Fifteen Thousand - Page 3

azoomm · 08-18-2008, 02:26 PM

What is this *redline* you are referring to?

There are those that own a motorcycle. There are those that ride, and those that *get it*. They get that there isn't anything like the feeling of an apex done right. That no matter what kind of bike you are on - when it feels right, it's SO right. It truly is sex on wheels...

Gunther1000 · 08-18-2008, 02:44 PM

I'm getty at 12-13,500

smileyman · 08-18-2008, 03:28 PM

The feeling I miss and don't get to feel on the street/hiway as much is the braking zone wiggles..You know when the forks are compressed, the rear is floating gently side to side under braking? That feels good.

Cutty72 · 08-18-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunther1000

I'm getty at 12-13,500

Never seen 16K... never seen 15K... never even seen 13.5K...

10.5 is good for me

Gunther1000 · 08-18-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

The feeling I miss and don't get to feel on the street/hiway as much is the braking zone wiggles..You know when the forks are compressed, the rear is floating gently side to side under braking? That feels good.

Did some of that last night on the way home... Pretty good feelin indeed. At about 90 down to about 30.

Dave · 08-18-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yes, they got rid of the 36ccs and now they can't compete. They are basement dwellers in every major mid bike challenge.

those challenges likely dont have the wire mod engaged. VERY different bike on the other map

FT BSTRD · 08-18-2008, 06:35 PM

Ride mine. You can redline any time you want in every gear.

It won't redline in 5th.

Wind resistance.

Gunther1000 · 08-18-2008, 07:22 PM

Well, we will have to swap next time out so you can see my world... A good 3-4 second roll on in top gear will get you where you need to be livin!

Last bike I rode that was held back on top by wind was a SV-650... Not that fun of a bike I thought but then again we didn't hit many curves.

FT BSTRD · 08-18-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunther1000

Well, we will have to swap next time out so you can see my world... A good 3-4 second roll on in top gear will get you where you need to be livin!

Last bike I rode that was held back on top by wind was a SV-650... Not that fun of a bike I thought but then again we didn't hit many curves.

Buells live between 3500 and 6000 (unless it's an 1125). She'll try to rip your arms out of socket in this range.

Beyond that, you are just flogging her for that little bit of HP at the top.

Then......the fun stops at 6700 RPM. Damn long stroke engine.

Gunther1000 · 08-18-2008, 07:34 PM

Well, You seem to make it work pretty good for you!

It sounds like whole different way of thinking for sure. I have to keep my bike pretty high in the revs going into a corner just so it will feel right. Even with the slipper clutch I like to bring it in pretty well spinning. You cant hardly tell it is sliping on decel, but If you have rode an 01 without one then one with its a nice feature. Your bike has to brake like mad off the gas right?

08-18-2008, 02:26 PM	#21
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	What is this redline you are referring to? There are those that own a motorcycle. There are those that ride, and those that get it. They get that there isn't anything like the feeling of an apex done right. That no matter what kind of bike you are on - when it feels right, it's SO right. It truly is sex on wheels... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-18-2008, 02:44 PM	#22
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	I'm getty at 12-13,500 __________________ FTP

08-18-2008, 03:28 PM	#23
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	The feeling I miss and don't get to feel on the street/hiway as much is the braking zone wiggles..You know when the forks are compressed, the rear is floating gently side to side under braking? That feels good. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-18-2008, 07:22 PM	#28
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	Well, we will have to swap next time out so you can see my world... A good 3-4 second roll on in top gear will get you where you need to be livin! Last bike I rode that was held back on top by wind was a SV-650... Not that fun of a bike I thought but then again we didn't hit many curves. __________________ FTP

08-18-2008, 07:34 PM	#30
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	Well, You seem to make it work pretty good for you! It sounds like whole different way of thinking for sure. I have to keep my bike pretty high in the revs going into a corner just so it will feel right. Even with the slipper clutch I like to bring it in pretty well spinning. You cant hardly tell it is sliping on decel, but If you have rode an 01 without one then one with its a nice feature. Your bike has to brake like mad off the gas right? __________________ FTP Last edited by Gunther1000; 08-19-2008 at 11:35 AM..

08-18-2008, 06:35 PM	#27
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Ride mine. You can redline any time you want in every gear. It won't redline in 5th. Wind resistance.