Official Motorcycle Thread

[derekinthez]

Man, I've got to get some quality pics. Sorry, these are from cheap digi camera. Will update asap. Here are the mods to the 2001 GSXR 1000. The YZ 450F is stock.

2001 GSXR 1000
CHROME
FRONT AND REAR RIMS
FRONT ROTORS
FRONT CALIPERS (RED)
REAR CALIPER (RED)
REAR CALIPER BRAKE ARM
REAR CALIPER BRAKE HANGER
FRONT AND REAR ROTOR BOLTS
UPPER FAIRING STAY
GAS CAP and BOLTS
LEFT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL
RIGHT INSTRUMENT HOUSING CONTROL
LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT MIRRORS W/ BLOCK OFF PLATES
REAR MASTER CYLINDER
REAR MASTER BRAKE RESERVOIR (red chrome)
FRONT FAIRING W/ Gator Glass Lighted/Ghosted "MANIC" on Each Side
KICKSTAND, BOLT AND SPRINGS
FRONT REAR SETS AND PEGS
REAR BRACKET AND PEG SETS
SWING ARM AND SPACERS (CHROME RED BRAKE RETAINING CLIPS)
VORTEX 41t SPROCKET
REAR HUB
AXLE PIVOT BOLT AND NUT
SWING ARM PIVOT BOLT AND NUT
VORTEX STATOR COVER
VORTEX IGNITION COVER
SUB-FRAME
FAIRING RETAINING BOLTS
FRONT FENDER
ADJUSTABLE DOG BONES (red chrome)
YOSHIMURA FULL EXHAUST
FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER
LEFT AND RIGHT HAND LEVERS
NO CUT FRAME SLIDER
ENGINE OIL CAP (blue billet)
POWDER COATED
LEFT AND RIGHT CLIP-ONS (RED)
BILLET ALUMINUM
HOOLIGAN FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR (RED)
ADJUSTABLE FORK CONTROL DAMPERS

POLISHED
REAR GALFER WAVE ROTOR
FRAME
FRAME PLUGS

OTHER UPGRADES
POWER COMMANDER IIIr
GALFER STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES (RED)
GALFER BRAKE PADS SINTERED (FRONT AND REAR)
POLISHED UPPER FRAME HOLE PLUGS
POLISHED LOWER FAME HOLE PLUGS
LOWERED 3”
REAR SEAT COWL NUMBERED "1"
MATCHING TANK BRA
2002 BODY GRAPHICS
2002 600 GRAPHIC FRONT FAIRING
RK CHAIN
VORTEX 17TOOTH FRONT SPROCKET
K & N AIR BOX FILTER
FLUSH MOUNT FRONT TURN SIGNALS
HOT BODIES UNDER TAIL
CUSTOM DIAGNOSTIC DEALER SWITCH
DUNLOP FRONT AND REAR D208 TIRES
SCOTT’S RACING STEERING DAMPER
SCOTT’S STAINLESS REUSABLE STEEL OIL FILTER
MAGNETIC OIL DRAIN PLUG
NGK SPARK PLUGS

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[Quickstrike]

This is my first motorcycle. I bought it a couple of years ago.

The bike is filthy in this picture. Chain was recently lubed and it shot goop all over the rear wheel. Not to mention all the insects on it from the previous nights.



Full Yoshimura exhaust + jetted.
After market suspension.

Still seems to keep up with my friends newer 600cc bikes. The old(er) models accommodate my 6'4" height better. Pretty comfortable bike!

[LightngSVT]

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

[rjstaaf]

Originally Posted by LightngSVT

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

You might take a look at a used VFR around 2004-2005, you should be able to find good examples in your price range. The VFR is commonly referred to as the gentleman's sportbike.

There is a great forum dedicated to the VFR where you can find a lot more information.

VFRD - vfrdiscussion home

[Quickstrike]

Originally Posted by LightngSVT

Nice bikes everyone! Does anyone know if there are any nice sport bikes in the $5-7k range that are noticably roomier, sit more upright and are more comfortable than the "typical" sport bikes?

Inline 4 :

Kawasaki ZZR600



Honda F4i



V Twin :

Suzuki SV650



Ducati Monster



If you ride a lot on the freeway, you might want to avoid the Ducati Monster and naked (fairingless) version of the SV650. They are comfortable around town, but at high speeds the wind turbulence can get fatiguing.

If you decide on a Honda F4, look at the older models, as they have a more comfortable seat.

[DigTheRide]

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Originally Posted by optimusp517

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\r\n\r\nNice! My brother had one identical to this. Really quite a rare color scheme.\r\n\r\nHere\'s mine, a 1985 Suzuki Katana750. I wanted one since seeing one in the Tamiya model catalog back in \'88 or so. They never imported them to the US, so I finally found this one in Toronto in \'99. I love this bike.\r\n\r\nWhen I picked it up:\r\n\r\n\r\nFirst iteration of upgrades, mid \'90s US Katana wheels and forks:\r\n\r\n\r\nCurrent progress. \'01 TL1000R wheels and forks, \'04 GSXR rearsets, custom swingarm, lots of little tweeks:\r\n'

[KRG]

2004 Ducati 749 Dark

As it looked in street trim:





and as she is now, full on race bike:


Image courtesy Chris Speers Photography.

Cheers!

-K-

[VooDooChile]

My 2008 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide. This is my 2 wheeled therapy. Hook up the iPod, crank the tunes and fuget about it.

[LightngSVT]

That is a sweet 'Glide! I was actually checking out a Crimson Red one today at the dealer. So how is it on long rides?

[Harry Houdini]

This is my new Ducati 1098s 2008 in Balck, it has full Termignoni exhaust system
with race ECU and filter, charcoal filter removed, Open clutch with open carbon cover, custom foot pegs,
rear carbon fiber mud guard, racing ducati seat, delimited speed limit, and now it is in the shop getting the headers and exhaust pips ceramic coated in matt black.

[Quickstrike]

Originally Posted by Harry Houdini

This is my new Ducati 1098s

Awesome bike!

I'd love to own a new M6 and Ducati @ the age of 27. You have a good taste in transportation .

[tom p.]

Hey, nice fotos, guys!! Here's my old timer: