[QUOTE=TheGuru;28667258]That is one hell of a nice bike. I love the look of streetfighters, if I ever get a bike I'd love to do the same thing.[/QUOTE]
thank you!, i might invest in a nice set of upside down chunky forks to make the front end look bigger.
[img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/nasse.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/nazze2.jpg[/img]
My '92 Honda NSR. I love it :shobon:
Although I wish it was summer already. Up here in Finland it might take some time for the roads to unfreeze, but until then I'll drive my loyal chinese scooter that you can see at the background of the second picture :v:
My dad also owns a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ 900R. I hope he will let me drive it when I get the license for it.
Is that a moped or a 125? :O looks so small
The latest progress of my bobber project.
[media][URL=http://img202.imageshack.us/i/bobber.jpg/][IMG]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7923/bobber.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/media]
[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;28674788]The latest progress of my bobber project.
[media][URL=http://img202.imageshack.us/i/bobber.jpg/][img_thumb]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7923/bobber.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL][/media][/QUOTE]
are you painting the whole bike? just wondering why you didn't cover the shocks and disks.
[QUOTE=firstblood;28685212]are you painting the whole bike? just wondering why you didn't cover the shocks and disks.[/QUOTE]
I'm just priming the main parts right now. Plus, I was spending most of the day cutting off and sanding down the rear fender and cutting up my seat :v:
Are rigid frames legal in your country?
If so, weld a hardtail onto that thing. If your butt is comfy, you can't call it a bobber. :v:
[QUOTE=jimhowl33t;28686069]Are rigid frames legal in your country?
If so, weld a hardtail onto that thing. If your butt is comfy, you can't call it a bobber. :v:[/QUOTE]
I'm taking off the suspension soon and making it a hardtail. I can't wait to whip this thing around corners.
[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;28686484]I'm taking off the suspension soon and making it a hardtail. I can't wait to whip this thing around corners.[/QUOTE]
Keep me fucking updated on this man, Try to make it as oldschool as possible. what idea do you have on the exhaust and so on? I'd love to help :)
[QUOTE=4NGRY MUFF1N;28688786]Keep me fucking updated on this man, Try to make it as oldschool as possible. what idea do you have on the exhaust and so on? I'd love to help :)[/QUOTE]
I have a homemade exhaust on it right now. Its pretty much a straight pipe with a small baffle at the end made out of a Oldsmobile muffler. Feel free to shoot me some ideas, though.
[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]
Also, it went from
[img]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/250/hippycycle.jpg[/img]
to this
[media][URL=http://img202.imageshack.us/i/bobber.jpg/][IMG]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7923/bobber.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/media]
[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]
The back fender is about a foot shorter :v:
Any ideas on how the final product is going to look? Colour, overall modifications...
Okay, fuck this.
I want a bike. Cheaper than a fucking car right now and I need to be efficient in transportation.
Someone find me a good cheap beater bike that I can ride on the street in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
MSF course which I believe is required, at least it is in florida, is like $250-$350
Not required here.
[QUOTE=bradley;28717139]Okay, fuck this.
I want a bike. Cheaper than a fucking car right now and I need to be efficient in transportation.
Someone find me a good cheap beater bike that I can ride on the street in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/2276278338.html[/url]
Tell him you'll only pay 2000 unless he fixes the horn and highbeams.
Nonono, way out of my price range. I'm wanting some beater for half that or less.
A Ninja 250 is something I'd be more interested in, I'm a small dude, i weigh 110 pounds. A 500cc bike would crush me like an ant.
I'm really looking for a small enduro bike, something between 50-350cc that could be streetable with some work. I'm not looking for something shiny and whatnot. :3
Last couple bikes I had were 175cc bikes and they were alright, the 4 stroke honda I had was heavy as shit but the 2 stroke Kawasaki was nice, I'd like to find something like the '71 Kawasaki F7 I had but four stroke.
[QUOTE=bradley;28723097]Nonono, way out of my price range. I'm wanting some beater for half that or less.
A Ninja 250 is something I'd be more interested in, I'm a small dude, i weigh 110 pounds. A 500cc bike would crush me like an ant.
I'm really looking for a small enduro bike, something between 50-350cc that could be streetable with some work. I'm not looking for something shiny and whatnot. :3
Last couple bikes I had were 175cc bikes and they were alright, the 4 stroke honda I had was heavy as shit but the 2 stroke Kawasaki was nice, I'd like to find something like the '71 Kawasaki F7 I had but four stroke.[/QUOTE]
Weight isn't your problem. Find a bike with a lower center of gravity and you'll be able to ride it, pretty much regardless of how much you weigh.
Alright, sounds good. I still don't want to be crushed when I inevitably fall over on it though.
[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;28698073]I have a homemade exhaust on it right now. Its pretty much a straight pipe with a small baffle at the end made out of a Oldsmobile muffler. Feel free to shoot me some ideas, though.
[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]
Also, it went from
[img_thumb]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/250/hippycycle.jpg[/img_thumb]
to this
[media][URL=http://img202.imageshack.us/i/bobber.jpg/][img_thumb]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7923/bobber.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL][/media]
[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]
The back fender is about a foot shorter :v:[/QUOTE]
Well i'd suggest some dark/matte colours if you want to keep it oldschool, lay of with all the exsesive chrome and such, back then the bobbers was basically a chopped bike that they raced both on and some off road.
well, i'm kind of out of ideas right now.
Oh, maybe increase the engine hp/tourqe? If you want i could dig up some photos i've found and taken, so that you might snap on some ideas
[media]http://filesmelt.com/dl/CRF230F.jpg[/media]
too lazy to pull out my vstrom and dr 650
[QUOTE=4NGRY MUFF1N;28749415]Well i'd suggest some dark/matte colours if you want to keep it oldschool, lay of with all the exsesive chrome and such, back then the bobbers was basically a chopped bike that they raced both on and some off road.
well, i'm kind of out of ideas right now.
Oh, maybe increase the engine hp/tourqe? If you want i could dig up some photos i've found and taken, so that you might snap on some ideas[/QUOTE]
It used to be matte black, I may paint it back to that. As of right now, I'd like to keep the ratbike look the bike has always had. As for the engine, I'm still trying to figure out what to do. I don't have too many options, save dropping in something bigger.
[editline]22nd March 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=bradley;28732048]Alright, sounds good. I still don't want to be crushed when I inevitably fall over on it though.[/QUOTE]
If you fall over at a stop light, you'll step to the side. If you fall over while riding, your bike is the least of your worries.
Change carb? calculate the pressure that is the best for your engine "exhaust back pressure" since straight pipes are not always the best "but the best fucking sound tho"
If you want more help contact me and i'll send some pictures, some sketches i've done and also some pics of my "piece of crap but still runs on both wheels that has budweiser logos glued on the tank" machine
"no homo"
[QUOTE=4NGRY MUFF1N;28753433]Change carb? calculate the pressure that is the best for your engine "exhaust back pressure" since straight pipes are not always the best "but the best fucking sound tho"
If you want more help contact me and i'll send some pictures, some sketches i've done and also some pics of my "piece of crap but still runs on both wheels that has budweiser logos glued on the tank" machine
"no homo"[/QUOTE]
First of all, I would love those pictures and sketches. Second of all, carburetor's not a bad idea. No idea how to run these calculations, however. I assume a sacrifice is used.
just take the original exhaust if you still have it, put it on and check, more speed or acceleration or torque, or is it slower feeling a bit more weaker? then slowly drill some more holes to the end until you are satisfied or starting to loose power, then you could just put in a piece of metal in your loud exhaust and see if it makes a difference "might get a bit torqueier and might increase your topspeed. also lower makes the bike drink a lill less gas"
Cheapest way to fix with the carb, rejet it a bit. might do some difference,
I'll pm you my mail. And i'l start collecting everything I might have on the comp!
My dad has a Kawaski ZR-7S from... '03 or so.
[img]http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Kawasaki%20ZR7S%20%205.jpg[/img]
Scares the hell out of me when he goes out on it because he brags about going 150 around these gnarly S-Turns on the highway, that has a cliff on one side that extends down a couple hundred feet.
I've kind of wanted a bike, like an older Kawasaki Ninja, but I've never ridden a dirt bike. I doubt my pithy quad experience would help me out.
Plus, my dad's friend was paralyzed 30 or so years ago on one, while my dad was riding with him.
Hey guys, Kentucky Facepuncher here, turning 18 in 3 months. Getting my license as soon as I can, been looking at bikes to get, only problem is that too many of them are decently priced and too many of them look sexy as hell; could someone suggest one for me?
Been looking at things that are more vintage and cruisers, not too fond of Choppers/Hangers and Street Bikes. (Models like Harely Night Rod, Ducati Diavel, Honda Shadow Spirit, Yamaha/Star VMAX)
[QUOTE=Mooee;28769052]Hey guys, Kentucky Facepuncher here, turning 18 in 3 months. Getting my license as soon as I can, been looking at bikes to get, only problem is that too many of them are decently priced and too many of them look sexy as hell; could someone suggest one for me?
Been looking at things that are more vintage and cruisers, not too fond of Choppers/Hangers and Street Bikes. (Models like Harely Night Rod, Ducati Diavel, Honda Shadow Spirit, Yamaha/Star VMAX)[/QUOTE]
Don't get any of those bikes for your first one. Get something from the late 90's that's about 500cc to 750cc.
[QUOTE=Mooee;28769052]Been looking at things that are more vintage and cruisers[/QUOTE]
[quote]Honda Shadow Spirit[/quote]
Honda VT750S, I just love that sexy shape.
[img]http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-vt750s-2010/Honda_VT750S_2010_1.jpg[/img]
:allears:
Also, I'm discovering a weird, semi-erotic attraction for the Triumph Bonneville, is this bad? :v:
[QUOTE=jimhowl33t;28772041]Honda VT750S, I just love that sexy shape.
[img_thumb]http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-vt750s-2010/Honda_VT750S_2010_1.jpg[/img_thumb]
:allears:
Also, I'm discovering a weird, semi-erotic attraction for the Triumph Bonneville, is this bad? :v:[/QUOTE]
Gosh no, I'm 17 and have been riding for about half a year now, my dad has a Triumph Tiger 1050 so I often ride down to the local Triumph dealer. I cannot leave the shop anymore without having a quick sit on the Bonneville. Such quality feeling machines, I'd love to get a chance to ride one some time in the near future. :allears:
[QUOTE=jimhowl33t;28772041]Honda VT750S, I just love that sexy shape.
[img_thumb]http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/honda-vt750s-2010/Honda_VT750S_2010_1.jpg[/img_thumb]
:allears:
Also, I'm discovering a weird, semi-erotic attraction for the Triumph Bonneville, is this bad? :v:[/QUOTE]
Any man worth his grit will get at least one raging motorboner for a Triumph.
[editline]23rd March 2011[/editline]
Also,
[img]http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2010-Honda-Fury-5.jpg[/img]
Honda Fury. Do not know if want.
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