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Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,746
Posted By Crocodile Tears
my ride on a V7 guzzi took about two miles to get...

my ride on a V7 guzzi took about two miles to get used to the shifting - not sure what it is that they are complaining about? It was just the same moving from my EX500 to the B12S - shit shifting for...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,629
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Myself Id try to go after a GPz 550. Supposed to...

Myself Id try to go after a GPz 550. Supposed to be a real quick middleweight, but what do I know? (1988 :lol3)
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-05-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3,585
Views: 320,868
Posted By Crocodile Tears
ran when parked

ran when parked
Forum: Road warriors 04-29-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
anybody with a black bandit painted their wheels...

anybody with a black bandit painted their wheels that bronze/gold color similar to a World Rally Blue Subaru WRX? I'm debating trying it out but wanted to see if anyone had pics before I made the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
So my 12S needs a new set of handlebars after...

So my 12S needs a new set of handlebars after getting sleepy in my driveway (again :bluduh) Reccomendations? I'd like to maintain the same-ish riding position so no clipons

As it stands I have...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
True - I'm halfway across the country at the...

True - I'm halfway across the country at the moment with a real tight work schedule so I had zero intention to buy, but when the ride was offered I jumped. Ill have to look at a dealer a little...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Been working in Vegas this week - got off early...

Been working in Vegas this week - got off early today and snuck out to a-team motorcycles and test drove a V7 classic.

A) beautiful
B) torquey
C) kinda touchy transmission, but ok once you...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
:eek1 beauty I'd have a hard time...

:eek1

beauty

I'd have a hard time denying my interest in getting a beemer but it isn't quite the style I'm looking for. BTW, there is an 04 R1150R 20 miles up the road from me for a reasonable...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Ouch. That CB11 is about the limit of what...

Ouch.

That CB11 is about the limit of what I want to spend, and only because I'm drawn to it like flies to a bugzapper.
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
What are maintenance intervals / parts costs like...

What are maintenance intervals / parts costs like on the guzzis?
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I guess one other thing I am looking for in this...

I guess one other thing I am looking for in this all is to finally make the jump to fuel injection, which eliminates some of the suggestions being made.

Otherwise I'd be on the ZRX search as well.
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I've considered their lack of availability :lol3...

I've considered their lack of availability :lol3 They are cool as well though, but they never really crossed my mind. How is parts support for them?
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
[QUOTE=McJamie;21083362]The other factor is what...

[QUOTE=McJamie;21083362]The other factor is what are you trading from. Did your previous bike have lots of power, then the first two might be a let down. If you just came from a 250, then any of them...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,291
Views: 292,593
Posted By Crocodile Tears
well I'm seriously considering one and im 24 if...

well I'm seriously considering one and im 24 if that helps
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
The T-100 is a bit too retro for me :lol3 I'd be...

The T-100 is a bit too retro for me :lol3 I'd be looking at a standard bonneville or maybe a scrambler since I love high pipes
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I'm also 5'8" and have a 30" inseam. Ive...

I'm also 5'8" and have a 30" inseam.

Ive sat on the CB1100 and it felt overall pretty comfy - a slightly tighter fit than my Bandit 1200 but had a better standover height as well.

We have a...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,531
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Which Modern Classic?

Who doesnt love them? :freaky

I sure do - and the more I look at them I cant help but want to ditch my bandit and pick one up.

So what would you have and why?

CB1100?
Triumph...
Forum: Road warriors 03-23-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,851
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Quite possible :lol3

Quite possible

:lol3
Forum: Thumpers 02-02-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 664
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I have to imagine Joe Schmoe will be quicker on a...

I have to imagine Joe Schmoe will be quicker on a 4t but a rider worth his salt on a CR/KX500 should come out on top. Add modern suspension/frame and the gap widens.

:dunno
Forum: Thumpers 01-23-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,988
Posted By Crocodile Tears
this thread title screamed trainwreck.... ...

this thread title screamed trainwreck....

but its actually pretty tastefully done :thumb
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By Crocodile Tears
450R - brutal on maintenance 450X - still...

450R - brutal on maintenance
450X - still maintenance intensive
650R - maintain on schedule
600R - put sand in the carb and drain the oil, who cares? No problem.

Losing weight and gaining...
Forum: Road warriors 12-07-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,960
Posted By Crocodile Tears
:nod graduated 2010, originally from 30 miles...

:nod graduated 2010, originally from 30 miles outside houghton. Moved to Toledo for work and now I'm trying to get back. Too bad there isn't shit for decent jobs up there.

Also crossed the bridge...
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,960
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I have done a few 600 mile days (and by day I...

I have done a few 600 mile days (and by day I mean leave work at 5pm in Toledo and ride straight through til 2am to Houghton MI) on my Bandit 1200S and I am usually still ready for more. The only...
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,375
Posted By Crocodile Tears
If anyone is looking, there is a base MT version...

If anyone is looking, there is a base MT version brand new at Honda East in maumee, Ohio. It's listed at 6400 and been sitting there for a couple months, so maybe someone could scoop it up for cheap?...
Forum: Thumpers 11-30-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By Crocodile Tears
That's a nice bike. WR250R motor?

That's a nice bike. WR250R motor?
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7,867
Views: 1,784,829
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Damn. That is filthy cheap lol

Damn.

That is filthy cheap lol
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,867
Views: 1,784,829
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Well for the right price I might buy those 17s to...

Well for the right price I might buy those 17s to help fund the dirt setup :evil
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7,867
Views: 1,784,829
Posted By Crocodile Tears
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/ajmaki/ph...

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/ajmaki/photo-1.jpg

Well I just joined your fun little club.... Now to find a buyer for my bandit...

Its an 09 with 3600 miles that I picked up for...
Forum: Road warriors 11-02-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 89,355
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I had the ninja 500 as well, but I agree with...

I had the ninja 500 as well, but I agree with grainbelt - sweet bike, until I rode my bandit. After one day of torque I could never go back. The 500 was sold later that week
Forum: Road warriors 10-29-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Anyone here have a set of passenger pegs on hand...

Anyone here have a set of passenger pegs on hand they could part with? PO removed them from my 2005 B12.

PM please
Forum: Thumpers 10-29-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7,867
Views: 1,784,829
Posted By Crocodile Tears
anyone here rode a wr250r back to back with a...

anyone here rode a wr250r back to back with a KLX250S with the big bore kit? Thoughts?

I want a WR for its power and FI, but in reality have found a stock one to be too tall - The KLX is just...
Forum: Road warriors 07-20-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 14,174
Posted By Crocodile Tears
http://www.pashnit.com/pics/bikes/Buell/Ulysses/pa...

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/bikes/Buell/Ulysses/pashnit/4312-Buell-Ulysses.jpg

:wink:
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 119,578
Posted By Crocodile Tears
My 05 bandit 1200s Im having a hard time...

My 05 bandit 1200s

Im having a hard time keeping it under 100 and it will send me to jail. Its an animal and way more bike than I need.

that and the fact that it hits one bar on the fuel gauge,...
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,428
Posted By Crocodile Tears
1983 Honda XL200R * 1982 Kawasaki KZ440LTD ...

1983 Honda XL200R *
1982 Kawasaki KZ440LTD
1973 Honda CB350
1972 Honda CL175
1973 Honda CL175
2006 Kawasaki EX500R
2005 Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit *

*Still own / ride
Forum: Regional forums 06-04-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,304
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Well, I was planning on riding up from Toledo for...

Well, I was planning on riding up from Toledo for at least a little of this shindig, especially since I am from the Houghton area, I could see family at the same time. However, I just quit my job /...
Forum: Road warriors 05-27-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
yoshi pipe w/ dynojet stage 1 kit I managed,...

yoshi pipe w/ dynojet stage 1 kit

I managed, like a real dumbass, to get overwhelmed by it trying to load it into my truck earlier this week. I now have a fractured left foot, a small scrape on...
Forum: Road warriors 05-17-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Versys mostly street KLR mostly dirt ...

Versys mostly street

KLR mostly dirt

Vstrom for both or two up

/thread
Forum: Road warriors 05-17-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
I'd like to set up the 1200S to do mild touring....

I'd like to set up the 1200S to do mild touring. Bags will have to wait a bit though.

Anybody want to show their mounting solutions for 12V chargers / GPS / etc?

And possibly some wind...
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,527
Posted By Crocodile Tears
Joining your fun little club as of an hour ago or...

Joining your fun little club as of an hour ago or so with an 05 1200S model w/ 6600 miles on it. Its remarkable :D

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/ajmaki/IMG_20120516_200327-1.jpg

Now...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 3,590
Views: 541,791
Posted By Crocodile Tears
if I lived in a perfect world, I would be saying...

if I lived in a perfect world, I would be saying the 660 tenere

however, I live in the U.S.... My EX500 should be selling tomorrow - debating getting the new CBR250R for an economical commuter and...
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