Motorbikes

[ShadowCaptain]

Yamaha XJR 1300

 

Beauty sho

 

In action

 

 

 

beautiful bike

[MG2R]

beautiful bike

Thanks! I've grown to love it myself as well Always was more into the laid back cruiser bikes, but since I did some test drives in search of a replacement for my Hyosung GV250, I've kinda put that idea to a rest.

 

This bike does have its disadvantages though, especially when using it as a day-to-day commuter bike. Windscreens are an amazing blessing, but you only realize that once you already bought a big naked

[Real_PhillBert]

I took the SV to work today since the weather was so nice. It was glorious. 

[BOT Edward]

I turned 16 a few months ago and I'll be picking up a Peugeot XPS 50 or Yamaha DT50 once I can afford one.

 

When I'm 17 I'm planning on getting a Yamaha WR125x and passing my car test, purely to give me some flexibility.

 

How tall are you? If you're 6' or bigger when you're 17 the CBR won't look right since they aren't full size. I'd rather get something bigger like a CBF125 or even better, a supermoto

 

Why such tiny bikes?  :huh:

 

I've just recently sold my old ZXR250A, 1989 model 4cylinder screamer. Redline at 19,500 rpm and valve bounced at 21,500rpm.

Was an absolute blast to ride, so much fun for such a small bike and god it could tear through the twisties.

Currently just got an old postie, but due to taking it to the bush and thrashing it around up there it's in desperate need of a new bore+cylinder+clutch+rings... basically everything :lol: , plan is to just get a cheap lifan 140 motor and chuck that in it so at least its got a proper gearbox and clutch so I can pull those hectic wheelies around town on it 

[GhostWindGamer]

Why such tiny bikes?  :huh:

 

I've just recently sold my old ZXR250A, 1989 model 4cylinder screamer. Redline at 19,500 rpm and valve bounced at 21,500rpm.

Was an absolute blast to ride, so much fun for such a small bike and god it could tear through the twisties.

Currently just got an old postie, but due to taking it to the bush and thrashing it around up there it's in desperate need of a new bore+cylinder+clutch+rings... basically everything :lol: , plan is to just get a cheap lifan 140 motor and chuck that in it so at least its got a proper gearbox and clutch so I can pull those hectic wheelies around town on it 

 

CT 110's are bullet proof you can fix anything on them with a hammer, duct tape and some brute force best bikes around

[melias24]

CT 110's are bullet proof you can fix anything on them with a hammer, duct tape and some brute force best bikes around

my honda xl185s has lasted forever. 

[GhostWindGamer]

my honda xl185s has lasted forever. 

Is it old? Is it honda? If yes to both it will live forever.

[BOT Edward]

CT 110's are bullet proof you can fix anything on them with a hammer, duct tape and some brute force best bikes around

 

It has over 60,000kms on the motor currently, was bord to a 117 but was ran without oil for about 1,000 kms (previous owner) so I just top it up with "Coles motor oil" and an oil stabilizer because it burns oil more than a 2 stroke :lol:

 

It's cheaper to just get a better motor then to rebuild everything due to needing a new bore, piston+rings, valve settings, clutch, etc.

[melias24]

Any 2007-2008 crf250x owners on here? Thinking of getting one....

[MG2R]

Anyone here got some tips for someone trying to get wheelies to be consistent? I usually get the frontend up a couple inches, but sometimes the bike gets a bit... twitchy and just skyrockets

 

Let's just say I've had to change diapers a couple times already.

 

 

Also, for those interested: nearly scraping that peg...

 

[711jrp]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

 

 

 

 

Loving it so far

 

[MG2R]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

<dat triumph>

Looks nice!

 

I'd look at getting that license plate mount changed out for a shorter one, though

 

 

EDIT: also, colour me jealous on those dual exhausts

Edited May 8, 2015 by MG2R

[ShadowCaptain]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

 

 

Loving it so far

 

A speed triple fuckk its my favourite bike

 

Swap me

[GhostWindGamer]

@711jrp Ehat is that ford in the background with the roll cage? (Sorry for the off topic question)

[711jrp]

Looks nice!

 

I'd look at getting that license plate mount changed out for a shorter one, though

 

 

EDIT: also, colour me jealous on those dual exhausts

You know that ...it looks like a elephant cock sticking out the bike, give me some time I only just got it and fitted the cans already....

 

 

A speed triple fuckk its my favourite bike

 

Swap me

Still got to be a 350lc or a gsx750r slingshot for me but this is sure nice too, as for swapping unless you have a Superduke......lol

 

@711jrp Ehat is that ford in the background with the roll cage? (Sorry for the off topic question)

No problem, yep they are both Escort MK2s, the white one is a old school ford type of road car with a atmo YB Cosworth and the red one is a proper group4 car with a turbo YB.

[ShadowCaptain]

Still got to be a 350lc or a gsx750r slingshot for me but this is sure nice too, as for swapping unless you have a Superduke......lo

 

Nope just my SV650 want to get a Street or Speed triple (will test ride both to decide which)

[MeltingPoint]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

 

That's one good looking (and sounding) bike. A tail tidy kit would make it look even sexier.

[BloodySinner]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

 

-PIC-

 

-PIC-

 

Loving it so far

 

I like the Speed Triple! What year is it and what modifications have you made thus far?

[Oshino Shinobu]

When I get round to doing my CBT and taking my A2 test, I plan on buying a Honda CBR500r or a Yamaha YZF-R3. 

 

I'm pretty tall (6'5"), so I'm going to have to make sure they're not too small for me

 

 

[melias24]

And the award for toy for this summer is.......

 

 

 

 

Loving it so far

Nice escorts!!!

[melias24]

Any dirt bike riders here? What do you ride?
I want either a 2003 cr125

or a 

2008 crf250x

[DLM_012]

I've been away from this thread for some time now because taptatalk wasn't working and I don't care to browse this forum on my computer. In the last week I sold my 13' FZ6R with 7K original miles for $4K.

Took delivery of my striple yesterday. Belly pan and fly screen are on their way here

I almost bought a RX but I was too late to order one unfortunately but the differences are cosmetic so I don't care too much especially getting the matching accessories for free through the promotion. Triples are amazing engines. I can't emphasize that enough.

[Real_PhillBert]

I've been away from this thread for some time now because taptatalk wasn't working and I don't care to browse this forum on my computer. In the last week I sold my 13' FZ6R with 7K original miles for $4K.

Took delivery of my striple yesterday. Belly pan and fly screen are on their way here

*Snip of awesomeness*

I almost bought a RX but I was too late to order one unfortunately

 

We can no longer be friends.

 

I'm super jealous. is that a Street or Speed?

[DLM_012]

We can no longer be friends.

I'm super jealous. is that a Street or Speed?

Street. Speeds are too expensive and I wanted my next bike to be lighter than my FZ.

[Real_PhillBert]

Street. Speeds are too expensive and I wanted my next bike to be lighter than my FZ.

 

Yeah I love light bikes. Looks super slick. Plus its the R version, much bonus points for the better suspension.