Tadah! Smileymans 1125 R thread.

smileyman · 07-17-2009, 05:51 PM

We used up the other two threads so I started this one. A lasting tribute to a deserving new ride...Enjoy, I am. (cannot F'n wait for break in to be over!)

dubbs · 07-17-2009, 05:58 PM

I'm sure it's a blast to ride and I'm sure you're very happy with it.

But you would agree that's one strange looking bike, right?

t-homo · 07-17-2009, 06:01 PM

congrats dude.

smileyman · 07-17-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubbs

I'm sure it's a blast to ride and I'm sure you're very happy with it.

But you would agree that's one strange looking bike, right?

Thanks all! Yes it is different, bizarre, strange maybe but that is what makes it great! Really after 5 in line 4s, a parallel twin and a V twin it feels right. The engine speaks to me, it rides great, handles well, and fits me to a T.

At the end of the day isn't that what it is all about??

pauldun170 · 07-17-2009, 06:27 PM

Is that a 4 banger Firebird in the background?

If so...all you phots are hjerby condemned to gayness

smileyman · 07-17-2009, 06:41 PM

WAS a 4 banger. Now sports a destroked, cammed, and blueprinted V8 chevy small block.

Rider · 07-17-2009, 08:00 PM

How are you liking those perimeter brakes.

z06boy · 07-21-2009, 09:34 AM

Nice lookin' bike man.

Rider · 07-21-2009, 10:16 AM

Have you had any problems with your toe hitting the engine case when shifting gears?

smileyman · 07-21-2009, 11:47 AM

Yeah Ebbs I moved closer to work. And no I dont have any issues with the shift or brake lever clearance. My size tens have plenty room I suppose cause I ride on the ball of my foot and not my heel. The rear brake on this is useless anyways...I was never a big rear braker anyways.

07-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	I'm sure it's a blast to ride and I'm sure you're very happy with it. But you would agree that's one strange looking bike, right? __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	WAS a 4 banger. Now sports a destroked, cammed, and blueprinted V8 chevy small block. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

07-21-2009, 11:47 AM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Yeah Ebbs I moved closer to work. And no I dont have any issues with the shift or brake lever clearance. My size tens have plenty room I suppose cause I ride on the ball of my foot and not my heel. The rear brake on this is useless anyways...I was never a big rear braker anyways. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

07-17-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	congrats dude.

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	How are you liking those perimeter brakes.

07-21-2009, 09:34 AM	#8
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Nice lookin' bike man.

07-21-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Have you had any problems with your toe hitting the engine case when shifting gears?