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Forum: Road warriors 06-17-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,725
Posted By j_csquare
A supermoto is the purest form of 2-wheeled fun....

A supermoto is the purest form of 2-wheeled fun. KTM 690SMC or a Duke 690 would be great. Otherwise, look for a Husaberg FS650E or FS570. The 650 Berg is barking mad, but delivered the most fun that...
Forum: Equipment 04-11-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,230
Posted By j_csquare
RS Taichi DryMaster - see...

RS Taichi DryMaster - see http://www.motorcyclewarehouse.net/rs-taichi-drymaster-motorcycle-rain-suit-rsr037.html
Forum: Equipment 02-04-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By j_csquare
I agree - get the Airsteams. ...

I agree - get the Airsteams.

https://www.fc-moto.de/WebRoot/FCMotoDB/Shops/10207048/4E69/BF8A/7DBC/B982/9D4F/3E70/5055/013F/Held-Air-Stream-Tourenhandschuh-schwarz.jpg

Good deal here:...
Forum: Equipment 01-17-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 96,869
Posted By j_csquare
Amen to that! Good luck to the SOB who stole my...

Amen to that! Good luck to the SOB who stole my inactive Zumo 550 in getting it working again.
Forum: Equipment 01-17-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By j_csquare
Steady on the Coolaid served by Motoport's...

Steady on the Coolaid served by Motoport's website. Your custom race leathers offer more abrasion resistance.

From a different thread:
Forum: Equipment 01-16-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By j_csquare
Not everybody is happy with the Motoport gear. ...

Not everybody is happy with the Motoport gear.
See http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213509 and http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=685652.

I would rather recommend the...
Forum: Australia 12-20-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By j_csquare
Rather hit the web with your credit card. For...

Rather hit the web with your credit card. For example, see fc-moto.de . They have everything you need at prices much lower than any Sydney shop.
Forum: Equipment 12-17-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By j_csquare
This is excellent: ...

This is excellent:
http://www.motorcycleracegear.com.au/RS-Taichi-DryMaster-Motorcycle-Rain-Suit-RSR030.html
Forum: Equipment 12-15-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By j_csquare
I lived in Singapore for 10 years. I found that...

I lived in Singapore for 10 years. I found that mesh jackets worked best, but I also used a Hein Gericke Air jacket: not mesh, better protection, but very good ventilation. I preferred it to mesh,...
Forum: Road warriors 12-02-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
Posted By j_csquare
The Jimny is the replacement for the Samurai (aka...

The Jimny is the replacement for the Samurai (aka Sierra). More powerful, a little more refined, but not as hardcore as the original. Good examples of the Sierras still fetch high prices, and they...
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
Posted By j_csquare
I have had my ZX14 for 5 years, and have done...

I have had my ZX14 for 5 years, and have done about 30,000 miles on it. After all this time, the ferocity with which it accelerates when pinned still scares me. It is nice to have all that power...
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
Posted By j_csquare
Yes, my ZX14 is an 06 model. It is quite striking...

Yes, my ZX14 is an 06 model. It is quite striking in red. I have become addicted to the grunt, and I find it quite comfortable to ride as well. I am with you though on a lighter, more nimble...
Forum: Road warriors 11-25-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
Posted By j_csquare
Current ride totalled/stolen - would you buy the same again?

Some people recon that it is the ultimate test of satisfaction with a car/ bike if you are willing to do it all over again.

I'll start. When the time comes, I won't be replacing my ZX-14 with...
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,648
Posted By j_csquare
Two or three years ago, a friend visited me for a...

Two or three years ago, a friend visited me for a few days. He wanted to go riding and asked me to arrange a retal bike for him. The choices were somewhat limited, and the best option I could find...
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,648
Posted By j_csquare
:lol3:lol3:lol3

:lol3:lol3:lol3
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,648
Posted By j_csquare
Same here. I still have the ZX-14. It has grown...

Same here. I still have the ZX-14. It has grown on me, but I loved my Blackbird much more. The ZX-14 is way more powerful, but the CBR1100XX was smoother, better looking, had better build quality and...
Forum: Road warriors 11-01-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,829
Posted By j_csquare
Why don't they just build this bike (or something...

Why don't they just build this bike (or something similar)? The CBR1200XX/CBR1300XX is what we would have liked instead of the VRF1200.
...
Forum: Road warriors 10-25-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,529
Posted By j_csquare
Amen! This old girl is prettier, IMHO. ...

Amen! This old girl is prettier, IMHO.

http://www.motorstown.com/images/honda-cbr-1100-xx-super-blackbird-04.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 10-22-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,624
Posted By j_csquare
A friend's Triumph Rocket III spoke to me....

A friend's Triumph Rocket III spoke to me. Ridiculously big and stupidly heavy, but the bellowing noise (with an aftermarket pipe) and brutal torque made me giggle. It even made my hypersport bike...
Forum: Road warriors 09-19-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,575
Posted By j_csquare
No - that is 200 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm. This...

No - that is 200 ft-lbs @ 3500 rpm.

This thing would be an absolute beast. The stock Rocket already has a baseball-bat-to-the-back throttle response and under full acceleration, makes most other...
Forum: Road warriors 09-01-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3,734
Views: 564,022
Posted By j_csquare
I had a CT110 for exactly those duties. It was...

I had a CT110 for exactly those duties. It was cheap to buy, cheap to run and as reliable as an anvil. However, the brakes sucked big time. The rear brakes are actually more powerful than front. I...
Forum: Road warriors 07-16-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,637
Posted By j_csquare
1. Fit bar risers and lowered pegs to your XX and...

1. Fit bar risers and lowered pegs to your XX and keep it. Otherwise, buy the best used XX that you can find. You will only know how perfect that bike is once it is gone. I miss mine dearly.
2. If...
Forum: Equipment 04-12-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,130
Posted By j_csquare
Good deals on Schuberth helmets here. For...

Good deals on Schuberth helmets here. For example, a Schuberth R1 below $400, including shipping. ...
Forum: Road warriors 01-21-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 17,205
Posted By j_csquare
I have seen a Husaberg 650 up to 180 km/h. A...

I have seen a Husaberg 650 up to 180 km/h. A sorted XR650R will easily better a ton. Come to think of it, even a BMW Dakar can do it.
Forum: Road warriors 01-19-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 17,205
Posted By j_csquare
For city commuting, a DR650 would be much better...

For city commuting, a DR650 would be much better than any cruiser. The DR is slim and relatively light compared to something like a Vstar. The DR has a fuel capacity of 13 litres, which should give a...
Forum: Road warriors 01-19-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 17,205
Posted By j_csquare
I agree - a dual sport would be much better than...

I agree - a dual sport would be much better than a cruiser, especially on crappy roads. A Suzuki DR650SE would be a good choice. They are tough, reliable, cheap and has an option of lowering the seat...
Forum: Road warriors 01-18-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,586
Posted By j_csquare
I have ridden a friend's Husaberg FS650e in...

I have ridden a friend's Husaberg FS650e in traffic. I cannot imagine any bike being more fun for commuting. Light weight, slim, agile, ace brakes, curb-jumping suspension and effortless wheelies. It...
Forum: Road warriors 01-08-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3,734
Views: 564,022
Posted By j_csquare
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ...

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

http://image.automotive.com/f/firstrides/122_1011_aprilia_dorsoduro_1200/31348651+soriginal/122_1102_004_o+aprilia_dorsoduro_1200+.jpg
Forum: Equipment 01-05-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 96,869
Posted By j_csquare
AGV Sport leather jacket. It was cheap, but...

AGV Sport leather jacket.

It was cheap, but so it should be. Terrible fit. Hot in summer. Due to the design, it leaves a gaping hole at the front of the neck, which makes it freezing in winter....
Forum: Road warriors 10-17-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,987
Posted By j_csquare
Another ex-XX owner. Simply the best bike that I...

Another ex-XX owner. Simply the best bike that I have ever owned. I miss it dearly.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/j_csquare/08052007029.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-25-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,687
Posted By j_csquare
You can't go wrong with a Blackbird. I sold mine...

You can't go wrong with a Blackbird. I sold mine in 2007, but it remains the best bike I have ever owned.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/j_csquare/08052007029.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-07-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,508
Posted By j_csquare
I did a lot of research before replacing the...

I did a lot of research before replacing the tires on my ZX-14. I got great mileage from my last set of Avon Storm STs, but wanted to try something different. I seriously considered fitting PR3s, but...
Forum: Road warriors 07-06-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,767
Posted By j_csquare
My ZX-14 is very hot in summer, especially when...

My ZX-14 is very hot in summer, especially when riding in traffic. Some owners install extra fans or use ceramic coating on the exhaust headers. The Honda Blackbird that I owned also used to run hot,...
Forum: Road warriors 06-05-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,228
Posted By j_csquare
No contest - the best looking current production...

No contest - the best looking current production bike by far!

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/ducati-1198-sp-wallpaper%205.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,722
Posted By j_csquare
It already exists: Honda CB400. Outside of Japan,...

It already exists: Honda CB400. Outside of Japan, it is sold in Australia and parts of Asia (Singapore, Phillipines, etc.) Great bike!

http://gallery.drfaulken.com/d/10162-1/2011-honda-cb400.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,722
Posted By j_csquare
A Honda CBR1200XX in-line 4, chain-driven, 10%...

A Honda CBR1200XX in-line 4, chain-driven, 10% more power and 10% less weight than the CBR1100XX, de-linked brakes with ABS plus adjustable suspension with remote preload. They should be able to sell...
Forum: Road warriors 05-30-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By j_csquare
They are solid bikes. Very popular in some parts...

They are solid bikes. Very popular in some parts of Asia. Good brakes and smooth engine which lasts forever. I have seen some which have done more than 100,000 miles. The only known issue is the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-18-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,583
Posted By j_csquare
A Rocket 3 makes a Street Rod feel tame. In fact,...

A Rocket 3 makes a Street Rod feel tame. In fact, it makes almost everything else feel tame, including sports bikes. The torque is brutal - any revs, any gear. You would hardly notice a pillion. I...
Forum: Road warriors 02-24-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,974
Posted By j_csquare
Ducati & Charlize for me.

Ducati & Charlize for me.
Forum: Ride reports 02-06-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,282
Views: 259,900
Posted By j_csquare
Thanks - I am enjoying your photography and...

Thanks - I am enjoying your photography and writing style. Your descriptions of the the people you come across are colourful, but a few more pictures of them would be great.

Your RR has given me...
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