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MadDuck

#1890
February 07, 2010, 07:17:59 AM
I reckon I was up there around 4 or so.  I think there are a few other bikes out there that could benefit from 5mm drop in the front end. Nothing bad shows up (so far) from that. Also, I'm going to ask Dan Kyle if he has Showa replacement springs or if he could recommend someone who does.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

#1891
February 07, 2010, 07:36:14 AM
HA!  We were up there at right around the same time, as I left my house around 3:30.

eltristo

#1892
February 07, 2010, 08:59:50 AM Last Edit: February 07, 2010, 09:58:58 AM by elTristo
Quote from: DRKWNG on February 06, 2010, 05:49:37 PM
DAMN son.  Whadya get?

Sorry folks, had a really busy afternoon between a wedding and picking a friend up at the airport.  But, for those that know him, Tony (Burns) is back and living in my spare bedroom.

So we were kinda tossing the '09 GLI and the '10 JSW TDI back and forth.  The GLI was going to be super-cheap and, of course, more fun.  The 'Wagen had better amenities and 30-42 mpg.  Neither had a sunroof  :'(  Oddly, I was kinda drawn to it more, mainly because the interior was so nice and the amount of bodies I could cram in the back.  You know, if necessary.  I dig the plaid upholstery on the GTI/GLI, but the fabric was kind of uncomfortable.  Jen was leaning toward the JSW as well, even though it was more expensive.

So, we got it. It took some finagling, but we got a decent price on it and it's not silver!  Oh, thanks be to My Bacon God.  The cool thing is, Jen thinks it was her decision, and that I compromised.  Tee hee.  That means I get to make the next car decision.   [thumbsup]

Pics forthcoming.....

aaaaand pics posted.  Isn't time crazy?
"Health!   The open sesame to the sucker's purse."

teddy037.2

#1893
February 07, 2010, 12:01:07 PM
chili 4.1 is on the stove.

it was requested to be sweat-breaking hot.

I hope it turns out

DarkMonster620

#1894
February 07, 2010, 12:58:24 PM
swapped forks on a guy's m750, somehow he had Marzochi and was installing HyperPro rebuilt Showa forks....couldn't work on rear, he had the wrong spanner....fits my bike not his...I'll keep bike for a couple of days so today I sort of tuned the front, giving him 25mm from top of fork to top of triple, he was happy....me still waiting for plastics from paintshop...
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."

MadDuck

#1895
February 07, 2010, 03:54:55 PM
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on February 07, 2010, 12:58:24 PM
so today I sort of tuned the front, giving him 25mm from top of fork to top of triple, he was happy....me still waiting for plastics from paintshop...

That's a lot of drop if the forks are the same length. Even more drop if the replacements are shorter than the originals. What is he trying to achieve?
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DarkMonster620

#1896
February 07, 2010, 05:20:12 PM
Quote from: mac900 on February 07, 2010, 03:54:55 PM
That's a lot of drop if the forks are the same length. Even more drop if the replacements are shorter than the originals. What is he trying to achieve?

Showas are a bit longer, based on OEM settings, they call for 17mm on his bike, but, 20mm on  mine, he has the wanted the same height as with the Marzochis, but, the paperwork that came with the forks stated that the compression/rebound had already been set for a 180lbs  rider so I didn't touch that, just gave him what he wanted...the same height. Me, I'll be loking for sharper steering so for now my forks are set at 22mm, once I get all parts from paintshop, I'll do sag at the rear at least, got Marzochi at the front, but, RaceTech prepped for a 190lbs rider like me....
Nice Super Bowl....Good game....

32days to start Formula 1 2010 Season and 63days until the start of MotoGP 2010 Season, Go RED....Ferrari and Ducati, that is....
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."

doorsdude

#1897
February 08, 2010, 07:35:51 PM
schumi and rossi for me... :)  can't wait.

DRKWNG

#1898
February 08, 2010, 09:34:19 PM
^

You did Schumi AND Rossi?  All in the same day?  Damn Emile!! 


:P

doorsdude

#1899
February 09, 2010, 03:27:01 PM
sounds like you got lucky on sunday  ;D

teddy037.2

#1900
February 09, 2010, 04:51:46 PM
work

new xbox game

possibly sold the penske

MadDuck

#1901
February 09, 2010, 08:59:04 PM
Ordered up some frame sliders. Might as well as long as everything is still apart. Hope I never have to use them.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

#1902
February 09, 2010, 10:22:21 PM
Ran.  Boo running!

whackie

#1903
February 09, 2010, 10:27:28 PM
Quote from: mac900 on February 09, 2010, 08:59:04 PM
Ordered up some frame sliders. Might as well as long as everything is still apart. Hope I never have to use them.

what kind r u getting? i've got sato.

Quote from: DRKWNG on February 09, 2010, 10:22:21 PM
Ran.  Boo running!

u take doggie? sry don't know it's name.

i'm thinking of doing the great aloha run, for shits n giggles. i did 8 mile hike on sat, don't think it should be a problem.

DRKWNG

#1904
February 09, 2010, 10:30:08 PM
Quote from: whackie on February 09, 2010, 10:27:28 PM
u take doggie? sry don't know it's name.

i'm thinking of doing the great aloha run, for shits n giggles. i did 8 mile hike on sat, don't think it should be a problem.


Yep, took Darmah out for a three miler in hopes that it might help tire her out a bit.  No such luck!! I think I am going to get that damned dog a treadmill...  lol
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