Main Menu

The Official "Say Anything" Thread

Started by Popeye the Sailor, May 05, 2008, 05:22:03 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages 1 ... 5654 5655 5656 5657 5658 ... 14511
User actions

The Bacon Junkie

#84825
April 24, 2011, 11:57:26 AM
It's not as daunting as we make it sound...  As long as you pay close attention to what your right hand is doing, you'll do alright. ;)




[bacon]
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...

AJ

#84826
April 24, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
...or ride the clutch?   [evil]




I keed, I keed!
Quote from: The Bacon Junkie on November 08, 2011, 09:32:47 PM
It was great meeting "The Dude" at long last.   She brought us some epic beer.

fastwin

#84827
April 24, 2011, 02:33:26 PM
Despite all the love vs hate regarding the looks of the bike the 999 is a really good scooter. They are very well made and a lot more adjustable than the new Duc sbks. I know the new line of sbks just kick butt but Ducati did cut some corners to save manufacturing costs. Duh. Who wouldn't want to do that? And they still are well built bikes. But the 999 is a special bike. It's kind of cool to see some of you guys reconsidering it and giving it a try. Sure it's different from your KTM, Monster, etc. because it's supposed to be. I have several different bikes and I like them all for what they are and what they do. What would be the point if they were all alike. Give them some time to grow on you and enjoy the riding time. Just make sure you get some thermal riding pants by summer time! [evil] [laugh]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

The Bacon Junkie

#84828
April 24, 2011, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: AJ on April 24, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
...or ride the clutch?   [evil]


I keed, I keed!

:-*

I am actually quite good at conserving clutches... My Nissan Frontier pickup has 190,000 miles on it's original clutch!  ;D

  I learned to drive from my dad who taught me how to heel/toe the gas/brake to match revs while downshifting.  I apply the same principles to the 999, especially since it doesn't have a slipper clutch. 

As for accelerating, I find it easier to get off the clutch as soon as possible and use right wrist control to keep it smooth.  I only clutch 1-2, and 3-4-5-6 no clutch while accelerating hard.  Around town, I use the clutch 1-2-3 because the revs are so low, it's just a little smoother and easier.




[bacon]   
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...

the_Journeyman

#84829
April 24, 2011, 03:15:02 PM
Well...  I only got 17,000 miles on the OEM 900SS clutch, granted I have no idea what the previous owner did to it.  The M750 has around 34,000 on the OEM clutch and feels fine. 

I saw a late 70s or early 80s (I think) BMW airhead with a "Battle of Legends" painted up tank.  Anybody know what that was?

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

The Bacon Junkie

#84830
April 24, 2011, 03:25:53 PM
Ya, my '99 M750 had 50,000 on oem clutch when I sold it.


[bacon]
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...

the_Journeyman

#84831
April 24, 2011, 03:36:10 PM
Mine is almost ready to ride & take for an inspection.  My wife's Hawk is waiting on a fork seal.  Seems it's relocating it's fork oil to the front rotor & brake pads.  Once payday comes around, I'm ordering a new clutch for the 900SS

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

DarkMonster620

#84832
April 24, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Hey gang, how you all doing ...

ME, don't ask, high fevers, vomiting ... really, feel like crap!!!

Tomorrow my boss arrives for a big install ... being nursing this thing the whole day ...

I've got 13000kms on my clutch ... how many should I spect? I usually only clutch 1-2 and the rest just rev matching .. have learned to downshift with no clutch but it doesn't work always ...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

DarkMonster620

#84833
April 24, 2011, 03:59:05 PM
Hey all,

If by any chance anyof you was stationed at the Canal Zone, pm me with your email so that I can send you a photo album I was sent by a former collegue that still works for DoS here ... or email me directly to darkmonster620@gmail.com

If you're interested in photos from Panama as of today, please let me know too ...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

ducpainter

#84834
April 24, 2011, 04:20:52 PM
evening
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#84835
April 24, 2011, 04:22:52 PM
Sounds rough DarkMonster, hope that gets better before tomorrow!!!

Evening dp!

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

The Bacon Junkie

#84836
April 24, 2011, 04:23:08 PM
wassuuuup?
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...

TiNi

#84837
April 24, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
hiya :)

ducpainter

#84838
April 24, 2011, 04:28:03 PM
quiet easter
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on April 24, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Hey gang, how you all doing ...

ME, don't ask, high fevers, vomiting ... really, feel like crap!!!

Tomorrow my boss arrives for a big install ... being nursing this thing the whole day ...

I've got 13000kms on my clutch ... how many should I spect? I usually only clutch 1-2 and the rest just rev matching .. have learned to downshift with no clutch but it doesn't work always ...
Z had a stomach virus that lasted a week...hope you feel better
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on April 24, 2011, 04:25:24 PM
hiya :)
howzit?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


lethe

#84839
April 24, 2011, 04:28:48 PM
evening

my wife is looking up shoes online because her 16 yr old grandson is tough to find shoes for (size 14 now)

she saw that there is a men's size 3
who has feet that little?
'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625
Print
Go Up Pages 1 ... 5654 5655 5656 5657 5658 ... 14511
User actions