The land of Super Sports.

[TheIglu]

So this happened.



First "sport" bike I've had since the 2000 Ducati 900SS I ripped for a couple years.

Came from the NESR family. I think I'll keep it there for a while.

I 'might' register it. Something about being able to take a different bike to work every day of the week is oddly appealing. I have 4 registered right now, what is one more?

Took it out for a ride to gas it up for the winter. She's fast, but sneaky about it. Motor and tranny is buttery smooth. Got it past 9k once, she pulls hard up there. Torque is very linear all the way up.

Clutch is on/off, but easy. I stalled it once. I'm a newb, what can I say. Need to take the MSF again. No torque at low RPM's like the SV, DL, Rex and Vmax. This will take a bit to get used to.

LIGHT, like, lighter than my SV by 4 lbs. With twice the HP. Fun.

Suspension is on it's original fluid at 26k. She's supple. So supple that I found myself doing 70 on my road. Anyone who has been to my house knows how dumb that is. Still handles good when the pavement ends and the dirt starts.

My back was hurting before I got to the end of my driveway. This is NOT a fun weekend bike. All bidniss.

For the winter I'll be going through it like I do all my machines. Steering head bearings, oil change, fork fluid/seal/bushing swap, air filter, throttle body sync (though I heard TLR man touched this bike at one point, so probably not necessary), may get the shock serviced, oil/grease all pivot points, clean electrical connections, lube cables, etc. Going to be a track bike though I'd rather keep it as close to streetable as feasible whole doing so, just in case I want to be in pain while on a ride or DESTROY the Cherohola Skyway at Deal's next year.....

Looking for a spare set of wheels/rotors for it in case anyone has some kicking around. 600/750/1000 from 01-03 should fit.

[GixerJockey]

Update your sig...

[TheIglu]

Update your sig...

Done. Thanks for the reminder, I was two bikes behind.

[Jim]

Noel will probably chime in on this, but you might have problems refreshing your stock shock.
i think it's the bushings or something that you cant get from the dealership, but i had to get mine from RaceTech.
fork seals wont be an issue though.

[nhbubba]

My coworker claims that after the 4th bike the insurance company issues you a whole 2nd policy. Life is tough that way.

[TheIglu]

My coworker claims that after the 4th bike the insurance company issues you a whole 2nd policy. Life is tough that way.

You are correct sir.

[TheIglu]

Do they make a slipper clutch conversion for this thing?

[CBR929RE]

Do they make a slipper clutch conversion for this thing?

yes http://www.yoyodyneti.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=2930
I have the same one in my bike and its nice

[THE STUFF 187]

I have spare rims & rotors in good shape $350

[xrocket21]

Wheelie ya gixxxah, guy



Nice ride though! I like the color scheme a lot, its a bit more low key

[breakdirt916]

hmm interesting...most guys on here only have 1 bike and it's a SS...somehow I like that it made it to #7

different bike for day of the week is sweet!!!

[TheIglu]

I really can't understand someone riding something like this on a daily basis. I can go just as fast on the street with a far more comfortable bike. Track is another story altogether.

At this point I have 5 bikes ready to ride and two awaiting some love.

Still need to figure out how to get a motard into the mix....

[xrocket21]

I really can't understand someone riding something like this on a daily basis. I can go just as fast on the street with a far more comfortable bike. Track is another story altogether.

At this point I have 5 bikes ready to ride and two awaiting some love.

Still need to figure out how to get a motard into the mix....

When we moved from Mass back to Maine I decided to ride my RC51 the 4 hours up the highway. It was literally painful, I had to stop 3 or 4 times and stretch and get the feeling back in my hands and feet.

[Chippertheripper]

You're right. 70 on your road is dumb. Not on a dirtbike, but definitely on a jixa.

[Paul_E_D]

I thought this thread was about supper. Carry on...

[SRTie4k]

7 bikes and a Miata. That's one serious mid-life crisis you've got there.

[TheIglu]

Jealousy is a smelly cologne indeed.

Midlife? I just turned 33. Before I hit 30 I actually had MORE motorcycles.....

[SRTie4k]

I'm assuming you'll be dead at 60.

[nhbubba]

I really can't understand someone riding something like this on a daily basis. I can go just as fast on the street with a far more comfortable bike. Track is another story altogether.

Yep. And I have to believe it'd be good for some extra LEO attention too. The more I ride/drive the more I realize riding/driving something understated that is still fun while flying under the radar-so to speak-really pays off.

7 bikes and a Miata. That's one serious mid-life crisis you've got there.

'Crisis' must be ironic in this usage. Crisis implies a bad situation. This mans' situation is not bad.

Well, it's bad for me. Seeing his got me thinking how much I miss my Miata. That leads to searchtempest.com and craigslist..

[SVRACER01]

ive done 300+ mile days on that bike without much issue, but im a glutton for punishment since i regularly do 300-400 mile days on a motard. maybe its because im taller. i really liked riding it but like you said, its sneaky fast.