I'm 5'7". amd I can flatfoot GSXRs. R1, etc. Never had a problem.
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I'm 5'7". amd I can flatfoot GSXRs. R1, etc. Never had a problem.
Short legs and long torso.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1moreaccord
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Originally Posted by 03RCode
I don't weigh shit and couldn't even begin to flat foot it, then take into consideration I'm a new rider... fuck riding a stock height bike.
I'm just short legged. I can get the ball of my foot down, but lack probably 1" or so on my heels.Quote:
Originally Posted by David88vert
^^^Thread saved - thx Donati03gt
That explains it! I swear I have abnormally long legs and a short torso.. Whenev I buy shorts - They fit my waist but look like freakin 80's jean cut-offs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Catnip
http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Sc...ans-shorts.jpg
Then I have to get size 1,000,000 waist so they can make it to my knees lol.. with a belt cinching it all togeth.. AT LEAST I AN FLATFOOT BIKES! lololol.. FML.
Here are a few new pics of my ZX-6R. Picture credit goes to my buddy Taye ( Q. Oliver Photography )
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1.../_DSC4391n.jpg
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Current mods include:
~Yoshi RS-5 slip on
~Vortex rear sets with rear brake pressure switch
~removed rear foot rests and added solo cowl
~K&N filter
~6000K HIDs
~Integrated taillight ( soon to be replaced with a smoked taillight )
~smog plates
Coming soon:
~Two Bros twin-muffler slip on
~4-6" swingarm extention
~3" lowering
~PC3 and a tune
~repaint from blue to white
~antenna block off plates
About time you got pics of that thing up! Looks good, I'm ready to turn some wrenches on it.
Yeah I know it took me forever. This opportunity came up and had to take it. PC3 will be in next month.
I need to get on ordering the swingarm extensions, myself.
I found a set for my bike on Roaring Toyz website for $274.99
I only want to extend my wheelbase about 4" or so. Just a mild stretch. Kinda weird looking from a side profile that the rear tire is tucked so far under.
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Originally Posted by Bacon
I want to say the Roaring Toyz kit for mine was a little bit cheaper, but to be expected for an '02 model. I was going to take it a little further out (5-7"), but get it all welded up.
This is the one for mine. I want the black:
http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/ZX6.../rtk652b-1.htm
This is the one for yours:
http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/GSX...ts552rtb-2.htm
Same price.
http://www.bikebandit.com/roaring-to...=3824&t=1&td=1Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
$251 + $6.30 bikebandit bucks that I'll spend so $244.70
That site doesn't list them for mine :(
You two make me sad. Stretched bikes make baby Jesus cry. :( :( :(
Fortunately, I am not religious :D :ninja:Quote:
Originally Posted by 03RCode
The more I think about it the more I don't want the stretch. I do want to go lower though.
Slightly lower isn't a bad thing. Just watch the pegs in the mountains, even at a easy pace I can drag on my buddies lowered 600.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
Yeah that's another thought I had about it. Maybe I will just leave it at stock ride height. Handles great as is. Damn non-folding Vortex pegs.
You can adjust the peg height with the Vortex sets. He's running stock pegs. You may lose a little comfort, but be able to take tight turns at faster than 45.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
Everytime you stretch a bike, you are killing a kitten.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/...4d48520697.jpg
Too bad I am a dog person :D
I decided against the stretch and lower. Too much money to do it all. Gonna stick to performance with this one. When I eventually get my Hayabusa, then I will go back to the idea of stretching.
After riding the Busa we keep at the shop I decided one day I WILL own a Busa dropped with a mild stretch, and hella motor work. I will also have some type of sport bike for the twisties though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
I love them. Not because of speed, but because they are comfortable to ride. Much better on a road trip and any other sport bike.
I like to consider them more of a Super Sport Touring bike than a Sportbike. They make AWESOME touring machines, and don't have the ride of handling characteristics of a typical sportbike; not saying they handle bad by any means, just arent AS responsive. I see several Busa's up here (including the one at the shop) owned by older men who use them for touring machines.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
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Originally Posted by 03RCode
looooooool :lmfao:
I used to HATE stretched bikes.. but at least it usually means someone did their own thing to a bike, and at least I can give a +1 to ppl who mod it and make it their own..
..but you'll never catch me with one!.. :no:
ALSO - Cannot wait to post up my new bike, you won't be able to guess it :taun: but i'll get a pic up after I clean it today after work!
(clues: v-twin. naked. clip ons.)
w00t!
Ducati Monster?
Monster don't use clip on's IIRC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bacon
SV650/SV1000?
^^ On the right track!
Well, got it cleaned up but forgot the camera, so I'm just gonna post of the previous owner's pics
Honda Hawk GT (NT650)
- 650cc Twin
- Single sided swing-arm
- Aluminum perimeter frame
- Same age as I am (1988)!
The clip-ons are not the factory ones, but they did come with factory clips ons that have more of a rise to them. I'm getting those back on as well as the stock mirrors. Bar end mirrors just don't work too well for me.
The bike's also got CBR F2 gen. front forks for adjustability and CBR900RR rear clicker shock. Rides great! Very agile and thin, small. 370 lbs dry and close to 400 wet.
Wheels were powder coated black which w/e lol.. A bike wayyy ahead of it's time - first production bike w/a Single-sided swing and got raced like mad back in the day.
ONTO PICS - :cheers:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_O...0/P1120202.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_O...W3Y/Hawk_1.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_O...0/P1120207.JPG
Hawks were/are effing sweet! Great riding bikes, a ton of fun, and can be picked up for really reasonable prices for all the bike you are getting right now. I'd love to have one to daily.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1moreaccord
Thanks code! I know right? Ever since I first saw them I've just been fascinated lol.. All Honda bikes from the late 80's early 90's I think are just AMAZING:Quote:
Originally Posted by 03RCode
- CB-1
- the hawk of course lol
- NX250
- nsr 50
- VTR 250 - This thing is awesome, 250 faired tiny little street bike! Perfect competition for the old 250 ninja AND it had an "in-board" front rotor that was inside the spokes of the wheel! crazy stuff Honda was doin at this time..
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/images/89VTR250.JPG
- VFR 750
I'm just a sucker for these generation of bikes.. idk why!
But yea, gotta get up to one of your weekend rides sometime!
Vary nice Hawk
Can't see the pics of it yet but good find.
I want that bike that Honda boosted.
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I still need to get Chang to snap some photos for me. But here are my two bitches.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...photo-11-1.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/DSCN1267.jpg
new two tone wheels and rear wave rotor. I have Galfer front rotors as well, waiting on pads.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/DSCN1240.jpg
-Ant.
Bikes are looking good, Ant.
1moreaccord, now that I can see the pics of your new one......:goodjob:
Man that black and blue bike looks really good.
ive never seen a stock motor busa with bolt ons run side by side with my 10r on the highway i walk away from them. At the dragstrip gsxr's and zx10r's kill em to. There heavy as hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by 03RCode
You do realize the new 1340 Busa's can dip into the 9's with just slip on's and a PC don't you? They are insane bikes, and I've NEVER seen a 10R turn those numbers stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by -S Double C-
A new Busa wet weight is right around 543lbs, a dry 2007 ZX-10R is near 410. The ZX10R puts around 155whp stock, the Busa we have at the shop dynoed at 202whp bone stock. Once you figure up they are the absolute most chocked up stock bike built and by changing out the exhaust to most aftermarket single can setups drop around 22lbs on them you begin to see a big difference in power to weight ratio.
I thought they've been dipping into the 9's stock since early 00's?Quote:
Originally Posted by 03RCode
But I'm with you, want one, one day.
If anyone wants to get into a cruiser, a guy that works with me works for Cycle Specialty in Fayetteville has a '99 Yahama V-Star 650 for less than $2000. I'd scoop it up if I didn't have a car note.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/...73b942f2_b.jpg
Really dirty in the pic, still need to wash it. Shortened the Yoshimura. Ordering some stuff this weekend, pics once they're in and installed.