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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 7:59 am
by AZRider
Awesome
I dont mind the disecting of what you are doing. I really enjoy it. It gives real insight into all your accomplishments. O.K. gonna stop before it gets gruesomly mushy.
I wanted to hear some enjoyment of the Joy of riding aspect to see if you "get it", ya know? I think you get it.
So, after you got done with the ride, how big was your grin??
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 10:58 am
by Shorts
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 2:24 pm
by RideYourRide
Shorts wrote:RideYourRide, a small block Chevy is exactly what I had in mind when I think of blowing up motors from revving at redline
But I think your right, I don't think I should worry too much about harming my bike..err, well, the engine at least
Yea, hehe. You would be seriously astounded at how long you could hold that thing right on the limiter.
Help me out here for a second. I'm in the middle of an 88 VTR 250 project and I'm fitting an 87 CBR600 front end onto it. The 16" wheel and single inboard disk on the VTR were not cutting the mustard.
SO...what diameter is the front wheel on yours? Does it have single disk? I'd assume they've done away with that stupid inboard brake, yours is way newer then mine I think.
Just curious, haha.
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:00 pm
by Shorts
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:22 am
by jstark47
Shorts wrote:My bike and I are kinda still in the courtship dating phase I guess you could say. I'm learning more about the things I like and want more of, and I'm keeping my attention peeled for anything I might want changed
(hahaha, let's hear it guys! That's for you jstark)
Heh...... poor, poor unsuspecting VTR....
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:04 pm
by RideYourRide
No no, I'm all set. I'm using the forks, trees, wheel, brakes, etc off of a CBR600 on the VTR. This gets me 17" wheel, dual front disk, larger diameter forks, and they're more stiffly sprung and damped. The swap is not bolt up but it is reasonably simple.
I was just curious to see how the VTR250 had changed. They were only sold over here with the inboard disk/16 inch front end and only for 2 or 3 years I believe.
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:53 pm
by KarateChick
Heya Shorts! A belated gratz (hmmm, or maybe just yahoo & yippee-ki-aaa) on your first ride (just getting caught up again after a weekend camping trip). You & the DH need to just make sure you don't mis-commun the next ride & cut it short
. I have no doubt you've been daydreaming about riding
and kewl lights btw. Keep on having that fun!
Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 9:34 pm
by Shorts
Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:00 pm
by AZRider
Wow.Well, tomorrow is Sat. so dont get too drunk. Maybe you can go for a scooter ride tomorrow and all you aggravations should just slip away.
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 11:48 am
by Shorts