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Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 09:21 pm: | 
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Welcome to PBR Clint. There are a few here that plan on doing he PIR this summer I believe. I have never been to PIR on a bike before. I took my car few times though.
When the weather gets nicer you are welcome to join one of our day trip outings that we hope to soon plan for. |
Spanktastic
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:15 pm: |
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Disturbed- that had to be me By cornelius pass. I finaly got my pipes reraped and my GSXR was in the shop so I was riding the Buell I've been riding it latly and after riding the GSXR for a while I think the Buell needs a stiring dampener bad! is any body riding on monday? I here it's guna be nice. |
Shakeybender
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:23 pm: |
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Thanks Aron. I will check back here often. I am a regular commuter but sadly I have limited time for runs. The track day was a great experience. A safe place to go fast. There was no pressure to keep a pace that was beyond my skill level. I have been riding for about 8 years. I highly recommend it for anyone. I learned more about my bike and self in those 7hrs than in the past 8 years. I even earned my nickname. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:33 pm: |
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No problem Clint. Most my rides other then weekends are commuting. I work close to PDX off of Columbia Blvd. So I get a good 60 mile commute/day. I usually take every back road i can to make my commutes more of a fun ride.
Spanktastic, if I didn't have to work on Monday I would be all for it. What size GSXR do you have? I have been going back and forth about a second bike but I cant make up my mind. |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:48 pm: |
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Spank- More than likely. I was at the light waiting to turn left on Imbrie as you guys rode past on CP Northbound. Check back here, we are always chattin it up. There is a 503sportbikes Yahoo group I am on too.
What makes you think it needs a dampner?
Shakey-welcome to the group!
(Message edited by disturbed on April 21, 2007) |
Xbabuser
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 01:32 pm: |
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Hey guys, I am doing the Motocorsa track day on the 30th at PIR, I won't be riding the Buell, I need some clutch work, I will be on my new GSXR750.
(Message edited by xbabuser on April 22, 2007) |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 02:34 pm: |
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Brand new 750, fun! Will you have it broke in on time?
I have been looking at the ZX14. It's the only thing that is big enough for me to sit on comfortably. But I will have to wait a couple years for it. |
Rayd8
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 03:34 pm: |
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Just saw that there was a Portland section!
I've been in the area about a year and had my XB12s about 2 years.
I don't get chance to ride as often as I'd like, but I'd like to meet up with the group as long as you guys don't mind my attire:
I picked this up after an 18 wheeler took a right turn and didn't see me in the left turn lane of the street he was turning onto. Missed me by about a foot.
-Mike |
Spanktastic
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 06:39 pm: |
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ya for sure I'm guna go out to vancouver lake park now and practice some weelys.
and thats why I think it needs a stabalizer. because it feels like it just wants to throw me on my face when I get the tire off the ground and during clutchless up shifts its real loose. I ordered one so we'll see how it works.
oh and Julie's bike is already broke in. she tracked it (on the •••••• stock tires) the other week. she just had to go get a 750 three days after I got my 600 trying to prove that chicks can hang to. (or that I'm a little girl?) |
Xbabuser
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 08:40 pm: |
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Now, now boys...lets play nice. I wasn't trying to prove anything...ok maybe a little.
Yes, the gsxr is broke in, and it is fun! Swede, my hubby is a big guy too, he was also looking at the ZX14 because it seems to fit, however, looks like it will go straight fast but how is it around town??? |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, April 22, 2007 - 09:50 pm: |
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XBabuser, I don't need anything for around town. Thats what the Buell is for and does it real well.
I am looking for something better in the straights and long distance travel.
yes the ZX14 is about as fast as you can get for straight line speed. |
Xbabuser
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 12:30 am: |
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Swede, That's true and it sounds like you might NEED it then.
It is a sick bike! |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 12:42 am: |
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The ZX14 power is heavily controlled by computer in the lower gears. Whether that helps the city driving manners I don't know, but I'm sure it handles as good as any other sport tourer if not better. Might want to take a peek at the 990 Super Duke for something that is sportier, not sure for longer travel or ergos but if the Buell wasn't in the garage a liquid cooled Austrian would be. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:27 am: |
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Her's everyone talking about up-sizing and I rode the mule this weekend! God lord I'm glad I got Scarlet, cant believe I enjoyed the Blast at all. That said I taught a good friend the very basics and the smile on his face when he got a little comfortable was good to see. He's on his Way to the Thailand... On a one way ticket. Nice to be him!
GREAT to see a few new names and a few more posts this week! Later all! |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 11:42 am: |
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paul, no interest in upgrading here. The Buell has more then enogh power to get me in trouble around town and the Twisties.
I am just looking to add to the stable for those long distance trips where straight roads are the norm. The idea of having the Buell at a high Rev pounding with the Drummer for 3 - 6 hours straight and not a turn in sight is not to appealing.
A high Reving I4 Sport/Tourer would be much easier on the ears while providing some fun on the straights.
Phil, the Super Duke looks nice but I am not sure what I would gain over the Buell other then a little more power. Plus it is very Expensive!
So when is our next Ride? |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 01:03 pm: |
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Eric, I'm available Monday to ride.
Aron, I couldn't help but mention the Great Orange Pumpkin, but perhaps you may want to look at BMW. The K1200 GT would probably give the best comfort and performance wouldn't be to far off from the ZX14. It's a Beemer so price is high but they have been out for a couple of years so when you are looking you might find a good used one. |
Sweatmark
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 02:01 pm: |
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Hey all!
Aron, got your mssg - those new levers and cover look great, top notch quality. And you know I'm gonna try to talk you into a Beemer as 2nd bike! Rode a K1200RS during the new Tigard BMW store grand opening... nice bike, very nice 165HP, but I was still content to ride the R1150R home thereafter.
Shakey, was your PIR trackday PSSR or other? My XB's got new sport rubber on the spare wheel set, and an XBR front end that DEFINTELY will help down the front straight; my XBS worked well during my 1st trackday in 2005, but was really wishing for XBR ergonomics, and a steering damper everytime I got headshake at the Porsche bump.
OK folks, weather's improving and it's time to plan a PDX Buellfest. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 04:25 pm: |
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AGREED on PBR Buellfest! We gotta get Roc involved as he's done a lot of the group stuff already. Any thoughts on listing PBR (Or Roc's club name if there is one) on the owneers page of the Buell site?
By the way Mike, I looked for yellow gear and couldn't find any I liked. I like being seen.
Honest, that was why I put the Drumer on, loud pipes and all (Cough Cough) |
Spanktastic
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 06:15 pm: |
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there is a guy having a massiv turbo installed on a zx14 right now down at EDR should make some sirious power!!!
Cord- if you want to get together giv me a call 503-348-9110 any time!
Peace! |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 07:59 pm: |
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Powerrrr!MMMMmmmm! Got to love it.
Mark, I will have plenty of time to think about it. I wont e buying anything this year.
Well time to take a ride home in the nice sunny weather today. |
Rayd8
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 10:16 pm: |
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Paul,
The jacket I picked up was by Olympia:
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/home.html
I got it at Portland Motorcycle out by the airport. You'd probably find them for less online.
I agree about the exhaust and it's how I've convinced the wife that I need to get a drummer or micron. Still can't decide between the two. Hoping to hear more at the local ride.
-Mike |
Shakeybender
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 11:10 pm: |
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Mark. I had a good time with a group called 503 I think. Was very small turnout. Approximately 15 in each group. The day started out pretty structured but by the end it was pretty much a free for all. Read no passing in B/C then later watch your ass. As far as the bike ergos on my R I don't know if its my 190lbs and riding style or the way I've set up my suspension? I only have problems with head shake?/tankslapper when I've failed to let the tires get good and hot. And even that has gotten way less frequent since I moved to Michelins.
Thanks for the welcome all. I will try to be a good contributer to the discussions and look forward to meeting you all someday soon.. |
Shakeybender
| | Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 11:18 pm: |
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YES TO BUELLFEST |
Xbabuser
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 12:12 am: |
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ANOTHER VOTE FOR BUELLFEST!!! |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:07 am: |
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Well PBR Buellfest should take some long term planning but... this weekend Looks good for a meet and greet.
ROLE CALL!!! Suggest...
Day? (Sat or Sun)
Time?
Duration (Hours)
Meeting Spot.
I vote Saturday.
About 10 AM.
Head to Wine country, stop in Yamhill for a bite to eat. East on the road along the river (Can't remember the name but it's nice and twisty). Roughly four hours total time for the day.
Meet somewhere in Hillsboro, then we can jump on River road an get right into it.
Everyone ride's their own pace (The Pace) Everyone rides safe, everyone rides fun!
Sound good? |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:12 am: |
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Make that Lunch in Carlton. East on Medowlake road. Google Map link below, look at the section by the reservoir  |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:14 am: |
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=yamhill+OR &layer=&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=45.298317,-123.274841&spn= 0.110848,0.2314&om=1 |
Shakeybender
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 11:33 am: |
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Oh dam. I didn't think I could make it till I bothered looking at the map. Very nice looking road. I will try to be there if you all can work out the details. Saturday AM is best for me. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 08:59 pm: |
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Saturday AM works for me as well. I will be flying out Sunday for a week (work) |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 10:27 am: |
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Yeah.. I fly out Monday  This travel is sucking the life out of me!
Again, ROLE CALL? Only three of us????
I'm going to open the invite to a couple non Buell types as well. Looks like Saturday AM. I have yet to hear any other routes suggested... |
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