[bcrdukes]

So that's you!

jing mentioned you were do-boy on DK. Figured you'd be on here. At first I thought it was an SR500 but turns out its an XS650. Beautiful bike! What did you do to get it up and running? :)

[604trueno]

its actually a xs400, small brother to the 650. Two of my friends have the 650 and i wish i got the bigger one because parts are so damn easy for them to find whereas alot of my delays have had to do with parts. for instance the rear master cylinder rebuild kit and pads are NLA. i paid $80 for the MC rebuild kit from the states. pretty ridiculous for a metal rod and some rubbers. When i went to see the bike, it was only firing on one cylinder so i thought it was blown, NBD i wanted to rebuild it anyways but i did a compression test and its decent (150, 155). turns out it was just the timing. cleaned out the carbs, UNI filters and rejetting, lowered it a bunch, and it has a CBR integrated tail light mounted flush into my rear "fender," new headlight, drag bars, blah blah blah

i'd like to rewire the whole damn thing because i keep getting gremlins and it has a draw somewhere so i wired a switch to cut the battery off when sitting.

this is one of my friend's xs650

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300714_10150261054705064_524760063_7866520_2807584 _n.jpg

so when do you guys ride?

[bcrdukes]

Sweet!

Gotta see this bike in person one day. I have an old skool Yamaha as well. :)

[604trueno]

Nice man! Did u say you had a 500? Super rare and I almost bought one as a basket case last year for $500 from seattle. I think the yammy's looks so awesome pretty close to stock and honda's automatically cafe themselves lol

I'm in the garage now and figured out why it isn't running proper after sitting for a day. One of the spark plugs fouled after maybe 300km's. I know its running hella rich for some reason. Getting HORRIBLE mileage
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[bcrdukes]

Yeah, I have an SR500 but it was supposd to be a secret. :p Getting it shipped up from California soon.

Better check that main jet and air/fuel mixture screw!

Good luck!

[604trueno]

haha i caught your ninja edit on my email update :p can't wait to see that thing man, alot of my inspiration has been from sr500's online. you know the big moon one? fave of all time. i think i'm having ignition issues too with the ancient wiring. i went 2 steps up on the main with the pod filters. going to order some new coils soon. a bunch of sr500 parts are interchangeable with xs400 eh. along with the rd400.

[604trueno]

Oh, plugs are definitely rich, black as night and the left one that fouled was soaked. I'm a bit surprised because it should be lean through the low/mid range
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[JD¹³]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2846/jrsully.jpg

[Alphamale]

Oh, plugs are definitely rich, black as night and the left one that fouled was soaked. I'm a bit surprised because it should be lean through the low/mid range
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Matt?

Nice XS400...I was trying to find one. But I ended up setting for a GS400, hehe.

I bet you don't know who this is...

[604trueno]

....Yes? I have no idea who this is. Duy?
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[CharlieH]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2846/jrsully.jpg



jason from bayside??

[Gh0stRider]

604trueno, saw u riding down hastings past the PNE today

[CharlieH]

didn't want to make a new thread for this but i came across a dainese store in paris today. i felt like a kid in a candy store as they had all of the limited edition valentino rossi helmets and every piece of dainese gear i had ever seen. was so frickin awesome!

[604trueno]

haha ghostrider, did we wave? i live close by and work at willingdon and hastings.

[Gh0stRider]

haha ghostrider, did we wave? i live close by and work at willingdon and hastings.

no wave, i was walking on the sidewalk lol

[Terenceau]

Pinstriped the wheels =D
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z328/terenceau1/251424_10150189928584229_502374228_6428891_6855377 _n.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z328/terenceau1/205899_10150181249219229_502374228_6339372_1661166 _n.jpg

[Terenceau]

Anyone riding this week?

[604trueno]

Anyone riding tomorrow daytime?
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[truth]

Anyone riding tomorrow daytime?
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saw you go down hastings/renfrew this afternoon, nice ride!

[604trueno]

Thanks man! U on a bike? Its nice to get spotted by RS'er in my hood, considering my ride to work is less than 10 minutes haha
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[Alphamale]

The things I don't get with GSXR is that they almost never change the rim style. It's always been that relatively ugly 3 spoke garbage.

Anyone else agree? (As opposed to ZX6R 6-spoke, which looks contemporary)

[truth]

Thanks man! U on a bike? Its nice to get spotted by RS'er in my hood, considering my ride to work is less than 10 minutes haha
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riding a gs500f, but today I was just walking to the community centre for a workout.

[604trueno]

ahhhh is it black? might have seen your bike before. i've been thinking about starting to work out there too. seeing as i don't work out at all. but its super convenient locationwise.

[alex.w *//]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1465/img6097z.jpg
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/483/img6101bd.jpg

[jayjboi0104]

yo hey dont know if this is the right place to put it, but where did you guys learn to ride your bikes!? cuz i really want to get 1 as well, and also what would be some really nice looking starter bikes or leaner bikes lol!

[bcrdukes]

yo hey dont know if this is the right place to put it, but where did you guys learn to ride your bikes!? cuz i really want to get 1 as well, and also what would be some really nice looking starter bikes or leaner bikes lol!

http://www.revscene.net/forums/623480-group-sign-up-riding-lessons-prs-2011-a.html

[CharlieH]

bwahaha got a new lid :megusta:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298835_983444178031_21013782_46833103_1612940621_n .jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309685_983444113161_21013782_46833102_331914541_n. jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294444_988342816121_21013782_46893789_688439649_n. jpg

[Klutch]

my bike :hotbaby:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307044_10150337204522760_505767759_7955854_1275249 501_n.jpg

[racerman88]

Hey CharlieH, what site did you order the Rossi helmet from?

[bcrdukes]

The inaugural ride with my 1979 Yamaha SR500 cafe racer :D
http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/sr500/revscene/firstride_sr5001rs.JPG
http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/sr500/revscene/firstride_sr5002rs.JPG

[CharlieH]

Hey CharlieH, what site did you order the Rossi helmet from?

ridersdiscount.com

better prices if you contact them through different bike forums though. in this case i got a special deal via s1000rrforum.com

[bananana]

The inaugural ride with my 1979 Yamaha SR500 cafe racer :D
http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/sr500/revscene/firstride_sr5001rs.JPG
http://www.trianglecafe.ca/misc/bcrdukes/sr500/revscene/firstride_sr5002rs.JPG

sick cafe. did you do the build yourself?

[bcrdukes]

sick cafe. did you do the build yourself?

Thanks! :)

No, I did not. The only thing I did was customize the suspension. You can read more about my bike on my journal entry. (http://www.revscene.net/forums/650551-bcrdukes-1979-yamaha-sr500-cafe-racer.html) :D

[red kryptonite]

red CBR
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/cbr.jpg

[CharlieH]

The inaugural ride with my 1979 Yamaha SR500 cafe racer :D



ohlins babayyyyy :fuckyea:

[bcrdukes]

Yep! Ohlins Ya 148 - S36P type - a 36mm monotube diameter with external piggy back gas pressurized reservoirs on the rears and RaceTech Gold Valve cartridge emulators up front. :D

[bananana]

Yep! Ohlins Ya 148 - S36P type - a 36mm monotube diameter with external piggy back gas pressurized reservoirs on the rears and RaceTech Gold Valve cartridge emulators up front. :D

That looks pretty sick. I am building a CB750 cafe as well (you might have seen it at Cypress while you were there). Do you mind if i ask where you source your parts? Any good forums for some extra info?

Thanks!

[bcrdukes]

Not sure if I saw your bike specifically but I know that Dave & Darcy can and will build a proper bike.

I got my Ohlins shocks from Rod @ RMR Suspension in Abbotsford. They are an authorized Ohlins dealer and repair centre hence why I went with them. For the RaceTech Gold valve cartridge emulator, I bought them through Dave & Darcy @ Cypress since it's part of the MotoCanada catalog or whatever it's called.

For cafe parts for your CB750, I don't know of any people locally who sell stuff so your best bet is online. Most of my parts were pretty generic so no real "source" so to say. If you want some cool CB750 cafe parts, give Dustin Kott a call @ Kott Motorcycles in Santa Clarita, CA. Dustin specializes in custom fabrication specifically for the Honda CB series - this guy is a pro. Your next best bet is the famous Steve Carpenter in Orange County (Google for his info.) He's highly respected and his parts are proven to work w/o any problems but some of his stuff isn't cheap.

Locally, I'm going to have to say Cypress is a good bet and also Bill @ 5th Gear in Richmond.

[86supra]

i have an 04 Busa with RCC stage 2 turbo kit on board

[fT-z33wor]

Welps, its my turn :thumbs:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6279501354_0d6247d477_z.jpg

[vexor]

^^^^ so jelly, nice bike

[CharlieH]

^ hehehe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/charlieh_/ducatisandbmw-14.jpg

[fT-z33wor]

HAHAHA fucking hell charlie...

^^^^ so jelly, nice bike

Schpanks :)

[tegz]

Welps, its my turn :thumbs:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6279501354_0d6247d477_z.jpg

Niiice. is that an aftermarket clutch cover?

[fT-z33wor]

Niiice. is that an aftermarket clutch cover?

No homie, its just stock cover, but I've been looking at the exposed ones :agree:

[JD¹³]

^ hehehe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/charlieh_/ducatisandbmw-14.jpg
LOL nice one guys, can I put that up in the shop? No homo customers of the month?

Weeeee

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5107/27947010150725790815258.jpg

[CharlieH]

sure, im sure it'll get a few laughs from the customers haha. too bad none of us have a pic like yours since we're a bunch of posers :okay:

[fT-z33wor]

sure, im sure it'll get a few laughs from the customers haha. too bad none of us have a pic like yours since we're a bunch of posers :okay:

+1

[91civicZC]

As requested by BCR Dukes, not most of your cup of tea Im sure.

Only picture I have in my photobucket. This was on a 6 day trip with my Brother and Dad this last summer.

Ill get some better Pics come next summer. A classic Bike meet is not a bad idea......

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h304/tjedge/Welcometoalberta.jpg

[bcrdukes]

BMW Airheads! :buttrock:

I was looking into getting a /6 but realized they are way too tall for me. That and it won't fit into my garage so I had to nix the idea altogether.

[91civicZC]

BMW Airheads! :buttrock:

I was looking into getting a /6 but realized they are way too tall for me. That and it won't fit into my garage so I had to nix the idea altogether.

This bike is ridiculously tall. It actually sits higher that my Dads 07 Harley Ultra Classic. But for touring, it’s a great bike for 6 hour + rides. The faring is huge, but protects so well I have gotten away with dry jeans in a rain storm before.

My biggest complaint, power and weight. Of course more power would be nice, and weight in that it’s almost too light in wind because of the faring size. Ride through some good side wind, that faring just turns the thing into a kite, pushes you all over the damn place to the point of it getting a little hairy.

Looking into a new seat now as the OEM one is a bit too hard. Some other touch ups that I’m hoping to get to over the winter.

Im drooling over the Yamaha pics lol.

[bcrdukes]

There was a nice cafe conversion on a /5 on Craigslist this past summer.

Asking price was high $6K and I don't think the guy was going to budge. A little over priced in my opinion, especially for a /5 when for the same price, you get much more with a /6. Well maintained at Shail's too but too bad these guys were sitting on their laurels. :p

So far, I'm happy with my purchase. :D

[91civicZC]

There was a nice cafe conversion on a /5 on Craigslist this past summer.

Asking price was high $6K and I don't think the guy was going to budge. A little over priced in my opinion, especially for a /5 when for the same price, you get much more with a /6. Well maintained at Shail's too but too bad these guys were sitting on their laurels. :p

So far, I'm happy with my purchase. :D

I actually saw it, was priced too high i think as well. REALLY nice looking though, would have loved to have owned it. The white one, right? A friend up North was thinking about buying it, dont think he did though.

Shails is awsome. I love being able to buy brand new parts from BMW for my 25 year old bike. I cant find brand new parts for my 10 year old Hondas.

I just read through your build thread. How the hell did you get a collector plate for that? My BMW is BONE stock, and I had to apply TWICE, was denied the first time. WTF??? Im was considering moving to the S faring for the front, but only havent done it becouse of the collector plate.

It really must just depend on who gets your file. I couldnt belive it when mine was turned down the first time. The bike is damn near mint.

[bcrdukes]

I actually saw it, was priced too high i think as well. REALLY nice looking though, would have loved to have owned it. The white one, right? A friend up North was thinking about buying it, dont think he did though.

Shails is awsome. I love being able to buy brand new parts from BMW for my 25 year old bike. I cant find brand new parts for my 10 year old Hondas.

I just read through your build thread. How the hell did you get a collector plate for that? My BMW is BONE stock, and I had to apply TWICE, was denied the first time. WTF??? Im was considering moving to the S faring for the front, but only havent done it becouse of the collector plate.

It really must just depend on who gets your file. I couldnt belive it when mine was turned down the first time. The bike is damn near mint.

I can't remember if it was white. I'm pretty sure it was black. The photos of the bike were in the guy's garage or workshop for sure.

That's one thing I like about BMW. They still make parts for their cars and bikes even when they're way beyond the product life cycle.

What did they deny you on for the bike? I was very careful applying as I've been through the process far too many times after being denied time after time after time.

You have to make sure everything matches. One bad decal/sticker, missing a bracket of some sort, or whatever - you're instantly denied. They pick on the dumbest of details.

I managed to qualify because everything on the bike was model and era specific. I had all the proof and details to back up the bike conforming to ICBC's approved Collector Plate upgrade list. There are certain things you are allowed to upgrade pending they fall within the same era and model of the bike such as the shocks - this is allowed. The seat was SR500 specific and made during the same year as the bike's production. Again, I had all the proof to show ICBC.

To avoid disappointment, I made photocopies of all the receipts of my bike (I love the previous owners for this) and included them in my application. I also left a note in the application to call Dave and Darcy @ Cypress Motorbike for references as they helped me do the restoration and to verify the parts were all correct.

It's a pain in the ass. I've dealt with the Specialty Plates Team for almost 6 years. I know what they look for and what kind of silly tricks they've got up their sleeve. I had to be VERY careful with this application. For what it's worth, that team has I believe only 6 or 8 people. One thing I learned over the years and this is the one that pisses me off the most - they are extremely picky with cosmetics.

[91civicZC]

They actually denied it because they wrote down “scratches to paint” and circled the front fender and the faring.

The only problem was that in the picture, there was no way you could have made out any scratches if there was any.

I called the person up and asked about it, he basically told me “just resend it, it will probably pass” which translated to me as “we just wanted to waste your time and ours, because we won’t be making much money off you”. I wasn’t happy, but sent in two new pictures, didn’t change a thing. I didnt even wash it this time, and it passed.

No big deal, I have it now, not going to worry about it. Looking forward to spring!

[bcrdukes]

^
Yes!

They love pulling that card. I've had that pulled on me several times with my Alfa Romeo Spider and one of my Vespa scooters.

Regardless, you got the plate so that's all that matters. I know there are a few guys on this forum who have a classic bikes (Alphamale and doboy come to mind.)

Can't wait still the new year! :D

[MK-EK]

9079

my bikes ... but they are hibernating :pokerface:

[SuperSlowSS]

No homie, its just stock cover, but I've been looking at the exposed ones :agree:

"exposed" ones...must be new to ducati ..haha :p
"open clutch cover" is what you are looking for. ;)

[fT-z33wor]

"exposed" ones...must be new to ducati ..haha :p
"open clutch cover" is what you are looking for. ;)

that's what I meant oops :troll:

[jaemc]

9079

my bikes ... but they are hibernating :pokerface:

nice ruck ;) lets ride next season!

[MK-EK]

nice ruck ;) lets ride next season!

thx! :D what do ya ride?

[jaemc]

ive got a stock ruck with a polini variator. i need some help with my ruck for the next season the speeds been dipping slowly.

[MK-EK]

ohhh i dont have too much on mine either ... i got pc20 carb, posh cdi and yoshi exhaust ... goes about 75ish on flats

[jaemc]

LOL before i was doing 65 on flats now its dipped down to about 55. I need help with "rejetting" it or smth like that.

[Raid3n]

run a touch of seafoam thru it, if it needs cleaning at all that would be a symptom and this'll help clear it out.

worked wonders on my '78 GS400

[CharlieH]

i hear some people put 125 motors in those things? must be pretty fun to ride with extra oomph

[jaemc]

^ Hehe I was considering doing that. :alone: I guess I should get my bike lisence first and then decide.

[CharlieH]

just insured today. couldn't stand the riders withdrawal anymore LOL

[NLY]

^ warrior

still got snows on my car

I won't be insuring my bike until may

[Gh0stRider]

im waiting till the sun comes out to play :(

[tegz]

Insured til Feb14th, probably will renew on that day hahahahah.

Went out for a ride in -12 on that one cold night last week, I think Wednesday.. swear I lost some sensitivity in my fingers after that one :D

[CharlieH]

LOL beeeeeast


edit: just got home in the freezing rain. im soaked to shits but i have the biggest grin on my face from hearing my exhaust :D

[tegz]

^Spotted CharlieH!!!

Going eastbound on Broadway between Willow & Heather :D

I was in a blue civic coupe, rolled down my windows to hear that exhaust and u did not disappoint. Then u started tailgating a police cruiser. Rock on man hahah.

[CharlieH]

^

LOLLLL i noticed the civic! rode around everywhere to run errands today, had soooo much fun hahaha.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425239_10100196097885271_21013782_47640518_3862930 98_n.jpg

was super nice out today :D

[double0seven]

^ Did you happen to go by aberdeen around 4ish today? Cause I think I saw a blue gsxr

[BillyBishop]

Damnnn it was such a nice day! Wish I had gotten insurance to go for a ride ..

[CharlieH]

^ Did you happen to go by aberdeen around 4ish today? Cause I think I saw a blue gsxr


naww, wasn't us!

[tegz]

Spotted, charlie on broadway again around 5... this is getting old!

[CharlieH]

haha do you work/live around that area? i was just riding out to get some food at chronic tacos

[tegz]

^lol! it would seem like it but no, I just go to VGH alot for volunteer/school/work

[JD¹³]

WMRRA Novice Race - Oct 2 2011 - YouTube

[CharlieH]

you're my hero

[bcrdukes]

I am in love with JD¹³ (yes to homo.)

That is straight up gangster. :buttrock:

[truth]

that's awesome man, even more excited to ride now!

[marky_21]

juz some crappy pics for now,missing other buddy who has the grey 675 as well...
http://i42.tinypic.com/ir2ki8.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/rjo8qg.jpg

[Jayboogz]

WMRRA Novice Race - Oct 2 2011 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJx-cl-nog)

straight leanning wowwww

[Alphamale]

Straight up a lot of ballers on RS.

[stewie]

fuck this makes me wanna take the insurance off my truck and insure my bike :)

[vso]

heres mine

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390002_10150588694106257_516421256_11245969_204281 6717_n.jpg

[daytona675]

[QUOTE=marky_21;7794498]juz some crappy pics for now,missing other buddy who has the grey 675 as well...
http://i42.tinypic.com/ir2ki8.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/rjo8qg.jpg[/QUOTE

got one myself.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/funguy604/reborn.jpg

[Mashimaro]

collecting dust over the winter :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/Mashimaro9/IMG_7871.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Your bike still looks awesome from the last time I saw it! :)

[Mashimaro]

^thank you sir! It's been a while since I've been out to a meet :)
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[Gh0stRider]

bikes looks great guys. we really need a meet this season

[CharlieH]

^

fosho. rs actually has a lot of really nice bikes

[rk604]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6888990797_331afbfb2e_z.jpg
Got this 2 years ago
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6888990857_afa36992fb_z.jpg
Bailed and got new fairings...sold the bike end of season


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6888990749_e4ce4fbecb_z.jpg
Got a duc early this season, can't wait for summer!



We should definitely do a meet early season...

[!Aznboi128]

^ Looking good ray

[NLY]

http://i.imgur.com/sNpdK.jpg

Sell CBR & upgrade to Ducati 848 Evo or buy S2000 & keep CBR? ... :concentrate:

[tegz]

^panigale! lol in all seriousness the cbr is just as fast as the duc so unless u fell in love with a vtwin like the rest of us, it wouldn't hurt to keep it. did i mention valve adjustment maintenance at 12,000km is around a g?

[NLY]

Good call, the CBR has been very kind to me (financially and an awesome first bike)

I wouldn't say money isn't an issue, I have the you work hard, you play hard mentality but I don't want a bike that requires maintenance cost which equal the price of my CBR lol.

I've ridden the 848 before and I loooved the V-Twin

[CharlieH]

http://i.imgur.com/sNpdK.jpg

Sell CBR & upgrade to Ducati 848 Evo or buy S2000 & keep CBR? ... :concentrate:

nice projectors!

[NLY]

nice projectors!

thanks :hotbaby:

I really like the aggressive look it gives

[rk604]

HEY,

I think I was inquiring about your bike before hand rizo...I had an S2000 back then. I'm not exactly sure though cause your profile says your in Toronto.

Anyways, I honestly wouldn't find it practical of having a bike and an S2000, unless you have another car with 4 seats or more comfort. Not to say its not doable or anything, but when I considered of doing the same, I asked myself "which am i gonna insure in the summer?". Both would be nice, but the insurance on a convertible and a motorcycle is not exactly cheap.

My duc just hit the 10k mark last weekend, previous owner did the 12k maintenance early and it costed around 6-700$, most of it going into labor.

If you are considering the duc, it'd be good to have money saved up incase anything were to happen to it, I can almost guarantee its not gonna be a cheap fix >.<

[NLY]

Hey I think I sent you a PM a long time ago asking about Ducati ownership, good memory lol

thanks for the heads up. I don't want to turn this thread into a bike vs. s2000 post but I think it's a relevant comparison as a "summer/weekend vehicle." At the moment I have the CBR and an IS350, so I've never had a convertible in my life and just figured it was time. I can see the downside of owning a bike & s2000 because it would definitely be a hard choice on a nice day. I would probably pick the bike and my girlfriend would pick the S2000.

I know ownership of a Ducati doesn't come cheap and if I was to purchase a Duc, it would probably be pre-owned. My brain tells me to keep the CBR but my heart tells me to buy a ducati (don't laugh lol)

and by the way I went to the University of Toronto and I'm always bouncing back & forth from Vancouver & Toronto.

[rk604]

08+ Ducati isn't that bad dude, there's some guys in the states thats racking up 75,xxx miles+, and that was from last year. The way I see it is that valve adjustments have to be done every season or two, which is gonna run around 600-700, which is not that bad for what your getting yourself into.

My brain told me to get another CBR too, would of been cheaper initially, cheaper gas, cheaper maintenance. Once you test a ducati though, your heart will be set man, guaranteed!

[NLY]

The Ducati definitely receives more attention as well :hotbaby:

That's it, I'm going to import one from the states. I was already planning to import a vehicle anyways so I'll slap them on a trailer together.

[Gh0stRider]

thanks :hotbaby:

I really like the aggressive look it gives

did you do the retrofit yourself?

[rk604]

The Ducati definitely receives more attention as well :hotbaby:

That's it, I'm going to import one from the states. I was already planning to import a vehicle anyways so I'll slap them on a trailer together.

haha good stuff!

there won't be a difference though. i did a bit of research, and the time spend importing it, plus taxes, insurance, inspection, keep in mind each one of these takes time, it's just not worth it.

[NLY]

did you do the retrofit yourself?

No I had a friend do it for me.

If you're interested I could give him a shout

[NLY]

haha good stuff!

there won't be a difference though. i did a bit of research, and the time spend importing it, plus taxes, insurance, inspection, keep in mind each one of these takes time, it's just not worth it.

Yeah that's true considering the bikes pre-owned are selling for about 12k-15k so the saving aren't justified.

I'm in no rush, I'll ride the CBR till I find a qualified chariot.

[bcrdukes]

I've imported 5 or 6 bikes/cars from the US and over the years, I've noticed after all the time, effort, money put into importing one, they sometimes aren't all that much worth it. Not unless you find an absolute deal, of course.

When factoring in the manufacturers ransom fees (i.e. BMW is one of them) for a recall letter, and/or any modifications necessary, GST/PST, RIV fees etc. the end result is you saving a mere few hundred dollars (comparing bikes to bikes.) The idea came across my mind to bring over a Monster 696 but after the final dollar value, I said forget it. It's cheaper here. :p

[Mashimaro]

I don't want to turn this thread into a bike vs. s2000 post but I think it's a relevant comparison as a "summer/weekend vehicle." At the moment I have the CBR and an IS350, so I've never had a convertible in my life and just figured it was time. I can see the downside of owning a bike & s2000 because it would definitely be a hard choice on a nice day. I would probably pick the bike and my girlfriend would pick the S2000.




i was in the same boat as you last year when i was thinking of buying an '07 AP2.

end of the day, both of them are RWD, 2 seaters with almost no trunk.

both are 'fun toys' IMO and not really practical so i ended up not buying the S2K as i couldn't justify having them both.

i hardly rode my bike last season though (~1500kms) but i have a feeling i'd regret it if i sold it.

unless i buy a used 1098 that is ;)

[racerman88]

i hardly rode my bike last season though (~1500kms) but i have a feeling i'd regret it if i sold it.

unless i buy a used 1098 that is ;)

Ask Brian if he wants to sell you his, so he can buy the 2013 Ducati 1199 when it becomes available.

[NLY]

I've imported 5 or 6 bikes/cars from the US and over the years, I've noticed after all the time, effort, money put into importing one, they sometimes aren't all that much worth it. Not unless you find an absolute deal, of course.

When factoring in the manufacturers ransom fees (i.e. BMW is one of them) for a recall letter, and/or any modifications necessary, GST/PST, RIV fees etc. the end result is you saving a mere few hundred dollars (comparing bikes to bikes.) The idea came across my mind to bring over a Monster 696 but after the final dollar value, I said forget it. It's cheaper here. :p

I found a 2012 Ducati EVO Dark (Matte Black) for $11,000 with 150 miles. Just waiting for an email reply.

I totally agree with the cost of importing but I haven't seen any EVO Dark Duc's available in BC. If you could swing me some tips on how to import vehicles, that would be greatly appreciate :hotbaby:

[NLY]

i was in the same boat as you last year when i was thinking of buying an '07 AP2.

end of the day, both of them are RWD, 2 seaters with almost no trunk.

both are 'fun toys' IMO and not really practical so i ended up not buying the S2K as i couldn't justify having them both.

i hardly rode my bike last season though (~1500kms) but i have a feeling i'd regret it if i sold it.

unless i buy a used 1098 that is ;)

So you ended up keeping the bike and not buying the S2000? I'm kind of spoiled because a couple of my friends have S2000 and they let me use them occasionally. It's an awesome feeling when you find some curvy roads and have the top down. (although the same could be said about the motorcycle lol)

I'm leaning more towards the bike partly because of my parking situation. My apartment only allows two vehicles so the Duc + Daily would be a nice pair.

One side I find about riding the bike is the need to carry your helmet and backpack everywhere you go. Not a big deal but just a hassle at times.

[rk604]

i rather do bike + helmet + backpack AND daily

than

S2000, with 2 seats, less comfort, less cargo space :/

Goodluck with the bike...i know when i did my research on importing cars, there were two sites that helped the most:

Import Car To Canada! » Step-By-Step Guide to Importing a Car into Canada from the U.S. (http://www.importcartocanada.info/guides-tips/step-by-step-guide-to-importing-a-car-into-canada-from-the-us/)



can only remember one right now

[Recon604]

ive been always interested in wantin a bike but how much km can a bike put on?

how much km would it be to say if a bike is old?

[marky_21]

got one myself.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/funguy604/reborn.jpg[/QUOTE]

Is this db by any chance?coz i know a guy that has a black/gold 675 as well...

[rk604]

hard to say...im too young in the scene to comment. from what i see though, bikes are capable of higher km than what people perceive them of doing. theyre not the primary commute for our area, making them "high km" if its even low in other countries.

I know personally i wouldn't buy a bike over 10,000-15,000km cause i'd consider them high km compared to other bikes being sold. Doesn't mean that it's high km exactly.

My dad says he rode his for 100xxxkm+ in asia, much more common in that area.

ive been always interested in wantin a bike but how much km can a bike put on?

how much km would it be to say if a bike is old?

[Recon604]

hard to say...im too young in the scene to comment. from what i see though, bikes are capable of higher km than what people perceive them of doing. theyre not the primary commute for our area, making them "high km" if its even low in other countries.

I know personally i wouldn't buy a bike over 10,000-15,000km cause i'd consider them high km compared to other bikes being sold. Doesn't mean that it's high km exactly.

My dad says he rode his for 100xxxkm+ in asia, much more common in that area.

ohh alright, heard its scary as hell to ride a bike too =S

[bcrdukes]

I totally agree with the cost of importing but I haven't seen any EVO Dark Duc's available in BC. If you could swing me some tips on how to import vehicles, that would be greatly appreciate :hotbaby:

The only real advantage of importing a bike or car into the country is:

1. You got a smoking deal
2. You want a particular model that is not available in Canada (in your case especially.)

Some things to keep in mind when importing (Coles Notes version)

1. Do your market research (which you've done for the most part) but think about resale as well. Will somebody out there want your bike in the next 2 to 3 years? Will you get as much back even when factoring in depreciation? Maintenance? The list goes on.

2. Find out who you are buying from. If it's private - always check for references. I hate to sound like a creep but you'll have to do some Facebook and Google stalking. If the seller is reputable, go for it. If it's a dealer, check to see how good they are with after-sales support

3. Recall letter - Ducati North America charges a premium for this I believe. Try to arrange for one if you are buying from the dealer. Negotiate it in your sale price out the door. You need the recall letter. Without it, you can't register your bike. No exceptions to the rule.

4. Find a reputable shipper. Are you going to pick up the bike yourself? With a friend? Or have it shipped to the border or broker? I have one I've used several times who does runs up California, Oregon and Washington.

5. Get your paperwork done in advance. You'll need the bill of sale, the ad of the bike of where you got it from and your RIV forms. You can complete the RIV process on their website - Registrar of Imported Vehicles (http://www.riv.ca) Don't forget to fax or e-mail in the bill of sale, export letter and title to US Customs and Border Patrol at least 72 business hours in advance.

6. Be prepared to pay your taxes and duties at the border. You have to do this on the day it is picked up at the border. You will pay duty and GST. PST will be collected by ICBC when you register your bike.

7. Complete the rest of the RIV process. Wait for your RIV clearance and sticker. Insure your bike and ride away.

Anyway, we're going off topic. Just PM me if you have any specific questions.

[tegz]

^ ur awesome!

[tegz]

The Ducati definitely receives more attention as well :hotbaby:

That's it, I'm going to import one from the states. I was already planning to import a vehicle anyways so I'll slap them on a trailer together.

lol haha my 848 gets no attention at all. flat black, no logos, not a single ducati decal hahah :)

[rk604]

^^^
me u n howard MUST do a photoshoot!

red white n black!

[Gh0stRider]

No I had a friend do it for me.

If you're interested I could give him a shout

possibly

[BillyBishop]

CharlieH, I think I saw you on your beemer on Bridgeport yesterday at around 12:15?

[CharlieH]

^

yessssir, that'd be me :)

[BillyBishop]

Haha I recognized your helmet, then the bike. :thumbsup:



Pulled her out yesterday to snap some pics and stretch her legs around the block a bit.
I'm thinking of selling to upgrade to something newer that would be easier to sell even later on.

If anyone knows anybody who may be interested...
94 ZX6E with only 29,6XXkm. Last owner was gentleman in his 50's who bought it from the dealer and owned it until I bought it last summer.

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Boundless121/Photo2012-02-2335143PM.jpg

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Boundless121/Photo2012-02-2335248PM-1.jpg

[CharlieH]

^

wow looks like it's in great shape!

[MC21]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/198685_10150329183171083_512116082_9897939_2671228 _n.jpg

[CharlieH]

taylormade exhaust soooooooooooooo sexy. and god damn look at that rsv1000

edit: oh nvm it's an rs250? even rarer :jerkit:

[tegz]

Nice bikes, esp that 2-stroke ape! how'd u get that thing to be street legal over here?

[rk604]

nice 1000rr...i've always loved the taylormade exhausts

[Ducdesmo]

+1 on taylormade. But most importantly, how does it sound?

[MaGNuM16]

08 zx6r
2 bros exhaust
pazzo levers
braided lines

[vexor]

^^^from Carter Motorsports by any chance???

If it is, I was actually eyeing that bike if I could ever sell mine, O well

congrats on the bike, looks good

[MaGNuM16]

ya its the one from carter motorsports. for the price i couldnt let it go.

[Midnitez]

bwahaha got a new lid :megusta:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294444_988342816121_21013782_46893789_688439649_n. jpg

Rossi crew represent LOLOLOLOLOL we need to update ze pic wid le new Rossi lids we have now hahaha

MY NEW BIKE!!!! lol i wish.....
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6130/6012416437_47dbcd5bb8_b.jpg

[Gh0stRider]

gotta love the kawi green

[CharlieH]

going to the california superbike school at laguna seca on monday. will post pics and vids when i come back :D

[tegz]

^Take me with you!!!

Are you doing the 2 day or 1 day course? And are u taking ur bike down? you have the same bike as their training bikes anyway haha

[CharlieH]

^

flying down and taking the 3 day camp on their bike. it's pretty much twice as expensive as going to 3 separate days, but it's the only spot they have open this year at laguna :(

i was actually registered for thunderbolt raceway in new jersey for the end of july but somebody backed out of laguna seca and they called me this morning :awwyeah:

i also went and got a suction cup mount and an extra battery pack for the gopro today. so i'm all set and ready to go!

[Gwilo]

Here is my new bike

Just got it home today

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419423_2678996463969_1528008066_31824486_276145576 _n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423854_2678997583997_1528008066_31824489_122377080 5_n.jpg

both bikes

the '06 Virago 250 is up for sale

[tegz]

Maaan have fun at the corkscrew! take lotsa pics if u can :D

[Raid3n]

Boundless: how much?

[Gh0stRider]

i want a 1098 :p

[BillyBishop]

Boundless: how much?

I think it's high in anyone's opinion, but I listed it at $3,000. If I can't get around that much for it, I'm going to keep it. It's worth that much to keep as a second bike for me if a buddy or my dad wants to ride it. That's probably what's going to happen lol

[Raid3n]

ahh ok, haha. well out of my range anyway lol.

[vexor]

put insurance on my bike, went out for a ride with a friend..... I forgot how much fun riding was.

[CharlieH]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423019_10100246317749261_21013782_47897031_4508673 06_n.jpg

hehehehehe

[RabidRat]

I like how #13 doesn't exist.

[tegz]

Would love some deets on how the superbike school went :D

Didya get to meet Keith Code?

[Raid3n]

I like how #13 doesn't exist.

lol saw that too... wonder if there was a #4..

[CharlieH]

Would love some deets on how the superbike school went :D

Didya get to meet Keith Code?



still got one more day left in the 3 day camp, but so far it's been awesome. there were so many misconceptions i had about riding that were completely smashed when keith explained the proper methods and physics behind everything. i used to be so focused on dragging my knees that all my concentration was spent on hanging off the bike as much as possible. but once i applied keith's teachings i became much smoother and faster, which automatically led to the knee dragging. i'll write more when i get home but all i can say is my confidence level has skyrocketed over the last 2 days. would definitely recommend :)

oh and yeah, keith personally teaches all the classroom sessions and is available to chat with any time.

[6thGear.]

Dragging knee is only an after effect of proper body position. To concentrate on dragging knee only and not on body position will get you in trouble pretty fast. I took Racer Training at WCSS a few yrs ago and I'm pretty interested on how much more advanced the basic techniques are. Also don't forget to take pics of your melted tires! That is actually more impressive than puck scrapes!

[CharlieH]

here's a vid from the last session of the 3rd day. im following my coach after turn 5. i've gained so much confidence from the coaching and i can't wait to keep practicing and learning on the tracks this year. funny thing is i'd be working my ass off following the coach and he'd go into a corner with his knee on the ground while steering with one hand and pointing at reference points with the other LOL

edit: and sorry for the shaky camera, my mount kinda screwed up on the last day.

GOPRO122 - YouTube

[fT-z33wor]

here's a vid from the last session of the 3rd day. im following my coach after turn 5. i've gained so much confidence from the coaching and i can't wait to keep practicing and learning on the tracks this year. funny thing is i'd be working my ass off following the coach and he'd go into a corner with his knee on the ground while steering with one hand and pointing at reference points with the other LOL

edit: and sorry for the shaky camera, my mount kinda screwed up on the last day.

GOPRO122 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6h-4FYZhtI)

:megusta:
http://i.imgur.com/exikT.jpg

[tegz]

god dayum that looks fun :D like how u handled the corkscrew. it looks pretty scary first person.

[J89]

LOLLL sickk

funny how from GT5 the first turn I saw I recognized it and was like...Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca?!

[CharlieH]

god dayum that looks fun :D like how u handled the corkscrew. it looks pretty scary first person.


i actually turned too quickly into the 2nd part of the corkscrew my first time around and went into the sand LOL. you literally cannot see the damn turn until you're already down the hill.

[i<3RWD]

i would just like to say hi to the members , as i am new.

yzf r6

[fT-z33wor]

i would just like to say hi to the members , as i am new.

yzf r6

:worthless:

and welcome, how many seasons have you been riding so far??

[rk604]

i would just like to say hi to the members , as i am new.

yzf r6

WElcomemeeeeee:spamarama:

[i<3RWD]

i have been riding for 9 years now... im happy to finally find a thread that involves bikes along with cars :D

[vexor]

Finally a nice and warm day to ride :D

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/My%20Bike/IMG_0212.jpg

[tegz]

Fck. Was out riding for 3 hrs, too many cars around and that means more retard drivers haha

[CharlieH]

Went to squamish and there was no traffic but we somehow came across a car at every bend... Ffffuuuuuuuuu

[Gh0stRider]

need new tires :(

[bcrdukes]

need new tires :(

Western Powersports has a sale! Take advantage of it! :)

40% off tire sale (http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/138755-40-off-tire-sale)

Just a head's up. Western Powersports annual 40% off tyre sale is on from Mar 24, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012. I don't see this up on their website yet. I got an email on it today.

(If you pick some up - tell them the "Ride For Doug Guy" sent you, and ask if they'll be sponsoring the ride again this year. That will make my job easier....)


The Event You've Been Waiting For!
Western Powersports'
Spring Tyre Sale!!
40% Off on Pairs!
March 24th to 31st


This is it! Our Once a Year Tire Sale. Pairs of tires are 40% Off,a and we have many other single tires on sale for a 50% Discount.
This deal applies to Motorcycle and ATV Tires-Whether they're in stock, or we have to order them!
So, if your tire tread is thin, come on down to our Service and Tire Centre in March, from Saturday the 24th to Saturday the 31st!

[Gh0stRider]

i think online is still cheaper

[pp90]

New to revscene..

2006 CBR600rr
I finally got some insurance on the bike. After some intense 5 hours of swapping my old fairings, I finally got the matte black punisher fairings on. Wasn't the best work, but it'll do! lol

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536930_10150617630012466_516697465_9425686_4714683 0_n.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/P3T3RPH4M/IMG_0244.jpg

[tegz]

Western Powersports has a sale! Take advantage of it! :)

40% off tire sale (http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/138755-40-off-tire-sale)

Called and asked today, only $243 for a pair of dunlop Q2's.

They asked what bike I have and I said ducati, and they said they don't have the tools to take off my front tire :(

[NLY]

Bring them to EMS, Ted will take care of ya!

[bcrdukes]

Called and asked today, only $243 for a pair of dunlop Q2's.

They asked what bike I have and I said ducati, and they said they don't have the tools to take off my front tire :(

Since you're in Burnaby, I think the tech at Imperial is a certified Ducati tech. I think they can help. He used to work at Richmond Motorsports.

[tegz]

^yup but i'd rather purchase where they can put em on the spot.

I will be taking my business to Mspeed most likely since marbod despite his history has been a really cool guy so far

[bcrdukes]

I've dealt with Marbod before and he's been nothing but good to me so far. His prices are pretty tough to beat.

[tegz]

edit: anyone know what Q2 prices are at imperial? if not ill just call em tomorrow

[noraath]

New to REVscene. Not new to riding. 12 short years. I believe only 8 months of that has been on 4 wheels. My current work in progress; picked up cheap.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/394489_10151102531730294_798240293_22502763_175075 9418_n.jpg

[CharlieH]

any of you guys down to go to pacific raceways for the track day on apr 27?

[noraath]

I would be down if I had funds.

[tegz]

Gonna try out some of the 2fast trackdays after I do a couple in BC first. Hopefully get a few in this season :D

I'm going to probably sign up for the racer training for track and novice license course with WCSS, the one that starts on May 30th if anyone else is interested give me a holla! I think I saw a post from ft33z on the BCSB thread so there's 2 RS'ers on the list so far I guess.

http://www.westcoastsuperbikeschool.com/rtt.php

Oh and there's a few trackdays @ $80 bucks a pop for a half day at pitt meadows. It's not a real track but they've doubled the lot size for this year and I'll be going to the very first sesh on May 1st. Here's the BCSB thread, just shoot Nancy (Squire) a PM and she'll put you on the mailing list for when you can start registering.

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/138069-Pitt-Meadows-Track-and-Practice-Days-2012

[tegz]

any of you guys down to go to pacific raceways for the track day on apr 27?

Any reason you're not going to the new Ridge motorsport track instead? fresh tarmac!!

[CharlieH]

^

will be in may and june, but i wanted to try out pacific first cuz i've never been there either and its a little closer.

[Mr.Ping]

my RR

[CharlieH]

^

i remember a friend of mine creeping on your bike/gf pics on fb hahaha

[unkicrackie]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/Evo%20X%20and%20GSX-R/IMG_3022.jpg

[CharlieH]

nice exhaust :)

[marky_21]

nice exhaust :)

yep... i had that on my 750 which im sellin for 4 bills...(anyone?)

[red kryptonite]

i have a pic just like that with my buddys ninja
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/Evo%20X%20and%20GSX-R/IMG_3022.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/5-2.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/2-2.jpg

[bcrdukes]

^

i remember a friend of mine creeping on your bike/gf pics on fb hahaha

WTF :rofl:

[unkicrackie]

I love the Akrapovic exhaust, one of the best sounding exhaust made for the Gixxer IMO.

Also, those are amazing shots red kryptonite.

[Warp9Racing]

werd ninja with evo is more epic!

[SaviorSelf_666]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6HdjCltOdI/T1WiIbO47CI/AAAAAAAABow/wrXMWmOwK0o/s1600/6860216875_706489042d_b.jpg

[Warp9Racing]

10927

[Klobbersaurus]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563345_10150905874469746_516139745_13117901_188926 6544_n.jpg

[tool001]

.... ..too bad i cant take pic of my car/bike together at some exotic location.

[red kryptonite]

thanks guys!

heres a couple more of the ninja.
ill post up my cbr once i get new fairings. what do u guys think of the konica minolta from motofan?

http://shoaibshk.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/cbr600km1.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/9-1.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/10-1.jpg

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss233/rk888/11-1.jpg

[unkicrackie]

^ I love those fairings, they'd definitely make a great pick.

[stewie]

my dad picked up a new bike on saturday

2012 harley super glide custom

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544371_10151424560293912_699223911_9347215_4468132 04_n.jpg

cant wait to try this bad boy out

[Mr.Ping]

^

i remember a friend of mine creeping on your bike/gf pics on fb hahaha

really ? Can i ask politely what his name is..and where does he live ?

[Mr.Ping]

More of this...RR

[CharlieH]

really ? Can i ask politely what his name is..and where does he live ?


nah man, he was just showing me pics of your bike and asked if i knew you. the guy was gawking at your gf though hahaha

[kyoshi]

.... ..too bad i cant take pic of my car/bike together at some exotic location.

nice parking haha

i have a naked gs500 too, 08 blue/white

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg638/scaled.php?server=638&filename=img0583ya.jpg&res=medium

[SuperSlowSS]

really ? Can i ask politely what his name is..and where does he live ?

me

[NLY]

really ? Can i ask politely what his name is..and where does he live ?

http://i.imgur.com/jt3lI.gif

[r6kid]

http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s396/kwanzor/IMG-20120304-00084.jpg

[infin8]

More of this...RR

x2

[CharlieH]

so many bikes coming out now... we gotta get a meet goin on

[dachinesedude]

recently picked this up, RS meet!

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/dachinesedude/R6.jpg

[tegz]

How bout make the meet a short one to minimize posing and go for a ride after :D

[noraath]

^ I approve of this message. I'm down for a quick meet and a solid ride

[tool001]

damn it, i wont get to ride my bike till late may....hope riding season is long this year/

[Gh0stRider]

my beacon insurance is up for renewal, so i guess thats when i'll be insuring my bike.

pic from last season

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/K7%20GIXXER/6125413043_af1c42692b.jpg

[MaGNuM16]

We should organize one for this Sunday , suppose to be nice.

[Mr.Ping]

Too bad i wont be riding till May. April fully booked by work and gf -.-


and what do you mean mimium posing ? 90% reason why i have a bike..is to...POSE!!

[tegz]

^Wear full leathers, go speed limit amiright?

[CharlieH]

^

nothing says poser like unscathed knee pucks and 2 inch chicken strips hahahaha

[MaGNuM16]

^ hahahah 2 inch chicken strips lol

[tegz]

^

nothing says poser like unscathed knee pucks and 2 inch chicken strips hahahaha

"I swear, it's the vancouver weather!"

[buddhaboy8]

I'll be insuring in a couple of weeks when I get back to 604. I'd love to meet up for a group ride.

[Warp9Racing]

i agree.....although i don't mind posing and chatting it up...i rather have quick stops and maximize ride times...

i wont be insured till april 16th

[RabidRat]

You guys mind if I come in my car to learn some technique watching from behind? I can keep up in the twisties, don't worry about that ;)

I have a gopro also if you want some videos.

[Warp9Racing]

The problem is there's not a lot of places in town where you can go fast in a safe manner... Boring watching bikes handle a 80km/h curve at 50km/h...

[CharlieH]

yeah a group ride would really just be us hanging out and dicking around for a bit. 6+ sport bikes is gonna attract a lot of unwanted attention if we really wanna go fast :(

[Raid3n]

air1 can ruin your day pretty quickly =\

[Mr.Ping]

^Wear full leathers, go speed limit amiright?


Who said anything about "RIDING"

Full leathers...Shoei on the table..posing in front of Starbucks..

screw riding..you go by too fast for people to see. STAY STATIONARY !!

[bcrdukes]

This happened in my PRS Class:

Chris: "So, what is it that makes you want to ride?"
Student: "Posing at Starbucks."

Class ROFL'd :rofl:

[rk604]

which class u in? my gf is in night school b

[bcrdukes]

^
Me? I did my PRS training in 2010 haha.

[rk604]

oh lol...

[JDMontego]

http://i.imgur.com/EFBHR.jpg

New to me, 1988 Suzuki Dr Big 750
single thumper 750, 18,xxx orig km's
Suzuki used this model to race in dakar in 1988
Not many of them around, very few came to Canada, most are in Europe.
Going for collector plates next year ;)

I LOVE IT, thus far :hotbaby:

[Gh0stRider]

i should put these on

http://sosign.ipage.com/store/media/warGSXR.jpg

[scrappy]

2010 1198s....
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[fT-z33wor]

2010 1198s....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/insane_is/juicynduc.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/insane_is/ducsideview.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/insane_is/menjeffducks.jpg

http://www.lolroflmao.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/i-cant-see-shit.jpg

[Raid3n]

^ :lawl:

[scrappy]

sux won't even let me post a link.

[r6kid]

which class u in? my gf is in night school b

time to go check out night class b:toot:

[CharlieH]

all set for first track day on apr 27 :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/charlieh_/photo-1.jpg

[noraath]

^ Time to remove some smiles eh?

[quasi]

I've been out of riding for 10 years. I'm picking up a commuter bike tomorrow, Gladius. I used to have a more aggressive bike but I'm getting older and not sure my back can handle it. Was trying to find a Ducati 696 but after some debate decided to go with the Suzuki because of the lower cost and cheaper maintenance. Plan is to ride to work pretty much everyday it's not raining between now and October. The only bummer is I pulled my jacket out of storage and it looks like it shrunk......or maybe I gained some weight but either way looks like I'll have to buy a new one. At least the boots and gloves still fit. :)

I'll post some pictures when I pick it up.

[Jermyzy]

Set up both our bikes and went for the first ride of the season with the wife today :)

http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae128/jermyzy/Bikes/bikes.jpg

[noraath]

Plan is to ride to work pretty much everyday it's not raining between now and October.

Shoot. I ride everyday rain, shine, or snow; winter included. No car, yet :accepted:

[ziggyx]

I've been out of riding for 10 years. I'm picking up a commuter bike tomorrow, Gladius. I used to have a more aggressive bike but I'm getting older and not sure my back can handle it. Was trying to find a Ducati 696 but after some debate decided to go with the Suzuki because of the lower cost and cheaper maintenance. Plan is to ride to work pretty much everyday it's not raining between now and October. The only bummer is I pulled my jacket out of storage and it looks like it shrunk......or maybe I gained some weight but either way looks like I'll have to buy a new one. At least the boots and gloves still fit. :)

I'll post some pictures when I pick it up.


Lol I've been riding for 4 years, missed out on the last year because I had no bike. I don't consider myself that old... but I am looking for a less aggressive bike as well. I still love sport bikes but I really want something with a more comfortable riding position.

[Gh0stRider]

nice stretch of sun

http://i.imgur.com/kayla.png

[tegz]

nice stretch of sun

http://i.imgur.com/kayla.png

Finals on april 18 and 21st.. :(

[stereo12]

nice stretch of sun

http://i.imgur.com/kayla.png

dont trust that shit, i look at the weather every 4 hours and it always changes. Most accurate is probably the short term shit.
Once you get a motorcycle, any weather app and the weather network sites are your favorites/best friends. Checking that shit like its crack lol

[Gh0stRider]

i got 16-20 off but in order to study for my exam on the 20th :okay:

[BillyBishop]

Last exam on 16th! :fuckyea:

Thinking of doing a long ride down south of the border in a few weeks... thinking San Fran or thereabouts.

[daytona675]

You guys mind if I come in my car to learn some technique watching from behind? I can keep up in the twisties, don't worry about that ;)

I have a gopro also if you want some videos.

i wouldn't recommend it. i went up last night, and some guy i guess went a little fast in his rsx, and went into the ditch. I was on my bike, so I had no problem. :whistle:

[Gh0stRider]

Last exam on 16th! :fuckyea:

Thinking of doing a long ride down south of the border in a few weeks... thinking San Fran or thereabouts.

that would be a nice ride. i've wanted to go to LA or San Deigo but its a bit too far