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Travman
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Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
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July 20, 2011, 07:08:13 AM »
Quote from: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 05:48:26 AM
I like the Cafe Veloce by Radical Ducati, though I prefer the look of the Sport 1000 tank compared to the GT1000 tank they used.
I too prefer the Sport 1000 tank, but I think both tanks are way too big. I wish the aftermarket would come out with Sport 1000 tank that was similar in shape, but much smaller. The tank could be made smaller and still hold lots of fuel if it didn't have to accommodate an airbox. The aftermarket tank users could use pod filters.
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Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
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July 20, 2011, 10:06:30 AM »
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2011, 07:08:13 AM
I too prefer the Sport 1000 tank, but I think both tanks are way too big. I wish the aftermarket would come out with Sport 1000 tank that was similar in shape, but much smaller. The tank could be made smaller and still hold lots of fuel if it didn't have to accommodate an airbox. The aftermarket tank users could use pod filters.
I don't find the tanks too large... well, perhaps they are a little big. Here is a custom Evan Wilcox tank, but I think the tail needs to be smaller:
The tank looks
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Yup, it's supposed to sound like that....
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July 20, 2011, 11:27:17 AM »
Quote from: Bishamon on July 20, 2011, 05:48:26 AM
I like the Cafe Veloce by Radical Ducati, though I prefer the look of the Sport 1000 tank compared to the GT1000 tank they used.
that is a beautiful bike....AMAZING
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July 20, 2011, 01:48:07 PM »
The Cafe Veloce actually started off as a GT1000 according to RD. And I guess I am on the other side of the fence as you guys. I like the profile of the GT tank better, and I own a Sport1000.
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Being faster than you thought possible…it feels good. No, screw that—it feels like shotgunning a gallon of adrenaline and chasing it with an all-night orgy aboard a burning Viking boat.
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Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
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July 21, 2011, 08:46:34 AM »
Quote from: Travman on July 20, 2011, 03:15:03 AM
I'd ride that!!
And I like the look of the GT tank better too.
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July 22, 2011, 11:44:38 AM »
IMO the most beautiful motorcycle (they are a few others that are right there with it depending on my mood).
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Re: Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes
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July 22, 2011, 04:50:40 PM »
Quote from: Travman on July 21, 2011, 04:28:34 AM
This one does it for me.....
Damn. I'm gonna have to find room for a Guzzi one of these days.....
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July 28, 2011, 12:26:15 PM »
<rant>
I wish all of the machines that made header wrap would burst into flame, never to run again.
Taking a major styling element of a motorcycle and wrapping it in some manky fabric so it looks like a second-hand mummy... just slays me.
Back to your regularly scheduled program.
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July 28, 2011, 12:29:02 PM »
I'll agree with you there.
My bike came with wrapped headers. I de-wrapped them and suffered itchy arms (my fault for absentmindedness) all while promising terrible things upon the previous owner if I found the pipes rusted underneath.
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July 28, 2011, 03:27:27 PM »
I really shouldn't complain, it's not *my* ride.
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July 28, 2011, 07:49:59 PM »
Glad I'm not the only one who's never quite understood why anybody would wrap exhaust headers in unsightly bandages.
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July 29, 2011, 03:54:37 AM »
Wrapping serves a practical purpose and can be used to good effect. Yes design is important, but so is not setting your ass or leg on fire.
I think it looks like crap too, unless it's done PERFECTLY and even then, the pipes usually look better. One of my SS came with full wrap.. ugh.. Took it all off and got the headers coated.. Much better.
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