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I know Some Guy who has a S4R for sale Dirt cheap ;D
Mmmhmm. I can bring the bike up on Sat or Sunday if you wanna take a poke at it.
If it's raining I won't guarantee it'll be clean when I turn up.
on what?
Yep. On the edge of my seat. [coffee]
[cheeky]
if the coffee is keeping you on the edge of your seet maybe you should have a [drink], scoot back and enjoy the whole seat ;)
take a closer look at the blue honda in the parking lot ... if you squint just right, you can see the hooker in the back seat, practicing her trade.
*Found it*
I'd post directly but I'm too PC at the possibility of anyone saying it's NSFW (http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mom-having-sex-in-car-with-kid-in-back-seat-475x328.jpg)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
That was nice of them.
Have fun on the bike, try not to lose your license in the first month [thumbsup]
If you use the clutch enough your hand will just get strong enough that you won't care. At least, that's what I did-YMMV.
Remove two springs from the clutch. Thats what I did. Never has slipped on me. Remove them from opposite ends of course =)
I am jealous. My 05 S4R always needs choke to Start and stay running in till it warms up =(
The desmoquattro engines require a fair amount of time for the oil to flow up to the cylinder heads so even if it starts quickly, don't rev it up for a little bit (like 30 seconds or so) as a general rule.
Keep the rubber down man! That's a helluva jump from an 800!
Merged; Kinky.
(http://www.datastars.com/Images/Hooker.jpg)
You're going to hell for that pun.
Seeya there.
I definitely recommend an aftermarket slave. If you get one, I can help you install it.
Also, forget coring the pipes. Get yourself an Arrow full system [thumbsup]
I was going to go with a after market slave since I split lanes often and a hour doing that your hand gets cramped.
However...
If you remove 2 springs you reduce the pull by 33% and its a free mod [thumbsup]
Not sure I'd want to do that...you might burn through clutch plates quicker.
So am I lucky with 26k on my clutch then ;D
I am not sure how long plates are suppose to last but now since you said that I am sure I will have a problem... Dam you >:(
Probably not, if you're just commuting. I, on the other hand, tend to burn them up ;D
Question: Here are the options, I sold my s2r yesterday 
Option 1: Monster S2r 1000/S4R
votes: 7
Option 2: 2007 KTM 690 SMR
votes: 2
Option 3: Hypermotard
votes: 5
Option 4: SportClassic
votes: 1
Option 5: 50cc scooter and blow the rest in vegas/trip to europe
votes: 5
Option 6: 848/1098
votes: 2
Option 7: Triumph street triple R
votes: 2
Title: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:32:37 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:32:37 AM
So, with that whole raffle behind us all [bang], I sold the bike yesterday and got spot on what I was asking for it. NOWWWW I need to find a new bike and extinguish the fire which is the money burning a hole in my pocket. THanks for looking !!!!!!!!!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 18, 2009, 09:35:15 AM
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 18, 2009, 09:35:15 AM
I'm holding off my vote until I know more about what you're looking for in a bike and/or hookers n' blow experience?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:37:20 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:37:20 AM
;D, well, I've never owned a sbk before. I rode a 999s and liked it but felt like a missle and maybe not the best bike for the city. Ridden a DRZ400sm and thought it was underpowered but very light, liked the monster ergos and power delivery, hmmm. Blow and hookers, wellll [leo]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 18, 2009, 09:37:58 AM
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 18, 2009, 09:37:58 AM
I know Some Guy who has a S4R for sale Dirt cheap ;D
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:39:40 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:39:40 AM
That would be "incredible"
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: sugarcrook on February 18, 2009, 09:57:50 AM
Post by: sugarcrook on February 18, 2009, 09:57:50 AM
My 848 is always accepting offers ;D
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: mostrobelle on February 18, 2009, 09:58:05 AM
Post by: mostrobelle on February 18, 2009, 09:58:05 AM
I'm confuzzled. I thought the raffle was going to happen to raise money for school and foreign travel. Translation: needed to dump bike for beer money and a chance to get with a Scandinavian hooker. [laugh] You ended up selling bike instead? No Scandinavian hookers? What gives?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 10:05:16 AM
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 10:05:16 AM
What do you want to do with the bike and why the interest in another monster. You just sold a very nice one?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:43:37 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:43:37 AM
Still going to europe, but still need a bike. If I get a monster it HAS to be dry clutch. And I wouldn't mind a motard to romp around on for a bit.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 10:57:20 AM
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 10:57:20 AM
So get a Hyper, 1100 has a dry clutch, great around town and fun in the twistys. I believe johnc has one. care to give your views on owning one john?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: mattv on February 18, 2009, 11:43:16 AM
Post by: mattv on February 18, 2009, 11:43:16 AM
When are you leaving for europe and how long will you be there? If you're leaving in a few months and are planning on staying there for a year or more, go the 50cc + hookers route. Why spend a big wad of cash on something that's just going to sit in your garage doing nothing for a long time? Plus what happens when you end up in a scandinavian jail and need cash for bribes?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 11:48:29 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 11:48:29 AM
going for 3 weeks, and I'll bring the duc keys, hopefully they will get me out of jail if i can bribe them on the count of insanity via hooliganism
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 11:59:00 AM
Aren't you in school?
Save your money. Forget the bike. Forget Europe.
Go put it in an IRA.
Save your money. Forget the bike. Forget Europe.
Go put it in an IRA.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:16:06 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:16:06 PM
1 year wont' make much of a difference on starting the IRA as when I get into practice I can dump alot more money than what I have currently , i don't have a car as I live in the marina in SF, so a moto is my only source of transportation, no bike, no gf, no gf, no well you know, no well you know, then [bang]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 12:19:32 PM
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 12:19:32 PM
Quote from: labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:16:06 PM
1 year wont' make much of a difference on starting the IRA as when I get into practice I can dump alot more money than what I have currently , i don't have a car as I live in the marina in SF, so a moto is my only source of transportation, no bike, no gf, no gf, no well you know, no well you know, then [bang]
Mmmhmm. I can bring the bike up on Sat or Sunday if you wanna take a poke at it.
If it's raining I won't guarantee it'll be clean when I turn up.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:21:00 PM
be in tahoe this weekend but maybe next? [coffee]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 18, 2009, 12:30:00 PM
Sure sure.
Personally I'd say WR250X.
It's my next bike if you buy mine ;D
Personally I'd say WR250X.
It's my next bike if you buy mine ;D
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:32:14 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 12:32:14 PM
sweet, my buddy just got one, he likes [moto]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: johnc on February 18, 2009, 02:10:57 PM
Post by: johnc on February 18, 2009, 02:10:57 PM
go for the hypertard. [thumbsup]
once you get tard, you never go back ... just forward (and a little sideways too). [moto]
once you get tard, you never go back ... just forward (and a little sideways too). [moto]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 04:43:14 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 04:43:14 PM
Just put deposit down, will post pics when I pick "It" up, buaahahahhahahahahahaha [moto]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 05:20:10 PM
Post by: ghostrider on February 18, 2009, 05:20:10 PM
Quote from: labbedds on February 18, 2009, 04:43:14 PM
Just put deposit down, will post pics when I pick "It" up, buaahahahhahahahahahaha [moto]
on what?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:12:01 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:12:01 PM
Will post pics tomorrow as soon as I get it [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: johnc on February 18, 2009, 09:17:08 PM
Post by: johnc on February 18, 2009, 09:17:08 PM
oh ... the suspense.
Quote from: labbedds on February 18, 2009, 09:12:01 PM
Will post pics tomorrow as soon as I get it [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Spidey on February 18, 2009, 10:17:14 PM
Post by: Spidey on February 18, 2009, 10:17:14 PM
wtf? wasn't the raffle attempt just a week or two ago? It's "As The Desmo Turns . . . "
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: mostrobelle on February 18, 2009, 10:17:38 PM
Post by: mostrobelle on February 18, 2009, 10:17:38 PM
Quote from: johnc on February 18, 2009, 09:17:08 PM
oh ... the suspense.
Yep. On the edge of my seat. [coffee]
[cheeky]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:18:36 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:18:36 PM
[popcorn]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:19:46 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:19:46 PM
Yeah, it was an attempt, I ended up selling for exactly what I posted for, and now the new ride is a commin'
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:31:26 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 18, 2009, 10:31:26 PM
Quote from: mostrobelle on February 18, 2009, 10:17:38 PM
Yep. On the edge of my seat. [coffee]
[cheeky]
if the coffee is keeping you on the edge of your seet maybe you should have a [drink], scoot back and enjoy the whole seat ;)
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!!
Post by: Labbedds on February 19, 2009, 01:58:17 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 19, 2009, 01:58:17 PM
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h108/Paullabbe/IMG_10131.jpg)
Damn, this thing is so much faster than my s2r 800. First new bike, only had 1 mile on it [moto]
Damn, this thing is so much faster than my s2r 800. First new bike, only had 1 mile on it [moto]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 19, 2009, 04:55:11 PM
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 19, 2009, 04:55:11 PM
Congrats!
Although personally I was looking forward to pictures of hookers :(
Although personally I was looking forward to pictures of hookers :(
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: johnc on February 19, 2009, 05:01:06 PM
Post by: johnc on February 19, 2009, 05:01:06 PM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on February 19, 2009, 04:55:11 PM
Although personally I was looking forward to pictures of hookers :(
take a closer look at the blue honda in the parking lot ... if you squint just right, you can see the hooker in the back seat, practicing her trade.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: sugarcrook on February 19, 2009, 05:18:22 PM
Post by: sugarcrook on February 19, 2009, 05:18:22 PM
Congrats on the new bike.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: TCK! on February 19, 2009, 05:18:41 PM
Post by: TCK! on February 19, 2009, 05:18:41 PM
Quote from: johnc on February 19, 2009, 05:01:06 PMFYI, I went back and looked.
take a closer look at the blue honda in the parking lot ... if you squint just right, you can see the hooker in the back seat, practicing her trade.
*Found it*
I'd post directly but I'm too PC at the possibility of anyone saying it's NSFW (http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mom-having-sex-in-car-with-kid-in-back-seat-475x328.jpg)
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Labbedds on February 19, 2009, 07:48:18 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 19, 2009, 07:48:18 PM
the hooker was thrown in since they didn't have any helmets in my size
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Cynic on February 19, 2009, 08:20:47 PM
Post by: Cynic on February 19, 2009, 08:20:47 PM
Quote from: labbedds on February 19, 2009, 07:48:18 PM
the hooker was thrown in since they didn't have any helmets in my size
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
That was nice of them.
Have fun on the bike, try not to lose your license in the first month [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: ptam on February 19, 2009, 10:00:28 PM
Post by: ptam on February 19, 2009, 10:00:28 PM
Very cool... congrats!
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: CharliesAngel on February 19, 2009, 11:01:10 PM
Post by: CharliesAngel on February 19, 2009, 11:01:10 PM
So instead of the DMF, it should be called the S4RF ;D
Ummm it looks like your Christmas lights are on the new bike???? ;)
Congrats - she looks lovely! :)
Ummm it looks like your Christmas lights are on the new bike???? ;)
Congrats - she looks lovely! :)
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
This bike is starting to be a lot of fun. It starts up so quickly and doesn't even need the choke like the s2r. But DAMNN the clutch lever is so much stiffer to pull back. I heard that best thing to do is change the clutch slave?? Any thoughts? Thanks
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 20, 2009, 10:43:51 AM
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 20, 2009, 10:43:51 AM
Quote from: labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
This bike is starting to be a lot of fun. It starts up so quickly and doesn't even need the choke like the s2r. But DAMNN the clutch lever is so much stiffer to pull back. I heard that best thing to do is change the clutch slave?? Any thoughts? Thanks
If you use the clutch enough your hand will just get strong enough that you won't care. At least, that's what I did-YMMV.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 11:13:55 AM
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 11:13:55 AM
Quote from: labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
This bike is starting to be a lot of fun. It starts up so quickly and doesn't even need the choke like the s2r. But DAMNN the clutch lever is so much stiffer to pull back. I heard that best thing to do is change the clutch slave?? Any thoughts? Thanks
Remove two springs from the clutch. Thats what I did. Never has slipped on me. Remove them from opposite ends of course =)
I am jealous. My 05 S4R always needs choke to Start and stay running in till it warms up =(
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 20, 2009, 11:23:06 AM
Post by: Duck-Stew on February 20, 2009, 11:23:06 AM
Quote from: labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
This bike is starting to be a lot of fun. It starts up so quickly and doesn't even need the choke like the s2r. But DAMNN the clutch lever is so much stiffer to pull back. I heard that best thing to do is change the clutch slave?? Any thoughts? Thanks
The desmoquattro engines require a fair amount of time for the oil to flow up to the cylinder heads so even if it starts quickly, don't rev it up for a little bit (like 30 seconds or so) as a general rule.
Keep the rubber down man! That's a helluva jump from an 800!
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 11:41:26 AM
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 11:41:26 AM
You're telling me [evil], I think this helmet would be more appropriate. (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-07/14/xin_5007021414278622885216.jpg). Must respect the 996 motor [bow_down]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: jimboecv on February 20, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
Post by: jimboecv on February 20, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on February 19, 2009, 04:55:11 PM
Although personally I was looking forward to pictures of hookers :(
Merged; Kinky.
(http://www.datastars.com/Images/Hooker.jpg)
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 12:51:27 PM
Post by: Labbedds on February 20, 2009, 12:51:27 PM
I need to core the muffs, any suggestions? Does any shop around here do it?
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 20, 2009, 06:50:15 PM
Post by: Drunken Monkey on February 20, 2009, 06:50:15 PM
Quote from: jimboecv on February 20, 2009, 11:51:44 AM
Merged; Kinky.
You're going to hell for that pun.
Seeya there.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 07:51:15 PM
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 07:51:15 PM
Quote from: labbedds on February 20, 2009, 07:26:27 AM
This bike is starting to be a lot of fun. It starts up so quickly and doesn't even need the choke like the s2r. But DAMNN the clutch lever is so much stiffer to pull back. I heard that best thing to do is change the clutch slave?? Any thoughts? Thanks
I definitely recommend an aftermarket slave. If you get one, I can help you install it.
Also, forget coring the pipes. Get yourself an Arrow full system [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:20:44 PM
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 07:51:15 PM
I definitely recommend an aftermarket slave. If you get one, I can help you install it.
Also, forget coring the pipes. Get yourself an Arrow full system [thumbsup]
I was going to go with a after market slave since I split lanes often and a hour doing that your hand gets cramped.
However...
If you remove 2 springs you reduce the pull by 33% and its a free mod [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 08:44:01 PM
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 08:44:01 PM
Quote from: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:20:44 PM
I was going to go with a after market slave since I split lanes often and a hour doing that your hand gets cramped.
However...
If you remove 2 springs you reduce the pull by 33% and its a free mod [thumbsup]
Not sure I'd want to do that...you might burn through clutch plates quicker.
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
Post by: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
Quote from: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 08:44:01 PM
Not sure I'd want to do that...you might burn through clutch plates quicker.
So am I lucky with 26k on my clutch then ;D
I am not sure how long plates are suppose to last but now since you said that I am sure I will have a problem... Dam you >:(
Title: Re: Weeeeeeee Help me pick a new bike!!! (updated with pic!!)
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 09:07:40 PM
Post by: desmoquattro on February 20, 2009, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: ROBsS4R on February 20, 2009, 08:49:10 PM
So am I lucky with 26k on my clutch then ;D
I am not sure how long plates are suppose to last but now since you said that I am sure I will have a problem... Dam you >:(
Probably not, if you're just commuting. I, on the other hand, tend to burn them up ;D