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[Z_Fanatic]

ya... , did I ever tell you just the other day I flipped Rossi?

Originally Posted by Z_Fanatic

Is there any advantage or gain on putting exhaust/mufflers in one set up or another? I.E. peole opt their stock exhaust to change the position and put in high-mount exhaust? Im not talking about putting aftermarket exhaust, but the position they're put in. Another example is Yamaha decided to put undertail exhaust for R1 or Honda doing the same for 600rr and 1000rr.

yo Bling-Blayne, know any technical reasons why? I mean is it all just for looks? It's getting F'king weird now. Think about how bikes will look like in next 5 years. Scary shit.

[aussieidiot]

i think it's for looks more than anything else. i know some vtr owners get high mount pipes for more ground clearance on corners. As for under seat pipes it may be for technical reasons. they can then sell the bike with seat warmers as a selling point! i prefer the look of under seat but the lack of 'trunk' (bloody yanks and there wierd language) space is a downer

[aussieidiot]

[quote=Z_Fanatic]ya... , did I ever tell you just the other day I flipped Rossi?


what? please explain

[Z_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

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what? please explain

well this is a bike forum right? lol. went to Venice last year, saw Rossi digging at a lasagna with his friends. I was in my Testarossa. Anyway, got out of the car in with a cricket bat, took a swing at his moped. Would you believe he rides a moped??? then took off in my Ferrari with a French girl.

haha, seat warmers, it really wouldn't be high selling point in my book. so the R1 and RR lacks trunk space huh? What you call trunk in OZland, luggage compartment?

[aussieidiot]

i'm finding it hard to believe that story!

had a laugh because i found a thread in the coffe club section entitled aus/nz dudes and the whole thing was based on trunk/ boot relationships
we call them "boots"

rossi rides a moped in his home town and one of his best stories is that he out run the cops on one when he was 12 or 15.

[aussieidiot]

found a site in Ozland for armour
www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au

these guys make just about anything and can custom make stuff. do a google search and i came up with a guy in the us who loves the stuff

[Z_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

i'm finding it hard to believe that story!

rossi rides a moped in his home town and one of his best stories is that he out run the cops on one when he was 12 or 15.

see that validates my story.

and you say bloody yanks have strange lingo. haha, boots in kangaroo speak. here we either wear boots or get booty call, but never keep it in the trunk.

[aussieidiot]

no it doesn't. i knew that he RODE a moped when he was underage. so i could have said that exact same story doesn't mean its true. its the bit about you being in a testarossa thats got me

[Z_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

its the bit about you being in a testarossa thats got me

testarossa for rent? they're widely available there. and if I had a good $35k-40K, I could buy one with less than 10K mileage. i thought the french girl would give it away, seeing how it's more susceptible to pick up an Italian chic.

Originally Posted by aussieidiot

found a site in Ozland for armour
www.geelongcarboncraft.com.au

these guys make just about anything and can custom make stuff. do a google search and i came up with a guy in the us who loves the stuff

found the carbon fiber lower fairing. is this what you were referring to as engine armour? thanks.

[aussieidiot]

usually a clutch cover armour but depends on the bike

ps what bike is it for. i've forgotten

[Z_Fanatic]

oh ok, thanks. just getting my sources in a bunch, in case I drop the bike. it's an old sv650.

[Too New To Know]

HAHAHAHHA @ blayne! .....

lol my mates a level headed bloke, we were stupid enough to fuck around in school (which i now regret) and we're not squidly 'stunters', we just cant wait to get our bikes and cruise down the great ocean road (basically a big winding road with a cliff on one side, dropping down to a beachline) on a hot summers day, stuff like that....

although im sure first gear wheelies will be on the agenda once im confident i can ride well ... by the way, would that be possible on a gsx250 across?

[aussieidiot]

it is possible but may not be healthy for the bike depending on method for wheelies. I, personally, don't do them because i ride in traffic and don't really want to damage my bike. the front on mine comes up under power if not controlled precisely but on a 250 it won't happen easily. some one else will be better answering this one. i don't have the experience with wheelies. my old FZR250rr didn't wheelie unless i fucked up and dropped the clutch from start but that can end badly.

[Z_Fanatic]

hey Aussie, personal question, how long did you learn and keep your 250 before upgrading to 750? what's the ideal learning curve? I know it's different for every one, thanks.

[aussieidiot]

i had ridden trail bikes when i was 12 but then got into bikes when i was older. had my 250 for the minimum time of 18 months (6mths learner and 12mths as a 'p' plater). when i could i went out to ride 600's but wasn't overly impressed. rode the 750 and realised it was something i could grow into. if i got a 600 at the time i would have been ready to upgrade within 6 months. i believe you are always learning how to ride better but getting something you can 'grow' into is the best given that you don't push it from the start