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Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
Wouldn't this be nice. In my mind it depends on...

Wouldn't this be nice. In my mind it depends on two things: What are the designers objectives for the bike? (what are the design parameters?), and does CCM listen to their (potential) customers?
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-22-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 81,892
Posted By Gryphon12
This is off-topic, but do you have a photo of...

This is off-topic, but do you have a photo of your CB900F? I always wanted one, couldn't afford it at the time. Hmm.
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,543
Posted By Gryphon12
In a word, No. The new CCM-450 still...

In a word, No.

The new CCM-450 still weighs 300 lbs. dry. In other threads, this has been analysed in depth. No modern DS weighs less than 300 lbs. wet (WRR). And an Enduro race bike (250...
Forum: Road warriors 05-22-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,687
Views: 457,067
Posted By Gryphon12
While ADV bikes are taking the place of Sport...

While ADV bikes are taking the place of Sport Tourers in SALES, they aren't the same on the ROAD.

The 1050 Tiger "Sport" isn't close to either a Sprint ST/GT or a Street Triple with a proper...
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By Gryphon12
The answer to your question is simple physics....

The answer to your question is simple physics. For the suspension to support that much gc and travel, the spring rates, compression and rebound rates, would not function well over any significant...
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By Gryphon12
You've described a false choice. We've...

You've described a false choice.

We've discussed this on other "inseam challenged" threads.

The only solution is increased rider skill. You need the ground clearance and the suspension...
Forum: Road warriors 05-21-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,687
Views: 457,067
Posted By Gryphon12
True, but that's not why they didn't sell: ...

True, but that's not why they didn't sell:

Sport Tourers are down in sales relative to ADV's, and within the Triumph line, the Tigers just out-sold the Sprint.
It didn't help that the Sprint GT...
Forum: Road warriors 05-21-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,687
Views: 457,067
Posted By Gryphon12
+10 This is what I've been asking for - for the...

+10 This is what I've been asking for - for the past 10 years!

The BMW F800S/ST/GT is just too much money for too little bike.

Even putting a sport touring fairing on a Street Triple R would...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,882
Posted By Gryphon12
It doesn't even need the "same" specs. Make it...

It doesn't even need the "same" specs. Make it 900cc's with equivalent power per liter with 100 lbs. less mass and I'm all in!
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
It is not just about the number of gears, it is...

It is not just about the number of gears, it is about gear spacing and gear spread. It is also about matching individual gear ratios to the torque curve of the motor. You shouldn't expect the same...
Forum: Road warriors 05-18-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 53,488
Posted By Gryphon12
Alternator output listed at 294 watts, but rpm...

Alternator output listed at 294 watts, but rpm not specified - usually means at between 3k and 5k rpm.
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 35,735
Views: 6,081,489
Posted By Gryphon12
14/50 is 3.57:1 while factory stock 13/43 is...

14/50 is 3.57:1 while factory stock 13/43 is 3.31:1 which is quite a difference. You aren't seeing it due to your tall rear tire, which takes the ratio the other way. For example, 13/50 (3.85)...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3,592
Views: 542,002
Posted By Gryphon12
Yamaha XTW-250 proto-type. Great interview (in...

Yamaha XTW-250 proto-type. Great interview (in Japanese) with design team on You-tube.
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 89,472
Posted By Gryphon12
Funny, others love the wind protection of the...

Funny, others love the wind protection of the 500R.

All new bikes have that problem at part throttle. It is due to EPA emissions requirments, and results in poor FI throttle at just off idle. ...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,605
Posted By Gryphon12
Every bike is unique in its design. I have no...

Every bike is unique in its design. I have no trouble seeing 50 mpg on an '07 CBR600RR, or 55 mpg on a Tiger 800. Other people report similar results. But the D675 is a totally different beast for...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,982
Posted By Gryphon12
Just be aware that the TE449 and TE511 have the...

Just be aware that the TE449 and TE511 have the narrowest transmission range of any bike built in the last 15 years. If the tranny fits your need (racing), go for it. For me, it is just too limited.
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 35,735
Views: 6,081,489
Posted By Gryphon12
The Pirelli MT-43 hybrid trials tire is quite a...

The Pirelli MT-43 hybrid trials tire is quite a bit taller than the stock tire on the WR250R. I've been following the discussion on this tire closely. Other inmates here (just a few pages back on...
Forum: Beasts 05-14-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,487
Posted By Gryphon12
Just remember that the 500X is a street bike with...

Just remember that the 500X is a street bike with body work. It doesn't have the suspension for much beyond simple gravel roads without modification. I'd keep the TW200's.
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3,592
Views: 542,002
Posted By Gryphon12
Sorry? Shaft vs. Chain. 6+ gallons fuel vs....

Sorry? Shaft vs. Chain. 6+ gallons fuel vs. less than 5 gallons. Suspension and economy? I agree that they share the same "look", but that's about all.
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
I haven't seen anything different than the...

I haven't seen anything different than the standard BMW 450 gears in the 5-speed transmission.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 144,314
Posted By Gryphon12
Again? Why??? KTM 950/990's are designed for...

Again? Why??? KTM 950/990's are designed for dual exhausts. The minor weight savings over Akra's aren't worth the tuning headaches.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,092
Posted By Gryphon12
Apex 2" or 4" rise clip-ons, or Convertibars...

Apex 2" or 4" rise clip-ons, or Convertibars adjustible bars. For me, both are better than Helibars or LSL superbike conversions because they can be adjusted to my preference.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,092
Posted By Gryphon12
As I was told in no uncertain terms on another...

As I was told in no uncertain terms on another thread when I was discussing the Daytona 955I as a sport tourer: It can be done, but the bike is tuned (cams, timing) as a sport bike. The Sprint is...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 30,667
Posted By Gryphon12
The only people who feel that the KLR is a poor...

The only people who feel that the KLR is a poor street bike are those from sport-bike backgrounds. A good street bike is comfortable to ride for long distances, carries a load and gets good fuel...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
Possilby. I'm willing to wait and see. Many of...

Possilby. I'm willing to wait and see. Many of the previous generation of ADV bikes were 650cc's - they had enough torque to pull the full load - wet weight, rider and gear (which can top 650 lbs)....
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
Key Features #15: Dash with integrated LCD...

Key Features #15: Dash with integrated LCD telemetry and Garmin on/off road GPS unit.

The fairing is plenty high if you are really going off-road in non-desert terrain.

Ground clearance is...
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,605
Posted By Gryphon12
You are both lucky and ride/drive all of your...

You are both lucky and ride/drive all of your vehicles gently. As I said before, no one is reporting mpg as high as you do on your Daytona, and that's stock. Adding an exhaust with tuning usually...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 23,233
Posted By Gryphon12
Hmm. Not bad. I need a wet weight, ready to...

Hmm. Not bad. I need a wet weight, ready to ride, full of fuel. At 130 kg dry (286 lbs.), this usually means totally dry: No battery, oil, water, fork oil, or gas. With 17 liters of fuel, we add...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,487
Posted By Gryphon12
Correct. By modern definition, a sport has rules...

Correct. By modern definition, a sport has rules and a way to keep score, and there is a "winner". Activities listed above, and riding a motorcycle, and driving a car, are just that: outdoor...
Forum: Road warriors 05-05-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,533
Posted By Gryphon12
Add the NC700X, then ride them all and see what...

Add the NC700X, then ride them all and see what works for you.

I have a touchy lower back and actually prefer a slight forward lean (EX300R or CB500R). Others want a fully upright position,...
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 18,123
Posted By Gryphon12
No, wrong example. The Tenere 660 is built in...

No, wrong example. The Tenere 660 is built in Italy, so the pricing is Italy vs. Japan (different labor & parts), not Japan vs. Japan (same labor with different parts). The US price of the Tenere 660...
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,605
Posted By Gryphon12
50+ mpg US gallons? With stock gearing? No one...

50+ mpg US gallons? With stock gearing? No one else is reporting fuel efficiency this high. Over how many tanks and how many miles?
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 57,404
Posted By Gryphon12
You need to read this thread. The chip can be...

You need to read this thread. The chip can be remapped, or you can buy the XC chip.

Almost all of the current Enduro race bikes are in this ball park, and a current 690 is even more. You get...
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 48,151
Posted By Gryphon12
Sort of. To me, the only money that can be spent...

Sort of. To me, the only money that can be spent to achieve this goal is on a TE610/630.
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By Gryphon12
First, correct the spelling in your thread title...

First, correct the spelling in your thread title so searches will actually find it. It is EXC-F.

Second, there is a complete thread on this bike, and its sister (the 500 EXC). Just read the...
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,092
Posted By Gryphon12
Come on, guys, I know that it is the first day of...

Come on, guys, I know that it is the first day of boating season here in Seattle with an expected high of almost 80F, but you all shouldn't be quite so distracted as all this!
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,092
Posted By Gryphon12
Unless, of course, your blood pressure was up too...

Unless, of course, your blood pressure was up too high!
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35,735
Views: 6,081,489
Posted By Gryphon12
Per Yamaha specs, both WRR & WRX are 46mm...

Per Yamaha specs, both WRR & WRX are 46mm forks.
Forum: Thumpers 05-04-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 48,151
Posted By Gryphon12
You're not alone. This has been suggested many,...

You're not alone. This has been suggested many, many times on this forum over the past 6 years.
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 25,341
Views: 3,042,564
Posted By Gryphon12
MT-43's have a very stiff sidewall. They will...

MT-43's have a very stiff sidewall. They will run with almost no air. I'd be surprised at a pinch flat with 8-10 psi on the front wheel.
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