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well i have seen green and purple but the purple was on the fairing… cant recall about the rims… but the bike seems well kept and entertained for a 99(?) kawi…
BoOZe
Solomolo Rider
yeah ~sign~ i can’t leave biking..but can improve with time… everyone his own way and luck and situational experience gained… hey btw what oil you use? i used motul 5100 15w50 ester… isaw this one smoothened my engine more than the 10/40…
BoOZe
Solomolo Rideri dunno about old kawiz, except for 250cc kawiz 2stroke we have er but i get the impression the rims were recently painted but they are nice… hah! finally someone added the jelly to the peanuts butter and banana: yoshi on a kawi… so two in one exhaust ey…
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderhehehe nice one loki…i admit i took some secs to figure out what d heck he’s talkin about…lol.. good…
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderwelcomen ;p now datz d spirit; wear all gear even if its hot… i didn’t mind if i smelled ;p
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderdang lucky him!!!! glad he was ok and that these car squids exist elsewhere
hey i know this bike!!! this bike is awesome! yeah! i have seen a guy riding it (with no gear of course) and my mechanic have two of it!! well one in 80% state and one with chassis and tyres only. He said this bike was jackass to ride but he is not able to get parts for it.. sad it is rusting at his place…
but this story is scary indeed; she did not even see a rider in front of her!!BoOZe
Solomolo Riderthat’s a decent set of goodbargainprice gearing stuffs… second link for gloves is better… coz i like above cuff
i used to wear normal gloves but switched to high cuff ones where you can tuck your jacket sleeve end into the glove, preventing air from entering your jacket because using the first said gloves, i was like parachuting on the bike…BoOZe
Solomolo Rideri replied to that above..it seems you modified the post..lol ..well do check the site and forum posts for more precise answers to your questions… but i like everything full..(don’t dare joke ’bout dat ey!?!)
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderwhat you prefer? a tank half filled or FULL-y filled? well it depends on your $$$ but i say get the full leather(if ye going textile, make sure it has back, elbow and shoulder armor) and full face helmet.. i’ve had bad experiences and if i did not have full face helmet during my crash, i would have done face surgery, twice…(cover your knees also…it sukx when the wound has dried out..you can’t even sh**t in peace
) don’t be in a haste… save some $$ and get your gear… ride confidently…and don’t forget the gloves and boots…BoOZe
Solomolo Rider”’ey brozinlaw, wana schwee me ride?ey? come on…schwit…………hey chhheck out how i lean the bike…ey……wtf…schiiiiitt a treeee..take cover!!!!**oops too late… yea definitely not to show off while riding two up (unless the curve is forgiving
) ‘coz if i use my logic we have 3 points of gravity..ey?!BoOZe
Solomolo Rideryeah chamois worked just fine for me but everything good has its -ve side: it would somewhat leave little tiny not remarkable bits of wire/tissue like stuff… well all cloth does that… and i would advise not to use any products on the seat, except for leather treating products and these also are slippery but i used to apply the product when no rides were intended that day…
BoOZe
Solomolo Rideruh uh uh first and first i think you should know your bike’s friction zone… and then everything goes on easy to learn and do… and yeah, shifting and u-turns are also important… but the key is… friction zone…
here is a guide doc i downloaded from a site someone posted in here:
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THE FRICTION ZONE
The friction zone is the area of the clutch between completely open and completely closed. Let’s begin. Now, pull the clutch in and put the motorcycle in 1st gear. Put your right foot on the brake, begin by letting the clutch out and begin feeding a little throttle and stay in the friction zone.
You should be feathering the rear brake so that it holds the motorcycle back slightly. You now have 3 ways to control your motorcycle, the clutch, the throttle and the rear brake. You must keep power to the rear wheel and stay in the friction zone and feed a little throttle. Now, let’s try the slow race.LEARNING TO LEAN THE MOTORCYCLE AT SLOW SPEEDS:
Remember, the further you lean the motorcycle, the sharper the turn you can make. Start by making circles in a parking lot, try to find a lot with lined spaces. At first try making a 30′ circle to the left. Remember, stay in the friction zone, feather the rear brake and keep your head and eyes up. Do not look down. NEVER touch the front brake while making these circles. If you do, it will pull you to the ground like a magnet. Make sure to keep power to the rear wheel. If you pull the clutch in all the way, or release the throttle when the bike is leaned over, the motorcycle will tip.
Practice these circles in both directions, left and right. You might find it easier if you have someone standing in the center of your circle. Focus on their eyes or the top of their head. Try and work the circle down to at least 20′. The idea is to lean the motorcycle over as far as you can, if you pegs or boards start to scrape, don’t panic, this is just a warning that you’re approaching the limit of your lean angle. Your speed in the circle should be between 3-5mph.THE OFF-SET CONE WEAVE:
Refer to your diagram you received with your video for the correct measurements. Basically, what you have is 2 sets of cones. The first set will be set at 30′ apart and there will be 5 of them. The second set will also be 30′ apart, but will be offset 12′ from the first set of cones. Between the two sets of cones, start with 24′.
As you start to maneuver around the cones, make your first turn to the left around the first cone, as soon as your tire gets to that 1st cone, turn your head and eyes to the left and focus on the 1st off-set cone. As your tire reaches that cone, snap your head and eyes to the right and focus on the next cone. In essence, you will be turning your head and eyes and the motorcycle from side to side. As you approach each cone, do not look down at it. Keep your focus at least 4 to 5 feet above the cone. Head and eyes is extremely important in this exercise.
Make sure to stay in the friction zone keep your head and eyes up and avoid looking down. Make sure to keep power to the rear wheel and keep feathering the brake. The further you lean the motorcycle, the easier this exercise becomes.SLOW CONE WEAVE
You will need 6 small traffic cones. Set them up in a straight line about 12 feet apart. The idea is to weave through the cones while in the friction zone. Do not attempt to coast through the cones.
The trick to this exercise is to focus at least 2 cones ahead of the motorcycle. If you can, focus only on the very last cone. You’ll be able to see the cones you are weaving around with your peripheral vision. If you look down at the cones, you will hit them or you’ll have to put a foot down. Remember, if the bike is in motion, your feet belong on the floor boards or pegs.
Now, simply weave through the cones by pushing your handlebars back and forth. Allow the motorcycle to lean from side to side as you weave through the cones. If you find that having the cones set at 12′ apart is too difficult, start with the cones at 14 or 15 feet apart and work down to 12′. Remember, you must stay in the friction zone, if you let the clutch out all the way, you’ll be going too fast to maneuver around the cones.SLOW RACE
In this exercise, you want to go as slowly as you possibly can and focus your eyes straight ahead at least 5 to 6 feet off the ground. You must avoid the temptation to look down at your handlebars or the ground immediatley in front of your motorcycle. If you look down, you’ll have to put a foot down or possibly tip the bike over. If you begin to lose your balance and feel the bike is going to tip, simply let the clutch out all the way and the motorcycle will straighten back up. Once you regain your balance, pull the clutch in and re-establish the friction zone. You need to practice the slow race until you can consistently ride between 3 and 5mph.THE U-TURN
When practicing the U-turn, measure off an area of 30′ to start. Ride the motorcycle into the 30′ space while in the friction zone, with your foot on the brake. Let’s assume you are going to make a left hand turn. Pick a point on the right side of the allotted space and aim your front tire towards it. Again, keep your focus 4 to 5′ off the ground.
The idea is to allow the bike to dip to the right as soon as you reach your turning point. Then, immediately turn your head and eyes to the left as far as you can and allow the bike to lean as much as possible. Never look at the opposite edge of your allotted space, even a second’s glance in that direction will cause the motorcycle to move 2 or 3 feet in the direction you don’t want to go.
The further you turn your head in the direction you want the bike to go and the further you lean the motorcycle, the tighter the U-turn will be. Depending on the type of motorcycle you have, you should eventually be able to turn within 20′ or less. Make sure you practice the U-turn in both directions, turning to the left and to the right.Remember,
Ride Safe
***have fun practicing..
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderso what? i am trying to help in every way my knowledge permits me.. and wtf YOU are doing? hiding and criticizing? and well if he did not understand, he would have asked and certain things can be understood even if i don’t have to explain it or did not explain well; lets say i fold in all my fingers and slooowwwwly raise the middle one for ye? hows that? i don’t even have to utter a word, and you got it! even to where to put…phunk!
PS: sorry to the elders…
BoOZe
Solomolo Riderthis is… heavy… heavy..and… holly sh**!!!! this is freakin’ kewl…do they have v-max there? god i want v-max
BoOZe
Solomolo Rideruh uh uh i used to keep a chamois cloth, which is really absorbent… That is the only timing i had ‘coz other products used to degrade the leather seat and while braking or steep leaning, i kinda used to slide off the seat ‘coz the products made it slippery…. i also covered my bike, especially the seats to prevent this…
BoOZe
Solomolo Rider
hey i know this bike!!! this bike is awesome! yeah! i have seen a guy riding it (with no gear of course) and my mechanic have two of it!! well one in 80% state and one with chassis and tyres only. He said this bike was jackass to ride but he is not able to get parts for it.. sad it is rusting at his place…
i used to wear normal gloves but switched to high cuff ones where you can tuck your jacket sleeve end into the glove, preventing air from entering your jacket because using the first said gloves, i was like parachuting on the bike…