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Old 08-19-2008, 12:46 AM   #31
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yes, they got rid of the 36ccs and now they can't compete. They are basement dwellers in every major mid bike challenge.
Pretty sure 07 Saw a Kawasaki win the AMA Superbike Championship But Hey Who Am I to Say, I'd Rather be called a Basement Dweller
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Old 08-19-2008, 01:08 AM   #32
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Your bike has to brake like mad of the gas right?

??? Looks like english, but I can't understand what you be askin'.
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Old 08-19-2008, 01:45 AM   #33
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Last bike I rode that was held back on top by wind was a SV-650... Not that fun of a bike I thought but then again we didn't hit many curves.
Mine (now comonboys') would redline in 6th. 146 indicated mph at that point.

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Buells live between 3500 and 6000 (unless it's an 1125). She'll try to rip your arms out of socket in this range.

Beyond that, you are just flogging her for that little bit of HP at the top.

Then......the fun stops at 6700 RPM. Damn long stroke engine.
1125's like 5000 to 9000 range

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??? Looks like english, but I can't understand what you be askin'.
He be sayin engine braking.
pretty sure he meant OFF the gas.
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:56 AM   #34
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FUCK... it's been so long... I forgot what my bike redlines at... 14 I think...
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Old 08-19-2008, 09:31 AM   #35
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FUCK... it's been so long... I forgot what my bike redlines at... 14 I think...
Yes.
i only know cause i am riding with a guy on an 07 ZZR for the next two weeks.
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:04 AM   #36
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Old 08-19-2008, 10:32 AM   #37
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Pretty sure 07 Saw a Kawasaki win the AMA Superbike Championship But Hey Who Am I to Say, I'd Rather be called a Basement Dweller
Well if you must know Tommy Hayden won a couple 750 susperstock races on his 636 back in the day (04). Attack Kawasaki has had good luck with their 600cc version so the engine is buildable. The over the counter one is down on hp but 5 minutes and a wire connector give you the missing 5 hp on top but hay, who cares..middleweights are all about handling and hi redlines...This thread is about feeling the willys when you ride hard...I can ride anything hard
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Old 08-19-2008, 12:22 PM   #38
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...This thread is about feeling the willys when you ride hard...I can ride anything hard.

Anything... Man thats to easy, I'll let it slide.

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Old 08-19-2008, 12:32 PM   #39
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??? Looks like english, but I can't understand what you be askin'.
Engine braking is the deceleration of your motor pushing against the rear wheel with no brakes applied. There is a little invention known as a "slipper clutch" which my bike comes equipped with stock that allows one to run into a corner very hot without rear tire force. YOUR bike having so much torque and "trying to rip your arms off" must have the exact opposite affect upon roll off. But I wouldn't know as I have never ridden a buell...

Yo you taken in what im pushin out now?
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Old 08-19-2008, 09:15 PM   #40
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Engine braking is the deceleration of your motor pushing against the rear wheel with no brakes applied. There is a little invention known as a "slipper clutch" which my bike comes equipped with stock that allows one to run into a corner very hot without rear tire force. YOUR bike having so much torque and "trying to rip your arms off" must have the exact opposite affect upon roll off. But I wouldn't know as I have never ridden a buell...

Yo you taken in what im pushin out now?
Strangely, it has pretty sucky engine braking. The XB's have gigantic heavy flywheels, so engine braking is minimal. The slipper clutch for my bike is $1500. No thanks. I rev match. It's the best I can do. The short wheelbase and my big monkey ass make the rear light, so jamming down a grear or two can make things interesting.

I rode a buddy's VStrom and thought it was going to throw me over the handlebars.


I feel an 1125 is in my future.
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