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They are not worth it! For only $6000 more you can get a nice Blackbird.

Your speculation is pointless, since you do not know if that would be the case or not. I explicitly let my insurance company know what happen and where it happened concerning my crash. They had no problems with it. As far as my bike, it is a dedicated track bike and I have no insurance on it. As far as the crash you witnessed, it is a high risk sport, whether it is on the track or on the street. I think it is a valid point. If something goes wrong, don't assume your insurance is going to cover it; you may be at risk.

"Oh, the drama. icon_rolleyes.gif Dude, sell your bike. Motorcycles= dangerous. Period. If you've managed to convince yourself you're somehow safer on the street than a person who's taken the time to hone their skills in a controlled environment, bully for you, but you're wrong...." Go pound sand.

Still waiting for an answer to this. I happened to be at Pocono and the event was held by NESBA about 3 years ago. The crash happened as the bikes came off the tri-oval onto the infield. Bike one stayed high for a late turn in - bike two was behind him but dove down early. Bike one did not appear to see the other. The bike two tried to stop too late but straighted the bike up and thus they impacted at about 80 degrees dead center of bike one. Yes, I left with a bad impression.

As Tim said, you should become a little more educated about the difference. It is not racing. My insurance covered my fractured radius after crashing at Barber at the end of 2007. As with all insurance, it is not until you go to collect a large sum of money that they would bother to review exactly what you were doing. Just because they paid for one broken wrist does not mean they will pay for a week of intensive care. Do you really think in the crash above (this was not "follow the leader" with an instructor) that your insurance company would pay off your bike or his? Perhaps I should have put "racing" but that may be exactly what your insurance company may call it if you crash at 100+ mph while passing on a race course. Your widow may not get too far explaining "Oh no, it was just an educational track day."

-1 on track days. I went there and every other bike was a rashed up piece of crap. Then one guy T-boned another. Both of them went to the hospital and both bikes were junk. Your medical insurance may not cover racing. Your life insurance may not cover racing. Your bike insurance will not cover racing. You, your life, your family, and your bike may all be at risk.

I'll take it if you still have it.

Not true. I've been on the slab for about 10 miles doing 75+, suddenly I click up a gear into 7th.

I first picked up the EBC brakes because they are supposed to have better bite when cold. Once I got ALL the air out of the lines I found no reason to go with SS lines and never use more then 2 fingers on the brakes. I do like the Pazzo levers. I use a short one for the two finger brake and a long one for the clutch where I'll use 4 fingers at a red light. I noticed Valentino Rossi will use 1 finger for a sweeper, 2 fingers often, and three for a hairpin.

So how many miles? Are the tires in good shape? Chain? Battery?

110 No DID ZVM2 PS: you really should start. Thanks! Any reason(s) a clip master should not be used? I know people sometimes did not install the clip properly and reused clips/ damaged clips. I would guess the same people would not install a rivet master properly.

Nice looking 3300 miles like new run fast Adult driven Chrome wheels Battery Maintainer Comes with helmets $5k No test drives John 610-324-3911 * Location: Chadds Ford PA

I want a new chain. How many links do I need? Is a clip type master OK? What brand / model do you recommend? PS: I don't take very good care of my chain.

Sweet ride! Better than new.

Go ahead, you ask the owner... Redneck Bling!!!

Stock! EPA legal. Ride anywhere in the country. The price is right!

Someone has a blown engine with 78k miles and needs a long block (engine & head). Need to know miliage and condition - oil changed / not modified. Bay Area for pick up would be ideal. Thanks!

Serves you right you AIR POLLUTERS! I hope the EPA catches up will all of you.

A hole that size wound not reduce the strength. I wish I had done it that way.

Looks like it's busted out motor mounts. Is that what it is? You kind of need those. I assume the rest of the bike is trash. Part it out. Even if you fixed it, you would still have a 929.

The idea that 12 lbs = 1 hp is just silly. (Although for a Harley that may be low.) For a XX: (595 wet weight + 255 rider with gear) / 174 hp = 4.88 lbs / hp => 5 lbs = 1 hp (heavy rider modified bike) (595 wet weight + 205 rider with gear) / 164 hp = 4.88 lbs / hp => 5 lbs = 1 hp (average rider stock bike) So you could either add 10 hp or loose 50 lbs and keep the bike stock. You end up with the same power to weight ratio.

I played with lots of sprocket changes, mostly with the front. One tooth in the front is almost three at the back. While it is easy to change sprockets, it's not something you want to do on the side of the road, although that would be best. So, you have to make a compromise. What is most important to you vs what you have to give up. Only your opinion matters. For The Dragon, a 16 tooth front would be nice. For the slab to get there, a 18 tooth would be better. 17 is perfect for the Blue Ridge parkway.

Here is how I do it. Call by local independent bike shop Washington Cycle Works - Washington NJ Discuss tire options with Ron (owner). Advice is good and FREE! Order some new tires. Work a couple of extra hours at work in a nice clean office. Get extra cash. Give bike to bike shop. Go have breakfast across street at diner. Go back. BS with whoever happens to be there. Watch a bike or two on dyno. Give cash to bike shop. Get bike with new tires. Break in tires VERY carefully first 100 miles (More of Ron's good FREE advice).

I would go with the knock sensor first. Start with the connector. If the ECU is gone would a bike even run at all?