Sigh. Repsol fail enclosed.

[Jarvicious]

I'd make a snarky comment, but I think the pics say it all.  Plus it only has 3xxx miles on it, so apparently the chicks only dig it enough for him to ride it 500 miles a year.

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/mcy/944210783.html

[DucHead]

That's gotta be a photochop, right?

[rsoffar]

 

[giordy]

I've seen similar bikes around... I never understood, why do they do it? Is there any rational reason? Does it make the bike faster or something?

[teddy037.2]

I've seen similar bikes around... I never understood, why do they do it? Is there any rational reason? Does it make the bike faster or something?

because they're superfast drag bikes, and only manly bikers can handle them.

[giordy]

because they're superfast drag bikes, and only manly bikers can handle them.

Yes but what are the advantages of the longer swingarm? I googled it but couldn't find anything. ARE there any advantages or is it just a matter of length compensation?

[Bun-bun]

If the swingarm was normal length, he might accidently get the front tire off the ground when pulling away from a stoplight. The dreaded" wheelie! "

[be350ka]

I know with DH mountain biking that bikes with longer wheel bases tend to be more stable at speed. But, that doesn't go without a drawback.  You turning ability is compromised as the wheelbase is stretched. 

If it is the same for motorcycles (I wouldn't see why not) this type of wheelbase would be good for straight line "drag" riding, but try that thing in the twisties and you will probably have your hands full.

[teddy037.2]

yep. stretched arms are for drag racing 

what I REALLY want to see is someone putting wheelie bars on their normal wheelbase sportbike 

they'd be the coolest kid on the block!

[superjohn]

Did they get the chain from their garage door?

That bike is hideous.

[JohnnyDucati]

Central/north Missouri is flat as hell (corn belt).  South MO is a little better with the Ozark hills, but it's a long way from the population centers.

Looooong slab highways and roads with no twisties.  It almost seems pointless to own/ride a sports bike that is built for twisties.  Massive chicken strips are the norm lol. 

I don't condone it, but I understand why these goofy mods happen.  It's the environment.  Darwin in action.   

[Porsche Monkey]

That was a 600 right?  I can understand if it was 1000 or something but they ruined that bike.

[Jarvicious]

^^^ Agreed.  I could see stretching out a Busa or something that weighs 500 pounds dry and isn't much fun in the twisties anyway, but it's a 600 (and he didn't mention having any engine work done).  I have half a mind to go act like I'm really interested just to meet the guy and get a test ride  .  Oh, and to see if I could pick up chicks (apparently one of the side effects of the stretch).

P.S. - Next time you're in Central Mo, I'll show you some twisties Johnny 

[JohnnyDucati]

^^^ Agreed.  I could see stretching out a Busa or something that weighs 500 pounds dry and isn't much fun in the twisties anyway, but it's a 600 (and he didn't mention having any engine work done).  I have half a mind to go act like I'm really interested just to meet the guy and get a test ride  .  Oh, and to see if I could pick up chicks (apparently one of the side effects of the stretch).

P.S. - Next time you're in Central Mo, I'll show you some twisties Johnny 

No doubt, Jar.  I may take you up on that offer   .  I'd have to borrow my brother's HD, though  .

I didn't mean any disrespect for MO (sorry if it read that way).  MO was home for me.  Haven't been back for a while so I'm due to go.

Spent my 1st 22 years in Mo.:  graduated from Rolla, partied & hooliganed in Columbia and Springfield, grew up in St. Louis.  I have fond memories of hunting pheasant etc around Mexico, Mo. (flat), riding dirt bikes all over St. Genevieve county (not flat!), float trips on the Current and Black rivers, etc.

FTR, MO is a beautiful and excellent place and folks are genuinely decent.  One could do worse. 

My folks and 2 bro's still live there.  Life & work took me away a long time ago.

I will say, though, that the skeeters there in the summer are the biggest friggin' blood-sucking bastards I've ever experienced anywhere!!

Where are you located, BTW?

Johnny

[Monstermash]

Did they get the chain from their garage door?

LMAO!!!!