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a stock busa that is 08 plus is 1349cc..so was it an older or newer busa? 2003 I believe????
I really wanna see a 131ci chopper go 180 (I might even slow down to 180mph lol). what is the gearing? whp? Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180
who makes your own front gas charged forks? (i only know of two companies in the world who makes gas charged forks. traxxion and ohlins)
American Suspensions Carbonfiber
how long does your 14:1 comp engine run before a rebuild?
That is a good question, how long does your ducati engine run before a rebuild? It all depends on how you treat it.
where in northern houston was this race?
West of The Woodlands
which cf wheels did you guys run?
Revolution.. Same as on the Exile Streetfighters except made for the bike not just basic 160 or 180 mm tires
so you have 6 piston brakes in front on one side? how much do these bikes weigh?
On average 500 pounds. I had built a few "Street Screamers" when I was in high-school that were sport bike designed but had a 150 hp vtwin, carbon fiber body, Marchini (spelling??) wheels, Paoli (spelling) front end, Ohlins stabilizer bar. etc. This is something you would love if you had one of the StreetFighters Russ built.
I understand that you are a manuf but it is still harder to get insurance on a chopper than a crotch rocket. 99% of the ins companies wont insure a chopper.
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
nobody really cares about showbikes...get on them and ride...thats what bikes are made for...not to sit on a pedestal and be judged.
now I see why you dont like sportbikes...one rides em..and one show em...guess who is who.[/QUOTE]
We only build 3-12 custom bikes a year. the others 300 built are Production bikes
I really wanna see a 131ci chopper go 180 (I might even slow down to 180mph lol). what is the gearing? whp? Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180
who makes your own front gas charged forks? (i only know of two companies in the world who makes gas charged forks. traxxion and ohlins)
American Suspensions Carbonfiber
how long does your 14:1 comp engine run before a rebuild?
That is a good question, how long does your ducati engine run before a rebuild? It all depends on how you treat it.
where in northern houston was this race?
West of The Woodlands
which cf wheels did you guys run?
Revolution.. Same as on the Exile Streetfighters except made for the bike not just basic 160 or 180 mm tires
so you have 6 piston brakes in front on one side? how much do these bikes weigh?
On average 500 pounds. I had built a few "Street Screamers" when I was in high-school that were sport bike designed but had a 150 hp vtwin, carbon fiber body, Marchini (spelling??) wheels, Paoli (spelling) front end, Ohlins stabilizer bar. etc. This is something you would love if you had one of the StreetFighters Russ built.
I understand that you are a manuf but it is still harder to get insurance on a chopper than a crotch rocket. 99% of the ins companies wont insure a chopper.
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
nobody really cares about showbikes...get on them and ride...thats what bikes are made for...not to sit on a pedestal and be judged.
now I see why you dont like sportbikes...one rides em..and one show em...guess who is who.[/QUOTE]
We only build 3-12 custom bikes a year. the others 300 built are Production bikes
2003 I believe????
it makes about 160 at the wheels.
Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180.
180 at the wheels? thats it? my 1098r makes that for example. and it takes it forever to get to 180. I am pretty sure it is also hella lighter than a chopper. that must have been a long road you were on.
who makes your own front gas charged forks? (i only know of two companies in the world who makes gas charged forks. traxxion and ohlins)
American Suspensions Carbonfiber
how long does your 14:1 comp engine run before a rebuild?
That is a good question, how long does your ducati engine run before a rebuild? It all depends on how you treat it.
the duc engines does not have 14:1 compression (even my corsa and sp ones). thats why I ask. all my 14:1 cr or over engines need rebuild after each race weekend...and dont run on anything but vp m8-1 fuel. so you pretty much build hand grenade engines for the road. nice. plus well mines a ducati..its like a ferrari...yours is like a modded chevy duramax.
I looked into american suspension. they dont have any carbonfiber susp stuff...must be special made for you guys. got a pic?
West of The Woodlands
where are you guys located?
Revolution.. Same as on the Exile Streetfighters except made for the bike not just basic 160 or 180 mm tires
my exile did not have revo wheels. had pvm as the revolution wheels tended to fail under high performance. so russ got me a killer deal on some black pvms. only carbon wheels that I trust are dymag and bst...bst being the best carbon bike wheel there is (tested at 229mph at the texas mile by me).
On average 500 pounds. I had built a few "Street Screamers" when I was in high-school that were sport bike designed but had a 150 hp vtwin, carbon fiber body, Marchini (spelling??) wheels, Paoli (spelling) front end, Ohlins stabilizer bar. etc. This is something you would love if you had one of the StreetFighters Russ built.
500lbs wet or dry? I hated my exile. performance per $ was severely lacking and it had a horrible ride to boot.
what frame did you use for the 500lb bikes. because I can guess that none of the bikes that you posted weigh under 600lbs. what is the frame made of?
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
I just did. they carry ins on desparado but not JN bikes. might just be my agent though
it makes about 160 at the wheels.
Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180.
180 at the wheels? thats it? my 1098r makes that for example. and it takes it forever to get to 180. I am pretty sure it is also hella lighter than a chopper. that must have been a long road you were on.
who makes your own front gas charged forks? (i only know of two companies in the world who makes gas charged forks. traxxion and ohlins)
American Suspensions Carbonfiber
how long does your 14:1 comp engine run before a rebuild?
That is a good question, how long does your ducati engine run before a rebuild? It all depends on how you treat it.
the duc engines does not have 14:1 compression (even my corsa and sp ones). thats why I ask. all my 14:1 cr or over engines need rebuild after each race weekend...and dont run on anything but vp m8-1 fuel. so you pretty much build hand grenade engines for the road. nice. plus well mines a ducati..its like a ferrari...yours is like a modded chevy duramax.
I looked into american suspension. they dont have any carbonfiber susp stuff...must be special made for you guys. got a pic?
West of The Woodlands
where are you guys located?
Revolution.. Same as on the Exile Streetfighters except made for the bike not just basic 160 or 180 mm tires
my exile did not have revo wheels. had pvm as the revolution wheels tended to fail under high performance. so russ got me a killer deal on some black pvms. only carbon wheels that I trust are dymag and bst...bst being the best carbon bike wheel there is (tested at 229mph at the texas mile by me).
On average 500 pounds. I had built a few "Street Screamers" when I was in high-school that were sport bike designed but had a 150 hp vtwin, carbon fiber body, Marchini (spelling??) wheels, Paoli (spelling) front end, Ohlins stabilizer bar. etc. This is something you would love if you had one of the StreetFighters Russ built.
500lbs wet or dry? I hated my exile. performance per $ was severely lacking and it had a horrible ride to boot.
what frame did you use for the 500lb bikes. because I can guess that none of the bikes that you posted weigh under 600lbs. what is the frame made of?
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
I just did. they carry ins on desparado but not JN bikes. might just be my agent though
it makes about 160 at the wheels.
Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180.
180 at the wheels? thats it? my 1098r makes that for example. and it takes it forever to get to 180. I am pretty sure it is also hella lighter than a chopper. that must have been a long road you were on.
Torque was the scary part, had no issue getting there which was the worst part. Like I said, I had never gone that fast on a bike especially as fast as it got there.
the duc engines does not have 14:1 compression (even my corsa and sp ones). thats why I ask. all my 14:1 cr or over engines need rebuild after each race weekend...and dont run on anything but vp m8-1 fuel. so you pretty much build hand grenade engines for the road. nice. plus well mines a ducati..its like a ferrari...yours is like a modded chevy duramax.
I looked into american suspension. they dont have any carbonfiber susp stuff...must be special made for you guys. got a pic?
AS makes the Carbon Fiber fronts by order. Look up the "McBike" that my father donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. We used the Carbon on that bike. Great product and a very nice front end.
We mixed c10 and Premium fuel when we fired the bike up. Filled the tank half and half.. Dyno was done on Premium only, as for a rebuild this is not like an all out drag engine or race engine. It is built to be ridden, its just a little "bitch" to start if you dont do it exactly right.
where are you guys located?
The Woodlands
my exile did not have revo wheels. had pvm as the revolution wheels tended to fail under high performance. so russ got me a killer deal on some black pvms. only carbon wheels that I trust are dymag and bst...bst being the best carbon bike wheel there is (tested at 229mph at the texas mile by me).
I have never ever heard of any Revolution Carbon Fiber wheels having any issues what so ever. I will have to call and verify that.
Now, if you are talking about the Frames, they did have some issues at first but that was years ago and all that has been corrected.
500lbs wet or dry? I hated my exile. performance per $ was severely lacking and it had a horrible ride to boot.
what frame did you use for the 500lb bikes. because I can guess that none of the bikes that you posted weigh under 600lbs. what is the frame made of?
Well, you are one of the few that (I mean this with no offense) was dumb enough to pay 60k like Russ was asking for the StreetFighters. The bike doesnt even look comfortable or able to do what its built to do.
The bike with the 149ci (Retribution) weighed in just over 620 LBS.. But that frame is ridiculous and the rear wheels is 18" wide and the engine is quite large as well. but the production bikes (Rigids) come in starting at about 470 and go to 530 depending on options. Softails start at around 505 pounds and go upwards of 600, again, depending on what options and model.
Depending on which model/frame... Chromoly or steel with aluminum covers.
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
I just did. they carry ins on desparado but not JN bikes. might just be my agent though[/QUOTE]
They will insure the JN bikes but some may not know of JN since only about 30 JNCs have been built thus far. I believe the VIN is 1J9... as Desperado is 1D9.
Cannot comment on Gearing.. HP is about 180.
180 at the wheels? thats it? my 1098r makes that for example. and it takes it forever to get to 180. I am pretty sure it is also hella lighter than a chopper. that must have been a long road you were on.
Torque was the scary part, had no issue getting there which was the worst part. Like I said, I had never gone that fast on a bike especially as fast as it got there.
the duc engines does not have 14:1 compression (even my corsa and sp ones). thats why I ask. all my 14:1 cr or over engines need rebuild after each race weekend...and dont run on anything but vp m8-1 fuel. so you pretty much build hand grenade engines for the road. nice. plus well mines a ducati..its like a ferrari...yours is like a modded chevy duramax.
I looked into american suspension. they dont have any carbonfiber susp stuff...must be special made for you guys. got a pic?
AS makes the Carbon Fiber fronts by order. Look up the "McBike" that my father donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. We used the Carbon on that bike. Great product and a very nice front end.
We mixed c10 and Premium fuel when we fired the bike up. Filled the tank half and half.. Dyno was done on Premium only, as for a rebuild this is not like an all out drag engine or race engine. It is built to be ridden, its just a little "bitch" to start if you dont do it exactly right.
where are you guys located?
The Woodlands
my exile did not have revo wheels. had pvm as the revolution wheels tended to fail under high performance. so russ got me a killer deal on some black pvms. only carbon wheels that I trust are dymag and bst...bst being the best carbon bike wheel there is (tested at 229mph at the texas mile by me).
I have never ever heard of any Revolution Carbon Fiber wheels having any issues what so ever. I will have to call and verify that.
Now, if you are talking about the Frames, they did have some issues at first but that was years ago and all that has been corrected.
500lbs wet or dry? I hated my exile. performance per $ was severely lacking and it had a horrible ride to boot.
what frame did you use for the 500lb bikes. because I can guess that none of the bikes that you posted weigh under 600lbs. what is the frame made of?
Well, you are one of the few that (I mean this with no offense) was dumb enough to pay 60k like Russ was asking for the StreetFighters. The bike doesnt even look comfortable or able to do what its built to do.
The bike with the 149ci (Retribution) weighed in just over 620 LBS.. But that frame is ridiculous and the rear wheels is 18" wide and the engine is quite large as well. but the production bikes (Rigids) come in starting at about 470 and go to 530 depending on options. Softails start at around 505 pounds and go upwards of 600, again, depending on what options and model.
Depending on which model/frame... Chromoly or steel with aluminum covers.
All you have to do is call Progressive and they will insure these bikes in a heartbeat.
I just did. they carry ins on desparado but not JN bikes. might just be my agent though[/QUOTE]
They will insure the JN bikes but some may not know of JN since only about 30 JNCs have been built thus far. I believe the VIN is 1J9... as Desperado is 1D9.
You may be the acceptation to the rule, but my point behind all of this is a majority of the crotch rocket riders on the street act like fools. I always see it when I ride or even when I drive, they fly by, split lanes, do all their little stunts etc. I never ever see the older or middle age Crotch Rocket riders doing all that crap but then again most "Jap" bike riders are young adults or teenagers. But like I said, you are the acceptation to that rule. Ducatis and such are badass bikes in my eyes but they are badass because they are not meant to be ridden around like R6s and R1s etc. They are meant for the track, they are meant to be going through corners at 140 mph
I paid lil over half what russ was asking
sold it for more after riding that pos for a few months.
I really wanna see "retribution on a scale. no way does it weigh 620 lbs. specially if its chromoly steel. even with aluminum that would be far fetched. also is that wet or dry? pressure cast aluminum is 15 percent lighter than chromoly. a busa with an aluminum frame weighs about 500 wet.....not do the math.
the only cf wheels (to my experienced knowledge) that have not failed under competition are bst...are revo wheels tuvi certified?
sold it for more after riding that pos for a few months.
I really wanna see "retribution on a scale. no way does it weigh 620 lbs. specially if its chromoly steel. even with aluminum that would be far fetched. also is that wet or dry? pressure cast aluminum is 15 percent lighter than chromoly. a busa with an aluminum frame weighs about 500 wet.....not do the math.
the only cf wheels (to my experienced knowledge) that have not failed under competition are bst...are revo wheels tuvi certified?
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Shawn,
I am in my senior year of college and I will tell you what all my professors have told me....DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT WIKI SHOWS!!! LOL
Yea, there are a lot of biker clubs (gangs) out there, big deal. There are also a lot of "Crotch Rockets" in those gangs, but you still use the typical "grungy" biker as a plague for your theories and thoughts. I am not holding it against you but I will back up all of the "bikers" out there when it comes to this.. I am a 22 year old "biker" but you know what? I don't do drugs, sell drugs, steal shit, rape, murder (unless its Bear, deer, antelope, Lions etc ) ...Times have changed, man, and the old day bikers have changed a lot now and have become more "Worldly" if you will. They are just like some of these major corporations but they use different tactics.
I am in my senior year of college and I will tell you what all my professors have told me....DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT WIKI SHOWS!!! LOL
Yea, there are a lot of biker clubs (gangs) out there, big deal. There are also a lot of "Crotch Rockets" in those gangs, but you still use the typical "grungy" biker as a plague for your theories and thoughts. I am not holding it against you but I will back up all of the "bikers" out there when it comes to this.. I am a 22 year old "biker" but you know what? I don't do drugs, sell drugs, steal shit, rape, murder (unless its Bear, deer, antelope, Lions etc ) ...Times have changed, man, and the old day bikers have changed a lot now and have become more "Worldly" if you will. They are just like some of these major corporations but they use different tactics.
You guys need to cool it or take it to PM's. I didn't start this thread so people could bitch at each other or talk about how cool they are cause they build one off bikes. Post a pic, give a short description, and move on.
Street Screamer/Chopper
Here is a picture of a Pale Rider Custom I did. This one is about 550 lbs without me, so about 730 with me..Built back in 2005 when I was in High School, dont make fun of the paint!
A picture of the front-end of the McBike (Carbon Fiber one). Only picture I can find on this computer, I will get more for you when I get to the office tomorrow. That is Gov Perry standing behind it, not me.
Also, the bike I was talking about with the "Sport Bike" feel/look. The bike is MAYBE 400 lbs. Very light, my bud and I lifted the first one off the stand and carried it about 10 feet by ourselves. Again, I will get more pictures from my other computer when I can.
Here is a picture of a Pale Rider Custom I did. This one is about 550 lbs without me, so about 730 with me..Built back in 2005 when I was in High School, dont make fun of the paint!
A picture of the front-end of the McBike (Carbon Fiber one). Only picture I can find on this computer, I will get more for you when I get to the office tomorrow. That is Gov Perry standing behind it, not me.
Also, the bike I was talking about with the "Sport Bike" feel/look. The bike is MAYBE 400 lbs. Very light, my bud and I lifted the first one off the stand and carried it about 10 feet by ourselves. Again, I will get more pictures from my other computer when I can.
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This clown has an excuse for everything. Oh yea, Wiki is lying about all that stuff. Like I said, your delusional, so delusional, I actually feel sorry for you.
man...I gota see it believe it.
I have had every bike that you can name..whatever weight a bike looks...add a hundred lbs to it and thats usually the weight of it DRY...never mind the wet weight.
that twin with all the chrome on it...the size and the amount of material for the frame
just to put it this way.
my zx10r with carbon fiber wheels, body, subframe, ohlins mag shock, titanium full exhaust, every bolt, nut, fastener in ti, lexan shield, carbon mirrors, even the connecting rods, valves, valve springs, retainers are titanium, the tank is carbon, the airbox is carbon, the snorkel is carbon. the battery is a speedcell (weighs 10 oz compared to the 7lb yusa that the stock bike has.
and it weighs 390lbs wet...and stock its one of the lightest (behind the 08 up cbr1000rr) liter bikes ever made. just to give you an idea.
I have had every bike that you can name..whatever weight a bike looks...add a hundred lbs to it and thats usually the weight of it DRY...never mind the wet weight.
that twin with all the chrome on it...the size and the amount of material for the frame
just to put it this way.
my zx10r with carbon fiber wheels, body, subframe, ohlins mag shock, titanium full exhaust, every bolt, nut, fastener in ti, lexan shield, carbon mirrors, even the connecting rods, valves, valve springs, retainers are titanium, the tank is carbon, the airbox is carbon, the snorkel is carbon. the battery is a speedcell (weighs 10 oz compared to the 7lb yusa that the stock bike has.
and it weighs 390lbs wet...and stock its one of the lightest (behind the 08 up cbr1000rr) liter bikes ever made. just to give you an idea.
i sold my HD to my brother he has turned it into a trailer queen. he just tore it back down again to re-up for the summer. Baggers are BIG in Cali.
it went from this to this
it went from this to this
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yea baggers been a craze here in CA for a few years now...but sport bikes still run this state
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