Hey ya'll.
10-31-2005, 06:09 PM
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Hey ya'll.
Hey guys. I'm new to the board. Been riding for about 3 yrs now. Strictly cruisers up untill August this year, when I bought an '05 gixxer 600. Ended up wrecking the bike 2 mths into owning it on some corners. All damage to the bike was cosmetic. I was fine. That happened 1 month ago. Before I wrecked the bike I wasn't in to stunting, in fact, I thought it was retarded. Till a friend showed me a vid, and I got hooked. So, here I am now, learning to stunt with a $10k motorcycle that looks like a $2k stunt bike. 
Oh well, things happen for a reason. ANYWAY... now that the story of my life is out the way... here's what I've been doing lately. I'm sure you've seen 02938092830498349 pictures of this stuff... But tell me what you think anyway. I'm a noob at this. CRITIQUE ME! Be easy on me I'm only one month into this ****.
I'm HOOKED! :YEAH
Oh well, things happen for a reason. ANYWAY... now that the story of my life is out the way... here's what I've been doing lately. I'm sure you've seen 02938092830498349 pictures of this stuff... But tell me what you think anyway. I'm a noob at this. CRITIQUE ME! Be easy on me I'm only one month into this ****. I'm HOOKED! :YEAH
10-31-2005, 07:38 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
Get a cage, its a 200 dollar insurance policy on your 10k/2k bike. Other than that You are looking great for doing this for a short time. Enjoy it-
Oh, if you havent already get in a new oil pickup too. Its a 45 minute job to install.
Oh, if you havent already get in a new oil pickup too. Its a 45 minute job to install.
10-31-2005, 07:41 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
Yeah a cage is the plan. I just started doing this stuff so quickly I haven't gotten around to getting one yet which is a retarded excuse for not having one. But a cage and also another guy I spoke to who stunts, was telling me I should put j bars on first, instead of a 12 bar because if I don't land the 12bar straight on the ground it will corkscrew? Am I right on this? What about the exhaust? I believe I read somewhere about having to shorten up mufflers. Will that be the case for this bike?
10-31-2005, 07:46 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
I ride an 05 too and I shortened my exhaust about 6 inches so it doesnt hit the ground. It is easy to do, just pull the endplate off and use a sawzall/grinder/hacksaw to take a few inches off the end of the pipe and then screw the endplate back on. I can get pics if you need.
12 bar, people learn on them and people dont. It adds a risk but its personal opinion. Go with the J and you can protect your tail without risking catching a corner.
12 bar, people learn on them and people dont. It adds a risk but its personal opinion. Go with the J and you can protect your tail without risking catching a corner.
10-31-2005, 07:51 PM
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Did you shorten your stock pipe? Or an aftermarket one? I have a yoshi on it right now, and still have the stock pipe stored away. Which do you suggest that I shorten? Pics would be great if you have them.
10-31-2005, 08:41 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
great stuff for a month, but why are you and that kid I critiqued yesterday doing spreaders and you can't even ride bp? just wanna help, I'm not a hater, so don't hate me for this...
10-31-2005, 08:47 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
Originally Posted by qazvick
Did you shorten your stock pipe? Or an aftermarket one? I have a yoshi on it right now, and still have the stock pipe stored away. Which do you suggest that I shorten? Pics would be great if you have them.
10-31-2005, 10:09 PM
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Re: Hey ya'll.
Originally Posted by TampaGSXR
where were those pics taken at? looks like a good spot
Originally Posted by bruno_z
great stuff for a month, but why are you and that kid I critiqued yesterday doing spreaders and you can't even ride bp?
Originally Posted by kern0079
I shortened the stock pipe but the aftermarket glasspack would be easier. Just chop the b!tch in half.
10-31-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bruno_z
great stuff for a month, but why are you and that kid I critiqued yesterday doing spreaders and you can't even ride bp? just wanna help, I'm not a hater, so don't hate me for this...
