|
06-07-2013, 11:41 AM | |
Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Casino cash: $3849358
|
The Motorcycle Discussion Thread
I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.
Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16) Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you: Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel) C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too. http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75 Last edited by Dayze; 10-29-2016 at 09:02 PM.. |
Posts: 37,397
|
07-07-2018, 04:21 PM | #2311 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
I have a car like that an old convertible e-46 M3 I have had some work done on. My wife hates sitting on the ground and feeling every bump in the road and how I drive it.
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-07-2018, 04:23 PM | #2312 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-07-2018, 04:25 PM | #2313 |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
That's a horrible story. So sorry to hear that. I think I would fix it and sell it and get something else. If you love riding though you gotta get back on soon or this will be it.
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
Posts: 32,438
|
07-07-2018, 07:33 PM | #2314 | |
Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Casino cash: $3849358
|
Quote:
Who knows. I still love Ducati monsters. Lol. Helluva dilemma. Lol
__________________
Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy |
|
Posts: 37,397
|
07-08-2018, 05:42 PM | #2315 | |
King Shit of **** Mountain
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Casino cash: $1037937
|
Quote:
|
|
Posts: 49,791
|
07-08-2018, 05:47 PM | #2316 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-08-2018, 05:53 PM | #2317 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-08-2018, 06:02 PM | #2318 | |
King Shit of **** Mountain
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Casino cash: $1037937
|
Quote:
|
|
Posts: 49,791
|
07-08-2018, 06:40 PM | #2319 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
The other side of the coin is I have a young son who rides on the back and I see the way people look at me when he rides with me. To me life is filled with risks and you have to decide if you really want to live your life or just play it safe. He also does martial arts competitions where kids get hurt all the time and that can be a real life changer. There are always those taken out on stretchers. I get the same look when people know he does that but he loves it so I support him the best I can and pray for the best.
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-09-2018, 08:59 AM | #2320 | |
Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Casino cash: $3849358
|
Quote:
If I were to buy one, it would probably be a 2010 or newer.I think that's the year they went to that motor. They've even improved the timing belt longevity (on the Testastretta, anyway) to 18k miles or 60 months. Which blows my mind .Used to be every 7500 miles or 24 months if I recall. Nostalgia wise, I have a YUGE soft spot for the 748 / 996. but those were the days when Ducati's earned their maintenance reputation (intervals, chrome flaking off the rocker arms, glitchy electronics etc). But I've seen a few locally here with good maintenance history for like $5k. Maybe not as a primary bike, but as a 2nd bike, I would love to have one.
__________________
Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy Last edited by Dayze; 07-09-2018 at 12:29 PM.. |
|
Posts: 37,397
|
07-09-2018, 09:35 AM | #2321 | |
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KC
Casino cash: $9925938
|
Quote:
|
|
Posts: 3,859
|
07-09-2018, 09:38 AM | #2322 |
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KC
Casino cash: $9925938
|
I have a 2011 ducati monster 696. I dont really have many complaints? What are peoples complaints? I dont ride it for long periods. Just to work and misc rides. Work roundtrip is like 30 minutes. I wouldnt want to ride it for long periods or rely on it as my main mode of transportation. Not comfortable enough. Shifting isnt super smooth but again its enjoyable enough for what it is. Cheap - easy to maneuver - looks good.
|
Posts: 3,859
|
07-09-2018, 10:32 AM | #2323 |
Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Casino cash: $3849358
|
blood thinners.
luckily, when I went down in '16 and rashed my arms and shoulder, I wasn't on them at the time. Even though I should've been but was waiting to get the medicine 'approved' by my new insurance etc, so there was a lag of a few months where I wasn't on them.
__________________
Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy |
Posts: 37,397
|
07-09-2018, 10:40 AM | #2324 | |
THE RED MENACE
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Texas
Casino cash: $3938410
|
Quote:
Speaking of Ducati that new X Diavel S sure is a sharp looking bike. Sure like to take one on a test ride.
__________________
The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019 |
|
Posts: 32,438
|
07-09-2018, 10:44 AM | #2325 | |
Resident Glue Sniffer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Casino cash: $3849358
|
Quote:
*edit...Nevermind...BD covered it before my post** I think Big Daddy's comment was from the older generation Ducati's that were known to have frequent and costly maintenance intervals, that made them almost cost prohibitive to ride if you didn't have deep pockets. Beyond the initial cost of buying a beautiful Italian bike, we're talking probably $1k service every 5k miles if the shop were to do it (check valve clearances / adjust, timing belt replacement etc). Once they went to 7500/15k intervals for the belts & valves (starting with the 696/1100 2v motors I 'think'), things started to improve from a $ maintenance standpoint. Now they're up to 18k on the 821, 939, and 1200 motors. Which, compared to where Ducati was at 15 years ago or so, is amazing to me. The cost of the dealer doing these major intervals is still expensive, but the frequency is much much less / more in the ball park of the Japanese bikes etc in terms of frequency of valve clearance checks/adjustments (I'm not sure what the Japanese manufacturers are for their I4 motors, but I would 'guess' probably around that 20k-24k range? Big Daddy probably has a better handle on that). But, if you had a 2v air cooled Ducati, the maintenance is alot easier than a 4v S4R (if we're talking that same time frame of 2004 to say around 2009) I test rode a 696 and 1100 back when they still had the 2v motors and both were a blast to ride. especially the 11100 the 696 might be too small for my frame in terms of weight/ suspension. but nothing a new shock with correct spring weight/rate wouldn't fix. power wise, it was a blast. The usable power / street-ability (If that's a word) of the Monsters are what make them a hoot to ride and can be picked up relatively dirt cheap $.
__________________
Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy Last edited by Dayze; 07-09-2018 at 12:34 PM.. |
|
Posts: 37,397
|
|
|