Posted by JayC on April 16, 2008, 1:51 pm
Seeing how that Tami got herself a 'tard bike, I want one too.
Not really - but I AM seriously considering putting my XR400 on the
road for a commuter vehicle this summer. With gas pushing $3.25
already, and more hikes likely, I can't afford to drive my pig 12MPG
Toyota. I plated my 400 many years ago, so I just have to dig up the
title and re-register it. If nothing else, it'll give me an excuse to
rebuild my shock that spontaneously exploded all over the garage last
month.
I don't understand the full Mo-Tard wheel conversion though. Other
than the extremely cool HUGE front rotor (easily worth it for the
bling alone), whats the deal with those itsy-bitsy wheels all them
'tards have? What's the advantage of going down to 17", other than
possibly tire availability? Why not just get a decent roadworthy 21"/
18" set (they've got to be available these days) and call it a road
bike?
How much to 'tard up a bike - both full blown and cheapest way out
methods? Based on what I'd guess for a couple of wheels, road race
tires, and the front brake setup, I'd say close to 2 grand. Seems
like an awful lot, especially on a $200 bike ;).
JayC
Posted by JayC on April 16, 2008, 2:06 pm
Not to spoil a good joke, but I can't bust through my firewall to get
to 'youtube'. Please describe.
Jay
Posted by Mike Baxter on April 16, 2008, 2:21 pm
wrote:
RZ500 and RZ350 hauling anus.
Mike Baxter
Posted by JayC on April 16, 2008, 2:36 pm
> it's a video (with sound) of a rz500 getting chased by a rz350 thru two
> tunnels
Ooh. I don't think there are any of those left around here - at least
not for cheap money.
JayC
Posted by XR650L_Dave on April 16, 2008, 2:19 pm
> Seeing how that Tami got herself a 'tard bike, I want one too.
> Not really - but I AM seriously considering putting my XR400 on the
> road for a commuter vehicle this summer. With gas pushing $3.25
> already, and more hikes likely, I can't afford to drive my pig 12MPG
> Toyota. I plated my 400 many years ago, so I just have to dig up the
> title and re-register it. If nothing else, it'll give me an excuse to
> rebuild my shock that spontaneously exploded all over the garage last
> month.
> I don't understand the full Mo-Tard wheel conversion though. Other
> than the extremely cool HUGE front rotor (easily worth it for the
> bling alone), whats the deal with those itsy-bitsy wheels all them
> 'tards have? What's the advantage of going down to 17", other than
> possibly tire availability? Why not just get a decent roadworthy 21"/
> 18" set (they've got to be available these days) and call it a road
> bike?
> How much to 'tard up a bike - both full blown and cheapest way out
> methods? Based on what I'd guess for a couple of wheels, road race
> tires, and the front brake setup, I'd say close to 2 grand. Seems
> like an awful lot, especially on a $200 bike ;).
> JayC
I think the 17 front is to get a wider tire for more 'stick', and to
turn in quicker.
Dave
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> couldn't you get one of these for the ~ same price....