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  1. sid_for_speed

    250CC killer, electric bike with SS level performance

    https://electrek.co/2021/01/11/ultraviolette-f77-motorcycle-first-indian-made-electric-sportbike-testing-public/ Not sure if this will ever hit markets outside Asia, but at $4k -5k ... maybe even 6k, I'd sign up!
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    Any Glider pilots here?

    Any top gun, glider pilots on this forum? I'm thinking of getting my wings next year. I beleive ground school starts in April '21. Experiences? thoughts? Any one into aerobatics?
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    Heated Drive way worth it?

    Are heated driveways worth it? Anybody uses one? I know condos and commercial areas use them and I get jealous every time I look at them.. Then I come home to 2 feet of snow to be shovelled around. My driveway is up for an overhaul as it's cracking and about to give up. Is it a good idea to...
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    could we create a new Thread for motorcycle purchase 2015 and over?

    Please update that Used bike purchase section Thank you!
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    Bill 184

    What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?
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    KTM selling Pol Espagro's bike for Euro 288K !!

    https://riders.drivemag.com/news/2019-motogp-ktm-rc16-is-up-for-grabs-over-265-hp-340-kph/ 2019 MotoGP bike( along with his leathers and some other random bits and pieces up for sale) I was honestly, blown away at the sticker price... This is an EXCELLENT buy! The development costs alone would...
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    Do you guys change out your own track tires?

    Assuming one goes to 5-6 Track sessions a season( more if one is hooked on track days), I would assume at least some would change out tires every other session( assuming its track only spec). Even Dunlop Q4s or similar spec tires would start to show wear if one was to track them hard for 2 track...
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    Are 600SS truly a dying breed?

    The new CBR600RR-R is due to be showcased this Oct/Nov. While there were rumors being circulated around about how the bike will be completely overhauled and look more like it's bigger brother, the latest is that it will be just new cosmetics and additional electronics. I must say, I preferred...
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    Stolen bike reported as total loss by Insurance company

    My bike got stolen and I received cash payout from my insurance company. A few days later, I get a call from my insurance broker saying, the bike was reported as total loss and they need to know whether I'll be buying a new bike or not.. I decided to not buy a bike this year but I'll think...
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    Is my bike chain shot? ( with video)

    I'm seeing a lot of side to side play on my chain on the rear sprocket.. please see the video attached. Tension looks to be ok. Is this normal behavior or is my chain shot? Chain and sprocket were replaced last season and barely have 2000 miles on them!
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    how to I embed videos to posts?

    I need to show a video in the general motorcycle discussion page.. any ideas how to embed the video into my post? I have the video saved in my harddrive ..how to upload and embed in the topic?
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    Ramping difficulties

    I'm still having issues ramping steep banked off ramps... I find bike wants to veer to the inside of the corner...can't maintain a steady line.. my vision is good.. I look far ahead through the corner but I'm 50 pencing it... any suggestions... this happens mainly on heavily banked on or off...
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    Jack Miller's 2018 MOTOGP helmet for sale

    Jack Miller is trying to sell his 2018 helmet to help raise funds for the NSW fires. It's on the bid for a whopping USD 7000+. He is ready to sign it and send it to you or a loved one. Question is how really expensive is this helmet? Surely, a MOTOGP helmet,custom fit to the rider's head with...
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    New Ninja 250RR ( 4 cylinder engine) vs CBR 650R

    Looks amazing!! Why isn't any one talking about this bike?? 4cylinder engine, upside down forks, traction control. KQS, ABS, slipper clutch,...basically the works thrown at it will you get it for 9k ??? very tempting! How will compare to the Honda 650R, I wonder?
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    I was faced with a dangerous riding scenario this morning.

    So I decided to ride early this morning due to less traffic on the roads. I approached an intersection trying to turn right. There was a large tractor trailor trying to make a right turn before me. He was stopped at lights ( we can only turn right on a green light at that intersection). I left...
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    FAST school. Who's going?

    Roll call for May 13, 14. Any one from GTAM going? Supposed to thunderstorm and rain like it's going be the end of the world...not sure how to ride in those conditions and how much we will learn..
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    FAST race school

    Anybody going to attend the 1st season of FAST race school? May 13,14 2019?
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    Riding the twisties after attending race school

    Can I reasonably assume my riding experience on the street will be much more fun after attending a race course? I plan on doing some trips to the states and far east in search of some nice twisty roads and am wondering if taking a race course is worth it. I can ride on the street and control...
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    Gymkhana options

    Thinking about getting a grom or an older CBR 125 to start practicing in parking lots..Looking for options. Can a bike be trailered to a random site and be used for Practice? I don't want to have to get insurance for it as I do plan to drop it ( it happens...) and will not be putting in on the...
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    "Thunk" from the front end of my SS

    I believe they could be steering head bearings...Shocks look ok...but I get this "thunk" noise every time I go over a slight bump...on deeper crater like potholes of our city, no audible noise is heard... Any ideas of mechanics who could check steering head bearing condition? I wanna take it to...
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