Calling All Motorcycle Enthusiasts

[sandman]

Brutal Shmutal,  as long as you looked good doing it, right? 

HA HA!  Yeah, right?  I caught a lot of slack from the officials at Atco Race track for doing a wheelie the entire length of the drag strip on that bike.  And still pulled a good ET.  ( Elapse Time )  13 seconds flat at 101mph, 3 times in a row.  Also was welcomed by several top people in the racing scene when they saw me do that WITHOUT a wheelie bar. 

[Deacon]

I gave up riding in 2001 when I got my fistula, the Dr said on lay down and you will bleed to death in seconds... motivated me to stop.
Started riding on SL70 in 1972 or there abouts... big Kawasaki fan (friends build them in Lincoln) but my last bikes were Ducati... lots of hills here in NorCal...
Sure do miss the twistys.... sigh.. whine... mope...

Peace out and keep the shiny side up!

Deacon

[Sluff]

Deacon sorry you quit riding. Ducati is a nice ride. I prefer Harley Davidsons but don't really matter 2 wheel anything, beats 4 wheels.

If I lay mine down I'm gonna bleed to death anyway. Just my opinion. I'm sure my number of years riding are limited but I plan on riding until I absolutely cannot hold the bike upright, and then I'll go to a trike if I can.

[sandman]

I'm sorry to hear that you stopped riding deacon.  Truth be known, anyone can fall off a bike and bleed.  That's just a risk us riders have to accept.  I can understand that your fistula would make you more vulnerable to serious injury but you shouldn't let that hold you back for doing something that brings joy to your life. 

[angieskidney]

a fistula if even one cut across is from an accident can cause you to bleed to death within a couple minutes where as any simple accident would not have that risk unless you got stabbed through the chest by the accident ...

It is a worry. But I love bikes and want to ride Sandman's bike. Any suggestions? He is a good driver though, not like some of my bike riding ex-boyfriends 

[sandman]

It is a worry. But I love bikes and want to ride Sandman's bike. Any suggestions? He is a good driver though, not like some of my bike riding ex-boyfriends 

One suggestion would be to wear protective gear over your fistula arm.  Specialty motorcycle jackets have very thick material in the arms and extra padding in the joints and back.  A very worth while investment if you are a regular rider.

[mitchorganbroker]

Hey there, I am trying to upload this photo of my Honda CBR 150. It has a narrow width with only one cylinder so its just right for Manila traffic. This traffic is like driving in Rome, with nobody following traffic rules. They always block the intersections, go through red lights and the wrong direction on a one way street.
    My friends with the bigger bikes can't slip through traffic like I can. My Honda red lines at 11,500 rpm, so with 6 speed and light weight of 210 kilo , it will reach 220 km/hr, but for me the most I will do is 70mph on the highway. Its noisy but doesn't vibrate like my BSA 650 did. I can out excellerate all cars at the stop light.
    It's not sold in the US , not made in Japan and the Manual isn't written with our alphabet but the mechanics here know it well. 

[mitchorganbroker]

 This is a photo of my girlfriend in Thailand , Somparn on our Honda 150 Repsol NSR.
Its a 2 cycle engine, redline at 11,000.  She speaks English mixed with a little Thai-Lao and I gradually learn it with her type of accent. That chili in the food is stronger than green mustard.

[Oc]

Nice topic -- I was considering getting back on just last week.  I'm having transportation issues, and figured it would be an enjoyable "fix."  One of my techs, though, cautioned me not only about laying it down, but about vibrations damaging my fistula.

I figured it wasn't worth the risk.  Now that I see these responses, though, I'm feeling a lot better about the idea.

[sandman]

Nice topic -- I was considering getting back on just last week.  I'm having transportation issues, and figured it would be an enjoyable "fix."  One of my techs, though, cautioned me not only about laying it down, but about vibrations damaging my fistula.

I figured it wasn't worth the risk.  Now that I see these responses, though, I'm feeling a lot better about the idea.

Hey OC, I know a lot of bikes out there can generate quite a bit of vibration in the foot pegs and handlebars.  But there are many methods available to reduse that if it is to much.  Bikes with normal handlebars, there are foam rubber bar inserts and hard rubber handlebar clamp mounts available.  There is also foam rubber or gel grips that can be used on any kind of bike which will help reduce vibration even more.

[Oc]

Thanks, Sandmansa.  I'll look into those.

[sandman]

My Honda red lines at 11,500 rpm, so with 6 speed and light weight of 210 kilo , it will reach 220 km/hr, but for me the most I will do is 70mph on the highway.

You say that your Honda is 150cc, correct?  Judging by this image, it is a 4 cycle engine, and I still correct?  So your telling me that this bike can do more then 220km/hr or 135mph?  I find that hard to believe considering that 400cc four cyl, four stokes ( namely the Suzuki GSX400F and Yamaha  FZR400 ) are barely able to match that.  Have you ever had your CBR150 go that fast?

[mitchorganbroker]

My cycle is a 149 cc , one cylinder,4 stroke,4 valves, double overhead camshaft, water cooled, CBR.
I don't have access to race tracks ,so the fastest I felt comfortable, with other vehicles on the road was 120km/h.
Since I was in top gear at about 6500 rpm doing 120,I estimated that if i revved 5000 higher to the 11,500 red line. that should put me in the area of 220km/h. This is my estimation. But  I would not do it because that speed on a light motorcycle would be better in a experts hands especially with other people on the road. The high gearing of my cycle may be for higher top speed whereas those 400's may be geared lower for US type highway acceleration. I am sure those 400's can out accelerate me at the green light. So mine is geared for the Thai or Philippine driving situation.
   For me, it's reliable transportation, uses 91 octane in a country where the lowest is 93. Its small in it's width to move up on the creeping cars and to get through the  cars blocking . the intersection. I can get both feet flat on the ground, which I couldn't do with a BSA. I just don't have those nice California coastal highways. It cost me about $2300.( with taxes,etc) new.
I fill the gas tank every two months. I like how it looks with the trim proportions.

[sandman]

Well, I just hope your aware that even giving your bikes gearing ratio, you can't depend on the constant incline on the speed in which your bike has the possability to reach.  It also depends a lot on your final drive gear ratio ( chain and sprockets ) and the amount of horsepower and torque your engine can produce and the wind your facing.  Realistically, your bike in stock trim may only reach as fast as 115mph ( 185kph ) to 120mph ( 193kph ).  Which in it's own right, is still pretty good for such a small engine.

My bike has a number of small modifications like a carburetor jet kit, programable ignition computer, 5 degree ignition advancer, degreed cam shafts and ported cylinder head which is why my bike is so much faster then it should be.  166mph ( 267kph ) is what my bike could do in stock trim. 175mph ( 281kph ) is my bikes top speed now and this was tested on a machine called a dyno.  And you think your bike has tall gearing?  My bikes first gear will max out at 95mph ( 152kph ).  Pretty crazy huh?

[angieskidney]

Another difference is Sandman used to race

[mitchorganbroker]

Your first gear should help alot. Here in Manila in creeping traffic that's what I use. We try to get to the front before the light changes, so we can get off away from the cars.  Thanks for correcting my estimate. 
     I used my motorcycle during the blackout and I never before saw the Philippine car drivers stop at corners and hesitate. The traffic lights were out which scared them. I saw a way in  my photo program to bring the photo down to a smaller size. Tomorrow I will try it with an other Thailand built Honda I had in Thailand.
   Its a Honda Repsol NSR 150 c.c. 2 cycle engine, water cooled,red line 11,000. Thicker tires than the 150 CBR but kick start where as the CBR is electric start. Cost new in 2001 was $1200.in Thailand where it is driven. This looks more impressive than the newer CBR and handles about the same.

[angieskidney]

You can also edit your previous post to resize the pic

[sandman]

Yes, agreed Angie.

@ mitch. please resize the image of your CBR150 so users of this forum don't have to do a 4 way scroll to see that sexy ride of yours.  If you can't do it, let me know and I will send a resized image to you.

[mitchorganbroker]

Thanks for the offer to resize my photos. The new one I posted under my first has a wide border too long. I can't figure how I messed up.
    Here in the Philippines my choice in new cycles are limited to Chinese made cycles Maxing at 250 cc, looking like imitation choppers or old models of Honda of 150 cc from 15 yrs ago. But there is one dealer for New Ducatis. I am not sure why the other Japanese brands in 400 cc inline 4 and bigger are not sold here new. The bigger bikes are all second hand imported from Japan.
   My basic motorcycle insurance with only liability for the other vehicle cost me $ 10./yr . Gasoline in 93 Octane costs about 90 cents/liter, how does that compare to your prices ?

[Epoman]

Your first gear should help alot. Here in Manila in creeping traffic that's what I use. We try to get to the front before the light changes, so we can get off away from the cars.  Thanks for correcting my estimate. 
     I used my motorcycle during the blackout and I never before saw the Philippine car drivers stop at corners and hesitate. The traffic lights were out which scared them. I saw a way in  my photo program to bring the photo down to a smaller size. Tomorrow I will try it with an other Thailand built Honda I had in Thailand.
   Its a Honda Repsol NSR 150 c.c. 2 cycle engine, water cooled,red line 11,000. Thicker tires than the 150 CBR but kick start where as the CBR is electric start. Cost new in 2001 was $1200.in Thailand where it is driven. This looks more impressive than the newer CBR and handles about the same.

Hey mitch is that you in front of the "Transplant Hospital"  I kid, I kid.  Just Joking. 

[sandman]

My basic motorcycle insurance with only liability for the other vehicle cost me $ 10./yr . Gasoline in 93 Octane costs about 90 cents/liter, how does that compare to your prices ?

The insurance for my bike for the year is about $360.  Liability only.  I know, a bit expensive but I live in a big city and sport bikes carry a 10% surcharge right off the bat.  Gas is not to bad right now.  It's about $2.50 per gal.  Thats nearly 62 cents per liter.  It was around $3.80 a gal shortly after hurricane Katrina hit.

[mitchorganbroker]

Epoman, Those big jugs behind on the right side hold collected rain water, since the town's lake pump goes off half the time.
 They are not doing transplants.

[sandman]

Mitch, can we keep this tread on topic please? 

[mitchorganbroker]

Sandman, I sure am envious of that motorcycle of yours. Yea, the gas was usually cheaper in the US.
In Europe gas is alot more with all their taxes. When I was living in Europe they had extra taxes on bigger engines and insurance was based also on the size of the motor not the age of the driver. I think this was their way to quietly discriminate against US cars and the Harley.

[Sluff]

Sandman, I sure am envious of that motorcycle of yours. Yea, the gas was usually cheaper in the US.
In Europe gas is alot more with all their taxes. When I was living in Europe they had extra taxes on bigger engines and insurance was based also on the size of the motor not the age of the driver. I think this was their way to quietly discriminate against US cars and the Harley.

You are right but now Harley doesn't have the largest engine any longer the Honda 1800 I think might be the largest now. I'm really not interested in anything but Harley so there could be one bigger than the Honda 1800 that I don't know about.