Who rides what for other bikes?
01-13-2010, 06:39 AM
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Who rides what for other bikes?
I am noticing a lot of you have other bikes listed on your profiles, and I am just wondering who has what? I am completely new to hondas, but not the world of motorcycles.
I currently have a 2007 triumph daytona 675 and an 08 ninja 250r (for the wife) and yes I ride the lil ninja sometimes its really not that bad once you get past the idea that it is so slow and unresponsive that its like a train stuck on the rails. You just cant ride it on the highway because 100 mph is all it wants to go.
I currently have a 2007 triumph daytona 675 and an 08 ninja 250r (for the wife) and yes I ride the lil ninja sometimes its really not that bad once you get past the idea that it is so slow and unresponsive that its like a train stuck on the rails. You just cant ride it on the highway because 100 mph is all it wants to go.
01-13-2010, 08:05 AM
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My other bike is a 1990 Yamaha DT200R (see pic), a fun liquid-cooled, counterbalanced two-stroke dual-sport whose only stop in North America was Canada (unfortunately for riders in the US).
BTW, I have so far resisted the urge to embark on major mods to this bike as it runs so darn well as it is (very quiet, economical). However, I have swapped the stock 1/2" front brake MC for a smaller (11 mm) unit from a KLX250S in order to improve braking feel. I also replace the front pads with Vesrah metallics and have a braided line ready to install. On the engine side, I replaced the stock reeds with Boyesen dual-stage units, removed the intake snorkel, and ground away a constriction at the entrance to the exhaust pipe (bike is noticeably snappier now). I think the low-speed jetting is a bit lean but as the carb no provision for replacing the pilot jet or adjusting the air screw, I have to live with it (unless, of course, I replace the tiny TM28 with a larger and more adjustable one.....)
BTW, I have so far resisted the urge to embark on major mods to this bike as it runs so darn well as it is (very quiet, economical). However, I have swapped the stock 1/2" front brake MC for a smaller (11 mm) unit from a KLX250S in order to improve braking feel. I also replace the front pads with Vesrah metallics and have a braided line ready to install. On the engine side, I replaced the stock reeds with Boyesen dual-stage units, removed the intake snorkel, and ground away a constriction at the entrance to the exhaust pipe (bike is noticeably snappier now). I think the low-speed jetting is a bit lean but as the carb no provision for replacing the pilot jet or adjusting the air screw, I have to live with it (unless, of course, I replace the tiny TM28 with a larger and more adjustable one.....)
Last edited by mikstr; 01-13-2010 at 08:26 AM.
01-13-2010, 08:16 AM
#4
I am starting to restore a 1983 Honda VF750C Magna. I got the bike for free (yeah right) and it was stored for two plus years in a shed. It also has some title problems so that is the hard part to work out.
So far I have got it started but it needs brakes, rotors, tires and has an issue with white smoke coming from underneath. This is my first big restoration project that I will try and tackle.
So far I have got it started but it needs brakes, rotors, tires and has an issue with white smoke coming from underneath. This is my first big restoration project that I will try and tackle.
01-13-2010, 12:50 PM
#11
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Ring-Dings
I'm jealous, they stopped selling street ring-dings more than 49cc here back in the early 80s. The last was the RZ350 which you had until what, 2006? I had one but I stupidly liked my 77 RD400 better and sold it instead of keeping both. Same with the first year H2, which I had all tricked out.
It was so cheap to mod em, still maybe is than 4bangers but parts are much harder to find (and skyrocketed in cost) and more importantly, real smokey haze guys to do the machine work are few and far between. There's nothing like it when you hit the powerband, except for maybe a rocket engine. Now that I think even Yamaha is killing their dirt 2strokers, they've basically killed the line.
We should start a ring-ding sub-forum
It was so cheap to mod em, still maybe is than 4bangers but parts are much harder to find (and skyrocketed in cost) and more importantly, real smokey haze guys to do the machine work are few and far between. There's nothing like it when you hit the powerband, except for maybe a rocket engine. Now that I think even Yamaha is killing their dirt 2strokers, they've basically killed the line.
We should start a ring-ding sub-forum
My other bike is a 1990 Yamaha DT200R (see pic), a fun liquid-cooled, counterbalanced two-stroke dual-sport whose only stop in North America was Canada (unfortunately for riders in the US).
BTW, I have so far resisted the urge to embark on major mods to this bike as it runs so darn well as it is (very quiet, economical). However, I have swapped the stock 1/2" front brake MC for a smaller (11 mm) unit from a KLX250S in order to improve braking feel. I also replace the front pads with Vesrah metallics and have a braided line ready to install. On the engine side, I replaced the stock reeds with Boyesen dual-stage units, removed the intake snorkel, and ground away a constriction at the entrance to the exhaust pipe (bike is noticeably snappier now). I think the low-speed jetting is a bit lean but as the carb no provision for replacing the pilot jet or adjusting the air screw, I have to live with it (unless, of course, I replace the tiny TM28 with a larger and more adjustable one.....)
BTW, I have so far resisted the urge to embark on major mods to this bike as it runs so darn well as it is (very quiet, economical). However, I have swapped the stock 1/2" front brake MC for a smaller (11 mm) unit from a KLX250S in order to improve braking feel. I also replace the front pads with Vesrah metallics and have a braided line ready to install. On the engine side, I replaced the stock reeds with Boyesen dual-stage units, removed the intake snorkel, and ground away a constriction at the entrance to the exhaust pipe (bike is noticeably snappier now). I think the low-speed jetting is a bit lean but as the carb no provision for replacing the pilot jet or adjusting the air screw, I have to live with it (unless, of course, I replace the tiny TM28 with a larger and more adjustable one.....)
01-13-2010, 12:52 PM
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this is great im glad to see so many on and off road riders and a few of you even have british and italian bikes. I love the variety. I am in hopes to one day get a gsxr 750 and another triumph daytona. IMO the daytona 675 is the best motorcycle I have ever ridden. I have not ridden more then a dozen different bikes however the the daytona has been the best.
01-13-2010, 02:53 PM
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cole, the 1098 is a nice bike but i have to admit that i have only ridden it once. got it in nov and it snowed soon after. after i got the 1098 i sold my rc51. the rc51 is a solid machine and i loved it. you will be happy with one.
daknut, i love the look and idea of the 675. i'm not surprised you like it so much. i'd love to try one some day.
daknut, i love the look and idea of the 675. i'm not surprised you like it so much. i'd love to try one some day.
01-13-2010, 05:07 PM
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01-13-2010, 06:16 PM
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I purchased my SuperHawk November 21, 2009. I managed to get 100 miles on it before it was just too damned cold to ride here in NH and then the snow came so it sits in my cellar right next to my Z1000. I can sit on them and make engine noises with my mouth while looking out the french doors. 67 days till spring!
01-14-2010, 03:51 AM
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NH-Raptor how do you like your Z-1000? I really wanted to buy the 07 at the dealer but i couldn't get financed for it and they had the daytona used just in my finance range so I bought it on impulse and It was the best thing I've ever bought. I still would like to have the 07 Z-1000. Where in NH do you live? Ever make it to Maine on bikes?
Finepooch if you ever get a chance to throw your leg over a daytona DO IT! I have ridden all the competition bikes for the year in the 600 class and have found no contest. And when it comes to racing and maneuvering stock for stock the daytona has it hands down.
Finepooch if you ever get a chance to throw your leg over a daytona DO IT! I have ridden all the competition bikes for the year in the 600 class and have found no contest. And when it comes to racing and maneuvering stock for stock the daytona has it hands down.
01-14-2010, 05:04 AM
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NH-Raptor how do you like your Z-1000? I really wanted to buy the 07 at the dealer but i couldn't get financed for it and they had the daytona used just in my finance range so I bought it on impulse and It was the best thing I've ever bought. I still would like to have the 07 Z-1000. Where in NH do you live? Ever make it to Maine on bikes?
Finepooch if you ever get a chance to throw your leg over a daytona DO IT! I have ridden all the competition bikes for the year in the 600 class and have found no contest. And when it comes to racing and maneuvering stock for stock the daytona has it hands down.
Finepooch if you ever get a chance to throw your leg over a daytona DO IT! I have ridden all the competition bikes for the year in the 600 class and have found no contest. And when it comes to racing and maneuvering stock for stock the daytona has it hands down.
675 is better than z1000. i'm not a fan of the i4 bore. no character
01-14-2010, 11:35 AM
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I'm a bit far from laconia I live in Maine. I'm a good 5-6 hours drive from laconia, but if you make it to the area I may be able to meet you somewhere.
I woould like to try a 1098 although I personaly prefer the looks of the 848.
