method2mymadness
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Nice are u finding a lot of options for it or no
Watching people that know what's up blowing glass and ur there in person is awsome so much going on .....haha I was a bit nervous when hey was swinging it around "bro, you realize thats melting glass,, right?"
So far it's looking a little grim for performance parts.Nice are u finding a lot of options for it or no
Nice then let the wife put around on the metroSo far it's looking a little grim for performance parts.
The scooter has been on the streets since July/August of 2012, but most aftermarket parts seem to be for the 2-stroke engines of the 2009 and earlier models.
After my service manual comes in this week, I'm going to start making calls to see what is available for the 2013 models so I can budget it out and start getting things done.
My plan of attack is:
Variator, roller weights, racing clutch, and a kevlar belt.
Then a performance exhaust system.
Then (if available) a means to flash the eeprom of the ECM with some performance settings (and to raise the rev-limit for a higher top speed).
Then taller tires.
Lighter wheels (if I can afford them).
Then, in three years, upgrade to a full-sized motorcycle (CBR500R, or a Ninja 650).
Do they make power commanders for those little bikes? Since u mentioned an EEPROM it made me think of it. K&N filter, exhaust and a power commander are like necessary on any crotch rocket IMO. Easy grand right thereabouts.So far it's looking a little grim for performance parts.
The scooter has been on the streets since July/August of 2012, but most aftermarket parts seem to be for the 2-stroke engines of the 2009 and earlier models.
After my service manual comes in this week, I'm going to start making calls to see what is available for the 2013 models so I can budget it out and start getting things done.
My plan of attack is:
Variator, roller weights, racing clutch, and a kevlar belt.
Then a performance exhaust system.
Then (if available) a means to flash the eeprom of the ECM with some performance settings (and to raise the rev-limit for a higher top speed).
Then taller tires.
Lighter wheels (if I can afford them).
Then, in three years, upgrade to a full-sized motorcycle (CBR500R, or a Ninja 650).
Hahaha. Yeah, it was cool. I will admit I had to go to a very, very gay bar. It was like fucking trannies singing music like it was rocky horror picture show or something. I just told myself as long as they didn't touch me I was fine. I think they could tell who was straight though. I was wearing a sports hat, sports logo shirt, and a chick was sitting on my lap so it should be enough signal to not fuck with me.You are the MAN!!! I want to get invited to something like that. A bunch of hopped up chicks down to get crazy. WOOT! Hell yeah.
Picked up a K&N airfilter last night.Do they make power commanders for those little bikes? Since u mentioned an EEPROM it made me think of it. K&N filter, exhaust and a power commander are like necessary on any crotch rocket IMO. Easy grand right thereabouts.
I'm not sure anyone wants my wife on a scooter.Nice then let the wife put around on the metro
If you want a cheap bike to dick around on get a ninja 250. They hold their value really well. I know a lot of times people will ride them a season or two, and maybe only lose $500 if even when they sell them.Picked up a K&N airfilter last night.
Went from holding 22mph up a long & steep hill to now holding 24mph up the same hill.
My goal is to hold 30mph up this particular hill by the time I'm done with my upgrades.
Depending on what's available for it, I may not reach my goals, especially if I limit my budget.
If the cost outweighs the gains, I'll put the money aside towards my main goal of buying a regular motorcycle in 2 or 3 years.
Will start with a variator & rollers, and a kevlar drive belt, and take it from there.
I'm not sure anyone wants my wife on a scooter.
Hell, I'm not sure I want her driving a car.
Who said that!?
There are those sport/cruiser things they sell now. I road one when I was selling my zx10r. It was ok for what it was, but for me it was like it couldn't make up its mind if it was a cruiser, or a sport bike. It was too slow for my taste, but I get why some might like it. Really cushy ride too.Yeah, the scooter was like, after the first 5 seconds I thought to myself, "Man! Why did I ever get away from motorcycles in the first place!?".
Five minutes later I'm thinking, "Man, I should have just held out and got a real motorcycle."
But you know how wives can be.
When I was letting her know about upgrades for the scooter, I layed the blame on her for opening up Pandora's two-wheeled box and let her know that in 2 to 3 years I'd be upgrading.
Was originally thinking about a Ninja 300, but my last ride was a Ninja 600r, and I just can't see going smaller than that.
The CBR500R is the smallest I'd go if I'm spending more than $5k on a bike.
She was not happy about that, and said a 250 was the biggest I needed (she's never swung her leg over the seat of a motorcycle in her life).
But I held my ground and said it's my ass on the line when I'm out on 2 wheels, and I will have the final say on what size motorcycle I need and, if I'm going to spend 4k on a 300, I'd rather save up the extra and get a 500cc.
Now I'm thinking of saving the extra 2k beyond that and getting a Ninja 650.
But, I might just get a CBR500R and add a few go-fast goodies to it instead.
Will never be as fast as a CBR600RR or ZX6R (or even a Ninja 650), but it'll be faster than the average sportscar.
I'm not so much about running around like lightning, but I don't want to be able to be chased down by a Yugo.
Ur purple cookie monster looks more like thin mints imoWhats up everyone. Wanted to post up these pics last night. But went out with my girl for our bdays. 1st is my Purple Cookie Monster & 2nd is the Thin Mints. Which I'm wondering if thats what it is. Anyways have a wonderful Sunday. Took tomorrow off to recuperate. I tell myself everytime I wont drink again. View attachment 2692610View attachment 2692609