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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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Default Buying my first bike, should a 1000 be enough?

I want to race turbo cars on the highway, should a liter be enough for now until I learn to ride it better? Will they wheelie easily? Is turbocharging one of them hard? Can I slap a leftover T25 into it? How long until I can chase single turbo Supras?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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I hope your kidding. For a first bike I probably wouldn't start out with a 250 hp bike. That's just me though, but doenst seem too smart.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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From what i've learned the rider is everything on a bike.. I've seen stock Kawi zx10's dip into the 9's consistently with stock wheel base and others go mid to high 10's..

I've beaten 1000's in my car but i knew they weren't good riders. Start with a liter bike and get comfy with it.. then add a bottle or turbo
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 92HatchHybrid
I hope your kidding. For a first bike I probably wouldn't start out with a 250 hp bike. That's just me though, but doenst seem too smart.
Much serious.

Is there a bike with 250hp stock? Which one?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ohsnapzafingcu
From what i've learned the rider is everything on a bike.. I've seen stock Kawi zx10's dip into the 9's consistently with stock wheel base and others go mid to high 10's..

I've beaten 1000's in my car but i knew they weren't good riders. Start with a liter bike and get comfy with it.. then add a bottle or turbo
Such impressive

Rolling starts much easier, right?
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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well most 1000s are near 180 I believe you saying you wanted to turbo one. That's where I was estimating the number.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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you should know the answer already...
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 01:45 AM
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you need a Kawasaki ZX-14 twin turbo charged. You should be able to slap a MK4 Supra around all day.
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Starscream
I want to race turbo cars on the highway, should a liter be enough for now until I learn to ride it better? Will they wheelie easily? Is turbocharging one of them hard? Can I slap a leftover T25 into it? How long until I can chase single turbo Supras?
Lol trolling, nice to see you around again.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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/26
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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A /26 OG has returned.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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No a 1000cc liter sportbike will not be fast enough, the newer 1000cc sportbikes only run high 9s, low 10s, Buy a busa or zx14, stretch it and turbo it and had nos, then you'll definitely smoke single T poopras. If you have at least a little bit of dirt bike experience, you'll be fine. Good luck
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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lmao at this post, you guys the OP was obviously kidding.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by UA6 BALLER STATUS
No a 1000cc liter sportbike will not be fast enough, the newer 1000cc sportbikes only run high 9s, low 10s, Buy a busa or zx14, stretch it and turbo it and had nos, then you'll definitely smoke single T poopras. If you have at least a little bit of dirt bike experience, you'll be fine. Good luck
I started on a TTR50 and then got a Busa, you'll be fine. Remember though, flip flops are lighter than shoes, weight is key.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GEN2 LS
lmao at this post, you guys the OP was obviously kidding.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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/26 veterans know Starscream is kidding and are playing along.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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i miss riding and all of the /26 shenanigans we had here.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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I think this guy is trolling IMO
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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How did I miss this? Oh Leo lol.
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