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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    We had one of the top UK guys give our outfit a going over when he was here on holiday a few years back and he reckoned we were pretty well right with what we had, since then both rider and swinger weights have gone down about 20kg per each, launches are the worst bit, wheel spins like a bastard
    20kgs is a shit tonne in terms of the spring to use.


    Taking preload out won't cut it on these either with that kind of change.

    A soft spring is ooooooober good for leaving the line, but it's not much good for anything else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    Really??????? That can't be right bro.... the fast bits cost 4 times that alone....
    They drop in value a touch when a new model is released. You can buy a whole superbike L0 for $11k. Flash suspension in it and all. You get half the money back from selling bits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    20kgs is a shit tonne in terms of the spring to use.


    Taking preload out won't cut it on these either with that kind of change.
    We's already tried reducing preload but didn't really expect it to do bugger all, so I was looking at going one spring rate down in the back to try it once we work out what is actually in there

    Alex tried a big change on his going a lot softer in the back and said it handled like crap
    "If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."


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    Even BP would shy away from cleaning up a sidecar oil spill.
    Quote Originally Posted by Warren Zevon
    Send Lawyers, guns and money, the shit has hit the fan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Didn't you just buy some new leathers because you were too fucking fat to fit your old set?
    Ha...Gordie too fat??? Christ man he's like a rake handle with the wood shaved off

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    Quote Originally Posted by swarfie View Post
    Ha...Gordie too fat??? Christ man he's like a rake handle with the wood shaved off
    Obviously needs a few decent pies
    "If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."


    Quote Originally Posted by scracha View Post
    Even BP would shy away from cleaning up a sidecar oil spill.
    Quote Originally Posted by Warren Zevon
    Send Lawyers, guns and money, the shit has hit the fan

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    Quote Originally Posted by swarfie View Post
    Ha...Gordie too fat??? Christ man he's like a rake handle with the wood shaved off
    Teenie says he can't develop 'wood'.............
    Is it still beastiality if ya fuck a frozen chicken??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Well the guy who told me has had a few #NZ1 plates on his bikes over the years so I think he should know what he's talking about, if I can come up with 10K I'll have the K9 and K10 motors he has sitting in his shed one of which is full of good bits
    Ok, so now I know where to pinch one from...................
    I'd love a hot thou. Would take 15 kgs off the busa for a start!!

    If they devalue that much, shit, my 1999 busa would be worth $10.50
    Is it still beastiality if ya fuck a frozen chicken??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Well the guy who told me has had a few #NZ1 plates on his bikes over the years so I think he should know what he's talking about, if I can come up with 10K I'll have the K9 and K10 motors he has sitting in his shed one of which is full of good bits
    Didn't Burt get pinged $5,000 from someone in the US that didn't front up with an engine??
    Is it still beastiality if ya fuck a frozen chicken??

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    Teenie says he can't develop 'wood'.............
    Yeah but to be honest he probably shaves it off himself...with his hand

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    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    Ok, so now I know where to pinch one from...................
    I'd love a hot thou. Would take 15 kgs off the busa for a start!!
    Probably as much HP as well, I can put you in touch with the guy if you like
    Quote Originally Posted by scrivy View Post
    Didn't Burt get pinged $5,000 from someone in the US that didn't front up with an engine??
    Some kind of Ebay scam from what I remember
    "If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."


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    Send Lawyers, guns and money, the shit has hit the fan

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    A slightly smaller topic.

    Really great to see the lads take it to the next level.

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stan...eir-new-wheels


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bert View Post
    Really great to see the lads take it to the next level.

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stan...eir-new-wheels

    When are you gunna take it to the next level and race that rig of yours? at the Sheene?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nodrog View Post
    When are you gunna take it to the next level and race that rig of yours? at the Sheene?
    When I grow some balls...

    Maybe I should get a set of these kids to ride it... most of them are far more capable than I will ever be...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bert View Post
    When I grow some balls...

    Maybe I should get a set of these kids to ride it... most of them are far more capable than I will ever be...
    It is a very cool feeling to send someone out on your bike, and to see them improve. As rewarding as riding yourself, but different so the racing buzz isn't quite completely satisfied.

    You ride toy bikes though also though, no? So ya might be all good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    20kgs is a shit tonne in terms of the spring to use.
    Online calculator says our rear spring is about 457 pounds/inch
    "If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."


    Quote Originally Posted by scracha View Post
    Even BP would shy away from cleaning up a sidecar oil spill.
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    Send Lawyers, guns and money, the shit has hit the fan

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