by "bob and john" (bobandjohn)
Published 04/05/2017 at 20:01
by "bob and john" (bobandjohn)
Published 04/05/2017 at 20:01
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First ride of the year. BRAAAPPPPP
" The Compromiser" (charger)
04/05/2017 at 20:14, STARS: 0
Sweet! I got out Sunday for a rip. Wasn’t planning it, but my youngest killed the battery playing with the signals and the horn. Once the trickle got it up enough to start, I banzaied out for and few to get the levels up.
"jimz" (jimz)
04/05/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 0
feels good, don’t it?
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/05/2017 at 20:32, STARS: 1
man did I miss it.
also, I forgot just how easy this thing pulls the front wheel up. Maybe is because my Sv is lower and has a different ratio for 1st, but this thing WILL power wheelie first and lift the front in second if you shift quick enough.
"jimz" (jimz)
04/05/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 1
well I know how much you hate Harleys and wish anyone riding one would die, but I got my kicks in last weekend.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/05/2017 at 21:14, STARS: 0
eh?
okay, lets get something straight. Never, under any circumstances do I EVER. wish harm on another rider. I may not like Harley, but that is my personal disdain for the company and the ‘life style’. Not the riders. I’ve ridden them, I see the appeal in them. Its just not for me.
clear?
"RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)" (redline350z)
04/06/2017 at 03:43, STARS: 1
last week I rode 100 miles in 45 degree rain just to enjoy riding by the beach the next day in 75 degree weather. no ragrets
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/06/2017 at 03:53, STARS: 0
i’m VERY jealous. my SV is sitting at home amongst a GIANT box of parts that are just waiting to get thrown on
(gear indicator, timing retarder eliminator, volt meter, new plate mount, new headlights, and I need to redo my key switch)
"RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)" (redline350z)
04/06/2017 at 03:56, STARS: 0
did some minor maintenance on her too after the ride. new headlight and got the chain cleaned up. loving the new vortex chain and sprocket setup.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
04/07/2017 at 08:26, STARS: 0
I saw a first gen versys at the dealer I got my KLR from that was gloss black and yellow with the wheels painted to match. And as much as I wanted to make fun of it, I kinda liked it. How is yours? I was thinking of recommending one to a co-worker who wants to get into bikes since he’s a bit taller like me. In the dealer it was pretty comfy to sit on and easy to reach all controls.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/07/2017 at 08:36, STARS: 0
I bought it because it was the cheapest thing on kijiji that ran and had fuel injection.
motor is eh. I’m not a fan of the kawi 650. frame is decent. suspension likewise. Brakes feel a little wooden on mine, I’m thinking its just old fluid.
feels small TBH with you. mine also had an inch taken out of the seat as well, but it feels a little smaller then my F800R around the tank. not as wide.
its not a bad bike. does SHOCKINGLY good wheelies in 1st and can clutch up in 2nd. parts are cheap and easy to get, and its easy enough to wrench on.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
04/07/2017 at 09:01, STARS: 0
Sweet. He wants something newer(ish) and there’s a couple in my area. We’ll see if he pulls the trigger or not. And while you might not be a fan of the engine.....it’s still faster than my own 650 :|
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/07/2017 at 09:03, STARS: 0
its not a bad motor, I just like my V-twins more then I do my I2s.
also, a friends 650 ninja (same motor) dropped a valve and grenaded the #1 piston at 45K km.
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
04/07/2017 at 09:07, STARS: 0
I still have never owned a V-twin. I might have to try and snag an older ducati monster or maybe a cheap sportster or something to get my fix. Sadly, SV sellers in my area be like “GREAT BIKE! NEEDS NOTHING! (bike has obviously fallen over several times and has a headlight hanging off) 4k$ NO LOWBALLERS!
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/07/2017 at 09:39, STARS: 0
still probably needs nothing lmao. SV is stupid durable.
but yea, that blows.