I might get 35hp out of it but who cares, this little bike is the $hit! Suzuki built the chassis right with this one!
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Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
I might get 35hp out of it but who cares, this little bike is the $hit! Suzuki built the chassis right with this one!Last edited by Jedz123; 10-24-2016, 06:15 PM.Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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I think it's a different mindset modding a small bike. Modding an already high power machine, one might be able to access the newly added power for very brief time periods. On a small bike the mods can likely be fully enjoyed regularly, and at a relatively legal speed.. well closer to legal anyway.....sigpic
When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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gordinho80
I hear ya on the little bikes, Jedz! I picked up a 1981 Honda CX500c for the wife to ride. After riding my 1100 for two seasons, getting on the 500 for the first time, I was having a BLAST on it! I can imagine a new 250 like that!
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Originally posted by dorkburger View PostI think it's a different mindset modding a small bike. Modding an already high power machine, one might be able to access the newly added power for very brief time periods. On a small bike the mods can likely be fully enjoyed regularly, and at a relatively legal speed.. well closer to legal anyway.....
But your right Glen the bike is just way more "fun" for even chasing it hard I'm not going too fast. Besides, going 70mph on a dirt road, or pacing your buddies on their 600's in the twisities or riding into a field the bike is just a riot and is so fun... It's weird for I've always been drawn to big fire power but this little pea shooter is probably the most uniquely fun bike I've ridden in a long time.
Originally posted by gordinho80 View PostI hear ya on the little bikes, Jedz! I picked up a 1981 Honda CX500c for the wife to ride. After riding my 1100 for two seasons, getting on the 500 for the first time, I was having a BLAST on it! I can imagine a new 250 like that!Last edited by Jedz123; 10-25-2016, 07:26 AM.Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Got 103 laps at Thunderhill West this weekend with Keigwins trackdays.
Wow, what a cool tight technical track. So smooth, unbelieveable grip.
2nd, 3rd, occasional 4th gear, with elevation changes, banked corners, super tight hairpins and blind apex's.
Top speed was barely 100, maybe tad more for more modern bikes on a few corners.
Took a good 2.5 sessions to understand the track, the slow tight corners were super challenging and tough to get right.
Temps in the high 70's after non stop rain all through Washington and Oregon.
Bike ran well, though I think it digested another starter clutch, and burned some oil.
I would have got more laps, but my driver wanted to pack it in early. Missed two sessions and 14 laps...ugh!GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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Originally posted by Carter Turk View PostGot 103 laps at Thunderhill West this weekend with Keigwins trackdays.
Wow, what a cool tight technical track. So smooth, unbelieveable grip.
2nd, 3rd, occasional 4th gear, with elevation changes, banked corners, super tight hairpins and blind apex's.
Top speed was barely 100, maybe tad more for more modern bikes on a few corners.
Took a good 2.5 sessions to understand the track, the slow tight corners were super challenging and tough to get right.
Temps in the high 70's after non stop rain all through Washington and Oregon.
Bike ran well, though I think it digested another starter clutch, and burned some oil.
I would have got more laps, but my driver wanted to pack it in early. Missed two sessions and 14 laps...ugh!sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren
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Yeah Charlie, that would be a short jaunt from your neck of the woods.
Took the cover off tonight, looks like the starter clutch shot 2 pins and springs through the outer casing of the starter clutch.
The three bolts look intact, but one of the rollers looks pretty mangled. I bumped started the bike after the 2nd session on the first day till the end.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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Originally posted by Carter Turk View PostYeah Charlie, that would be a short jaunt from your neck of the woods.
Took the cover off tonight, looks like the starter clutch shot 2 pins and springs through the outer casing of the starter clutch.
The three bolts look intact, but one of the rollers looks pretty mangled. I bumped started the bike after the 2nd session on the first day till the end.sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren
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Originally posted by steve murdoch View Posthow's the legs?
I think an older heavier bike takes a bit more effort per lap, also the leathers might be to blame.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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rphillips invited me to join him for a ride today. First time we've met. Really enjoyed the ride and his company. Seems like he's up for a ride most anytime because he's retired. A fact that he's happy to rub in at every opportunity.
We met near his place in Noreen (just a few miles from my place) and he lead a 100 mile ride through some hilly, curvy, scenic local roads. Most of the roads were new to me and I'm just amazed and what wonderful riding and scenery is available right here in our back yard. Wish I'd captured the route because now I'm looking at the map and can't remember where we went. Also wish I'd captured pictures of some of the roads and scenery we blasted past.
Here's the sweet 82 Honda rphillips brought to the party
And here's my new 09 Tiger 1050. Loving this bike and it LOVES the local roads
Here they are together at a stop we made in Gassaway TN. Store says it's open from 6:30am to 6:30pm but looks like it hasn't opened at all for a long time
Hope we get to go out and ride together again soon. Loving living in middle TN and thanks rphillips for realizing we live near each other and for inviting me out.Current: 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, 1996 DR350SE
Previous: 2022 GSX-S1000GT+, 2007 GSF1250SA Bandit, 2008 DL1000 V-Strom, 1977 GS750B
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Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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