Help me choose?

[Half Squid]

Ohhh man, the more I read about this machine the MORE I WANT IT.... This thing has no complaints really, only the stupid bright Yellow warning indicator for Low Fuel or any other problem indications sent via on board cpu...

Now I am going to research the maintenance schedule.... Eeeak I am a little worried about this one....

[Half Squid]

Damn the lower cowling I want is a grand.... WTF... Ouch.

[babo]

And another:

http://www.i-bmw.com/

[Ecooke21]

They have the nekkid Bmw at Razee(well they did last week)..

what about a Brutale or a st-4

After I buy the house, I am going to buy a brutale..hopefully by next riding season...maybe wait for the 910cc brut?

[Half Squid]

I briefly looked at those online but when I saw the price tag I quickly closed the site... Sweet ass looking machine but dayyum I better get a smoothy every ride for that price!

That brutale you posted looks like a cross between a Monster and a MV I likey!

[Ecooke21]

I took the brutale for a test ride a couple months ago..Absolutely awesome!... Cutlinejoe was with me..it sounds like a Ferrari... I got a vid of the brutale bombing around..if someone can host It, I can send it to them..

check out these sites


http://www.brutaleforum.com/index.php


http://www.mvowners.com/forums/

[Half Squid]

My decision between bikes is hard enough must you make it more difficult, you bastid....

[richw]

SO FAR I have done 2 380 mile plus days
on my new Gixer. Got off only a little stiff

I have ordered the Ventura back rack for it where the bags sit where the

B*tch fell off

Hokey but then the whole thing comes off and on in 20 minutes so you don't have to keep it on. Only pop on for trips. COsts only about $ 250

Or for the price of a new BMW or Aprilla you can get a new Gixer or ZX10 and buy a used sport tourer and still have money left over.

[Tricky Mike]

Whoa...
Does it come stock with water skis and a tow-rope or is that an option?
Now, THAT's some rain...
<img src="http://www.bmw-motorrad2.com/bmwmr_crm_net_news/content/images/meldung002338pic13_2.jpg">

[bump909]

wow, those older daytonas look pretty sweet. striking resemblence to an FZR.

[OreoGaborio]

Originally posted by bump909
wow, those older daytonas look pretty sweet. striking resemblence to an FZR.

It's a Triumph Katanafizzer

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
It's a Triumph Katanafizzer

Yeah it is..... Is that the same style of the One I posted up on NTSR that is on Craigs list?

Not too shabby.. & the price on that thing was low, & I am sure could be talked lower!

Looks like a heavy ass bike though..

[ZX-12R]

If I could afford it, I would love one of these: (Might not be great for long distance)

[Half Squid]

Is that the make ? Brittan?

Those fork resebmle the K1200R's I wonder if they stole or shared technology????

Whats the info on that bike? CC's, cost, yadda yadda? Just for curiosity...

Looks race only, and no not for any kind of distance rides....

[bump909]

what's up with the powerpuff paintjob?

[ZX-12R]

Originally posted by bump909
what's up with the powerpuff paintjob?

It is allowed a powerpuff paintjob because it already kicked everyone else's collective ass back in the day!


Anyway, I'm pretty sure the one in the picture has the 1100cc motor which made about 170HP.

I can't imagine what they are worth because there are less than 10 in existence.

http://www.britten.co.nz/

[Tricky Mike]

Originally posted by ZX-12R
If I could afford it, I would love one of these: (Might not be great for long distance)

No doubt, but then again... long distances would probably be done in much shorter amounts of time... On the other hand, getting parts would be a little bit difficult... unless you're really good at voodoo <br>
<img src="http://www.britten.co.nz/history/images/mrbrthis.gif">
RIP
Can't imagine what he might have been able to build if he only had more time...

[Half Squid]

Whats with the Shock in the front end, is there a pic that shows that view better. I don't understand why that it is where it is????

[ZX-12R]

Originally posted by Half Squid
Whats with the Shock in the front end, is there a pic that shows that view better. I don't understand why that it is where it is????

I'm pretty sure it is a steering damper.

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by ZX-12R
I'm pretty sure it is a steering damper.

Installed verticly??? Ok I really dont get that... I tryed to follow the bottom of the bike, I cant tell if the lower frame is solid up to the point, if so it would be the rear suspention and linkage. I just cant comprehend how it would work at that location??? I cant really get a good look at the joining points from the main frame and the what I think is the swing arm and lower sub frame????

I am no Engineer, but I dont understand how it could work, but I am very curious.....

[ZX-12R]

My bad... I thought you meant the horizontal shock you can see in the first picture.

I'm not 100% sure how it works because I've never had the chance to see one in person. There are a number of descriptions about the suspension of the bike on the internet, but without a diagram, I've had a litte difficulty deciphering it in my head.

[OreoGaborio]

RIGID front end??? so what happens when you hit a bump at full lean? the front end's gonna leave ya

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by ZX-12R
My bad... I thought you meant the horizontal shock you can see in the first picture.

Yeah that one most definately is a damper for the front end....

[ZX-12R]

The forks are rigid but there is a whishbone suspension system for the front that is hidden up towards the frame. I haven't been able to find a picture with a good view of it.

The rear suspension is the large shock that is in the front of the engine. It is connected to the swing arm by a long rod.

[BusaBoy]

I love the HAYABUSA!