Cycle whore thread
03-09-2011, 10:05 AM
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updates on the bike build... things are looking pretty dim: I'm gonna need to at least have the cyl bored and honed.
So at this point I figure why not go big or go home?
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So at this point I figure why not go big or go home?
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03-09-2011, 10:39 AM
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I had an entry level AGV Stealth and it wasn't bad. Then I got a Scorpion EXO700, and I liked that one a little more because I felt it vented more, but it was a tad bit heavier. Pretty even aerodynamically. Now I have a Shoei 1100 and I love it. Lighter than either of them, and vents way better. Always fits my head a little bit better than either of them. I can't trash the Scorpion though, as the price difference between the Scorpion and the Shoei was huge, but it's clear the Shoei is a better product overall, but the Scorpion is definitely a great helmet for the price.
There is a new maker called bilt up there at cycle gear. They are really cheap... I think I might be picking one up to test it out. They are running $119 new.
03-09-2011, 11:00 AM
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so yea... project bikes are expensive...
I want +1mm Dynoman pistons but they're 12.5:1 comp and I'm pretty sure I can't get Formula race fuel around here.
Also I don't know if there's enough room in the dome for me to increase the dome size and lower compression sooo...
JE 836cc piston set + Carrillo rods = $1300/set from Dynoman (+$30 for Falicon rods)
Head stage 3 ported intake, polished exhaust, oversize valves, and bench flow testing by M.Reick
All new Kibblewhite valves, springs, retainers, keepers, guides, etc... = $2085
Lightened + balanced + polished crank with oil balls drilled and tapped for screws $400
Webcam hardweld camshaft + adjustable sprocket = $240
Tsubaki cam chain
Primary chain
Cam chain and primary chain rollers and tensioners
Cycle x coated rocker arms and shafts = ?
Lightened alternator rotor = ?
Magnaflux + undercut dears = $300
all new gaskets and oil seals
I haven't even left the motor yet and I could already buy a new bike...
I want +1mm Dynoman pistons but they're 12.5:1 comp and I'm pretty sure I can't get Formula race fuel around here.
Also I don't know if there's enough room in the dome for me to increase the dome size and lower compression sooo...
JE 836cc piston set + Carrillo rods = $1300/set from Dynoman (+$30 for Falicon rods)
Head stage 3 ported intake, polished exhaust, oversize valves, and bench flow testing by M.Reick
All new Kibblewhite valves, springs, retainers, keepers, guides, etc... = $2085
Lightened + balanced + polished crank with oil balls drilled and tapped for screws $400
Webcam hardweld camshaft + adjustable sprocket = $240
Tsubaki cam chain
Primary chain
Cam chain and primary chain rollers and tensioners
Cycle x coated rocker arms and shafts = ?
Lightened alternator rotor = ?
Magnaflux + undercut dears = $300
all new gaskets and oil seals
I haven't even left the motor yet and I could already buy a new bike...
03-10-2011, 07:42 AM
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Motorcycle Superstore has some helmets for under $150. Decent selection for those who want to get something new on the cheap.
I'm prolly gonna get this, though:
I'm prolly gonna get this, though:
03-10-2011, 10:38 AM
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Go up to Cycle Gear on Little Creek in Norfolk... it is right beside Sunrise cycles. Talk to Mario and tell him that Rich sent you up there to look at some helmets. He can usually get you a really good price for a helmet. Almost the same as you can get on the internet most times.
And you have to be careful about the helmets that you buy. Mario was telling me that helmets like AFX is cheap... but they dont offer any type of warranty. So... if you wreck and something doesn't hold up like it should... you are just SOL... and will have to try and sue. Companies like Scorpion, HJC, Shoei... all have some warranty insurance on their helmets that if something doesn't protect the way that it should... they pay for damages. I am not sure exactly how it works... but he said that is why Cycle Gear will not carry AFX helmets and a couple others.. because they dont offer any insurance on their helmets.
And you have to be careful about the helmets that you buy. Mario was telling me that helmets like AFX is cheap... but they dont offer any type of warranty. So... if you wreck and something doesn't hold up like it should... you are just SOL... and will have to try and sue. Companies like Scorpion, HJC, Shoei... all have some warranty insurance on their helmets that if something doesn't protect the way that it should... they pay for damages. I am not sure exactly how it works... but he said that is why Cycle Gear will not carry AFX helmets and a couple others.. because they dont offer any insurance on their helmets.
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