the plex and maybe even Barbs at some stage.

[mr_mike]

There is a few cheaper options for brakes using master cylinder etc of other bikes. CBR/GSXR.
05's were pretty notorious for going end over end, front will come up gentle, gentle them BAM and your over! Pretty wild bikes by all accounts, viscous power curve, 150-160rwhp and shit brakes!!!!

[rat]

Nothing like the old Motards a few years ago then hey Mike ;-)

[mr_mike]

LoL! when I done my R class test me and the instructor i used were standing in lic centre talking about bike and motards etc when he goes "have a look at this" whips out his laptop and puts on a video of 3 motards taking off from the lights in Cannington and down Kenwick link with 2 doing wheelies, he played it again and I realised it was us!!!

[Kaido]

Finally got my cafe racer running again after it sitting for 2 years! forgot how fun this thing is to ride! urge to keep rising!

http://i60.tinypic.com/2itlumg.jpg

[mr m00se]

Here's my Sunday Special, 97 748 that I picked up a few months ago. The previous owners neglected her so there was a lot of rusting fasteners and dodgy panels.
With a bucket load of new fasteners, some carbon, some billet bits and a new tail fairing she's starting to look quite nice.

5 spoke rims are on the shopping list after I pickup some new leathers.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/mrlecras/748_zpsf31d9b58.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/mrlecras/20140718_072104_zps2cf9d495.jpg

[Stef]

always liked the look of 748's

[mr_mike]

All back together and running sweet Didnt realize how stuffed my old clutch was, new EBC clutch with heavier springs and power wheelies rolling on in 3rd.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1525169_10152159730845059_5077363393146606473_n.jp g

[Riggs]

How long you had the quick shifter for? Looks like a HM?

Just ripped mine out as it kept trying to kill me and I know a few others who have had issues.

[mr_mike]

It's the cheaper Annatori still made by HM but doesn't have same amount of adjustment ie: no kill time, Rpm range etc.

My only complaint is it works on down shifts as well so took a little while to adjust my riding style to suit, but combined with reverse shift I love it

[Chompy]

So after riding for a while I've done a few things to the Breakout, had 3inch front control extensions fitted so legs arent as cramped, also had it lowered 1.5 inches.
Plastidipped the rear fender brackets black too.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ChompyR8/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161835_zpsct2gcxth.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/user/ChompyR8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161835_zpsct2gcxth.jpg.html)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ChompyR8/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161821_zpsrsiwrhms.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/user/ChompyR8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161821_zpsrsiwrhms.jpg.html)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ChompyR8/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161904_zpsdyjcj9jn.jpg (http://s293.photobucket.com/user/ChompyR8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140810_161904_zpsdyjcj9jn.jpg.html)

[Sensible]

It's the cheaper Annatori still made by HM but doesn't have same amount of adjustment ie: no kill time, Rpm range etc.

My only complaint is it works on down shifts as well so took a little while to adjust my riding style to suit, but combined with reverse shift I love it

I was running the Pingle shifter on my racecar, found the heat kept on killing the interrupter module

Can you link the shifter you have for me to have a look at?

[mr_mike]

I was running the Pingle shifter on my racecar, found the heat kept on killing the interrupter module

Can you link the shifter you have for me to have a look at?

http://www.annitorirl.com/product_detail_1.php
I got mine of ebay for about $300 from memory. Its a very basic setup, plugs inline to the coil packs with a small control box that has 1 button you press to select one of 3 sensitivity settings. I went straight to most sensitive on mine. Due to undertail pipes the R1 gets very hot in the rear subframe and there has been no issue with teh control module or sensor

[Riggs]

Be careful as the heat is what fucked mine too.

[shifted]

https://scontent-a-nrt.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10616184_10153161698889896_1936312391385047416_n.j pg

Well there she is.

Blue 2009 Ninja. 3600kms.

Very comfy.

[Susstt]

Dont think I've posted my S4RS Monster here yet, so here it is

Still needs more carbon, new mirrors and clear indicator lenses (If I can find them..)

https://scontent-a-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/10655305_10152337337345794_6981374325720355796_o.j pg

[[FFOUR]]

Not mine, but a 1199 Superleggera I shot recently. About $90K worth of bike.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/15011888631_b3273e4468_h.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14841329879_36bbc0868c_h.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14853407858_4aa9a7228a_h.jpg

Few more here http://www.janglovac.com/blog/1199superleggera

[bertocchi]

awesome bike, awesome snaps!

[RK 86 WA]

So had a bit of an incident with a kangaroo last weekend and my old s1k was written off, but.... Here is the replacement :)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/15329197125_a4897fd196_b.jpg

First things first, looking for a Akro decat link as I miss the noise and flames :(

[[FFOUR]]

HP4!! :cool:

Awesome buy! Sorry to hear about the incident, but worked out well!

[RK 86 WA]

Thanks man :) yeah kanga decided to get up close and personal to say hello, but lucky to be alive with no broken bones or any injuries worse than a couple small bruises!

[bertocchi]

love the HP4!
sorry to hear about your S1000RR. but glad to hear you got away with only got a couple of small bruises!

[RK 86 WA]

Thanks man! There is enough bike crew on here to run another Sunday Coastal run me thinks :p

[Riggs]

<3 so much the HP4

[bertocchi]

test rode & deposit paid last night.
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r781/blair_bertocchi/24425555-09AE-4DE3-8FE4-6BA44D8B4A0F_zpskbb09ckr.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/blair_bertocchi/media/24425555-09AE-4DE3-8FE4-6BA44D8B4A0F_zpskbb09ckr.jpg.html)

[mr_mike]

did u buy it off a guy named steve?

[bertocchi]

did u buy it off a guy named steve?
I have been in contact with Steve, not buying it off him but yes this is his old bike.

[mr_mike]

Ah k, he got soooooo many speeding fines on this, even after installing laser jammer he still managed to get pinged

[bertocchi]

lol he was telling me about that when I contacted him the jammer as well haha, that was his reason for selling it.

the seller just sent me some pictures after it's detail, I figured I would share them.
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r781/blair_bertocchi/6F285112-C772-4497-BF20-FAF83769BF92_zpsyju9htkk.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/blair_bertocchi/media/6F285112-C772-4497-BF20-FAF83769BF92_zpsyju9htkk.jpg.html)
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r781/blair_bertocchi/C699BDD8-0492-4C74-BA39-4548A60FD82F_zpsqnkbn16l.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/blair_bertocchi/media/C699BDD8-0492-4C74-BA39-4548A60FD82F_zpsqnkbn16l.jpg.html)
http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r781/blair_bertocchi/A1D3372C-F6D3-4F08-96F9-E43412CE1C7A_zpszcqpsznp.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/blair_bertocchi/media/A1D3372C-F6D3-4F08-96F9-E43412CE1C7A_zpszcqpsznp.jpg.html)

[mr_mike]

Done by Cleanride by looks of it

[bertocchi]

ohh sweet that's mint. I was curious who did the job. what makes you think cleanride did it?

[mr_mike]

Mainly cos Rob the owner of Cleanride.com is well known on PSB plus given how ridiculously clean it is it could only be Robs handy work.

[bertocchi]

true that haha, I will ask rob if he did it when he gets my front stand into stock.

[Nickevox]

After having a shite week, my mate suprised me and dropped my bike off.

Here it is
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10384053_10152372962012130_7354548597929875747_n.j pg?oh=453b01a70ce8946acfdbde9016e0bb7f&oe=5508E670&__gda__=1427930470_9941560126351af35e109eeac89ed80 f

[mr_mike]

ready for the AL cruise ;)

[Nickevox]

ready for the AL cruise ;)

haha if I dont even go with my Evo, what means I will take this puppy :P

[shifted]

Love the Daytona, that's what I want to upgrade to as well.

[mr_mike]

haha if I dont even go with my Evo, what means I will take this puppy :P

Haha do it, you'll get more runs than the supersport bikes

[bertocchi]

Love the Daytona, that's what I want to upgrade to as well.

cheers mate, I think after my ride on the weekend it's been a good decision. for me it was between the daytona 675 (after being talked out of a 600 I was looking at), a 749 or an 848. it was just this popped up at a price I couldn't refuse.
all in all I think it's a sweet bike, would recommend.

[tmz_99]

cheers mate, I think after my ride on the weekend it's been a good decision. for me it was between the daytona 675 (after being talked out of a 600 I was looking at), a 749 or an 848. it was just this popped up at a price I couldn't refuse.
all in all I think it's a sweet bike, would recommend.

Looking at exactly the same choice of bikes myself at the moment (also MV F3 675).... :)

[rgvlee]

ohh sweet that's mint. I was curious who did the job. what makes you think cleanride did it?

Looks like cleanrides house in the first photo you posted

[bertocchi]

Looking at exactly the same choice of bikes myself at the moment (also MV F3 675).... :)
very nice, decisions decisions. great bikes reguardless of what you buy.
unsure of your budget but there was a super clean 749 for sale down south earlier in the week. very low kms. termi etc...


Looks like cleanrides house in the first photo you posted
yeah that would be correct, that was a pic I stole of PSB.

[Kaido]

Looking at exactly the same choice of bikes myself at the moment (also MV F3 675).... :)

be careful with the MV F3, alot of them don't have the upgrade engine mapping and have pretty shocking throttle mapping. Mate test rode two one for few years old had the new mapping then rode a brand new one and didn't have it.

Personally i only heard bad things about the MV, my mate ended up getting the 675 over the MV as he said it was much better bike

[mr_mike]

^^^^ listen to this guy he knows all about unreliable Italian bikes :P

[tmz_99]

be careful with the MV F3, alot of them don't have the upgrade engine mapping and have pretty shocking throttle mapping. Mate test rode two one for few years old had the new mapping then rode a brand new one and didn't have it. Personally i only heard bad things about the MV, my mate ended up getting the 675 over the MV as he said it was much better bike Yeah, I've read as much from the reviews.. But the new mapping sorts out a lot of the issues then?

[rat]

Sold my ZX10 and bought a 2009 Husqvarna SM610.
It is RIDICULOUSLY fun and great that I don't have to worry about accidentally doing 250kph
Would recommend to anyone looking for a Motard!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/onerat/10382A9D-2868-48FB-9AD6-E18492C94264_zpshx5aguum.jpg (http://s661.photobucket.com/user/onerat/media/10382A9D-2868-48FB-9AD6-E18492C94264_zpshx5aguum.jpg.html)

[Brute]

Sold my ZX10 and bought a 2009 Husqvarna SM610.
It is RIDICULOUSLY fun and great that I don't have to worry about accidentally doing 250kph
Would recommend to anyone looking for a Motard!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu337/onerat/10382A9D-2868-48FB-9AD6-E18492C94264_zpshx5aguum.jpg (http://s661.photobucket.com/user/onerat/media/10382A9D-2868-48FB-9AD6-E18492C94264_zpshx5aguum.jpg.html)

They are stupid amounts of fun. I miss mine.

[mr_mike]

get another, they have pillion pegs so you should be allowed

[benjamino]

Picked up something I'd always wanted on Christmas Eve. Really looking forward to having some great times on this bike.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7501/15491086453_ed9dc19924_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pATSit)

Ducati 848 Evo Corse SE (https://flic.kr/p/pATSit) by ben_stieger (https://www.flickr.com/people/60112340@N06/), on Flickr

[tmz_99]

Brilliant color combination.. :) Love the 848.. :)

[tmz_99]

Just picked this up... Ducati Diavel Carbon.. has the BST carbon wheels / Termi race system with computer flash and a bunch of other aesthetic bits and pieces.... will take more photos at some point in the next few days..

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/15951882157_aa64c7dbf2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qiByNZ)AA2T7150 (https://flic.kr/p/qiByNZ) by tmz_99 (https://www.flickr.com/people/31375434@N03/), on Flickr

[mr_mike]

you guys with matte black paint work should contact Rob at www.cleanride.com for some of his matte polishes keeps the finish nice and clean and also stops hand prints.

[crabman]

Finally found a replacement to my motard that was stolen late last year, 2015 DRZ has a colour scheme I like even more than the blue/white. I won't be able to afford it for a while, but that is fine anyway as no doubt it will take more than 6 months for Aus to start seeing this scheme delivered.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwOKsUpCAAAQ2tL.png

[Nickevox]

Be careful on the roads peeps, dont want this to stuff your weekend up!

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[Bomber]

Oh good, I just bought a white 2014 Ninja 300 to earn my chicken strips on. 9kms on it so far.... Using instructors bike for test next Thursday at Midland (just brought forward from 14/04) provided he is free. Hasn't responded to my call yet. Otherwise I'll be organising a shadow and I'll take the new bike and do it on that.

[mys1]

Be careful on the roads peeps, dont want this to stuff your weekend up!

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Spewin'!

Hope you've still got some skin and dignity left!

[Nickevox]

Spewin'!

Hope you've still got some skin and dignity left!

Bit of skin missing, nothing bad at all.

Right ankle/knee have seen better days, limping around as the bike got stuck and dragged me for bit.

[Bomber]

How/What happend Nick?

[mr_mike]

Be careful on the roads peeps, dont want this to stuff your weekend up!

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Shit, thats not yours is it Nick?


Oh good, I just bought a white 2014 Ninja 300 to earn my chicken strips on. 9kms on it so far.... Using instructors bike for test next Thursday at Midland (just brought forward from 14/04) provided he is free. Hasn't responded to my call yet. Otherwise I'll be organising a shadow and I'll take the new bike and do it on that.

Maybe you should google what chicken strips on a motorbike actually refers to......

[HANS YOLO]

Bit of skin missing, nothing bad at all.

Right ankle/knee have seen better days, limping around as the bike got stuck and dragged me for bit.

how did your gear hold up?

i haven't read back through the thread yet...what happened?

[mr_mike]

why wasnt the bike picked up and wheeled to the side of the road? its not like they weigh much.

[Nickevox]

This is the end result, fixable or written off you think?

Kevlar jeans are now in the bin, had 2 pin holes where it wore through to my knees, had to cut them off as my ankle cant bend and yeah, only way I could remove them.

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[Bomber]

Maybe you should google what chicken strips on a motorbike actually refers to......
Please, don't be so presumptuous to assume I don't already know. Everyone has gotta start on the road somewhere and I'm proud to say I've got the spuds to give it a crack... No I'm not having a go at you, as I'm sure you're not at me (mostly hehe). I've read a lot of your posts and you are easily 1000 times more experienced on the road than I!

And yes, I still have a fairly decent sized strip because my new bike has only got 9kms on it. All I've done on it so far is ride from Mack 1 Midland to Jane Brook. Still yet to get some proper heat into the tyres (and brakes) so I can remove the shiny shit before I get stuck into it. Still got all the new bike smells coming off the cleaning products, out the exhaust, etc. It has been awhile and I know it's far from the same thing, but I've got a reasonable amount of dirt bike experience, just fark all on sealed roads with cagers to avoid. That's where my learning curve comes in, roadcraft, emergency braking in varying weather and of course the aforementioned dumb shits who are out to kill me. I'm an experienced heavy vehicle operator on and off road so the basic skills are there, it's perfecting the craft I'm learning, hence I'm earning my chicken strips (wings??) LOL

[mr_mike]

How'd it happen?

Probably be written off, fairings are expensive

[Bomber]

And sorry about your bike Nick. Not meaning to detract from what is obviously a pingpingpingping of thing to happen to your black beauty, but at least you are still here (almost) 100% stuck together!

[Nickevox]

How'd it happen?

Probably be written off, fairings are expensive

Riding along William St for work this morning and this arse decides to just pull out of a parking spot out of the blue, I hit the brakes and next thing bikes on me sliding and I hit his car.

Lucky I wasn't going at speed as I walked away, pretty lucky/happy I must say.

He had the balls to yell at me saying I was speeding then a large number of people (gotta love some humans) started abusing him telling him I was fine but he pulled out of nowhere and was in the wrong.
He lives literally outside where it happened (Britannia on William St - Backpackers).

[mys1]

Please, don't be so presumptuous to assume I don't already know. Everyone has gotta start on the road somewhere and I'm proud to say I've got the spuds to give it a crack... No I'm not having a go at you, as I'm sure you're not at me (mostly hehe). I've read a lot of your posts and you are easily 1000 times more experienced on the road than I!

And yes, I still have a fairly decent sized strip because my new bike has only got 9kms on it. All I've done on it so far is ride from Mack 1 Midland to Jane Brook. Still yet to get some proper heat into the tyres (and brakes) so I can remove the shiny shit before I get stuck into it. Still got all the new bike smells coming off the cleaning products, out the exhaust, etc. It has been awhile and I know it's far from the same thing, but I've got a reasonable amount of dirt bike experience, just fark all on sealed roads with cagers to avoid. That's where my learning curve comes in, roadcraft, emergency braking in varying weather and of course the aforementioned dumb shits who are out to kill me. I'm an experienced heavy vehicle operator on and off road so the basic skills are there, it's perfecting the craft I'm learning, hence I'm earning my chicken strips (wings??) LOL

I wouldn't stress too much mate Mr Mike Started from the bottom as well - Check out the lean angle below!


had my first run on the track today with my bike done a Trakdayz Group 1, highly recommend it to anyone who gets the chance.
my tyre after todays time on wanneroos right hand turns.
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[Bomber]

All good, no stress. Maybe I phrased it incorrectly

[Riggs]

You don't "earn" chicken strips, the idea is to loose them. ie. the smaller they are the better because as you corner faster you get closer to the edge of the tyre and have a smaller chicken strip until you are a super cool mad pingpingpingping and can ride like Rossi and have none at all.

It's an utter pile of wank but it is what it is. Pulled up at the shops one day with a new tyre that had only been up and down the freeway a few times. Random guy tells me I need to do a track day to learn how to get rid of the chicken strips. csb.

Don't stress about it, just enjoy and ride within your limits.

Now if we are going compare flow rates from our Japs eyes, here is a photo of one I prepared earlier.



http://i58.tinypic.com/111uskp.jpg

& Nik, perfect exapmle of why protection is so important, even at low speed had you been waring shorts and a t shirt you would be a lot worse off, bike can be fixed. Ground off skin cannot. That bike will certainly be fixable, all cosmetic. The cost of doing so will deem whether or not insurance writes it off. Farings are expensive.

[mr_mike]

I wouldn't stress too much mate Mr Mike Started from the bottom as well - Check out the lean angle below!

And I assume you'll be posting a pic of your rear tyre scuffed right of the edge shortly? Maybe before you post it you can point out where I was putting Bomber down for being fresh on a bike? I merely pointed out that the way the term chicken strips was used made it sound like something you earn.

Back ontopic. Bike freshly washed and polished
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[mr_mike]

You don't "earn" chicken strips, the idea is to loose them. ie. the smaller they are the better because as you corner faster you get closer to the edge of the tyre and have a smaller chicken strip until you are a super cool mad pingpingpingping and can ride like Rossi and have none at all.

It's an utter pile of wank but it is what it is. Pulled up at the shops one day with a new tyre that had only been up and down the freeway a few times. Random guy tells me I need to do a track day to learn how to get rid of the chicken strips. csb.

Don't stress about it, just enjoy and ride within your limits.

Now if we are going compare flow rates from our Japs eyes, here is a photo of one I prepared earlier.



http://i58.tinypic.com/111uskp.jpg



LoL track tyres dont count :P
But you're right it is all wank, another thing to consider is that tyres are different shapes and that has a huge effect on how close to edge you can get. 2CT was a low profile fat tyre and could run that off the edge easy S20's are a lot taller give way quicker tip in but you practically have to be scraping a indicator to get them to the edge

[Riggs]

A good rider can get to the edge on any modern tyre easily.

[Bomber]

etc etc etc....I merely pointed out that the way the term chicken strips was used made it sound like something you earn.
All good in da hood, I meant it as like earning your wings when you fly, as I said, phrased completely ass about. Newb squid..

Now for another topic. I work away 2 weeks on, 1 week off. I've already checked and centre stands for the Ninja 300 don't exist unless you weld mounts onto the frame and bolt a suitable one in. I am not the biggest fan of the kick stand on the garage concrete floor so if I was to invest in a rear stand and spools to make it more stable for extended lay ups and chain maintenance would that be the best idea or are there other ideas/parts you people are using or have heard of?

[Riggs]

Normal paddock stand + spools is the way to go.

If space is tight these are great, we have them on our bikes and they make moving them about the workshop very easy.

http://www.kaneg.com.au/products/Spacesaver-Mate-Black-Rear-Stand--Plus-Free-spools-Plus-Free-Hex-Tool.html

[Bomber]

Space isn't really an issue but that's heaps cheaper than the Pit Bull branded ones out of the USo'A

[ED40]

Oh good, I just bought a white 2014 Ninja 300 to earn my chicken strips on. 9kms on it so far.... Using instructors bike for test next Thursday at Midland (just brought forward from 14/04) provided he is free. Hasn't responded to my call yet. Otherwise I'll be organising a shadow and I'll take the new bike and do it on that.

Hit me up if you want to know exactly what to do and the route for the Midland RE test. I still remember it and it hasnt changed in the past few years.

[Bomber]

Hit me up if you want to know exactly what to do and the route for the Midland RE test. I still remember it and it hasnt changed in the past few years.
PM sent!

[Nickevox]

Any of you chaps had experience with the panel shop - Motorcycles Panel & Paint?

If my bike is repairable its going to them - or does anyone have any recommendations on a place to take?

[rgvlee]

Yeah they are alright from everything I have heard.

[mr_mike]

Any of you chaps had experience with the panel shop - Motorcycles Panel & Paint?

If my bike is repairable its going to them - or does anyone have any recommendations on a place to take?

Simon at MC P&P is by far the best on Perth you will have no issue there