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Motorcycle Forum / General / Sportbikes / November 2006How about an on topic question...
In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? Now that the season is winding down a little, particularly for those of us in colder climes ( it was 70F and sunny here today for those who are detractors of Colorado weather, and yes, I rode the bike ) whats the future look like for everyone? Any exciting plans, changes in bikes or riding for next year, other interesting tidbits? Myself, I keep looking at dual sporty bikes but can't get up the urge to pull the trigger. Have been looking at bigger sport tourers as well, but I really like my smaller, do-everything type bikes. On a related front, there are some rumblings about a new track for the local club cage and bike guys to replace old Second Creek, construction in 2007, possibly open in 2008. If it happens, the mighty mite would be prime time ready for trackbike-hood, and replaced with something or another. > In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > prime time ready for trackbike-hood, and replaced with something or > another. On topic......bloody hell...... No new bikes coming my way unless I sell everything Iv'e got and go for the one 'all-rounder' that would suit my every need....a KTM950 SuperMoto.....but I can wait a few years until their price drops. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_0501_2006_ktm_950_supermoto/ > No new bikes coming my way unless I sell everything Iv'e got and go for > the one 'all-rounder' that would suit my every need....a KTM950 > SuperMoto.....but I can wait a few years until their price drops. I've checked those out before, they do look nice. I've been checking out much smaller, easier to use off road versions though. > In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > future look like for everyone? Any exciting plans, changes in bikes or > riding for next year, other interesting tidbits? Yep, it's shopping season and the F4i is due for damn near $1k in routine maintenance. So, as I've posted before: I like the Ducati Multi 620, The Ducati GT1000. I haven't posted my interest in the Buell. (Gee I wonder why?) I've considered downsizing to a Ninja 250. And after all that, I researched the KLR 650. It has so much potential. And it is cheap, even new! I have hudreds of miles of open desert road just a short ride away. I can hit the old Pony Express trail in about an hour. Hours of dirt roads, no lights, no cops, never seen a deer, lots of rabbits, no water, if you crash you are a long time from help. And yet the KLR will do 400 miles on pavement, no problems. Six gallon fuel tank! And the abudance of after market parts is astounding, everything from luggage, altenators, raditor guards, seats (Corbin!), lowering links, front springs, tires, tubes, lights, everything. But I despise the bucket and shim valves. That is difficult for the home mechanic (me). Bryan >> In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > And after all that, I researched the KLR 650. It has so much potential. > And it is cheap, even new! Do it!.....I'm just rediscovering the joys of a big trailie (KTM 640) and laughing in my helmet. It can easily cruise at 60-70mph (I'm not sure if the gearing is 'standard') on the tarseal......and the same on gravel roads, but I'm sliding around more which was something I'd forgotten was so much fun. > I have hudreds of miles of open desert road just a short ride away. I can > hit the old Pony Express trail in about an hour. Hours of dirt roads, no [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Bryan > Yep, it's shopping season and the F4i is due for damn near $1k in routine > maintenance. What kind of routine maintenance costs $1G? Valves + tires + everything else a mechanic can dream up? >> Yep, it's shopping season and the F4i is due for damn near $1k in routine >> maintenance. > > What kind of routine maintenance costs $1G? > > Valves + tires + everything else a mechanic can dream up? Chain and sprockets ~$200 + installation. Valves! I own and read the shop manual. You practically have to disassemble the bike, remove fuel tank, radiator, fuel rail, cam shafts, most body work. All day at 50 bucks an hour is another $400. So I am already up to $600 and haven't paid for other parts and fluids. So maybe $1k is a bit high... Bryan >>In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? >> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Bryan As fun as they are (and they ARE) you might find a micro-Ninja a bit limiting. I DID ride mine to work today however.  SignaturePC Paul 89 PC800 77 R100RS 88 Ninja 250 Trip pics at: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/paul1cart/my_photos "To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society" - Theodore Roosevelt > In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > prime time ready for trackbike-hood, and replaced with something or > another. I'm feeling the urge for an SM. SignatureAndrew 00 Daytona 00 Speed Triple 71 Kawi H1 05 Toddler > I'm feeling the urge for an SM. Please...this is supposed to be an on topic thread and not a place for you to talk about your proclivities. > > I'm feeling the urge for an SM. > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Please...this is supposed to be an on topic thread and not a place for you > to talk about your proclivities. I'm not into SM, but where I'm from it does get a little dirty and you better be wearing protection. Greg Sumner Seattle, WA '98 XR400 Dualsport '06 KTM 200 XC-W >> I'm feeling the urge for an SM. > > Please...this is supposed to be an on topic thread and not a place for > you to talk about your proclivities. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me!" :-P SignaturePC Paul 89 PC800 77 R100RS Trip pics at: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/paul1cart/my_photos "To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society" - Theodore Roosevelt > In the spirit of being more on topic than off, how about this? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > look like for everyone? Any exciting plans, changes in bikes or riding for > next year, other interesting tidbits? Drop laptimes and actually get on the podium. I think I have sourced a free front fairing from a Concours, which I will modify to work on a SV650. If it does ok I will sell the ST1100 and buy another SV to use as a commuter. SignatureTweak |
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