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34:19 I'm sure I would have not lost it without the slider hitting. Theres was no sign of loss of traction and I wasn't on the gas yet. The next thing to hit is the spring loaded peg, and after that you're off the edge of the tire. But I WILL be checking clearance of all that aftermarket stuff from now on!
Thanks Opto
We had some fun for sure. I've been doing a little shopping and register-able frames aint cheap I don't think it's worth scrapping mine, but I haven't really had a chance to check it closely...
No luck selling yours??
Thanks Opto
We had some fun for sure. I've been doing a little shopping and register-able frames aint cheap I don't think it's worth scrapping mine, but I haven't really had a chance to check it closely... No luck selling yours??
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You're the BEST SR:angel:
I messaged that guy about the 'blank VIN that can be "upgraded" for a re-frame...' and haven't got an answer back.
I messaged that guy about the 'blank VIN that can be "upgraded" for a re-frame...' and haven't got an answer back.
Jeez, Cooter, you are scaring me with the high speed wreck. Glad you were able to walk away from it but the Adrenalin rush must have been extreme. Tell us how stiff and sore you are after that.
No luck on selling my EBR--a few nibbles but the numbers don't work for most.
Something off about the Ebay frame deal but what do I know.
Opto,
No luck on selling my EBR--a few nibbles but the numbers don't work for most.
Something off about the Ebay frame deal but what do I know.
Opto,
Shaugh what's wrong with the frame?????? If you are unsure about the frame have GMD Computrack look it over, I highly doubt it took and stress. My gsxr flipped the "wrong way" three times on my last get off and even my subframe wasn't twisted. Glad you're ok btw. You'll be fine next time through that sector after a few laps, remember you been through that sector a 1000 times and only got off once. Don't let it haunt you, go back and attack!
I'm really ok, Haven't you all noticed how hard my head is!?! HAHAHA:angel:
It was not scary at all, didn't even get the shakes from adrenalin and I got away with not even a bruise or a scrape (My guardian angel is a superstar BTW). I'm totally ready to get back to the track!
I think the frame is straight, I'm a little concerned the double wall fuel cell may be cracked internally? It's a pretty big dent:upset: If I can get away with a properly VIN'd new frame for less than $700 I'll do it.
I had a really close call splitting lanes on the 405 a couple months back, touching 2 trucks with both mirrors at the same time:eek-new: and I won't lie... that **** got to me.
It was not scary at all, didn't even get the shakes from adrenalin
and I got away with not even a bruise or a scrape (My guardian angel is a superstar BTW). I'm totally ready to get back to the track!I think the frame is straight, I'm a little concerned the double wall fuel cell may be cracked internally? It's a pretty big dent:upset: If I can get away with a properly VIN'd new frame for less than $700 I'll do it.
I had a really close call splitting lanes on the 405 a couple months back, touching 2 trucks with both mirrors at the same time:eek-new: and I won't lie... that **** got to me.
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Mirrors to me, are like springy foot pegs, that's your warning when splitting lanes !
They're short bar end mirrors:eek-new: I was passing at about 60mph with traffic just increasing to 55 and I was looking for a spot to settle in, when Mrs. I-dropped-my-phone came left across the car pool double-double yellow and would have side swiped the other SUV with me being the Red Jam in that sandwich. I didn't even have time to look at either of them.
I am so lucky the person to my left was on their game and instantly jerked left to hug the K-rail. A Fist full of throttle shot me forward and 'hopefully' woke that SOB up. UGH.
I am so lucky the person to my left was on their game and instantly jerked left to hug the K-rail. A Fist full of throttle shot me forward and 'hopefully' woke that SOB up. UGH.
Cooter and all,
Speaking of lane splitting--I think CA is the only state that permits it. When I do it here in WA people get really choked--too bad. Anyway, a couple of things. Driving in CA, on a bike, reduces any normal guy to an adrenalin-junky in a big hurry. Pull ahead on all the stop lights, get through the congestion lickity split. The CHP say's, and I asked, "Lane splitting is to not exceed 35 mph and no shoulder driving". HA Ha on that as I have seen guys lane splitting at 70+.
It is really fun with saddle bags or panniers--and so the sedate, cautious drivers(Cooter can verify) like me, soon become teenagers taking big risks.
Most drivers will move a bit to give you a few inches of extra room, even big rigs. Of course there is always the odd dork that will put the squeeze on you--extreme jealousy and truly f--d up.
Unforeseen hazards pop up if you are from another state. For example, I nearly got rear ended by another bike while lane splitting.
What a show! And yes, a good idea to wear your leathers.
Opto
Speaking of lane splitting--I think CA is the only state that permits it. When I do it here in WA people get really choked--too bad. Anyway, a couple of things. Driving in CA, on a bike, reduces any normal guy to an adrenalin-junky in a big hurry. Pull ahead on all the stop lights, get through the congestion lickity split. The CHP say's, and I asked, "Lane splitting is to not exceed 35 mph and no shoulder driving". HA Ha on that as I have seen guys lane splitting at 70+.
It is really fun with saddle bags or panniers--and so the sedate, cautious drivers(Cooter can verify) like me, soon become teenagers taking big risks.
Most drivers will move a bit to give you a few inches of extra room, even big rigs. Of course there is always the odd dork that will put the squeeze on you--extreme jealousy and truly f--d up.
Unforeseen hazards pop up if you are from another state. For example, I nearly got rear ended by another bike while lane splitting.
What a show! And yes, a good idea to wear your leathers.
Opto
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"Lane Filtering" was never addressed in Cali, it was something we all just 'did'. Much like Europe and India, It's a matter of practicality.
Recently the CHP "recognized" it as legal in Cali (CVC21658) in order for them to write "guidelines". Sorry for all the quotes, but their words matter. It's reported as a "law" but it isn't one.
Laws are written tho dis-allow stuff. Laws aren't written to allow stuff. Thank God. But I digress.
I'm pretty sure Utah passed a bill to allow lane filtering this year and a couple east coast states are very close. (Conneticut IIRC?) Things are thankfully changing. I remember Oregon has been close to passing it a couple times when I was up there. You'd think Washington with it's terrible traffic would benefit greatly, but who knows? It usually gets determined by a couple old senators who have never ridden anyway and perceive it to be scary for them in their cages. IMO, I think it's because they are startled by a bike next to them that they never saw coming... because cagers never check their mirrors:mad-new:
IMO, I generally follow the CHP guidelines just as a matter of self-preservation. It's not worth the risk to be going 80 between cars if they are all traveling 70 on the freeway. BUT through Santa Monica, I will go to the front of the line at every light and dramatically shorten my commute by just moving through the stopped cars.
Opto: Your throttle hand is your responsibility haha, and your CHP guy was right, sort of. Their "Guidelines" say use the left lanes, under 30MPH, and >10MPH speed differential... but you can't get a ticket because it's not any "law" you'd be breaking. That said, they have an arsenal of ways to stop someone from riding like an A-hole. Generalities like "aggressive driving" and "loss of traction" for wheelies and fast acceleration. I have a collection of those, wanna see?? LOL
Recently the CHP "recognized" it as legal in Cali (CVC21658) in order for them to write "guidelines". Sorry for all the quotes, but their words matter. It's reported as a "law" but it isn't one.
Laws are written tho dis-allow stuff. Laws aren't written to allow stuff. Thank God. But I digress.
I'm pretty sure Utah passed a bill to allow lane filtering this year and a couple east coast states are very close. (Conneticut IIRC?) Things are thankfully changing. I remember Oregon has been close to passing it a couple times when I was up there. You'd think Washington with it's terrible traffic would benefit greatly, but who knows? It usually gets determined by a couple old senators who have never ridden anyway and perceive it to be scary for them in their cages. IMO, I think it's because they are startled by a bike next to them that they never saw coming... because cagers never check their mirrors:mad-new:
IMO, I generally follow the CHP guidelines just as a matter of self-preservation. It's not worth the risk to be going 80 between cars if they are all traveling 70 on the freeway. BUT through Santa Monica, I will go to the front of the line at every light and dramatically shorten my commute by just moving through the stopped cars.
Opto: Your throttle hand is your responsibility haha, and your CHP guy was right, sort of. Their "Guidelines" say use the left lanes, under 30MPH, and >10MPH speed differential... but you can't get a ticket because it's not any "law" you'd be breaking. That said, they have an arsenal of ways to stop someone from riding like an A-hole. Generalities like "aggressive driving" and "loss of traction" for wheelies and fast acceleration. I have a collection of those, wanna see?? LOL
Thanks for the useful map, SR. Cooter, after having the squeeze put on me multiple times I thought a grenade through the window would be appropriate but that was just adrenaline talking of course. It really is a big fast moving Zoo out there.
Last time I splitlaned on the 101 near San Jose--I went through about 20 layers of stalled cars to come upon about a 15 car wreck, trucks upside down people walking around in shock, people pulling people out of cars -- just hideous.
Opto
Last time I splitlaned on the 101 near San Jose--I went through about 20 layers of stalled cars to come upon about a 15 car wreck, trucks upside down people walking around in shock, people pulling people out of cars -- just hideous.
Opto
OMG that sounds terrible!
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Hope everybody else is having a Great Columbus Day on your bikes.
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Didn't get to ride today, but had a nice ride on Saturday with Bubbles and....
...her '05 XB12Scg!:love_heart:
She's keeping the Blast (for now, lol) but wow she got a smoking deal on this! Even giving close to asking price. He was a really nice and honest guy, local, who took VERY good care of this bike. Drummer, RSS, CRG levers... He even brought Bubbles a brand new rear Michelin Road Pilot 5 because the new Rosso III had a plug in it. And a HUUUGE box of NEW OEM parts in the bags like gaskets, cables, signals.. everything. She really couldn't be more stoked. I'm so happy for her:angel:
It's got a bit too much power for her right now which is understandable coming straight from a Blast, but she fits on it and looks DAMN fine on it as well. Ya know, priorities! She can't wait 'till the next track day. What have I DONE?!
...her '05 XB12Scg!:love_heart:
She's keeping the Blast (for now, lol) but wow she got a smoking deal on this! Even giving close to asking price. He was a really nice and honest guy, local, who took VERY good care of this bike. Drummer, RSS, CRG levers... He even brought Bubbles a brand new rear Michelin Road Pilot 5 because the new Rosso III had a plug in it. And a HUUUGE box of NEW OEM parts in the bags like gaskets, cables, signals.. everything. She really couldn't be more stoked. I'm so happy for her:angel:
It's got a bit too much power for her right now which is understandable coming straight from a Blast, but she fits on it and looks DAMN fine on it as well. Ya know, priorities! She can't wait 'till the next track day. What have I DONE?!
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Didn't get to ride today, but had a nice ride on Saturday with Bubbles and....
...her '05 XB12Scg!:love_heart:
She's keeping the Blast (for now, lol) but wow she got a smoking deal on this! Even giving close to asking price. He was a really nice and honest guy, local, who took VERY good care of this bike. Drummer, RSS, CRG levers... He even brought Bubbles a brand new rear Michelin Road Pilot 5 because the new Rosso III had a plug in it. And a HUUUGE box of NEW OEM parts in the bags like gaskets, cables, signals.. everything. She really couldn't be more stoked. I'm so happy for her:angel:
It's got a bit too much power for her right now which is understandable coming straight from a Blast, but she fits on it and looks DAMN fine on it as well. Ya know, priorities! She can't wait 'till the next track day. What have I DONE?!
Awesome !!! Great looking bike for her ,SCG and all. Bet she is loving it !!!! scored
That Drummer SS sounds so good!
I was just reminded that when I installed my keyless EBR gas cap (same as 1125 and XB) I had an issue with gas draining out of the little vent hole on the left side of the gas filler neck in the frame.
Problem #1 was the gasket didn't seal. Permatex #2 (non-hardening, and the only gas submerged rated sealant I know of besides Permatex #1) solved that, then that tiny barb was too long and just creased the breather hose when I installed the cap. I unscrewed the barb and drilled the threaded hole slightly smaller than 5/32", then stuck the hose it comes with right in the hole (I even had to notch the mounting boss for the top left allen for that tiny hose to pass without creasing), out the drain hole on the left of the neck, under the airbox, down to the bottom.
A PITA, but it solved the issue completely. It lets fumes out but is too small and too long for any significant fluid flow.
First ya don't know, then ya know....
Problem #1 was the gasket didn't seal. Permatex #2 (non-hardening, and the only gas submerged rated sealant I know of besides Permatex #1) solved that, then that tiny barb was too long and just creased the breather hose when I installed the cap. I unscrewed the barb and drilled the threaded hole slightly smaller than 5/32", then stuck the hose it comes with right in the hole (I even had to notch the mounting boss for the top left allen for that tiny hose to pass without creasing), out the drain hole on the left of the neck, under the airbox, down to the bottom.
A PITA, but it solved the issue completely. It lets fumes out but is too small and too long for any significant fluid flow.
First ya don't know, then ya know....
