I got this little sucker at home:
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8348859/Facepunch/35804_135860869769171_100000357765499_243259_2211093_n.jpg[/img]
It's a KX 85. Not very powerful, but for the first bike, it's sweet. Runs perfect. I'm currently saving up money to buy something way stronger, but i'm unsure if i want a dirtbike again..i'll probably go with an enduro.
Two Stroke 80s are actually pretty powerful. When you hop on a 125 after an 80cc, the only difference you really notice is the size.
And maybe top speed.
[QUOTE=JDK721;30150147]on an unrelated note, I passed by a motorcycle wreck today. rider locked up his front brakes while trying to negotiate a curve and ended up sliding into a guardrail. he wasn't wearing a helmet and had to go undergo surgery for serious head and internal wounds.
wear your helmet otherwise you won't last long[/QUOTE]
update to this story: the motorcyclist died yesterday
Wear your skid lids, kids.
And don't wang your front brakes on going around a bend.
[img]http://www.carlaking.com/dispatches/morocco/photos/favorites/UralAlps.jpg[/img]
I'm going to buy this real soon. ~750cc
[editline]2nd June 2011[/editline]
Not that same exact bike, it's a google image.
That's a Ural - Gear Up.
will it be same color at least? :q:
Be very careful when buying a Ural. Keep in mind that the parts from it need to come from Russia. That, and I have heard that the bikes are of sketchy build quality.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;30246809]Be very careful when buying a Ural. Keep in mind that the parts from it need to come from Russia. That, and I have heard that the bikes are of sketchy build quality.[/QUOTE]
but theyre [i]sooooo coooool[/i]
They are fucking awesome
Hello, sorry for the dark pics. Didn't feel like moving out the car to get better ones.
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Try closer to 197hp (manufacturer claim).
I do like it though, it's a cruiser that isn't hung up in the past, both style and technology wise (not that that's necessarily a bad thing though).
[QUOTE=Tucks;30278514]Try closer to 197hp (manufacturer claim).
I do like it though, it's a cruiser that isn't hung up in the past, both style and technology wise (not that that's necessarily a bad thing though).[/QUOTE]
It has a bit of upgrades, so v:v:v
Lookie here what I bought me yesterday for $157
[img]http://gyazo.com/62ceb3f06a7b0cffb0457127d35393b3.png[/img]
The cluth is a bit fucked though, it hops in at high RPMs, I think the springs and the clutch plates (is it called that?) are bad so I'm gonna get new ones sometime soon.
Waddya think, FP, what should I do with it?
I love me a nice old Fizzy. Assuming that is a fizzy of course
If Fizzy means FS1, then yes :v:
Now that my current project is almost over, as in all I have to do is mount my new exhaust, I need a new one. I'm thinking about buying a CB750 and turning it into a cafe racer.
[img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/5809354595_d7e9e832e9_b.jpg[/img]
Saw this sexy beast parked next to the Starbucks today, I know it's a Moto Guzzi but I can't quite identify the model.
I don't know my Guzzis too well, but it looks like a 1200 Sport.
Nevermind, some quick research identifies it as a Moto Guzzi 1200.
My automerge! :argh:
:ninja:
I saw a pretty nice Busa at the golf course a couple days ago. I've got pictures if any of you want/care to see
Aw yeah, got me some new boots:
[img]http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248894_10150620914080456_581640455_19012620_7207098_n.jpg[/img]
This should stop be getting any more cuts and bruises on my legs.
Posted this in the "have a cool ride?" thread but seems to be better here.
1971 Kreidler SL, bought for €1000,- + engine revision for €280,- .
50cc of raw winding power, the manufacturer still has the land speed record for 50cc if I'm not mistaken (210Km/h or so), this one goes 50 Km/h (60 downhill :v: ) cause it's restricted but hoping to get my motorcycle license soon, these things will go 110 km/h if you tune them right.
150 if you use "modern" stuff like membrane and modern cylinders.
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/nxl72p.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/2i8dwqv.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Miskatonic;30215057][img]http://www.carlaking.com/dispatches/morocco/photos/favorites/UralAlps.jpg[/img]
I'm going to buy this real soon. ~750cc
[editline]2nd June 2011[/editline]
Not that same exact bike, it's a google image.
That's a Ural - Gear Up.[/QUOTE]
I'm considering getting a Ural when I turn 17, what horsepower do they usually output because if it's more than 33 I would need to get it restricted.
[QUOTE=Dutchlike;30348231]Posted this in the "have a cool ride?" thread but seems to be better here.
1971 Kreidler SL, bought for €1000,- + engine revision for €280,- .
50cc of raw winding power, the manufacturer still has the land speed record for 50cc if I'm not mistaken (210Km/h or so), this one goes 50 Km/h (60 downhill :v: ) cause it's restricted but hoping to get my motorcycle license soon, these things will go 110 km/h if you tune them right.
150 if you use "modern" stuff like membrane and modern cylinders.
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/nxl72p.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/2i8dwqv.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
CAFE RACER HURRR :downs:
[QUOTE=Sputn!k;30361808]CAFE RACER HURRR :downs:[/QUOTE]
This is actually the way it came out of the factory, with exception of the brakes, I janked those of of the motorcycle version.
Does have the look though, but the sound is why I bought it, the forced cooling has a weird high pitched sound.
Here's the model from '73, but it has the same sound
[U][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfDBWoHPzbg[/media][/U]
Here's how they sound if you tune them good:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWextK27ZYE&feature=related[/media]
[editline]10th June 2011[/editline]
Later they got rid of the forced cooling but they somehow got more gearwhine.
I got my lightweight motorcycle license today :buddy:
Took my bike for a spin, it's a 4-stroke 125cc, goes about 110 km/h, superb handling in corners.
Here's a picture. [img]http://cdn.yamaha-motor.eu/product_assets/2011/WR125X/2011-Yamaha-WR125X-EU-Yamaha-Black-Studio-002_gal_full.jpg[/img]
did you guys have to convince your parents to let you get a motorcycle? mine are completely against the idea of me getting one
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