Brake HELP!!! - Page 3

Porkchop · 02-09-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Ah, I am 24 and it seems like just yesterday I was 21 and learned the joys of drinking life's problems away at a bar. None the less, it was socially cool and I blew a shit ton of money that could have had me on a bike much earlier.

Also, if this your first bike or did you just move up to this one?

I've been drinking for what seems like forever. I went thru that "college" drinking phase for two and a half years. It was fun for awhile, but now im just sick of the stuff. Plus im the one with the joint/alcohol problems, so it gives me no joy anyway. My bike is my drug, its all i need! And i got it at 20 instead of like 23.... and yes tis bike numero uno!

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Originally Posted by marko138

Thats exactly right. I check my brakes, lights, turns signals, and tires BEFORE EVERY RIDE. It's quick and it's easy and takes literally 30 seconds....and it very well may save your life.

A sense of tone is hard to convey over the internet.... It seemed like you were talking down. But i get what you are saying. Will Do.....

Antwanny · 02-09-2009, 07:33 PM

he was talking down to you it is what hes good at

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Quick281 · 02-09-2009, 08:03 PM

Since it is your first bike, may I recommend looking into "Oh Shit" things like frame sliders?

I just ordered a replacement puck for my Woodcraft frame sliders and it had me thinking that I am very glad that I put these on to begin with.

Antwanny · 02-09-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Since it is your first bike, may I recommend looking into "Oh Shit" things like frame sliders?

I just ordered a replacement puck for my Woodcraft frame sliders and it had me thinking that I am very glad that I put these on to begin with.

Why they really dont save plastics and if he fucks up the bike that bad it would be cheaper to buy a new one, than to fix it.

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Quick281 · 02-09-2009, 08:08 PM

http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts...dproduct=17758

You will have to cut the hole to fit these, but I wouldn't trust a set of "no cut" sliders.

Woodcraft is top notch and I think most people here would back me up on that.

They were the first mod to my new bike and having recently gone down they instantly paid themselves off.

My friend also went down on his sv650 and it saved him a ton of money.

Just my thoughts.

If you need helping cutting the hole, I can post up how I did mine to make it a bit easier.

Quick281 · 02-09-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

Why they really dont save plastics and if he fucks up the bike that bad it would be cheaper to buy a new one, than to fix it.

The point isn't saving the plastics, its to avoid fucking up the bike worse than minor cosmetic crap.

Antwanny · 02-09-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

The point isn't saving the plastics, its to avoid fucking up the bike worse than minor cosmetic crap.

Thats my point if he destroys the frame, engine covers whatever it most likely not worth fixing.
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Quick281 · 02-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Yes and for 70 bucks he could help AVOID destroying the bike. (Aka saves the engine covers, frame and stuff like that.)

Oh and I should add that after dropping my bike 3 times, my sliders saved me from all cosmetic damage beyond the bar ends having tiny rashes on them.

It was a 20 mph lowside that did rash my sliders up.

Porkchop · 02-09-2009, 09:58 PM

Lol you guys are funny...

The bike didn't come with frame sliders. And of course it already has some damage on it. Thats why i got it so cheap. I'll most likely put on frame sliders and ride it all fucked up for awhile. Once i have my bearings i might get some new fairings.

My friend was joking around the other day. He was like you could prolly ride it around for awhile, and then when you wanna upgrade you could actually claim it to wind damage. Honestly...... the bike could be totaled right now because it has flaws on every area. haha but whatever, its a starter bike.

Quick281 · 02-09-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Lol you guys are funny...

The bike didn't come with frame sliders. And of course it already has some damage on it. Thats why i got it so cheap. I'll most likely put on frame sliders and ride it all fucked up for awhile. Once i have my bearings i might get some new fairings.

My friend was joking around the other day. He was like you could prolly ride it around for awhile, and then when you wanna upgrade you could actually claim it to wind damage. Honestly...... the bike could be totaled right now because it has flaws on every area. haha but whatever, its a starter bike.

Well starting on beat up bikes are always wise choices.

I bought mine as a wrecked bike and put it back together. So then I was really worry about damaging it again and went straight for the sliders.

My sig link has picture history of the bike.

And yes, it was ironic to put on brand new fairings and then drill 2 inch holes in them.

02-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#22
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	he was talking down to you it is what hes good at ________ Grape Ape Last edited by Antwanny; 03-14-2011 at 07:39 AM..

02-09-2009, 08:03 PM	#23
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Since it is your first bike, may I recommend looking into "Oh Shit" things like frame sliders? I just ordered a replacement puck for my Woodcraft frame sliders and it had me thinking that I am very glad that I put these on to begin with. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

02-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#25
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts...dproduct=17758 You will have to cut the hole to fit these, but I wouldn't trust a set of "no cut" sliders. Woodcraft is top notch and I think most people here would back me up on that. They were the first mod to my new bike and having recently gone down they instantly paid themselves off. My friend also went down on his sv650 and it saved him a ton of money. Just my thoughts. If you need helping cutting the hole, I can post up how I did mine to make it a bit easier. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

02-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#28
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Yes and for 70 bucks he could help AVOID destroying the bike. (Aka saves the engine covers, frame and stuff like that.) Oh and I should add that after dropping my bike 3 times, my sliders saved me from all cosmetic damage beyond the bar ends having tiny rashes on them. It was a 20 mph lowside that did rash my sliders up. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

02-09-2009, 09:58 PM	#29
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Lol you guys are funny... The bike didn't come with frame sliders. And of course it already has some damage on it. Thats why i got it so cheap. I'll most likely put on frame sliders and ride it all fucked up for awhile. Once i have my bearings i might get some new fairings. My friend was joking around the other day. He was like you could prolly ride it around for awhile, and then when you wanna upgrade you could actually claim it to wind damage. Honestly...... the bike could be totaled right now because it has flaws on every area. haha but whatever, its a starter bike. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold