Of Sportbikes and Cruisers - Page 2

smileyman · 08-10-2010, 05:44 PM

listen for the rattle?

Cutty72 · 08-12-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyman

listen for the rattle?

Or look through the inspection hole. That's how it was done on all my old 3 wheelers.

OTB · 08-13-2010, 09:27 AM

In the bad old days before oring type chains were used, many smaller bikes used enclosed chains. There was an aftermarket company in the seventies that offered an enclosure conversion for a lot of mid and larger bikes. It was fully enclosed and sealed and ran oil in a reservoir; chain life of 30-40k could be expected with 6-8K between adjustments, but it was complicated to put on and very heavy....and it looked "geeky"...so it didn't sell....

caveman · 08-13-2010, 11:40 AM

Well, firstly, the type of bike says it all: CRUISERS. Meant for cruising down the highway and just chillaxin on while riding where ever.
Secondly, the fact that you normally ride sportys says that your body is in shape to ride sportys. I borrowed my co-workers GSXR1k and had a blast. However, while riding I found that I was getting cramps and charly horses in my muscles from not being used to riding in this crouched over position.
Thirdly the Virago 750, while bigger than the 535 that I had was not as powerful in the low end, imho. My 535 used to sound like a raped ape and would propel my ass all over Texas with no worries. Perhaps you should try something with a few more ponies. I liked the GSXR and it was comfortable but I seemed to be......a little to inclined to use all the power that it had to offer. I think I had it for like 6 wks and drove it to work every day and every day hit a minimum of 120 on my 14.5 mile run to work. Fastest time, even with stoplights, was like 7 minutes. Normally takes me like 15 minutes by car. Blew past a cop who obviously just let me go for the sheer PIA it would have been to catch me.

Cruisers have a purpose: not to go 120mph

OTB · 08-13-2010, 11:54 AM

I don't think horsepower was the issue....ergos and lack of ground clearance and handling were the issues. I'm quite happy flogging an Aprilia rs50 if it'll scoot through the turns.

08-10-2010, 05:44 PM	#11
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08-13-2010, 09:27 AM	#13
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	In the bad old days before oring type chains were used, many smaller bikes used enclosed chains. There was an aftermarket company in the seventies that offered an enclosure conversion for a lot of mid and larger bikes. It was fully enclosed and sealed and ran oil in a reservoir; chain life of 30-40k could be expected with 6-8K between adjustments, but it was complicated to put on and very heavy....and it looked "geeky"...so it didn't sell.... __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/

08-13-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	Well, firstly, the type of bike says it all: CRUISERS. Meant for cruising down the highway and just chillaxin on while riding where ever. Secondly, the fact that you normally ride sportys says that your body is in shape to ride sportys. I borrowed my co-workers GSXR1k and had a blast. However, while riding I found that I was getting cramps and charly horses in my muscles from not being used to riding in this crouched over position. Thirdly the Virago 750, while bigger than the 535 that I had was not as powerful in the low end, imho. My 535 used to sound like a raped ape and would propel my ass all over Texas with no worries. Perhaps you should try something with a few more ponies. I liked the GSXR and it was comfortable but I seemed to be......a little to inclined to use all the power that it had to offer. I think I had it for like 6 wks and drove it to work every day and every day hit a minimum of 120 on my 14.5 mile run to work. Fastest time, even with stoplights, was like 7 minutes. Normally takes me like 15 minutes by car. Blew past a cop who obviously just let me go for the sheer PIA it would have been to catch me. Cruisers have a purpose: not to go 120mph __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

08-13-2010, 11:54 AM	#15
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I don't think horsepower was the issue....ergos and lack of ground clearance and handling were the issues. I'm quite happy flogging an Aprilia rs50 if it'll scoot through the turns. __________________ http://www.decreasingradius.net/