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"Master Cylinder" (mastercylinder28) 03/11/2016 at 12:28 • Filed to: None

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I have been seeing a lot of posts from other Opponauts about their two-wheeled rides and it seems there are a lot more of us than I thought!

So, Oppo, what are you riding? Here’s mine, a 2003 Suzuki V-Strom 1000:

It’s not the best bike I’ve ever owned, but it is the best all-around bike I’ve ever owned. It’s a great touring bike but it scares me a bit on anything rougher than a gravel road.

 > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:34

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*Not an actual picture of me.

Gone > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:34

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Not my photo, but same as mine. Stock 1125CR.

bob and john > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:40

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potentially the most famous bike on this site, the SVX-R

Started off as a bone stock 2009 SV650S ABS

there is a HUGE list of mods done to this:

-Scorpion CF slip on (blew it up twice, scorpion shipped me a titanium one. waiting for me in toronto, have a yoshi on it ATM.)
-moto tuner integrated tail light
-bestem under tail hit
-competition werks plate re locator
-techspec tank pads
-zero gravity double bubble screen
-HID’s
-flush mount turn signals up front
-DRL’s changed to turn signals
-red neon
-2004 GSX-R 1000 rear shock
-2004 GSX-R 600 front wheel
-2007 GSX-R 1000 front forks
-stainless steel lines
-SVRP motosliders frame sliders
-SVRP 3.5inch clip ons
-2006 yamaha R6 front brake master cylinder
-SAE plug
-hook up for a brake light mounted to my backpack

annndddd I think thats about it.

bob and john > Gone 03/11/2016 at 12:40

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BUELL! I used to have a blast. if they had ABS, this could had very well been my next bike.

Master Cylinder > Gone 03/11/2016 at 12:42

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Ooh, I always liked the 1125CR. How is it to ride? It looks like it would be a riot.

Master Cylinder >  03/11/2016 at 12:43

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I have no idea why this is a thing but I have seen a bunch of photos like this from this area (I assume Dubai or Saudi Arabia?).

xsnowpig > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:46

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my 2 wheels o’fun

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:51

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In the middle, an 05 CBR600RR. Mostly stock. Yoshimura slip on, 60° throttle tube, fender eliminator, frame sliders.

I’m getting ready to sell it for race car money

Decay buys too many beaters > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:54

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Here’s my SV-650R, finally getting some more movement on finishing her up. She’s ride-able but the lack of gauge cluster and ignition lock makes things less than ideal. Have a 2005 GSXR-750 upper triple coming in which should allow me more options for solidly mounting the two. After that I’m looking at adding an exhaust and tuning it if I can get defined bin files from Wooolich racing (I refuse to use power commander, piggy backs are terrible)

BobintheMtns > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:57

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The Squadron of Love:

‘77 BMW R100S and a ‘94 Cagiva Elefant

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 12:58

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I will get a picture of it when it is done, but I own a 2001 Suzuki SV650S that is kind of a project. I haven’t had time to work on it, so my brother volunteered to help! Now, he doesn’t time to work on it.

BobintheMtns > xsnowpig 03/11/2016 at 12:59

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Dope! I think that rear wheel might be all time favorite moto wheel...

Decay buys too many beaters > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 03/11/2016 at 13:04

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So many SV owners here!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Decay buys too many beaters 03/11/2016 at 13:09

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Right? My brother owns a 650 and 1000. I cannot wait until my bike is done! It needs bowl gaskets and the Kawasaki rear shock conversion done and that’s it! I’m doing the fender eliminator after my endorsement test is done.

Nonster > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 13:23

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A Buell Blast! Its my first bike and I’ve been riding it for almost a year now. I’m shopping for a new bike though. I can’t seem to make up my mind though there’s so many bikes I want!

Decay buys too many beaters > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 03/11/2016 at 13:23

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And then a year later GSXR front end swap :)

Trust me, it’s worth the hassle just for the brakes!

Tripper > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 13:50

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Here’s my 2015 Honda Grom. I was hoping to add a full size bike this season, but I have a wedding/honeymoon to deal with first.

2015 R1 belongs to my best friend. It has since become a track only bike.

Master Cylinder > Tripper 03/11/2016 at 14:20

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Sweet Grom! I wouldn’t mind having one of those to bomb around town on.

Master Cylinder > BobintheMtns 03/11/2016 at 14:21

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Nice! That’s a great combo!

Tripper > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 14:22

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Yeap, I live in the suburbs with an 8 mile commute so it’s perfect for that and ripping around on the weekends. However it’s super scary to take on the highway, and boy does it seem slow when you get some space. I love it, I just want another bike!

Master Cylinder > Nonster 03/11/2016 at 14:24

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Nice, those are great starter bikes. Don’t they have an interchangeable tank cover? I always thought that was a good idea, makes it super easy to repair damage from a tipover.

Not like the nice big dent in my V-Strom’s tank... Always make sure the kickstand is fully extended before you let the bike go! -_-

Gone > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 14:27

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Stock fueling sucks under 3k. The EBR race module fixes this. I never gotten to this upgrade or a Barker exhaust. Barker sounds so good:

Above 4k it’s the bee’s knees. Otherwise it’s pretty hysterical to ride as all the torque makes you feel like you’re bending time/space. Riot is a pretty good word. It’s a fun bike although I’ll probably be moving on this year. It’s a sweet handler, although is sensitive to tire pressure (for real, not joking, it digs 36psi and 36psi only lol). I have Pilot Power 2CTs on there. The stock Pirelli’s were a horrible joke. You can feel the low center of mass in the turns. The front brake is alright. It’s not bad, factory pads aren’t the best and that doesn’t help. Rear brake doesn’t have a lot of feel.

You can dirt track it around, wheelie, lay a stripe, dump it into sweepers, or just haul balls. I only have had one warranty issue, although it was a PITA. I had them change out the 09 electrical to the 08 (wiring, stator/rotor, misc etc) because I kept having stator failures (3 in the first 4 months of ownership). Not one since the swap. The 09+ has a crappier unit. I threw an absolute shitstorm in the delearship to accomplish this. Fuckin’ Hardley Ableson dealer. Never ever again. I will never walk in to a HD dealer again.

It’ll also trash a 458 from a dig. Maybe. ;)

Chasaboo > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 14:34

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Honda ST1300. It’s a bit high for CG, but once you get it moving, it handles well.

Master Cylinder > bob and john 03/11/2016 at 14:45

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Sounds like a bike that can probably handle a corner or two! Do you ever track it?

Master Cylinder > xsnowpig 03/11/2016 at 14:46

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These are one of my favorite bikes that I’ve never ridden. Love that single-sided swingarm and the gear-driven cams.

Master Cylinder > Chasaboo 03/11/2016 at 14:48

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Very nice. I have thought hard about an ST in the past, they seem like they would just shrug off a coast-to-coast trip like it was a run to the grocery store.

bob and john > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 16:03

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the Xb’s had the intercahnagable tank cover. (technically this did too, but eh)

I had one as a starter bike as well :P

bob and john > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 16:06

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I want to. Havent gotten aorund to it yet

I do hit on ramps with far FAR more gusto them I should though. There is one particular set about 20 minute from my house tht I can get the bike to scrape the pegs. have photo evidence:

and get the tire to start to peel like if it was on the track.

Pickup_man > Master Cylinder 03/11/2016 at 16:58

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Two bikes. My first bike, a quite extensively modified 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim, and my daily/reliable rider, a 2008 HD Sportster 883. They’re both fun in their own way, the Yamaha is snappy and damn quick, but handles like garbage (it’s on my list to address that), the Sportster is a torque machine (even with the 883) that’s great for cruising/general riding, and handles well enough for some light spirited fun on occasion.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Decay buys too many beaters 03/11/2016 at 21:03

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It is so expensive though! Is it even possible to go for better aftermarket brakes for it?

Decay buys too many beaters > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 03/11/2016 at 22:31

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Pads will go a long way, but I don’t think there’s really a way to get rid of the vague spongy feeling in the stock brakes.

It’s not so bad if you’ve got some space and cash to temporarily throw around. For mine I bought a wrecked (highside) k6 gsxr1000, took what I needed (whole front end including wheel), and parted the rest over a few months. It came out to about $300 total without even selling the stock SV front end.

But yeah if you piece it together from eBay or something you’re probably looking at over $1k.

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Master Cylinder 03/12/2016 at 00:55

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just got myself a decent job a few months ago. hoping to be able to pick up an SV650N in the next few months

Master Cylinder > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 03/12/2016 at 06:39

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The SV is a great choice, it should serve you well!

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Decay buys too many beaters 03/12/2016 at 07:36

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That is an awesome deal! Maybe I can find myself a totaled GSXR one day and try it.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Decay buys too many beaters 03/12/2016 at 07:42

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Since Kinja’s mobile support really sucks, I’m sorry for double posting. I wanted to know if there are any horsepower and torque upgrades that can be done without going with a 1000 cc motor.

Decay buys too many beaters > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 03/12/2016 at 15:42

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Not really, on mine I can remap the computer and add an exhaust for a slight increase, but usually bikes are maxed from the factory in a way that cars just aren’t. You’d see like an extra 5 horsepower.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Decay buys too many beaters 03/12/2016 at 19:24

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That really sucks. Guess I will do a liter bike later on.

Decay buys too many beaters > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 03/12/2016 at 20:30

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I’m not sure of your riding background, or what you want to get out of your bike, but I did the liter bike thing for a while a few years ago. I’m far happier after “downgrading” to my little SV.