8/28/07 - Donald Vesco rode 21'-long Kawasaki motorcycle at 318.598 mph today in 1978

[Jenny]

In other news, I rode a Honda on Sunday. Definitely not 318 mph When I got home and pulled into the garage, Notto came out. I felt his leering eyes on me, but it wasn't really that bad. Plus, the joy I gave to its owner by letting him ride the Ducati made it totally worth it!

[lovinCO]

Jenny, what did you ride?

[Devaclis]

Honda's make me tingly in all the wrong places.

[lovinCO]

I have one now, I give it a rating of "all-around decent". :)

[Jenny]

I rode an F4. (not even an i!)

[Devaclis]

You are a dirty girl!!!

[lovinCO]

I raised my iQ when I got mine. I didn't know they made both, and was calling my F4i an F4--was duly corrected by disgusted observers. Poetatoes, poetahtoes. :)

[puckstr]

OOOoooooo I touched myself

CONVERT!!!!!

[lovinCO]

So did you convert the F4 rider into buying a Duc??

[salsashark]

I rode an F4. (not even an i!)

So when do the Ducati thugs show up to take away your key?





Of crap... now I have the theme song to the Godfather stuck in my head!

[dirkterrell]

Honda's make me tingly in all the wrong places.

http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/bikes/estes_2007_aug_8/vf1000r.jpg

:)

Dirk

[Devaclis]

Yeah, that's just how I like it!! Man I need a good hi-res of that so I can make it my wallpaper

[Yellow Bullet]

I dont know how you guys understand each other. Cause i dont...

[dirkterrell]

Yeah, that's just how I like it!! Man I need a good hi-res of that so I can make it my wallpaper

The 5 Mpixel original is on my laptop at home. I'll stick it on my site this evening.

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Let's see if I can get Dana to overload...

http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/bikes/interceptor_montage_small.jpg

Dirk

[Devaclis]

V-Four FTW!!!!!

[Yellow Bullet]

I always thought that new is better!!

[lovinCO]

My old rat bike! My first bike was a ratty Interceptor 500. Ahh, how I loved that crappy little bike--I thought I was the bomb on it. It used to vapor lock in Boulder Canyon in heavy traffic and I would have to pull over and wait for the engine to cool down.

[lovinCO]

Damn V-4's with the carbs hung right in the middle!!!!

[mclarke]

I have a wallet

[dirkterrell]

Here's something worthy of being your desktop to hold you over:

http://www1.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/bikes/rc30.jpg

I need to get one of those for a track bike and dump the Gixxer. :)

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

My old rat bike! My first bike was a ratty Interceptor 500. Ahh, how I loved that crappy little bike--I thought I was the bomb on it. It used to vapor lock in Boulder Canyon in heavy traffic and I would have to pull over and wait for the engine to cool down.

I've had mine for 23 years and have never once had it leave me stranded. :)

Dirk

[Devaclis]

That is pretty foxy right there. I am gonna push it out to my servers :)

[lovinCO]

I've had mine for 23 years and have never once had it leave me stranded. :)


Well, Ricky sold me mine back at Cycles of Boulder, so that explains it. :D

No, jk. I think that bike had seen some hard years before I got my grubby mits on it...then it saw another hard year. But it was what I think of an appropriate starter bike--a Rat Bike. It didn't have much plastic to break and I did drop it several times trying to park it or whatevah I was doing as a shiny new rider.

Then I stepped up to a rocketship for my 2nd bike--a 1990 Hurricane! Rarrr!

Why don't new riders buy Rat Bikes anymore anyways??

[dirkterrell]

Going for overload...

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1176392642/med_gallery_6467_2862_262569.jpg

I didn't realize this one was up in Longmont until the guy sold it. :(

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Then I stepped up to a rocketship for my 2nd bike--a 1990 Hurricane! Rarrr!

Why don't new riders buy Rat Bikes anymore anyways??

Yeah, the 500 was a great first bike for me and I still love riding it. Hopefully I'll get the restoration work done on mine before winter rolls around.

Dirk

[lovinCO]

Yeah, the 500 was a great first bike for me and I still love riding it. Hopefully I'll get the restoration work done on mine before winter rolls around.

Dirk


I almost never see them anymore...I think mine was an '84 that I bought in '92.... Let me know when there's another vintage Honda ride, I'd like to go for the scenery. :)

[sky_blue]

I've had mine for 23 years and have never once had it leave me stranded. :)

Dirk

I've had my honda for 23 weeks, and it pretended to run our of gas on me on Sunday.:scream1:

[Jenny]

Salsa: He was grinning from ear to ear. He may not get one with the quickness that I did after Dub let me take his duc out, but oh yeah, I think a Ducati's in his future. :D

[dirkterrell]

I almost never see them anymore...I think mine was an '84 that I bought in '92.... Let me know when there's another vintage Honda ride, I'd like to go for the scenery. :)

Yeah, I'm sure we'll do more of them. Ok, I really need to get my 500 put back together. I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms. :)

Dirk

[Sortarican]

I have a wallet

Then you too can have a Duc.

[puckstr]

Dirk

Here ya go
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-1990-HONDA-RC30-RC-30-VFR750R-VFR-750R-750-SPORT-BIKE_W0QQitemZ180152206311QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6708Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/ims/auctionFiles/1867/IMG_8127.jpg

[dirkterrell]

I've had my honda for 23 weeks, and it pretended to run our of gas on me on Sunday.:scream1:

Yeah, but it's an inline-4. http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/images/goofy.gif

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Dirk

Here ya go

Yeah, I saw that one. I keep my eye on the eBay listings for them but right now I don't have the funding to make the plunge. :(:(:(

Dirk

[puckstr]

Dirk here is a RC45
It was on Ebay but didnt sell. If you are serious you can email the seller still. US $16,500.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160149463477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://speedlifestyle.com/auctions/rc452.jpg

[Yellow Bullet]

And why is that bike worth so much?

[sky_blue]

Yeah, but it's an inline-4. http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/images/goofy.gif

Dirk

Don't hate.

You and your blatant cylinder geometryism.

Ok, that was funnier in my head than it looks on the screen.

[Sortarican]

I almost never see them anymore...I think mine was an '84 that I bought in '92.... Let me know when there's another vintage Honda ride, I'd like to go for the scenery. :)
You missed one during the last noobie ride.
Dirk, Dana, Steve, and Sue were working the old school!
(And there's no school.....like old school.)

I've had my honda for 23 weeks, and it pretended to run our of gas on me on Sunday.:scream1:

Check valves in the fuel lines will help with vapor lock.

[Sortarican]

And why is that bike worth so much?

'Cause people really like to wad up the few that were available.

[dirkterrell]

Dirk here is a RC45
It was on Ebay but didnt sell. If you are serious you can email the seller still. US $16,500.00


Yeah, I'm sure the reserve is much higher than that. They usually go for $25K+.

YB: They're very rare. Only 50 RC45s were imported into the US, with probably about half of them still left. It was a homologation bike for World Superbike.

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Don't hate.

You and your blatant cylinder geometryism.


Maybe the dingle arm or the girdle spring got out of alignment.

Dirk

[puckstr]

'Cause people really like to wad up the few that were available.
:pointlaugh:


Maybe the dingle arm or the girdle spring got out of alignment.


No it is the Kanuuter Valve

[Yellow Bullet]

Is it worth it?

What is so "Sweet" about the bike?

[Jenny]

I've seen enough Hondas to last a lifetime. Here's somethin sexy:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8594/c34dc1e0e9vo9je3.jpg

[lovinCO]

I've had my honda for 23 weeks, and it pretended to run our of gas on me on Sunday.:scream1:

Even the new ones vapor-lock??? Horror! :crazy:

[Sortarican]

The RC45 was the first bike with unilateral phase distractors too!

[puckstr]

[quote=Jenny;211344]I've seen enough Hondas to last a lifetime. Here's somethin sexy:


I LOVE a single swingarm!!!!!!!!!!!!

[salsashark]

:drool:

That's hawt...

[lovinCO]

'Cause people really like to wad up the few that were available.

Sad but true. :)

[Yellow Bullet]

You wanna see something sexy?

http://www.triumph.co.uk/images/d6_2007_gallery2.jpg
http://www.pure-triumph.com/images/sce/Daytona%20675%20Desktop%20a.jpg

[lovinCO]

Is that a Triumph? Don't let the smoke out of the wiring, that's special vapor-sealing. :D

[Sortarican]

You wanna see something sexy?



+1, but wish the Daytona still had the single sided swingarm.:(

[lovinCO]

I've seen enough Hondas to last a lifetime. Here's somethin sexy:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8594/c34dc1e0e9vo9je3.jpg

Ok, I kind of want one.

[dirkterrell]

Is it worth it?

What is so "Sweet" about the bike?

Oh, come on! Are you trying to be logical about a motorcycle? http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/images/goofy.gif

Dirk

[Sortarican]

Is that a Triumph? Don't let the smoke out of the wiring, that's special vapor-sealing. :D

LOL,
Mr. Lucas was so concerned about your saftey he didn't want you riding at night.
That's why Triumph headlights would occasionally go dark:crazy:.
Or,
Why do the English drink warm beer?..Because Lucas makes refridgerators.

But now Triumph uses boesch(sp?) electical, just like everyone else in the world.

[Yellow Bullet]

+1, but wish the Daytona still had the single sided swingarm.:(

I'll settle for a duel!

[Yellow Bullet]

Oh, come on! Are you trying to be logical about a motorcycle? http://www.boulder.swri.edu/%7Eterrell/images/goofy.gif

Dirk

ya a lil, i just dont see it. I guess it was before my time. Kinda like acid washed jeans. Just dont see it.

[Yellow Bullet]

http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/675_083wc.jpg

[Sortarican]

I've seen enough Hondas to last a lifetime. Here's somethin sexy:



Love 'em or hate 'em, you gotta admit.

The Italian's could make a brick look sexy-fast.

[puckstr]

Well here ya go
$85k buys is NOW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-HONDA-NSR500VF-GP-RACE-BIKE-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ270158794051QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6708Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/b1/ec/6189_12.JPG

[Devaclis]

Jenny, we had something there, for a moment. Then you had to go and post up that hussie :( Why do I always want what I can't have?!?!

[konichd]

The point of Jenny's post is that Kawi's have been dominating since 1978. :)

[rforsythe]

The point of Jenny's post is that Kawi's have been dominating since 1978. :)

Actually the current record is set at 342.797 MPH, and was done using Suzuki engines.

[Jenny]

Dana, we'll always have "something" :D

konichd: please refer to your user title. :lol:

[Devaclis]

LOL game on!! hahaha poor Dave :)

[konichd]

Actually the current record is set at 342.797 MPH, and was done using Suzuki engines.

I hope the DRZ seizes up this week :)

[rforsythe]

I hope the DRZ seizes up this week :)

Even if that happens (unlikely), it still isn't going to leak as much oil as your Kawi. :lol:

[puckstr]

The point of Jenny's post is that Kawi's have been dominating since 1978. :)

and My FIRST bike was a

78 KZ650 Damn fun Kawi (I like spokes)


I like Cheese

http://www.fosters-home.com/dvd/images/dvd1-3.jpg

[Sortarican]

What exactly is this Erico motorsports employee's job description?

http://www.ericomotorsports.com/images/staff/julieb2.jpg (http://www.ericomotorsports.com/staff_julie.php)Julie (http://www.ericomotorsports.com/staff_julie.php)
Lifestyle Manager



If you worked at a mortuary, would you be a Deathstyle Manager?

[Devaclis]

^^ Hey there e-stalker

[puckstr]

[quote=Sortarican;211408]What exactly is this Erico motorsports employee's job description?

Julie (http://www.ericomotorsports.com/staff_julie.php)
Lifestyle Manager

More concerned with the STYLE that Function????
FASHION Show Biker Gear?

[konichd]

Hello Julie!

[Sortarican]

DK, you should call her...you're definitely in need of some lifestyle management.

[dirkterrell]

Well here ya go
$85k buys is NOW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-HONDA-NSR500VF-GP-RACE-BIKE-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ270158794051QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6708Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



I rode an RS500 once and it scared the bejeezus out of me. I like flat, not vertical torque curves. :)

Dirk

[lovinCO]

I rode an RS500 once and it scared the bejeezus out of me. I like flat, not vertical torque curves. :)

Dirk


An old boyfriend of mine had a 500 2stroke street bike....now what was it? I could swear it was a Suzuki....like a big TZ. Does anyone remember what those things were?? I rode it around the block a few times and it had a terrifying power band.

[Yellow Bullet]

Those 2 strokes have wicked power.

[-=LiQuiD=-]

Dirk

Here ya go
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-1990-HONDA-RC30-RC-30-VFR750R-VFR-750R-750-SPORT-BIKE_W0QQitemZ180152206311QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6708Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/ims/auctionFiles/1867/IMG_8127.jpg

Did Honda also make a version with a single shock in the front to match the single swingarm in the rear? I think I've seen it somewhere before. Anyone got a pic of that? Looked like nothing was holding the wheels on from the right side.

[Devaclis]

Are you serial? if they did then I need to find one!

[puckstr]

An old boyfriend of mine had a 500 2stroke street bike....now what was it? I could swear it was a Suzuki....like a big TZ. Does anyone remember what those things were?? I rode it around the block a few times and it had a terrifying power band.


Kawi Triple BAD ASS 2 stroke

H1 came in 250, 350, 400 ,500 and 750
http://www.kawasakitriplesworldwide.com/tom%20pipes/gallery/darren/TC2_small.jpg

[Sortarican]

An old boyfriend of mine had a 500 2stroke street bike....now what was it? I could swear it was a Suzuki....like a big TZ. Does anyone remember what those things were?? I rode it around the block a few times and it had a terrifying power band.

Suziki GT500 twin 2-stroke.

Bought a Trashcan Triple (Suzuki TR750) off a friend when he dumped it.
WOOO HOOO!
(Scared me so bad I sold it after a week.)

[puckstr]

Suziki GT500 twin 2-stroke.

Bought a Trashcan Triple (Suzuki TR750) off a friend when he dumped it.
WOOO HOOO!
(Scared me so bad I sold it after a week.)

The powerbands of 2-strokes and Turbos made them TOO WILD for the general public, and made them less than marketable.

[puckstr]

Did Honda also make a version with a single shock in the front to match the single swingarm in the rear? I think I've seen it somewhere before. Anyone got a pic of that? Looked like nothing was holding the wheels on from the right side.

I dont know but I found this kewl Triumph
http://www.riwi.at/index.htm

http://www.caferace.com/Triumpf-wheely.jpg

http://www.caferace.com/riwitssl.jpghttp://members.aon.at/riwi/Home/Bilder/Galerie/Speed_Triple_view_right.jpghttp://www.caferace.com/riwiTssr.jpg

[Sortarican]

I dont know but I found this kewl Triumph
http://www.riwi.at/index.htm

HOLLY SHIT...single sided springer front?

But do you really want to do wheelies on that?

[puckstr]

HOLLY SHIT...single sided swinger front?

But do you really want to do wheelies on that?

The site has better pics... Based out of Austria.

Jeff dont forget I am going to London for Christmas so If you need some Triumph stuff let me know.

http://members.aon.at/riwi/Home/Bilder/Galerie/Speed_Triple_view_front-left.jpg

and for the V MAX
http://members.aon.at/riwi/Home/Bilder/Galerie/Vmax%20Rechts.jpg

[lovinCO]

Suziki GT500 twin 2-stroke.

That might've been it. Not the Kawi Triple, I know those. Death trap!

[lovinCO]

Did Honda also make a version with a single shock in the front to match the single swingarm in the rear? I think I've seen it somewhere before.

Wasn't there a Bimota with single swingarms on each end?

[Sortarican]

That might've been it. Not the Kawi Triple, I know those. Death trap!

Hehehehe....but a fast ride to hell.

[lovinCO]

:pointlaugh:


Ya know, that makes me kind of miss my motorcycle childhood. I distinctly remember thinking my 600 Hurricane was just insanely fast. Like, I was scared to ride it it was so awesome. ....sigh....

[dirkterrell]

An old boyfriend of mine had a 500 2stroke street bike....now what was it? I could swear it was a Suzuki....like a big TZ. Does anyone remember what those things were?? I rode it around the block a few times and it had a terrifying power band.

RG500 perhaps?

http://www.rg500.net/INLINE/RG500.gif

Dirk

[dirkterrell]

Did Honda also make a version with a single shock in the front to match the single swingarm in the rear?

Not that I'm aware of.

[Keepitgreen]

Just found this on Craigslist..
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/408449372.html

That would be fun to have..

[lovinCO]

RG500 perhaps?

I think it was an RG500. But I thought I remembered seeing more pipes. Could be my fuzzy math. :)

[lovinCO]

Just found this on Craigslist..
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/408449372.html

That would be fun to have..

Ci. How did he get a plate on it?

[Keepitgreen]

If I remember it right, you just have to pay a hell of alot of "tax" to have it done.. That is what a dude in Austin told me about the Aprillia RS 250 he owned.

I thought I saw an Aprillia here in Boulder the other day. Don't know if it were a 125 or a 250. Hell, it could have been a 50 as I was just driving by and it caught my eye.
Those little bastards would be a hoot!