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What would you do? 900 swap or 750 motor work?

Started by cyrus buelton, September 15, 2009, 10:04:26 AM

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dusty

#45
September 18, 2009, 02:30:51 PM
Quote from: needtorque on September 18, 2009, 02:17:40 PM
As a board we should come up with a more acceptable term for the smaller displacements that people don't take as much offense to but that we can still have fun with.

Hmm...should we start another thread?  Anti-liter, Non-liter, lessthan-liter, sub-liter, no-water-so-what-difference-does-it-make-liter...etc.  Just thinkin...   8)

ducpainter

#46
September 18, 2009, 03:29:02 PM
Quote from: needtorque on September 18, 2009, 02:17:40 PM
Maybe the smaller displacements should be referred to as "numbers challenged" to be more PC.  Really though I don't think Norm's intention was to belittle women in any way.  My first bike was a 750 and I loved it but as far as power goes it really was lacking. (im kinda big too so that didn't help)  Ducati air cooled twins of any displacement are not exactly revered for their high HP numbers. 

As a board we should come up with a more acceptable term for the smaller displacements that people don't take as much offense to but that we can still have fun with.

OP good luck with the swap and hopefully your budget allows for a few internal mods while you have it all torn down.
...or we could require slightly thicker skins. ;D
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The Bacon Junkie

#47
September 18, 2009, 04:29:39 PM Last Edit: September 18, 2009, 04:33:03 PM by Short-Bus Bacon Junkie
Why do we need a term for them? Just call 'em 750's, 695's, 620's... Etc...

What I took umbrage with is when people use a term that in and of itself isn't derogatory, but that manner in which it is used makes it so.

Now if someone said to me, "you ride like a girl" and my friend Terry* was standing next to me, I'd take it as a compliment. She's ridiculously fast and skilled and makes veteran riders on liter bikes quake in their boots on the track.

So you see, it's all in the tone (hard to convey in forum setting) in which remark is stated. 

*name changed to protect the innocent.  ;)
Quote from: bobspapa on December 19, 2011, 03:11:09 PM
I only see jesus having a sauna with a teletubbie.
Quote from: El Matador on December 19, 2011, 03:19:02 PM
I find it disturbing that you're imagining me in a sauna, never mind the teletubbie aspect of it

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Monsterlover

#48
September 19, 2009, 06:19:27 AM
indeed

[laugh]
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mdriver

#49
September 19, 2009, 11:12:19 AM
I'm not sure if people assumed from my post that I was one of the offended. But I was merely seeking clarification.  Which I received. I've always thought of my 750 as just that, a 750. I've also always felt that people who think the displacement of a bike is equivlant to its masculinity are either having a good time or are just plain ignorant. 

I'll be at Deals Gap Oct 4-9th so I'll get to see for my self if the opinions hold true.

FWIW, my car is a Miata
Bike Info: 2001 Ducati M750 Dark, 2007 Triumph Bonneville

junior varsity

#50
September 19, 2009, 02:14:54 PM
popular car for the Gap, actually.

The Bacon Junkie

#51
September 19, 2009, 07:26:45 PM
Quote from: mdriver on September 19, 2009, 11:12:19 AM

FWIW, my car is a Miata

Always liked the Miata.  My dad had a '66 MGB, and the Miata is the closest thing to an old British sports car in the modern era.   [thumbsup]

If I were able to have a play car, it would probably be a Miata. Or a Lotus Super 7. Or maybe a Porche 914....    ;D
Quote from: bobspapa on December 19, 2011, 03:11:09 PM
I only see jesus having a sauna with a teletubbie.
Quote from: El Matador on December 19, 2011, 03:19:02 PM
I find it disturbing that you're imagining me in a sauna, never mind the teletubbie aspect of it

Save the Brass...

mdriver

#52
September 19, 2009, 07:38:32 PM
Quote from: Short-Bus Bacon Junkie on September 19, 2009, 07:26:45 PM


If I were able to have a play car, it would probably be a Miata. Or a Lotus Super 7. Or maybe a Porche 914....    ;D

Westfield makes a sweet super 7 kit that uses a salvage miata for a donor car. I've been wanting to build one for years. http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/
Bike Info: 2001 Ducati M750 Dark, 2007 Triumph Bonneville

The Bacon Junkie

#53
September 20, 2009, 04:45:08 PM
Quote from: mdriver on September 19, 2009, 07:38:32 PM
Westfield makes a sweet super 7 kit that uses a salvage miata for a donor car. I've been wanting to build one for years. http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/

REEEAAALLLLY....?   [evil]

I'll have to check out the link when I have a little time to pay close attention to it. That could be dangerous ( as in I would spend way too much time and $$$ kind of dangerous).  ;)
Quote from: bobspapa on December 19, 2011, 03:11:09 PM
I only see jesus having a sauna with a teletubbie.
Quote from: El Matador on December 19, 2011, 03:19:02 PM
I find it disturbing that you're imagining me in a sauna, never mind the teletubbie aspect of it

Save the Brass...

greenohawk69

#54
September 21, 2009, 01:44:42 PM
Quote from: Short-Bus Bacon Junkie on September 18, 2009, 04:29:39 PM
Why do we need a term for them? Just call 'em 750's, 695's, 620's... Etc...

What I took umbrage with is when people use a term that in and of itself isn't derogatory, but that manner in which it is used makes it so.

Now if someone said to me, "you ride like a girl" and my friend Terry* was standing next to me, I'd take it as a compliment. She's ridiculously fast and skilled and makes veteran riders on liter bikes quake in their boots on the track.

So you see, it's all in the tone (hard to convey in forum setting) in which remark is stated. 

*name changed to protect the innocent.  ;)


...it is unfortunate that you decided to be negative and assume the worst from what the individual had posted.  You should see what us Harley riders have to put with on this board...    :'( [cheeky]

As was stated earlier, maybe a little thicker skin is in order.   [thumbsup]
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kingbaby

#55
September 21, 2009, 01:57:04 PM
Quote from: greenohawk69 on September 21, 2009, 01:44:42 PM

...it is unfortunate that you decided to be negative and assume the worst from what the individual had posted.  You should see what us Harley riders have to put with on this board...    :'( [cheeky]

As was stated earlier, maybe a little thicker skin is in order.   [thumbsup]

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