I'm gonna do it !!

[CrAnIuM]

I currently drive my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad cab to work every day.

It has a 27 gallon fuel tank.

I drive nearly 70 miles per day.

I get between 11-14 MPG.

I love the truck .. its NOT going to be sold regardless of fuel costs.


However ... I have grown tired of the nearly $700 per month fuel costs.


Therefore I have decided to buy the following :

http://swollencranium.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=540

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http://swollencranium.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=539

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http://swollencranium.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=538

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http://swollencranium.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=537

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If you noticed .. it is an ENDURO class. Also I chose a mid sized model instead of the largest one.

You may be envious at this time.


Carry on.

[badutahboy]

Heh, I'm looking for an 07 Infiniti G35 to replace my 06 ram for the same reasons.

Goddamned $4 gas.

[CrAnIuM]

Heh, I'm looking for an 07 Infiniti G35 to replace my 06 ram for the same reasons.

Goddamned $4 gas.


Indeed.

Luckily I have 100% health care for life.

Otherwise I'd have to factor in the fact I will drive the bike in the midst of idiots on a daily basis.

[badutahboy]

Indeed.

Luckily I have 100% health care for life.

Otherwise I'd have to factor in the fact I will drive the bike in the midst of idiots on a daily basis.

FYI, I don't see any pic in your first post....


I totally relate on the health insurance/bike thing.. Fucking cagers are retards.

[CrAnIuM]

FYI, I don't see any pic in your first post.... .


Yeah ... I have pic view off for the noob group .. let me make some adjustments.

[CrAnIuM]

FYI, I don't see any pic in your first post....


Ok ... fixed.

[Shade]

oh thats pimp.....maybie a darker shade of red or a nice royal or dark blue.....

[Hardwood]

I miss my bike, it is the ONLY thing the wife asked me to give up and after losing a friend of ours to a stupid accident I am not so sad. Besides after I sold it I got a Corvette and gave her the Z28. Seems OK now.


Bullshit, I still miss the bike dammit.

[Negativecool]

BMW bikes are the best. Solid and economical choice sir.

[Amythist]

Very nice! I am really wanting the new Yamaha FZ1. My friend has an older one and it is awsome! But the new one is even better! Someday I will have it!

[Polar Bear]

People who own motorcycles are cool.

Fonzie had a motorcycle, and look how cool HE was!

He had chicks at the snap of his fingers and could make the jukebox turn on just by hitting it. THAT's fucking cool, man.

[Mamba]

That's beautiful! Can I have a ride on the back?? :yociexp77:

[CrAnIuM]

That's beautiful! Can I have a ride on the back?? :yociexp77:


You can have a ride on the front ... clothing optional .. heheh.


p.s.... I don't have it yet.

[Mamba]

You can have a ride on the front ... clothing optional .. heheh.


p.s.... I don't have it yet.

Oh don't, I have a thing about motorcycles. It's such a rush! :10_003:

[Hardwood]

Very nice! I am really wanting the new Yamaha FZ1. My friend has an older one and it is awsome! But the new one is even better! Someday I will have it!

I had a 1984 Yahama Virago 750, it was the bomb.

[Amythist]

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha/2008/26445_0_1_4_fz1%20fazer_Image%20credits%20-%20Yamaha.jpg
This is the one I want.....Makes me all tingly thinking about it!

[CrAnIuM]

This is the one I want.....Makes me all tingly thinking about it!


Yeah ... I'm not into the crotch rocket scene .. or the load ass crappy Harley scene.

I also need a machine where I can take a muddy road or a rock covered path to a lake or other away spot if I desire ... hence my choice of a BMW Enduro.

One can't reasonably do that on a normal street bike.

[Titty]

It's a nice bike, but I've never really cared for enduros, personally. The dual purpose aspect sounds enticing, but in reality they're not particularly proficient in either realm. They're taller, thus making the center of gravity higher. Not what you want for optimum maneuverability. Off road, they're a handful. The softer tread compound, along with the absence of traction lugs, makes the tires virtually useless and downright hazardous. You might as well plan on eating shit and put some preemptive gouges in the fairing and cases. It's also much heavier than the average dirtbike. Again, she won't be nimble; even on dirt or gravel roads.

I didn't envision you as a Beemer guy. Especially in an on/off model. I figured a cruiser would be more your style. You could certainly find one much more economical than the BMW.

I had a friend with a similar bike who grew to hate it. It seemed out of place wherever it was, and ultimately proved impractical for its intended purpose. He ended up selling it to buy 2 separate bikes. One road bike for commuting and joyriding. The other a 4-stroke dirtbike for off road fun. He was much happier that way. Ended up costing just about the same too.

[CrAnIuM]

It's a nice bike, but I've never really cared for enduros, personally. The dual purpose aspect sounds enticing, but in reality they're not particularly proficient in either realm. They're taller, thus making the center of gravity higher. Not what you want for optimum maneuverability. Off road, they're a handful. The softer tread compound, along with the absence of traction lugs, makes the tires virtually useless and downright hazardous. You might as well plan on eating shit and put some preemptive gouges on the fairing and cases. It's also much heavier than the average dirtbike. Again, she won't be nimble; even on dirt or gravel roads.

I didn't envision you as a Beemer guy. Especially in an on/off model. I figured a cruiser would be more your style. You could certainly find one much more economical than the BMW.

I had a friend with a similar bike who grew to hate it. It seemed out of place wherever it was, and ultimately proved impractical for its intended purpose. He ended up selling it to buy 2 separate bikes. One road bike for commuting and joyriding. The other a 4-stroke dirtbike for off-road fun. He was much happier that way. Ended up costing just about the same too.


I understand about the weight/height/accessories deal.

I had to make a choice based on my desires.

I need a daily driver that's street legal and comfortable to drive.

I need an occasional trail bike the will mainly keep to the underdeveloped paths and open fertile fields.

The bike I chose has a low center of gravity.

And I will choose a tire combo that offers the best of both street and trail riding.

The Enduro is a great class of bike in my opinion.



Sounds like your friend was a tard and failed to understand the reality of the situation. Sounds like he expected the Enduro
to be as 'street' as a Ninja and as 'rugged' as a two stroke hill jumper.

I expect the bike to do exactly what it says it will do.

I do not expect to hair pin @ 90mph or take whoops and doubles at 40 feet of altitude.











P.s

Don't piss on my parade.

[Polar Bear]

Yeah ... I'm not into the load ass crappy Harley scene.


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/praxis8/081606fonz.jpg

[KommieKat]

This was my bike I bought back in '85, brand spanking new.

I went up and down California, from L.A. to Santo Rosalia of Baja Calif and ferried over to Guaymas and drove her down to Puerto Vallarta, back up to Mazatlan and ferried over to the tip of Baja at La Paz.

I also transported it to Japan and drove the hell out of her there.

NEVER NEVER had mechanical problems nor flat tires.
The only thing I ever did to her was upgrades.

Her name was: She Devil

I miss her. I think I'll cry now.:too_sad:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/buddhaboyjp/PICT2769-1.jpg

[Amythist]

Yeah ... I'm not into the crotch rocket scene .. or the load ass crappy Harley scene.

I also need a machine where I can take a muddy road or a rock covered path to a lake or other away spot if I desire ... hence my choice of a BMW Enduro.

One can't reasonably do that on a normal street bike.
I like the FZ1 because it is kinda a cross between a cruiser and a crotch rocket. I was taught to ride on my brothers dirt bike! So I can understand your choice in bikes. I hope you enjoy it when you get it! Take a few rides for me!!!

[Pinkslit]

A post from his Swelled Noggin with 4 (FOUR) pics of his wannabe toy.
Excuse me if I can't muster any enthusiasm.

[CrAnIuM]

Punk ass bitches ...


Went to Dealer to place my order ...


The fucking things are sold out ALREADY and they don't even hit the showroom until July.

[KommieKat]

Punk ass bitches ...


Went to Dealer to place my order ...


The fucking things are sold out ALREADY and they don't even hit the showroom until July.

I would imagine that you're going to us it on-road more often than off-road?
(not calling you a sissy boy or anything)

You may want to replace that seat. No matter what machine you ride, you want comfort. That seat in the pic looks like nothing more than sitting on a piece of paper.

[Titty]

Punk ass bitches ...


Went to Dealer to place my order ...


The fucking things are sold out ALREADY and they don't even hit the showroom until July.

That's quite often the case with BMW's. Not enough supply to meet the demand. You never see leftover models on their floors.

Any other choices in mind? Or did you have your heart set on that one?

[CrAnIuM]

That's quite often the case with BMW's. Not enough supply to meet the demand. You never see leftover models on their floors.

Any other choices in mind? Or did you have your heart set on that one?


Yeah ...this was choice two
...http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes07/ulysses/xb12x/features.asp

[KommieKat]

Yeah ...this was choice two
...http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes07/ulysses/xb12x/features.asp

Can't make out in that link pic if it's belt driven or like your first choice, shaft driven.

[Titty]

Can't make out in that link pic if it's belt driven or like your first choice, shaft driven.

Looks to be right-side belt-drive to me.

[CrAnIuM]

Can't make out in that link pic if it's belt driven or like your first choice, shaft driven.

To answer your 1st question:

I will ride 90% of my time on improved road surface.

The second question:

My 1st choice is chain drive , guy.

The Buell is chain drive as well.

[Titty]

The Buell is chain drive as well.

Nuh uh. It's only chain on the primary. Final drive is a belt.


(http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes07/ulysses/xb12x/specs.asp#) Drivetrain U.S. Units
Primary Drive : Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive : Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch : Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission : 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st 2.648
2nd 1.892
3rd 1.407
4th 1.166
5th 1.000

[CrAnIuM]

Nuh uh. It's only chain on the primary. Final drive is a belt.


(http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes07/ulysses/xb12x/specs.asp#) Drivetrain U.S. Units
Primary Drive : Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive : Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch : Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission : 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st 2.648
2nd 1.892
3rd 1.407
4th 1.166
5th 1.000


Yep ...


Missed that.



I admit not knowing much about Buell.

[Negativecool]

Nuh uh. It's only chain on the primary. Final drive is a belt.


(http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes07/ulysses/xb12x/specs.asp#) Drivetrain U.S. Units
Primary Drive : Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive : Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch : Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission : 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st 2.648
2nd 1.892
3rd 1.407
4th 1.166
5th 1.000
I don't know what the fuck any of that means...Which probably makes what my upcoming opinion on the matter less significant.

I saw shaft driven was discussed. Not a fan of anything shaft driven. My Honda Shadow is shaft driven. Get a lot of "shaft jacking" (maturity, mmkay) at anything less than 2500 RPM on a road surface that has even a fraction of a percent uphill grade.
Makes for a choppy, bumpy, and annoying ride. Stick with chain or belt.

[KommieKat]

To answer your 1st question:

I will ride 90% of my time on improved road surface.

The second question:

My 1st choice is chain drive , guy.

The Buell is chain drive as well.

OK, I see that now.


I don't know what the fuck any of that means...Which probably makes what my upcoming opinion on the matter less significant.

I saw shaft driven was discussed. Not a fan of anything shaft driven. My Honda Shadow is shaft driven. Get a lot of "shaft jacking" (maturity, mmkay) at anything less than 2500 RPM on a road surface that has even a fraction of a percent uphill grade.
Makes for a choppy, bumpy, and annoying ride. Stick with chain or belt.

I had my BMW for over 10 years in 3 different countries and never had any problems with the Shaft drive.

Could be you had problems because it was a Honda and not BMW?
Just speaking from my personal experience as well as you are.

P.S.
BMW is most always a good choice in bikes because:
1. They are realiable and are NOT prone to breaking down.
2. If they do break down, there is a good chance you can fix it yourself, depending on the 'break' and your tech knowhow.
3. They still have a faily good re-sale value.

[badutahboy]

I don't know what the fuck any of that means...Which probably makes what my upcoming opinion on the matter less significant.

I saw shaft driven was discussed. Not a fan of anything shaft driven. My Honda Shadow is shaft driven. Get a lot of "shaft jacking" (maturity, mmkay) at anything less than 2500 RPM on a road surface that has even a fraction of a percent uphill grade.
Makes for a choppy, bumpy, and annoying ride. Stick with chain or belt.

I totally disagree... my VTX is also shaft driven, while my R6 is chain driven..

The shaft drive is more reliable, quieter, and virtually maintenance free... Chains and belts require significant maintenance, noisy, ugly, and have the same "shaft jacking" you dislike at low RPM's, especially if they're not tensioned properly.

My vtx only gets the "shaft jacking" you mention if I REALLY lug the bike in 2nd gear.. If I come to a rolling stop and try to restart in 2nd gear, it happens, outside of that, nothing but smooth power start to finish.. Conversely, my R6 will flat out stall, quite often violently if I am in a significantly incorrect gear.

I'm infinitely sold on shaft drive bikes. The ONLY bike I'd choose a chain or belt drive over a shaft is a racing bike (which my R6 is), and the only reason for that is that the shaft steals a few horsepower more than a belt/chain drive does.

[badutahboy]

OK, I see that now.



I had my BMW for over 10 years in 3 different countries and never had any problems with the Shaft drive.

Could be you had problems because it was a Honda and not BMW?
Just speaking from my personal experience as well as you are.

P.S.
BMW is most always a good choice in bikes because:
1. They are realiable and are NOT prone to breaking down.
2. If they do break down, there is a good chance you can fix it yourself, depending on the 'break' and your tech knowhow.
3. They still have a faily good re-sale value.


His issues are likely related to improper riding technique, not the make of his bike. Honda motorcycles, like their cars, are tops in the industry in terms of quality and reliability...

[KommieKat]

His issues are likely related to improper riding technique, not the make of his bike. Honda motorcycles, like their cars, are tops in the industry in terms of quality and reliability...

Yes, I agree and I remember the song by the Beach Boys.

[Negativecool]

Could be you had problems because it was a Honda and not BMW?
BMW bikes are top notch, that is true. But shaft jacking should not occur in any make or model.

I totally disagree... my VTX is also shaft driven, while my R6 is chain driven..
The shaft drive is more reliable, quieter, and virtually maintenance free... Chains and belts require significant maintenance, noisy, ugly, and have the same "shaft jacking" you dislike at low RPM's, especially if they're not tensioned properly.
I have owned both. Your experience clearly differs from mine. I prefer chain and belt over shaft, you happen to prefer shaft. We can argue all day based on preference, which would be fucking retarded so I'm calling it now. You like the shaft?---You can take the shaft.

His issues are likely related to improper riding technique
I don't fucking think so.

[Fishypancake]

One Word .

VESPA

[Polar Bear]

One Word .

VESPA

YOU will address her as PRINCESS Vespa!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/praxis8/vespa.jpg

[Negativecool]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/praxis8/vespa.jpg

A Drewish Princess!:khi4b: She's a fuckin drew!

[badutahboy]

His issues are likely related to improper riding technique


I don't fucking think so


If you're getting a vibration from the shaft, it's because you're lugging the engine. I don't know where you got your 2500 RPM figure from, since Honda bikes don't come from the factory with a tachometer, but I can only assume it's incorrect. 2500 RPM is right in the middle of Honda's power band on cruisers. My suspicion is that it only happens when you're in the wrong gear and barely above idle revs (most honda's idle at 1100 RPM's)...

As you said, we can argue about it all day long, but what you described isn't simply a matter of preference.. Either you're wrong, or there's something wrong with your bike. Shafts don't shake and jump in the middle of their power band.

[Negativecool]

If you're getting a vibration from the shaft, it's because you're lugging the engine. I don't know where you got your 2500 RPM figure from, since Honda bikes don't come from the factory with a tachometer, but I can only assume it's incorrect.
The 88's did. My Dad bought it new (He also had a Dyna low rider at the time). He eventually bought an Ultra and sold the dyna to a friend, and the Shadow to me eight years ago in excellent condition with only around 15,000 miles on it for 500 bucks (what a guy).
The shaft jacking was a complaint of his since he bought it.

[Negativecool]

So no sir, I do know that I'm at 2,500 RPM's. Even if I didn't have a tach, anyone that can shift manually on a motorcycle knows that 1,100 RPM sounds a lot different than 2,500.

[Mamba]

It's a nice bike, but I've never really cared for enduros, personally. The dual purpose aspect sounds enticing, but in reality they're not particularly proficient in either realm. They're taller, thus making the center of gravity higher. Not what you want for optimum maneuverability. Off road, they're a handful. The softer tread compound, along with the absence of traction lugs, makes the tires virtually useless and downright hazardous. You might as well plan on eating shit and put some preemptive gouges in the fairing and cases. It's also much heavier than the average dirtbike. Again, she won't be nimble; even on dirt or gravel roads.

I didn't envision you as a Beemer guy. Especially in an on/off model. I figured a cruiser would be more your style. You could certainly find one much more economical than the BMW.

I had a friend with a similar bike who grew to hate it. It seemed out of place wherever it was, and ultimately proved impractical for its intended purpose. He ended up selling it to buy 2 separate bikes. One road bike for commuting and joyriding. The other a 4-stroke dirtbike for off road fun. He was much happier that way. Ended up costing just about the same too.


Do you have a bike, Titty?

[CrAnIuM]

Do you have a bike, Titty?



Schwinn..... most likely a chain drive.

[Titty]

Do you have a bike, Titty?

Not currently. I was this close to buying another one last fall. It seemed a tad too selfish at the time. I settled on getting a truck and new atv instead.

[Hardwood]

Schwinn..... most likely a chain drive.

Making sure the humor was not lost here.
No sucking up, just a funny post.
Carry on.

[CrAnIuM]

BAM !!

Bought the F800 GS instead.

Pics will follow when I take delivery.

[Amythist]

BAM !!

Bought the F800 GS instead.

Pics will follow when I take delivery.

Congrats on your new baby...I wanna see!!!

[Pinkslit]

Pics will follow when I take delivery.

I would like to see one of you sitting on the beast.

[CrAnIuM]

I would like to see one of you sitting on the beast.


Will do.

I go to the dealer in the morning.

I may pick a floor model instead of waiting for a special delivery.


I'll decide then.

[4nik8]

Do they make special helmets for Swollen Craniums?

[CrAnIuM]

I would like to see one of you sitting on the beast.


Yeah ...

The bike I want will not be available until October.

Fucking buuuuuuulshit.



EDIT:


Decided to skip waiting for the BMW.

Went and bought the V-Strom.

100% paid for.


http://cdn-6.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/NewVehicles/2008_4_V-Strom650_flatblack.jpg