coopv2
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Thats funny grassy, they dont look like abbo's. You livin out back of a Somalian commune? or a detention center.
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Thats funny grassy, they dont look like abbo's. You livin out back of a Somalian commune? or a detention center.
coopv2
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I have been trying to resist buying either bike below. Honorable mention goes out to the naked 4V 130 hp Ducati Monster
MONSTER? Yes get the monster, get the monster.
I miss the crap out of my old S4R monster. pound for pound the most fun bike I have owned, and did everything so well. Loved the 3/4 throttle power stands every time from the lights, But alas, the temptation to kill myself was too great, and reluctantly gave it up for a safe, practical bonnie. something to be said for surviving 35 years of riding like a nut. and still have all my own limbs,
coopv2
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I will jump in mate.
Get some better unrestricted mufflers, pull your air box out and open it up to remove the restricter plate, to make it breath. then add a Uni Filter, toss the stock snorkle, and open out the intake hole opening. re-jet the carbs.
and If you can afford it,.... a modified igniter, Or ignition module. or A Procom. that will give you a little more RPM, but without cams and 39mm FCR carbs, the extra RPM is a waste. then lastly a port job and 904 big bore kit.
start with the cheap stuff first, keep spending till your broke or happy.
Speed3Chris
I like Dick
An amazing bike. Funny about the comments here relative to bikes other than the bonneville. Intolerance runs both ways it seems.
Harley guys that think everything else sucks. Many here think Harleys suck and I am not much of a fan of them either but don't think they suck...just most are slow, heavy bikes with 50's technology. If you hang out on Ducati sites, most don't believe in the retro thing at all and believe nostalgia bikes, replete if not masking yesterday's bad habits, are for sentimental old fools. Some even mock Ducati's own retro efforts including the Duc GT1000 which is basically a sports bike wrapped in retro garb. Most think a bonneville is a toad with bad brakes and suspension. I don't get the discrimination thing really and believe there is a reason why a loyal following exists for all different kinds of bikes.
As a talented fabricator like yourself Coop, I know you get it.
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coopv2
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Yes, i get it, even i turn away the older harleys, having owned and worked on then since 1982, I have had enough of the old piles of junk. and yet I have a 1973 shovel head engine awaiting rebuild in my personal stash. Ha, idiot that I am.
I have found that motorcycles are an extension of our persona, they reflect were we are at in our life, slow and plodding or fast, and dangerous.
I still remember back in 82, sitting on the grass outside the Scarborough Beach Hotel. W.A. on about my 6th drink, and someone passing the joint around. then a cream 1980 FLH pulled up and I said to my mate "look at that large turd of a bike, who could enjoy riding that big lump?" and 8 years later I was on a similar bike, doh.
maybe it was the smoke that damaged my brain cells, I have learnt alot over the years but still not any smarter.
I have to admit i am hanging out to chop up a Ducati monster and make something off tap. was looking for this to show you,
and found this too.
Like them both.
I have found that motorcycles are an extension of our persona, they reflect were we are at in our life, slow and plodding or fast, and dangerous.
I still remember back in 82, sitting on the grass outside the Scarborough Beach Hotel. W.A. on about my 6th drink, and someone passing the joint around. then a cream 1980 FLH pulled up and I said to my mate "look at that large turd of a bike, who could enjoy riding that big lump?" and 8 years later I was on a similar bike, doh.
maybe it was the smoke that damaged my brain cells, I have learnt alot over the years but still not any smarter.
I have to admit i am hanging out to chop up a Ducati monster and make something off tap. was looking for this to show you,
and found this too.
Like them both.
coopv2
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Ah crap now, I have to look for a bonnie engine.
Hey Chris what do you think about this frame with the pivot for the swingarm just forward of the back bone and a mono shock up the back bone tube, with a canter lever link coming up from underneath, semi hidden, and fuel in frame of course.
Hey Chris what do you think about this frame with the pivot for the swingarm just forward of the back bone and a mono shock up the back bone tube, with a canter lever link coming up from underneath, semi hidden, and fuel in frame of course.
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dschief
750cc
Here's my $.02.
You can't beat a Kawasaki Vulcan 800, and you think you need a faster bike? I think you need to learn how to ride the one you have!
I have ridden my "not stock-midly modified" 790 Bonneville with Yamaha, Honda, and Harley cruiser riders. Not one, I repeat, not one of them has beat me. I'm not talking out and out racing, as if that would make a difference. I'm talking riding the back roads with curves, and waiting at the stop signs for them to catch up. They do not have the ground clearence to keep up in the curves, and they weigh a good 150 to 200 pounds more.
Like someone else already said, learn to ride a slow bike fast before you kill yourself on a fast one. You can take a Bonneville on a track day, they do allow it.
You can't beat a Kawasaki Vulcan 800, and you think you need a faster bike? I think you need to learn how to ride the one you have!
I have ridden my "not stock-midly modified" 790 Bonneville with Yamaha, Honda, and Harley cruiser riders. Not one, I repeat, not one of them has beat me. I'm not talking out and out racing, as if that would make a difference. I'm talking riding the back roads with curves, and waiting at the stop signs for them to catch up. They do not have the ground clearence to keep up in the curves, and they weigh a good 150 to 200 pounds more.
Like someone else already said, learn to ride a slow bike fast before you kill yourself on a fast one. You can take a Bonneville on a track day, they do allow it.
bikeypikey
750cc
bikeypikey
750cc
I have been trying to resist buying either bike below. Honorable mention goes out to the naked 4V 130 hp Ducati Monster
MONSTER? Yes get the monster, get the monster.
I miss the crap out of my old S4R monster. pound for pound the most fun bike I have owned, and did everything so well. Loved the 3/4 throttle power stands every time from the lights, But alas, the temptation to kill myself was too great, and reluctantly gave it up for a safe, practical bonnie. something to be said for surviving 35 years of riding like a nut. and still have all my own limbs,
LOL - I can identify with that. A few dents & scars but basically still complete and reasonably functional
I had a Duke ST4s before moving out here and after winding it up to 140mph with my lady on the back, I asked her what she thought. Her words were "it's like riding on the back of a dragon". Damn, I'll never forget those words (or the lady!). Ain't bikes just the fucking best!!!!
Cheers,
Pikey.
Carlos,
it was good riding with ya on Monday. We really got to do it more often.
You know the deal when it comes to speed.
skills=smooth=fast.
I'll call ya on Saturday.
what's fast?
Fast is when your heeled over with the pegs scraping and the front tire is chirping like a cricket on a hot summer night. That's fast
it was good riding with ya on Monday. We really got to do it more often.
You know the deal when it comes to speed.
skills=smooth=fast.
I'll call ya on Saturday.
what's fast?
Fast is when your heeled over with the pegs scraping and the front tire is chirping like a cricket on a hot summer night. That's fast
RumRunner
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what's fast?
Fast is when your heeled over with the pegs scraping and the front tire is chirping like a cricket on a hot summer night. That's fast
May I add a little to your fine description... Fast is when you're screaming through a corner, scraping parts with the rear tire just about wanting to step out, and you can't give it anymore throttle or lean angle and then.... a guy comes sliding around you
May I add a little to your fine description... Fast is when you're screaming through a corner, scraping parts with the rear tire just about wanting to step out, and you can't give it anymore throttle or lean angle and then.... a guy comes sliding around you
Yeeup, that's how it's done
Do some Flat Track/Speedway and disconnect your brakes. Then y'know wot fast is...
Only way to slow down is to throw her on her side it give it to her
Speed3Chris
I like Dick
All good Coop as you say. Mono shock bikes work and look good.Ah crap now, I have to look for a bonnie engine.
Hey Chris what do you think about this frame with the pivot for the swingarm just forward of the back bone and a mono shock up the back bone tube, with a canter lever link coming up from underneath, semi hidden, and fuel in frame of course.
Hope you continue to share your projects with us in the Project Zone.
Always like to hear what you are working on.
Best.
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coopv2
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????
Bad dog
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coopv2
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Dont want to upset anybody, just looking for a laugh at your expense. please forgive me.
Evil, needs to meet Mert. Wring her neck, get ya feet up and slide! The wankers on their Battlestar Galacticas won't know where ya went...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92nOzQc7o8&feature=related
:cheers:
EDIT - and no brakes Bro!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92nOzQc7o8&feature=related
:cheers:
EDIT - and no brakes Bro!