What motorcycle do you own ? - Page 14

Deer Slayer · 05-27-2008, 12:08 AM

Holy cow! Stock the 750 fours made 67hp, and weighed under 600 lbs. I figure my bike is probably making at least 75hp with the ignition, exhaust, aftermarket air cleaners. It weighs less because I've taken a LOT of the original CRAP off of it, or it wasn't there when I got it. The brakes are able to stop it quickly and effectively. I was keeping up with my friend on his C90 boulevard, and the rest of the bikes in the group. I still want more power, couldn't imagine an 800lb bike that only has 65 ponies!

A friend of mine has his harley making about 100 ponies, but it's a full dresser with bags, a radio, and all kinds of junk on it. It's quick, but all the extra stuff makes it clunky. What the H311 is the point in a radio on a bike that has an exhaust system that sounds like cannons firing?!?!

yamawho · 05-29-2008, 04:54 PM

If you can't stop fast and you take away a bike's power, your sitting duck out there.

BTW, the wife took off with my car keys this morning so I rode to work

RoadStar · 06-12-2008, 02:27 PM

Been awhile since I posted here. Here is my 1700 Road Star..........

( formally known as XV1100SH )XVS17.jpg

Deer Slayer · 06-12-2008, 03:31 PM

Got my oil cooler hooked up, and I stuck my flywheel/rotor thingy for the alternator in the lathe to lighten it up. I removed about 2.5 lbs from the stock flywheel cutting it like they show in the clymer manual. They say to remove 3 lbs from it, but I can't see a way to do that without hurting the structual strength of it, or the charging ability. So, I settled for 2.5 lbs. The reason for doing that was to prevent the crank from breaking. The flywheel was too heavy, and would break the crank when you romp on it. The end of the crank will snap right off, ruining the motor. Just preventative modification, doesn't do much for performance. Makes the motor rev a little quicker, and run smoother @ high RPMs.

Putting the oil cooler on was a PITA, I used that stainless steel covered braided hose to hook it up. That stuff SUX to try and cut, I was trying to cut it with tin snips, and I was hacking away at it for an hour! Having to snip little bits at a time because it would just slide between the blades. I dunno how it's supposed to be cut, but there HAS to be a better way. THey show a tool that looks like bolt cutters with hooked shaped blades like a cable cutter. I dunno if that actually cuts it any easier. Next time I think I'll try cutting the braid on the outside with an abrasive wheel in the dremel, and just using a knife for the rubber hose. Oh well, got it installed and no leaks. Somebody painted the oil filter housing with a spray can, the paint had a bunch of runs in it, and they must have not done a good job degreasing because the paint was flaking off. Looked like CRAP, so I took some brake clean to it, and scraped the old paint off. It's bare aluminum now, I think I'll try annodizing it black along with the oil cooler adapter if I do anything.

That road star looks like a nice bike. Is it actually 1700 CCs, or is that just some number they made up to make it sound like it has a big motor?? Kinda makes me wonder because of the XV1100 if it's 1100 CCs. That drives me nuts when they just make up a big number and slap it on something to make it sound impressive. Just a model designator, like the ford 500, or the chrysler 300, or Z71, no actual meaning, just some number they picked because it sounds impressive.

RoadStar · 06-13-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer Slayer

That road star looks like a nice bike. Is it actually 1700 CCs, or is that just some number they made up to make it sound like it has a big motor?? Kinda makes me wonder because of the XV1100 if it's 1100 CCs. That drives me nuts when they just make up a big number and slap it on something to make it sound impressive. Just a model designator, like the ford 500, or the chrysler 300, or Z71, no actual meaning, just some number they picked because it sounds impressive.

My old XV1100 was 1063cc and my 1700 is 1670cc or 102cu.in. Did some performance mods, it's a runner fer sure. Can't beat Black and Chrome........

ToronadoXP · 06-14-2008, 01:45 PM

Those roadstars are nice. My friend has one and i would have to say its probably the torquiest and quickest cruiser bike ive ridden with. It's no sportbike but i wouldnt mind having one. It just seems so HUGE when your on it though.

**Perry_abx** · 07-11-2008, 11:31 PM

After 15 years of without riding a bike and 17 years since I last owned a motorcycle, I just couldn't take it anymore! I rode motorcycles almost daily except during the cold Minnesota winters from '78 to '93. I have always missed it. I just couldn't get it out of my blood.

Last Thursday I took delivery on a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black. Retro looks with a little modern technology mixed in. A pure street motorcycle. Nothing more, nothing less. This bike brings a wider grin to my face than anything I have ever owned or rode before.

Just a few hundred miles on it so far but I can already tell that I will be riding the Bonnie for many years to come.

yamawho · 07-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Wow ... nice one

***Ozzie*** · 07-12-2008, 09:10 AM

Sweet ride Perry...almost makes me want to get one. That one brings a few memories back, very popular bike when I was riding.

*polonyc2* · 07-12-2008, 10:24 AM

nice bike!...looks like Fonzie Fonzarella's bike

although a guy who rides a bike like that should not own a yellow car

zsaz1029 · 07-12-2008, 05:19 PM

Well, I'm of the mind that NO guy should own a yellow car, but that's just me.

Nice looking bike Perry!!!

**Perry_abx** · 07-13-2008, 02:04 PM

Hey! Why are you guys picking on my yellow car!?

hehe... I got the '01 Saturn SC2 last year in April. It wasn't the color that sold me obviously but it had only 31,000 miles on it and is in mint condition. Every option except leather seats too. It's a good commuter, averages 33MPG and since it has a 5 speed it gets to 60MPH in 8 seconds.

I am loving the Bonnie so far. You're right Ozzie, it is a sweet ride. While not all that fast by today's standards, it is plenty fast enough for my needs. Bonnies do 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Faster than 99% of the cars you find on the road. Plus it is a little known secret that black motorcycles are the fastest.

ToronadoXP · 07-15-2008, 07:02 PM

That is one sweet Triumph. Looks great in black. Ive always like those generation of triumphs.

05-27-2008, 12:08 AM	#196
Deer Slayer Unscanable!!! Tatoo??? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Howell Michigan Posts: 3,843	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Holy cow! Stock the 750 fours made 67hp, and weighed under 600 lbs. I figure my bike is probably making at least 75hp with the ignition, exhaust, aftermarket air cleaners. It weighs less because I've taken a LOT of the original CRAP off of it, or it wasn't there when I got it. The brakes are able to stop it quickly and effectively. I was keeping up with my friend on his C90 boulevard, and the rest of the bikes in the group. I still want more power, couldn't imagine an 800lb bike that only has 65 ponies! A friend of mine has his harley making about 100 ponies, but it's a full dresser with bags, a radio, and all kinds of junk on it. It's quick, but all the extra stuff makes it clunky. What the H311 is the point in a radio on a bike that has an exhaust system that sounds like cannons firing?!?!
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05-29-2008, 04:54 PM	#197
yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,070	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? If you can't stop fast and you take away a bike's power, your sitting duck out there. BTW, the wife took off with my car keys this morning so I rode to work __________________
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06-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#198
RoadStar Road Rambler Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bar & Grill At The End Of The Universe Posts: 2,124	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Been awhile since I posted here. Here is my 1700 Road Star.......... ( formally known as XV1100SH )XVS17.jpg
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06-12-2008, 03:31 PM	#199
Deer Slayer Unscanable!!! Tatoo??? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Howell Michigan Posts: 3,843	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Got my oil cooler hooked up, and I stuck my flywheel/rotor thingy for the alternator in the lathe to lighten it up. I removed about 2.5 lbs from the stock flywheel cutting it like they show in the clymer manual. They say to remove 3 lbs from it, but I can't see a way to do that without hurting the structual strength of it, or the charging ability. So, I settled for 2.5 lbs. The reason for doing that was to prevent the crank from breaking. The flywheel was too heavy, and would break the crank when you romp on it. The end of the crank will snap right off, ruining the motor. Just preventative modification, doesn't do much for performance. Makes the motor rev a little quicker, and run smoother @ high RPMs. Putting the oil cooler on was a PITA, I used that stainless steel covered braided hose to hook it up. That stuff SUX to try and cut, I was trying to cut it with tin snips, and I was hacking away at it for an hour! Having to snip little bits at a time because it would just slide between the blades. I dunno how it's supposed to be cut, but there HAS to be a better way. THey show a tool that looks like bolt cutters with hooked shaped blades like a cable cutter. I dunno if that actually cuts it any easier. Next time I think I'll try cutting the braid on the outside with an abrasive wheel in the dremel, and just using a knife for the rubber hose. Oh well, got it installed and no leaks. Somebody painted the oil filter housing with a spray can, the paint had a bunch of runs in it, and they must have not done a good job degreasing because the paint was flaking off. Looked like CRAP, so I took some brake clean to it, and scraped the old paint off. It's bare aluminum now, I think I'll try annodizing it black along with the oil cooler adapter if I do anything. That road star looks like a nice bike. Is it actually 1700 CCs, or is that just some number they made up to make it sound like it has a big motor?? Kinda makes me wonder because of the XV1100 if it's 1100 CCs. That drives me nuts when they just make up a big number and slap it on something to make it sound impressive. Just a model designator, like the ford 500, or the chrysler 300, or Z71, no actual meaning, just some number they picked because it sounds impressive.
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06-14-2008, 01:45 PM	#201
ToronadoXP Blade Runner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Eastern Oklahoma Posts: 341	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Those roadstars are nice. My friend has one and i would have to say its probably the torquiest and quickest cruiser bike ive ridden with. It's no sportbike but i wouldnt mind having one. It just seems so HUGE when your on it though. __________________
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07-11-2008, 11:31 PM	#202
Perry_abx Modulator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Paul, MN - USA Posts: 5,912	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? After 15 years of without riding a bike and 17 years since I last owned a motorcycle, I just couldn't take it anymore! I rode motorcycles almost daily except during the cold Minnesota winters from '78 to '93. I have always missed it. I just couldn't get it out of my blood. Last Thursday I took delivery on a 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black. Retro looks with a little modern technology mixed in. A pure street motorcycle. Nothing more, nothing less. This bike brings a wider grin to my face than anything I have ever owned or rode before. Just a few hundred miles on it so far but I can already tell that I will be riding the Bonnie for many years to come. __________________ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 2 x 1GB Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066, Palit 9600GT Sonic, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1600, 250GB Seagate, 250GB Maxtor, Lite-On XJ-HD166, NEC ND-2510A, Antec SLK3700BQE, Antec SP-500, LG L226WT Widescreen
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07-11-2008, 11:32 PM	#203
yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,070	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Wow ... nice one __________________
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07-12-2008, 09:10 AM	#204
*Ozzie* missin' TQ Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,240	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Sweet ride Perry...almost makes me want to get one. That one brings a few memories back, very popular bike when I was riding. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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07-12-2008, 10:24 AM	#205
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07-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#206
zsaz1029 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,014	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Well, I'm of the mind that NO guy should own a yellow car, but that's just me. Nice looking bike Perry!!! __________________ Spaz ----- "Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither." -- paraphrased from Benjamin Franklin. ----- Move into my city! Spaztowne Improve my city's streets! Click here! Open a factory in my city! Click here!
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07-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#207
Perry_abx Modulator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Paul, MN - USA Posts: 5,912	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? Hey! Why are you guys picking on my yellow car!? hehe... I got the '01 Saturn SC2 last year in April. It wasn't the color that sold me obviously but it had only 31,000 miles on it and is in mint condition. Every option except leather seats too. It's a good commuter, averages 33MPG and since it has a 5 speed it gets to 60MPH in 8 seconds. I am loving the Bonnie so far. You're right Ozzie, it is a sweet ride. While not all that fast by today's standards, it is plenty fast enough for my needs. Bonnies do 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Faster than 99% of the cars you find on the road. Plus it is a little known secret that black motorcycles are the fastest. __________________ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 2 x 1GB Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066, Palit 9600GT Sonic, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1600, 250GB Seagate, 250GB Maxtor, Lite-On XJ-HD166, NEC ND-2510A, Antec SLK3700BQE, Antec SP-500, LG L226WT Widescreen
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07-15-2008, 07:02 PM	#208
ToronadoXP Blade Runner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Eastern Oklahoma Posts: 341	Re: What motorcycle do you own ? That is one sweet Triumph. Looks great in black. Ive always like those generation of triumphs. __________________
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