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Old 12-28-2004, 10:32 PM
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Do SP-2's slap easy?
Since I have a stunt bike now I kind of want something more track oriented that handles better than the fireblade. I've been looking at RC-51's but a friend told me they slap real easy. Would an ohlins stop headshake or are you still going to get it since the bike has so much torque?
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Old 12-28-2004, 10:35 PM
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Re: Do SP-2's slap easy?
Out of the box the RC will not handle as good as the 'blade, me thinks. It's a lot heavier with a lot more torque. To answer your question, yes an Ohlins will help tremendously.
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Re: Do SP-2's slap easy?
Anything will head shake if you try hard enough, an ohlins damper will help but not necessarily completely cure. The RC51 does not handle as well as a blade, hence the popcorn eating preperation for flaming
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Uh-oh might want to take a look at the site rules then delete your post rather quickly
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Hm.. I would go down to a 600 just because I'm tired of the way a liter bike handles, but I hate the way they rev. I end up buying an SV650..
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Re: Do SP-2's slap easy?
Have you ridden any of the newer 600's? I'm fully confident my 600 could spank my old 929.
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Oh, I'm sorry I own a stunt bike and I'm under 18.. Umm, so I guess I'll leave now.
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Oh, I'm sorry I own a stunt bike and I'm under 18.. Umm, so I guess I'll leave now.
You dont live in NH or AZ do you?
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D'oh I have to admit I cannot find them. But the general one is that stunting is a no-no fine for other sites. This site is more on info and safe riding. Although on the track aspect I think you will find lots of info and common interest.
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D'oh I have to admit I cannot find them. But the general one is that stunting is a no-no fine for other sites. This site is more on info and safe riding. Although on the track aspect I think you will find lots of info and common interest.
I can only find the rules through the FAQ link.
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Oh, I'm sorry I own a stunt bike and I'm under 18.. Umm, so I guess I'll leave now.
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Hope he survives squidhood and grows up so he can be back
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I tried to warn him but ppl that are too cool for the world live by their own rules.....
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Under 18 and owns a blade and is buying an RC51? fack me! have your parents adopt me!
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Under 18 and owns a blade and is buying an RC51? fack me! have your parents adopt me!
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Under 18 and owns a blade and is buying an RC51? fack me! have your parents adopt me!
I'm thinking the same thing.
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Re: Do SP-2's slap easy?
he coulda got away with being under 18 had he not said the stupid stuntint stuff I bet. I remember a few months back we had a couple of very intelligent 16 year olds come in and ask stuff about what they should get for a good beginner bike. While technically they were breaking the rules I think they were given a free pass because they were seeking some good advice and they seemed to have a good head on their shoulders.

I wish mommy and daddy would buy me a bike but they don't even want me to have one anyway. did kinda suck telling them I had a bike on the way home from the hospital but thats in the past and my riding is much improved.
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The 18 year old thing came about when the site was for the FireBlade only, and no one under 18 should have a bike like that anyway. Plus, the adult stuff... But now since that's going away..... That rule could probably be removed.
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The 18 year old thing came about when the site was for the FireBlade only, and no one under 18 should have a bike like that anyway. Plus, the adult stuff... But now since that's going away..... That rule could probably be removed.
I sorta disagree with no one under 18 should have a literbike but I sort of agree with it. I think if they've been riding for awhile (dirt and maybe a year and half on the street) then maybe a literbike would be fine. But I also don't think anyone should get a bike at 16 right when they can first drive because I think they need to learn the rules of the road and how traffic/other stupid drivers are in their area.

but yeah I guess since the adult stuff is going away you could get rid of that. up to you though and I don't think anyone will really care either way if you keep it or get rid of it.
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The 18 year old thing came about when the site was for the FireBlade only, and no one under 18 should have a bike like that anyway. Plus, the adult stuff... But now since that's going away..... That rule could probably be removed.
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