How the golly gosh darn flip do you ride a cruiser?

[haydes55]

Yep and it wasnt just small dots of rust. Rims,spokes,headlight rim,mudguard supports,shocks, mirrors and handle bars. I think the other chrome bits were chromed plastic lol.

My latest obsession is carbon fibre on the MT. I found it was easier than polishing dirty parts.

Those pics could be on a poster if the background was more flattering! Just not a fan of the muffler tips from behind.

[mossy1200]

Those pics could be on a poster if the background was more flattering! Just not a fan of the muffler tips from behind.

Yeah the gpr finish isnt flash at all. I may get the baffles removed from the originals and reinstall them. cost $400 to do that then sell the gprs afterwards. they do sound good though. Other option is to price getting the tips replaced with a better looking end.

[GrayWolf]

I thought the MT would out strip one of them?
Only modern Hardley I'd own.

THe XR produces 95hp, but less torque, also revs to 7k approx. I have a local I have ridden with, whose XR has had the pipes reflowed, power commander fitted and K&N filter.... they are basically neck and neck...
So yes the MT would be faster than a standard XR1200, but not worth writing on the wall about.

[ducatilover]

THe XR produces 95hp, but less torque, also revs to 7k approx. I have a local I have ridden with, whose XR has had the pipes reflowed, power commander fitted and K&N filter.... they are basically neck and neck...
So yes the MT would be faster than a standard XR1200, but not worth writing on the wall about.

That's quite interesting have you ridden the XR? They're a grouse looking machine, if they ride different to a 1200 Sport then I'll certainly ride one. The MT is a bit cooler in my books though

[Subike]

somehow I dont think that the new XR1200 in std trim would be a challenge to the MT-01 in std trim

something to do with a few more cc's, hp, and a tad more torque.
Agree the XR is a very nice kit, but no longer available new here, thanks to the Aussies not importing them any more.
Anyways, threads about cruisers , fun beasts to enjoy a slow ride on with a hot Chicky babe on the back.

[carburator]

So i recently bought a 95 virago 1100.

WOW

What a shit house bike. How do you go around corners.

Can Robert Taylor or someone improve the suspension on cruisers?

So wobbly at high speed in corners.

And WOW dose the front twin discs feel like the rubber brakes on an old moutain bike!!!

Impressive rear brake tho.

Did'nt you go for a test ride first?

[avgas]

Just make it Yamaha. Then I will buy it.

[Subike]

Just make it Yamaha. Then I will buy it.

You mean like this one?

Check out the rear disc brake

[Big Dave]

You mean like this one?

Check out the rear disc brake

Interesting how many put shite on the under slung muffler when Buell first unveiled it on the XBs and now it's du jour.
I guess that rear disc also reduces unspringerated weight.

Be interesting to hear an engineer's thoughts on whether it puts more load on the chain. That thing doesn't look like it needs help stretching chains.

Be a killer stunt bike with some KLR handlebars on it. Really like it except for the paint, I'm not that fussed on.

[mossy1200]

Interesting how many put shite on the under slung muffler when Buell first unveiled it on the XBs and now it's du jour.
I guess that rear disc also reduces unspringerated weight.

Be interesting to hear an engineer's thoughts on whether it puts more load on the chain. That thing doesn't look like it needs help stretching chains.

Be a killer stunt bike with some KLR handlebars on it. Really like it except for the paint, I'm not that fussed on.

With the front sprocket being smaller than the rear then the disc would turn alot faster. Say sprockets at 15 to 45 etc would be disc turning 3 times as often as if it would on the rear wheel. This would mean it would slow the acceleration of the bike due to revolving mass and you couldnt use that weight as a form or replacement for a flywheel weight due to it not revolving as mass when bike in neutral or clutch engaged. I think thats making for a bad design.

[avgas]

You mean like this one?

Check out the rear disc brake

Some parts I like, some I dont.

Not keen on the disc so close to my ankle.

Would still prefer the Yamaha Factory Release of the MT-OS, goes back to the hall marks of my first proper road bike - an RZ250.........but with more awesome

[The Lone Rider]

Here's some cruisers.

So that this thread is a bit more cruiserish.

[tristania]

Nice Magna

[The Lone Rider]

Nice Magna

... there are three different magnas in that photo and out of the three, 2 different models.

[Big Dave]

http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-virago-920