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Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,012
Posted By hoax
Motorcycledaily review: ...

Motorcycledaily review:
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/04/md-first-ride-2014-star-bolt/

They report that the valve check interval is 4k miles.

SCREW THAT!!!! (literally and figuratively)
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,012
Posted By hoax
How much you guys want to bet that Yamaha already...

How much you guys want to bet that Yamaha already has plans drawn up for a larger Bolt style bike powered by their 1800cc air cooled motor?
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,012
Posted By hoax
It looks like a lot of people here don't get this.

It looks like a lot of people here don't get this.
Forum: Road warriors 04-09-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 40,012
Posted By hoax
Has there been any word as to how the Bolt...

Has there been any word as to how the Bolt compares to the Iron/Nightster in lean angle?
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,904
Posted By hoax
I think it's sarcasm.

I think it's sarcasm.
Forum: Road warriors 03-27-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,904
Posted By hoax
The way I see it, is that among the Japanese...

The way I see it, is that among the Japanese brands, they all make product offerings that are too similar. When I bought my used 03 GSX-R 1000 (which I'm perfectly happy with btw), I wasn't just...
Forum: Road warriors 03-11-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,989
Posted By hoax
I've got an 03 Gixxer 1000 with Apex clip-ons. ...

I've got an 03 Gixxer 1000 with Apex clip-ons. Couldn't be happier with them. Although the amount of rise is fairly limited with the stock cables.
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,679
Posted By hoax
Why the heck would you want an early EFI bike? ...

Why the heck would you want an early EFI bike? I've owned two, a 97 Suzuki TL1000-S and 00 Triumph TT600. Never again. I strongly recommend either a 2nd or 3rd gen EFI bike or stay with carbs.
Forum: Road warriors 10-07-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 71,365
Posted By hoax
I cut down my stock screen to reduce turbulence.

I cut down my stock screen to reduce turbulence.
Forum: Road warriors 08-17-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,470
Posted By hoax
Spyderco knives. http://www.spyderco.com/

Spyderco knives. http://www.spyderco.com/
Forum: Road warriors 06-22-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 71,365
Posted By hoax
I've got lead shot in the bars and vibranators,...

I've got lead shot in the bars and vibranators, it still buzzes too much. I'm about to put the steel bars back on.
Forum: Road warriors 06-22-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 71,365
Posted By hoax
http://i.imgur.com/FNT8v.jpg I'm running...

http://i.imgur.com/FNT8v.jpg

I'm running Metzeler's. I don't remember which model.
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 71,365
Posted By hoax
Other than raising the rear, that's pretty much...

Other than raising the rear, that's pretty much what I did to mine. Also I ditched the antenna mirrors and went with some handlebar mounted ones.
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,877
Posted By hoax
Because it's a steak when the market wants a...

Because it's a steak when the market wants a hamburger. I think BMW should bring back the R90 in a similar fashion to what Moto Guzzi has done with the V7.
Forum: Road warriors 03-12-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,507
Posted By hoax
Yes I have. I've also ridden many sv650s. I...

Yes I have. I've also ridden many sv650s. I think that for non-performance applications, low displacement motorcycles are better off with twins.
Forum: Road warriors 03-12-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,507
Posted By hoax
My opinion is that for a street bike, a 600cc...

My opinion is that for a street bike, a 600cc 4cyl is not a good choice. For the type of riding you described, it seems you want something with better low end grunt. If you're willing to go up to...
Forum: Road warriors 12-18-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,781
Posted By hoax
I can't imagine anyone over 5'6" being able to...

I can't imagine anyone over 5'6" being able to ride that in any sort of comfort.
Forum: Road warriors 12-18-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,781
Posted By hoax
It's not mine, but I really like Nightsters with...

It's not mine, but I really like Nightsters with a raised rear suspension. I'll probably own something like this one day.
...
Forum: Road warriors 10-12-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 48,006
Posted By hoax
It makes it harder for random people to sit on...

It makes it harder for random people to sit on your bike.
Forum: Road warriors 10-11-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,893
Posted By hoax
I think if that was the new 2012 Honda VFR there...

I think if that was the new 2012 Honda VFR there would be a line at the dealerships to put down a deposit.
Forum: Road warriors 09-20-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,488
Posted By hoax
This btw is what the 2012 ZX14 will look like. ...

This btw is what the 2012 ZX14 will look like. It probably won't be supercharged. Maybe for the next redesign.

http://i.imgur.com/IxrIF.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 09-09-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,848
Posted By hoax
Do selectable engine maps effect fuel mileage?

Lets say a motorcycle has two engine maps, one full power with 150 hp and the other a city map with 100 hp. If the bike were to be ridden exactly the same, would there be an improvement in fuel...
Forum: Road warriors 09-08-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,563
Posted By hoax
^this. Plus I'll also throw out that if ABS...

^this. Plus I'll also throw out that if ABS saves you from just one drop, it probably just paid for itself.
Forum: Road warriors 09-07-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,563
Posted By hoax
I guess you're stuck with the SV if you want ABS.

I guess you're stuck with the SV if you want ABS.
Forum: Road warriors 09-01-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,366
Posted By hoax
I'd love to see a retro cafe racer.

I'd love to see a retro cafe racer.
Forum: Road warriors 08-25-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,473
Posted By hoax
R1, because you can bolt a LSL superbike...

R1, because you can bolt a LSL superbike handlebar conversion to them without hacking up the fairing.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m90/justynblack/motorcycle/lsl.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,668
Posted By hoax
This thread is kinda stupid. You describe the...

This thread is kinda stupid. You describe the attributes of the Sportster then ask what bike you should get. There are plenty of low maintenance practical bikes out there, but if you limit yourself...
Forum: Road warriors 08-15-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,875
Posted By hoax
I'll believe it when I see it. From what I...

I'll believe it when I see it. From what I understand this is mostly just a bodywork refresh.
Forum: Road warriors 08-15-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,875
Posted By hoax
New ZX-14. ...

New ZX-14.

http://blog-imgs-34.fc2.com/h/i/m/himejikawasaki/2011072515180796e.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-05-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,265
Posted By hoax
I was thinking about the Switchback earlier today...

I was thinking about the Switchback earlier today and I came to a conclusion, just as the Dark Custom line was aimed by Harley at the younger crowd, the Switchback is aimed at the older retired rider...
Forum: Road warriors 07-29-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,975
Posted By hoax
I'll probably end up with a Nightster one of...

I'll probably end up with a Nightster one of these days due to what I've read about how easy/cheap they are to run as a daily commuter.
Forum: Road warriors 07-22-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,024
Posted By hoax
03 FZ1 with an Ivan's jet kit and slip-on...

03 FZ1 with an Ivan's jet kit and slip-on exhaust. My last tank of mostly city riding was 37.5 mpg.
Forum: Road warriors 07-22-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,405
Posted By hoax
It's rumored at this point, nothing concrete yet...

It's rumored at this point, nothing concrete yet from Ducati.
Forum: Road warriors 07-19-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,405
Posted By hoax
1. FZ1 2. ZX-14 3. Ducati SS

1. FZ1
2. ZX-14
3. Ducati SS
Forum: Road warriors 07-18-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,496
Posted By hoax
For the price range I think you want a salvage...

For the price range I think you want a salvage title ZR-7. It's a 4 banger but I think it'll meet your expected use requirements the best.
Forum: Road warriors 07-15-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By hoax
I do know that the first gen FZ1 has no vent and...

I do know that the first gen FZ1 has no vent and suffered from turbulence complaints. The second gen FZ1 has a vent.
Forum: Ride reports 07-13-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,190
Posted By hoax
Good write up d00d!!!! (this is Justyn btw)

Good write up d00d!!!! (this is Justyn btw)
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 14,836
Posted By hoax
I have never owned two vehicles from the same...

I have never owned two vehicles from the same maker. Do I win a prize?

Car: VW, Toyota, Chevy, Ford, Mazda
Motorcycle: Triumph, Suzuki, Yamaha.
Forum: Road warriors 06-28-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 26,370
Posted By hoax
Very cool. I actually went and checked out the...

Very cool. I actually went and checked out the M109R forum and saw your bike in the exhaust thread.
Forum: Road warriors 06-27-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 26,370
Posted By hoax
I have to say that the Suzuki M109R has me...

I have to say that the Suzuki M109R has me intrigued.
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