| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Test it first - Profiles flatten with miles. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Twitchier because it is not as tall (at least an inch-havent 'accurately' measured yet), should have more turn in (in theory). I havent measured profiles yet. | ||
| Ezblast |
I like a faster turn in - makes ya faster in the twisties - thats why I like the Avons - better corner carving with less work - I live for that type of fun! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
So Erik - how are the Pirelli Diablo treating you? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I cant really say just yet. As always with a new set of tires they had a nice 'roll' to them with the front tire wanting the bike to go into 'full lean' with little steering input (much more than the MT75). Initially it doesnt show any added twitchyness to the front despite it being 1/2" shorter. The rear felt the same as the MT75 except with the 2lbs+ added weight, the ride was a little hard. They still had the same Pirelli smooth ride down the freeway ignoring any rain grooves or other divisions (stable). I had wanted to test them (a real test!) at the track yesterday, but things didnt go as planned and I didnt have the time to switch them out  I think they'll be too worn or hard (old) for an honest test by the time I get to do another track day. There wasnt any balance dot on the tyre and they balanced out with 1/4 oz front and 3/4 oz rear. | ||
| Ezblast |
Well Erik - how are the tires treating you? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Unknown. Spent last week in Montana and as yet, I still do not have a drivers license.  But there is still a warrant out for my arrest  | ||
| Ezblast |
Is there a reward? Can I make a fortune for handing you in - lol - you know - like Jesse James. Does this mean your going to start a biker gang of outlaws - can anybody join or is there a bloody ritual involved (we hope)? EZ | ||
| Reuel |
I used to think that "you have the right to remain silent" was a polite way for a cop to tell you to shut your pie hole. | ||
| Ezblast |
You sir are correct! EZ | ||
| Swampy |
Whatever you do, DO NOT "Come on in" and we can straighten out this mess. Only go to non-law enforcement agencies to try to fix it.(If you go in on Monday, you may be out by Thursday) Keep as much personal information and cash with you at all times or with your wife if she is traveling with you. Under no circumstances let them catch you while you are driving. Good luck This is exactly the problem with or present government(I really fear whats coming), you are presumed guilty until proven innocent. They will not let you plead INNOCENT, they only let you plead NOT GUILTY, which presumes that you are guilty. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I'm not driving at all. I dont need to compound (a seemingly) minor problem into something bigger. Lets just hope New Jersey doesnt decide otherwise (but I did do exactly what they told me to do to clear up the problem and then they came back and wanted more). Satans Blastards, Disciples for the Dark Side, P3 Proselytes, Thor's Keepers? 'Prospecting'(inititiation) will certainly involve an Oak tree and nakedness. Perhaps a 400 mile highway ride on a low seat and Dunlop tires will follow, gassing up only after hitting reserve. Stock exhausts will not be allowed. (Message edited by gearheaderiko on December 11, 2008) | ||
| Swampy |
Oh the horror! Gassing up only after hitting reserve! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Hey, if you want to run with the big dogs.... | ||
| Ezblast |
Let the good times role! (Thor's Keepers - I like that!) EZ (Message edited by ezblast on December 11, 2008) | ||
| Reuel |
I like Thor's Keepers, too! I'm keeping a lookout for good graphics of Thor's hammer or something. | ||
| Fast1075 |
I'm in...but I claim the right to name my bike MAGNUS after I build the stroker motor....  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
...and so it is written, from this point on, Fast shall be known as 'Magnus the Stroker'!  | ||
| Ezblast |
I see a patch opportunity here! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
How about a hand up-holding a a hand sledge with Thor's Keepers over it in Blue and Black - Buell colors. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Patch? Heck, I'm thinking tattoo! It would be nice if you could incorporate something unique to the Blast in the artwork. Even a single cylinder. It'd have to be good, god knows I've seen enough bad motorcycle themed tattoos (oops, I mean patches). | ||
| Reuel |
The hammer would have to be a Blast piston. | ||
| Ezblast |
What and give away who Thor is - I think Buell's blue and Black colors are enough of a give away to the initiates, and who cares about the rest - lol - perhaps a P3 at the bottom under the arm holding the hammer. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I really like the piston (and rod) as a hammer. Actually to me that seems a very obvious choice (not one that I thought of though). Adding P3 somewhere in the design is very cool. I dont think very many would get the Thor reference whether they be avid Buellers or Blastards? | ||
| Ezblast |
Us true Blastards already know - that keeps it exclusive - besides then you can say its about something else - lol - the Communist party militia, the Worker's union force, lol - build it up good then say - naw - its just a bunch of crazy bikers who ride Buell Blasts - they'll think you lying;0) EZ | ||
| Reuel |
I really like the way this is going! Who's the artist on the Thumper forum that's going to put this together? | ||
| Ezblast |
So far I emailed Glitchco - no response so far - probably putting together artwork - lol - if no response soon, I'll move on to someone else, but at this point he did the stepchild and 3% patches - so I'm seeing if he'd want to do this one. EZ | ||
| Reuel |
I'll be wanting to put it where the Buell Blast stickers used to be. | ||
| Ezblast |
I got some old jean jackets that I'd cut up to display all 3 patches - lol - do the SLO ride in colors and see how much hassles I get. EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
Just got contact from Glitch - artwork forth coming! - What great ideas come up when one talks a little treason - lol - A favorite Irish past time as well! EZ |
