Fixed1979
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Nice buy! I was just watching videos over the weekend of a bunch of Panigale's, if I ever upgrade my balls and move to a city that has track days wouldn't mind jumping on one.
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Nice buy! I was just watching videos over the weekend of a bunch of Panigale's, if I ever upgrade my balls and move to a city that has track days wouldn't mind jumping on one.
thesoapster
Member
It's the only Superbike I've ridden, but just sitting on them is a world of difference compared to even the 1098/1198 platform. The bars are taller, wider, and closer to the rider. The seat position makes you feel like you're sitting in the bike which is actually quite nice. I sit pretty tall so that was something I appreciated.
brokenwatch
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I'll leave this as a link in case anyone doesn't want to see my ghostly pale leg, but I noticed this suprise on my leg this morning getting dressed:
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wmjb9nwc4vspbvo/SGhcU31dR5
A giant bruise from walking the bike backwards and my leg hitting the rear shock where the electronic part comes out . :-/ Guess I will get used to walking it by the handlebars.
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wmjb9nwc4vspbvo/SGhcU31dR5
A giant bruise from walking the bike backwards and my leg hitting the rear shock where the electronic part comes out . :-/ Guess I will get used to walking it by the handlebars.
thesoapster
Member
Ouch...they promised me I wouldn't even know it's there when I tested one! 
Dropped the bike off yesterday at the shop. I'm just having the valve check/adjustment done. I'm going to learn how to change the fork oil myself. Getting a Pitbull triple tree front stand soon, so I'll probably try and do this when I get bored during the winter.
Dropped the bike off yesterday at the shop. I'm just having the valve check/adjustment done. I'm going to learn how to change the fork oil myself. Getting a Pitbull triple tree front stand soon, so I'll probably try and do this when I get bored during the winter.
Trackday op success. Didn't die, didn't dump the bike.
EDIT: Pictures. Whole album, ifn you're interested.
EDIT: Pictures. Whole album, ifn you're interested.
brokenwatch
Member
Awesome, what track did you go to?
maxheadwound
Member
That looks like allot of fun. I in the process of upgrading my riding gear and as soon as that is done then I will have to look at leathers. I would really like to do a track day on the to get rid of the flat spot in the center of the tyre.
Very nice lean angle
Very nice lean angle
Jennings GP, in north central Florida. It's a bike only track, which is awesome, and it's only like 2 hours away from me, so I don't have to hotel or anything to get a day in.
EDIT: And just to avoid any confusion with the track marker in the shot, yesterday was backwards day.
Thanks man. It was too much fun, ridiculous amounts of fun even.
Also the lean angle in the third shot is kind of a byproduct of me being bad and not getting me ass off the seat nearly as much as I should so I can counterweight the lean properly. These shots of from fairly early in the day, I pretty steadily picked up speed as we went and started dragging my pegs in 13 and 8 (which scares the shit out of you when you aren't mentally prepared for it). But had I gotten further off the seat and used my knee as a guide proper I could have held more speed through some of the turns.
Jennings GP, in north central Florida. It's a bike only track, which is awesome, and it's only like 2 hours away from me, so I don't have to hotel or anything to get a day in.
EDIT: And just to avoid any confusion with the track marker in the shot, yesterday was backwards day.
Thanks man. It was too much fun, ridiculous amounts of fun even.
Also the lean angle in the third shot is kind of a byproduct of me being bad and not getting me ass off the seat nearly as much as I should so I can counterweight the lean properly. These shots of from fairly early in the day, I pretty steadily picked up speed as we went and started dragging my pegs in 13 and 8 (which scares the shit out of you when you aren't mentally prepared for it). But had I gotten further off the seat and used my knee as a guide proper I could have held more speed through some of the turns.
Have fun at the track man, great addiction. But get off the bike more, you're bike is dangerously close to max lean angle in some of those shots. Great that you were so aggressive on your first time out.
It's starting to get COLD now. Did a run up to london with a pair of these givi muffs fitted yesterday:
Highly recommended, they don't keep you warm but they do keep the wind off your hands completely, which stops them from getting cold. After about 30 minutes at motorway speeds I started to feel the chill, but until then I was fine with just my standard winter gloves on. Only problem I have is every time I put my hand in them I seem to knock the kill switch which cues a lot of fumbling.
I did a much longer (and colder) ride on Saturday, 100 miles each way and I used a pair of Keis heated inner gloves. These are a *much* better option than heated grips, keep your hands toasty warm. Only problem is it's a tight fit to get my regular gloves over the top.
Highly recommended, they don't keep you warm but they do keep the wind off your hands completely, which stops them from getting cold. After about 30 minutes at motorway speeds I started to feel the chill, but until then I was fine with just my standard winter gloves on. Only problem I have is every time I put my hand in them I seem to knock the kill switch which cues a lot of fumbling.
I did a much longer (and colder) ride on Saturday, 100 miles each way and I used a pair of Keis heated inner gloves. These are a *much* better option than heated grips, keep your hands toasty warm. Only problem is it's a tight fit to get my regular gloves over the top.
Good stuff man.
maxheadwound
Member
I had to switch my heated grips on yesterday... so the cold is here. Next will be to put the lining back in my jacket but I am going to try and hold off.
Last year I was looking at a heated vest but it did not get very good reviews. I might revisit this option for this year.
Last year I was looking at a heated vest but it did not get very good reviews. I might revisit this option for this year.
Fixed1979
Member
Current weather...
After starting my car this morning and going back into the house it took about 15 minutes for the cold to leave my legs. This is usually around the temperature where I begin to ask myself if living here is worth it.
maxheadwound
Member
Where are you based where its -30 and sunny?
Fixed1979
Member
Fort McMurray Alberta. We usually get at least 1 week or so that's -30 or colder.
It's actually easier for it to be colder when it's sunny as there's no clouds to trap any heat.
thesoapster
Member
Pretty amazing. Like a cooler version of Alaska.
MONSTER GIF:
I especially love the fact that it's a million dollar race bike but the exhaust is apparently mounted with rubber bands
Fallout-NL
Member
Holy shit, are they shooting footage like this nowadays? I need to start watching again.
brokenwatch
Member
Don't know if this has already been posted:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuviz/the-first-head-up-display-for-motorcycle-helmets
Looks amazing. I have a really bad sense of direction so I always have to drive to new places. Would love to have GPS on my motorcycle and use it for everything.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuviz/the-first-head-up-display-for-motorcycle-helmets
Looks amazing. I have a really bad sense of direction so I always have to drive to new places. Would love to have GPS on my motorcycle and use it for everything.
monchi-kun
Member
Don't know if this has already been posted:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuviz/the-first-head-up-display-for-motorcycle-helmets
Looks amazing. I have a really bad sense of direction so I always have to drive to new places. Would love to have GPS on my motorcycle and use it for everything.
Looks promising. Getting lost can be half of the fun when you're on 2 wheels.
maxheadwound
Member
This would make a nice clean solution for on your bike.No need to plum in cables and brackets.
My girlfriend and I ordered a couple of bikes today to do a little off-road adevnturing, probably 80% off-road and 20% on-road. She is relatively short and has no real riding experience (currently doing motorbike lessons for our licences) so for her we opted for a 2014 Yamaha XT250, for me we ordered a WR250R. We can't wait I will post picks when we get them next week.
I will post picks when we get them next week.Fallout-NL
Member
A lot better than the average bike brand ad video.
ClassyPenguin
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Don't know if this has already been posted:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nuviz/the-first-head-up-display-for-motorcycle-helmets
Looks amazing. I have a really bad sense of direction so I always have to drive to new places. Would love to have GPS on my motorcycle and use it for everything.
In helmet HUD's are going to be big in the next few years.
My girlfriend and I ordered a couple of bikes today to do a little off-road adevnturing, probably 80% off-road and 20% on-road. She is relatively short and has no real riding experience (currently doing motorbike lessons for our licences) so for her we opted for a 2014 Yamaha XT250, for me we ordered a WR250R. We can't wait
I would love to have a WR250R, that bike would be great for me in Brooklyn. I keep looking up bike stuff and doing research. I could afford to get a bike and gear but then I look at insurance...damn it is expensive here. I would like to have theft coverage but it adds so much to the cost. More than doubles the premium.
maxheadwound
Member
Washed the bike this weekend and man a bike just looks so much better when its clean. This mornings ride into the office it even felt that it was quicker lol
Cold?
I've not been out on the bike since my trip up to Birmingham 3 weeks ago, this time of year not having to commute is a damn blessing.
maxheadwound
Member
I have two rules for riding
- if its raining when I leave for work I use the car. I dont mind riding in the rain back home
- if its 3 degrees and under I stay off the bike
Rest of the time I am out there enjoying every minute on the bike. I just wish my commute was a bit longer as the 8 miles is a bit short
I don't like riding in the rain but if the missus is at work I don't have much choice as we only have one car between us
I just spray Mr Sheen on the visor (makes the rain run off), and ride just fast enough that I can see. If it's under 0C I don't like to go out unless I have no choice (it's urgent, and I can't arrange to have the car), more because I hate the cold.
I just spray Mr Sheen on the visor (makes the rain run off), and ride just fast enough that I can see. If it's under 0C I don't like to go out unless I have no choice (it's urgent, and I can't arrange to have the car), more because I hate the cold.
thesoapster
Member
As I pretty much only do spirited riding and track stuff, I stick to the warmer days. Below 50F is really getting to be too much. Even if I dress warmly enough, cold roads are not exactly the best for cornering. Those 85F+ days, while hot, make me feel like I'm just fucking glued to the road.
Below 50F is okay, but you start getting into the realm of it being below freezing with wind-chill, so on long journeys you really need thermal layers and heated equipment to replace the heat lost to it
If you don't ride that much in winter and don't invest in it, then I don't blame you for not riding, it doesn't take long for you to turn to ice at speed even when it's relatively warm.
If you don't ride that much in winter and don't invest in it, then I don't blame you for not riding, it doesn't take long for you to turn to ice at speed even when it's relatively warm.
Fallout-NL
Member
My bikes are way too prissy to ride in the winter, haha. Can't handle the salt. Probably going to get back on 'em when March rolls around.
I have started work on the Buell though, or rather, my dad has and I'm helping him out. We did a front fork revision last weekend. Had some scary moments with inserting the new seal, but it seems we did everyhing correctly and both forks are now dry (front right fork was leaky as hell, that's why it needed the work).
Next weekend we're probably going to go in for the 'oil pump drive gear' and the gasket on the rear cylinder. After that it should be good for a little while.
Some pics (that's my dad in the first pic):
(The Ducati is stored elsewhere at the moment)
I have started work on the Buell though, or rather, my dad has and I'm helping him out. We did a front fork revision last weekend. Had some scary moments with inserting the new seal, but it seems we did everyhing correctly and both forks are now dry (front right fork was leaky as hell, that's why it needed the work).
Next weekend we're probably going to go in for the 'oil pump drive gear' and the gasket on the rear cylinder. After that it should be good for a little while.
Some pics (that's my dad in the first pic):
(The Ducati is stored elsewhere at the moment)
Fallout-NL
Member
Yeah it's interesting... The previous owner did a pretty good job of not ruining them considering how the bike is nearly 15 years old. Hope I can keep it up.
maxheadwound
Member
My bikes are way too prissy to ride in the winter, haha. Can't handle the salt. Probably going to get back on 'em when March rolls around.
I have started work on the Buell though, or rather, my dad has and I'm helping him out. We did a front fork revision last weekend. Had some scary moments with inserting the new seal, but it seems we did everyhing correctly and both forks are now dry (front right fork was leaky as hell, that's why it needed the work).
Next weekend we're probably going to go in for the 'oil pump drive gear' and the gasket on the rear cylinder. After that it should be good for a little while.
Some pics (that's my dad in the first pic):
(The Ducati is stored elsewhere at the moment)
This looks like a nice project, I wish I had the space and a garage that is not -1 to work in. I was thinking of getting an old retro vespa and restoring and upgrading it as a first project... and then later move to something bigger. I had a 1986 R80GS bmw and had to sell it and I would love to buy an old one and fix it up.
Fallout-NL
Member
Yup, great to do some work with your hands for once. Garage obviously courtesy of my parents, no chance in hell I can afford something like that.