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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Yep. Got me one.





And the most recent addition (from a trackday at Buttonwillow):



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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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sweet but why not a street legal one?
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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nice gear, SQUID!!!!!!!!!!
lol nice pickup
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big pete &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sweet but why not a street legal one?</TD></TR></TABLE>

guessing he got a sick deal on it. is that the 560 or 450?
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Street legal = more weight

And as you can see, I don't need any more weight.

I was actually going to make this one street legal, but Cali doesn't allow that anymore (they took back a bunch of license plates from previously registered motards).

This one's a 450.

I don't have any 'tard gear yet. I'll just use my "sportbike" stuff for awhile.
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Street legal = more weight

And as you can see, I don't need any more weight.

I was actually going to make this one street legal, but Cali doesn't allow that anymore (they took back a bunch of license plates from previously registered motards).

This one's a 450.

I don't have any 'tard gear yet. I'll just use my "sportbike" stuff for awhile. </TD></TR></TABLE>

But are they legal in AZ? Maybe I can help you...
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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i wouldn't get any special tard gear. ride it like a sport bike and use what you got already
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Nice ride marm...should be well....quite different from what your used to!!

Congrats
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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DUDE IM SO JEALOUS!!! djaf;ldjaf;lajf ... nice bike marm. i wish i could afford another bike right now.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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You freaking post *****! LOL Nice bike.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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nice bike.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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OMG OMG!! Soooooo HaaaawwwttT!!!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Danggg.

At least wear socks for more protection.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Looks like, well, marmalade!

Nice ride
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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w00t for a clean tard.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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I'm jealous.

You look SO happy.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Hahaha, thanks everyone.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rashok &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">w00t for a clean tard. </TD></TR></TABLE>

would that be the bike or the rider. lol


so what's the plans on the superchicken? no more street riding for you?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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Superb dude.... congratulations and have fun with that sucker. Do a write up later if you can find time
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EngineNoO9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would that be the bike or the rider. lol


so what's the plans on the superchicken? no more street riding for you? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Superchicken is either going to be:

1) Ridden
2) Sold
3) Parted out and sold

I'm leaning towards #2 right now, but we'll see.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Superb dude.... congratulations and have fun with that sucker. Do a write up later if you can find time </TD></TR></TABLE>
Will do. As soon as I get 'er to a track.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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careful with the long stroke rearend, they have a tendency to kick you off if the spring is not controlled by that shock. you may need more spring now???? you gonna send out the suspension for a rework?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">careful with the long stroke rearend, they have a tendency to kick you off if the spring is not controlled by that shock. you may need more spring now???? you gonna send out the suspension for a rework?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought I would just ride the bike for awhile with the suspension at full stiff until I get a more suitable spring for the rear. I rode a friend's CRF450, and it seemed to be okay. Next on my list are axle sliders and a service manual.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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so you're pretty much done with street also?
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big pete &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you're pretty much done with street also?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most likely. The two close calls I had last week while commuting shook me up real good. Canyons are still fun, but still lacking compared to trackdays.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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glad you're okay. congrats on the new purchase.
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