laxx Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Monster's a great girls' bike. The problem I have with ducks is they're made for italians. People WAY shorter than I am. The triumphs have a better geometry for big peoples The daytona has always been a favorite of mine. I'm really interested in the buells, too. They seem like they're optimized for real world riding, rather than superbike racing. And the R6 is the single scariest bike I've ever ridden. WAY too much power to weight. You should try a Hyabusa then. That was the scariest thing I've ridden. The sheer power it has is insane. You can wheelie in any gear if you just rev a little too hard too fast. All superbikes are about the same now. They've dropped a goood 20lbs since I had mine and weigh in about 350 lbs dry. Thats the biggest difference coming from his Katana to a super bike. He'll lose about 100 lbs off the bike alone./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Some cone/spike grouding base from Herbie's Audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 At 6'-3" you'll have a problem with just about any sport bike. Which gets back to my original point, no one needs even an R6/GSXR600/ZX6 etc on the street. If you want to do track days or race then fine, buy one. Otherwise you're just wasting your money on power and ability you'll never use or need. Buy something less racy and use the money you save to do something like the Code School or similar. The skills you learn will make you far faster (and safer for that matter) than a different bike. I'd say I use about 40% of the capability of my bike generally speaking and have no real desire to explore the remaining 60%. The margins are thin enough without pushing it. Heck, I rode it in this morning and on the on ramp to the highway I decided I'd let it breath a bit. On the shift from second to third I was pushing 75 with another 3 grand towards redline. On a sport bike I'd have been pushing triple digits which is just plain stupid. Although I agree with you, I have desire to play on the track. BUT, its more that I really like the bikes. I mean come on, have you seen the new GXRF650? The Gixxer is so much nicer. However, I do see your point. I can't see using any more power. As it is, my bike's shift form first to second is around 55ish. Second gear winds to about 85ish. I have not gotten on it past second gear, but I doubt there is much room in third or forth gear, since the gearing is so incredibly short. I also don't seem to have problems fitting on my bike, however the 125 miles on Saturday took a good toll on my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 You should try a Hyabusa then. That was the scariest thing I've ridden. The sheer power it has is insane. You can wheelie in any gear if you just rev a little too hard too fast. All superbikes are about the same now. They've dropped a goood 20lbs since I had mine and weigh in about 350 lbs dry. Thats the biggest difference coming from his Katana to a super bike. He'll lose about 100 lbs off the bike alone./ My Kat weighs about 460. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Although I agree with you, I have desire to play on the track. BUT, its more that I really like the bikes. I mean come on, have you seen the new GXRF650? The Gixxer is so much nicer. However, I do see your point. I can't see using any more power. As it is, my bike's shift form first to second is around 55ish. Second gear winds to about 85ish. I have not gotten on it past second gear, but I doubt there is much room in third or forth gear, since the gearing is so incredibly short. Riding like that, you're gonna be getting <30mpg I bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Riding like that, you're gonna be getting <30mpg I bet HAHA I only did that a few times. Normally I shift around 3-4k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrastique Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 & The latter meant to be attached to the former one as it would keep my hands free and I don't have to carry weight on my bag or shoulder which is a pain for me with the heavy weight I carry around. Will add later this week: something like the Toploader 65 AW for my other camera but have to measure the correct size. It's just SOOOOO BIG and I'm not really massive myself so it looks rather weird lol And on order: the Apogee Duet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 My Kat weighs about 460. Exactly. Your Katana is about 100lbs more than the comparable super sport bikes. They're also alot less comfortable as if I remember correctly, your Katana sits alot like my F4 as opposed to the GSX-R600 I had or any of the new super bikes (which all have very aggressive seating now). Although I agree with you, I have desire to play on the track. BUT, its more that I really like the bikes. I mean come on, have you seen the new GXRF650? The Gixxer is so much nicer. However, I do see your point. I can't see using any more power. As it is, my bike's shift form first to second is around 55ish. Second gear winds to about 85ish. I have not gotten on it past second gear, but I doubt there is much room in third or forth gear, since the gearing is so incredibly short. I also don't seem to have problems fitting on my bike, however the 125 miles on Saturday took a good toll on my back. I used to hit 75-85 in first gear on my GSX-R600 when I was learning how to wheelie and that's approaching redline. Normally, I shift around 3k rpm. =T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gauche Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nikon L35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Following the theme of the day: Used Canon EF 20-35mm f2.8L for my 40D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 For drilling holes in snapping turtle shells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 a custom knob for a certain amplifier. I'll post pics when it get it, but it's pretty basic. Most importantly, it fits a 1/8" shaft. I got it from a local place, which is cool: http://www.armadilloguitar.com/ if anyone ever need custom knobs, give them a call. I think I paid around $18 for a solid stainless steel knob that's around 1" thick and 1.5" in diameter.... with position indicator and set screw. that being said, I now have a spare vt4c knob for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 * Homework - Daft Punk $9.97 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * On Any Sunday - David Evans (XIX) $17.99 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Discovery - Daft Punk $10.97 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Afterglow - Sarah McLachlan $8.97 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Call off the Search - Katie Melua $13.98 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Faster - Ewan McGregor $12.49 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Dying to Say This to You - The Sounds $9.97 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * One Cell In the Sea - A Fine Frenzy $8.99 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Fur & Gold - Bat for Lashes $11.99 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Pictures - Katie Melua $26.99 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC * Alive 2007 - Daft Punk $13.99 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock Condition: new Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Francis Ford Coppola Presents - A Junky Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Scratch that. Godo thing I didn't place the order yet. I just remembered I have to take care of emissions on the cage, as well as registration on it. Damn DMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFKMan23 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Jay, what bike do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 j/k Katana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFKMan23 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Which Katana ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Which Katana ?? http://www.head-case.org/off-topic/post-the-last-thing-you-bought!/msg125411/#msg125411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Which Katana ?? 2001 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I have some newer, better pictures I'll post up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cankin Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 hope they won't break easily like Grado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I just bought those ugly shoes I posted elsewhere (one of the violently purple, and two of the "techy" black). Here's to hoping they fit, as they're out of my first choice of sizes. * Homework - Daft Punk * Discovery - Daft Punk * Alive 2007 - Daft PunkHow is it you don't have these already? I thought you were a serious Daft Punk fanboy. Oh, and * FOTM * FOTM * FOTM * FOTM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 impulse purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungi Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 GH3+wired guitar and GH2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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