October 23rd, 2015, 09:54 AM | #121 |
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just something else out there, tires are not cheap. small displacement is easy on tires. I will be going into my 3rd race weekend on my current tires. roughly 150 miles a weekend of hard riding.
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October 23rd, 2015, 10:50 AM | #122 |
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October 23rd, 2015, 11:10 AM | #123 | |
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You seem to be at least realizing that you may not always come across as intended, so lets not make it a big deal. As for that bike, there are hundreds of things that I would call flaws, not the least of which is the tail section. I could have simply made a tube aluminum subframe, stuck a conventional tail fairing on it and saved a couple of pounds over what you see. I did learn a heck of a lot in the couple hundred hours I put into developing it, but I wouldn't do it that way again. There is one big advantage to it though: If you've ever had a big single racebike without a kickstarter, you want to make it as easy as possible for someone to help you bump start it. All my friends can push on that tail as hard as they want and they'll never hurt it |
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October 23rd, 2015, 12:12 PM | #124 |
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It still annoys me to no end that Aprilla has not jumped into the small displacement US market.
WHY do we not have a RS4 250/300/400 replica here? WHY dangit? Currently, they are still the ONLY company that has actually made a RACE ready small displacement bike for public consumption. USD forks, Asymetrical aluminum frame and swingarm, mono rear shock, 4 piston brakes...and thats on a little 4-stroke 125. WHY DO WE NOT HAVE THESE? |
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October 23rd, 2015, 12:27 PM | #125 |
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Good question.
It was a few years ago that they sounded like it might come to the U.S.. Neat looking bike - The 125cc part probably wouldn't cut it, but you'd think Aprilia could fix that easy enough. For what the Aprilia scooters cost, and people will pay for them, you'd think they would be able to sell some 250s in the states even if they were priced a bit above the competition. |
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October 23rd, 2015, 12:31 PM | #126 | |
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You forgot about this guy. Although I agree, the Aprilia is better. |
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October 24th, 2015, 08:28 AM | #127 |
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Damn, I've been doing some more reading and YouTube watching.
I'm actually starting to lean away from the KTM and back to the Yamaha. I really like how the KTM looks but, but, I'm a Yamaha fanboy at heart lol. Also I went to the dealer and sat on both bikes, the R3 seems like it's put together better. |
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October 24th, 2015, 09:46 AM | #128 | |
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Don't get me wrong I like the KTM and even considered getting one, but in the end I decided the 300 was the better deal. Really hoping the manufacturers start filling in the hole between 250/300 and the 600's, like an R4, or EX400 |
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October 24th, 2015, 10:03 AM | #129 |
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^^^^ werd. But none of this cheap-street-bike stuff with cheap components and soft limits. Give us something closer to a super sport. Or at least give us razor sharp handling and an aggressive engine, then we'll be okay with cheaper components and we'd be okay with having to make improvements through the aftermarket.
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October 26th, 2015, 10:56 AM | #130 |
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Look up some of the replacement parts prices for the KTM and you'll be surprised.
I was really hoping to make some money back on the OEM stuff like, headlights, rear sets, bodywork, etc. and was disappointed and happy at the same time to see the bike could be rebuilt to stock form for cheap. Example from http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/ prices Rear sets $50 each. Case Covers less than $50 each. Clutch cover gasket $3.... Rear Wheel - No rotor or sprocket carrier $216 Front wheel - no rotor $186
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October 26th, 2015, 11:12 AM | #131 | |
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October 26th, 2015, 11:17 AM | #132 | |
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October 26th, 2015, 11:21 AM | #133 |
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October 28th, 2015, 06:47 AM | #134 | |
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June 3rd, 2016, 10:38 AM | #135 |
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Welp, I decided to get married so no new track bike for me
Just finished my first track day of the year on the FZ6 though. Got bumped to intermediate with STT |
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June 3rd, 2016, 10:43 AM | #136 | |
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June 3rd, 2016, 10:50 AM | #137 |
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Thanks!
Yup, wedding is expensive, so hopefully one day I'll have six bikes too! My wallet is gonna need a breather when this is all done! |
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June 6th, 2016, 05:36 AM | #138 |
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I went the opposite route. Got engaged, bought a Ducati as a track bike!
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