Motorcycles.

[jscottyk]

No modern engine should burn 2 quarts of oil in 1800 miles. That's just horse shit atmo.

Which break-in method did you use? By the book?

[pdxmech13]

I've looked into the Lemon Law and I could go that route but it would be a long process......not sure I'm willing to wait it out.

I just rode the damn thing. Never let it lugged and kept RPM's down a bit at first but mainly how they recommend.

Not my first new bike either. Had a 15' street triple before that where I put 10K miles in a year. No oil issues with that one but had front brake warranty from Nissin on a bad caliper which overheated the rotor. Glad I saw that before track days.

[jscottyk]

I've looked into the Lemon Law and I could go that route but it would be a long process......not sure I'm willing to wait it out.

I just rode the damn thing. Never let it lugged and kept RPM's down a bit at first but mainly how they recommend.

Not my first new bike either. Had a 15' street triple before that where I put 10K miles in a year. No oil issues with that one but had front brake warranty from Nissin on a bad caliper which overheated the rotor. Glad I saw that before track days.

Sound like the break-in was proper. Hopefully Triumph will get this sorted too. Sucks to be without the bike. I'll report back on the RS. I'm 124 miles in.

[pdxmech13]

Triumph told me the recent engine failure is on me because I didn't check the oil or top it off during the ride and the oil level got so low that the bearing fell a part and the conrod broke.

That's why the new engine rebuild is on me which obviously sucks.

I rode that 1800 miles in 5 days out and back to Portland from Monterey. Bike never acted funny and I only checked the oil at the start of the ride as a quick check for fluids and function.

Triumph says that it is possible for there engines to consume up to 1 liter every 1000 miles and that is the industry standard.

Not sure the Japanese or any other brand would agree honestly.

Should be interesting now that they are providing motors for Moto 2. Especiially for a company that doesn't want to invest in that market. And that comes from Sir Blor himself.

That new RS is pretty sweet. I think the spec is very good for the money.


Enjoy that new bike.

[dogrange]

Triumph says that it is possible for there engines to consume up to 1 liter every 1000 miles and that is the industry standard.

Not sure the Japanese or any other brand would agree honestly.

1l/1000m? Are they still employing a "total loss" oiling system?

[pdxmech13]

This.....just more of this please........

First Look at the 218 Honda CB1R

[Mabouya]

I'd definitely consider this (modern retro)

Kawasaki adds a touch of nostalgia to its range with the Z9RS

[pdxmech13]

I liked that one too but it's just a little on the retro side for this guy. 37, fat, kids and no social life. Rides a bicycle when forced. Drinks too much.

This is nice as well.

Mega Gallery: Husqvarna Vitpilen 71 - Asphalt & Rubber

Glad to see it stayed pretty true to the original.

[Blue Jays]

”...This is nice as well...”

Husqvarna was wise to use the flatter clip-on style handlebars rather than the chromed hi-rise version.
Better for braking and overall handling...plus just looks far sleeker and sharp.
BMW, Honda, and Kawasaki should do likewise with their new-retro motorcycles. Nice find, pdxmech13.

[jscottyk]

I'd definitely consider this (modern retro)...

Check out James Compton's ZRX.

And at Asphalt and Rubber.

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[maunahaole]

That z9r makes similar power to a stock ZRX. Still no need to change from the zrx as it just keeps running. I’m down with the naked bike, had a full fairing bike in Sacramento and the heat coming out the back was nearly unbearable unless it was cold outside.

[jscottyk]

That z9r makes similar power to a stock ZRX. Still no need to change from the zrx as it just keeps running. I’m down with the naked bike, had a full fairing bike in Sacramento and the heat coming out the back was nearly unbearable unless it was cold outside.

I've really enjoyed getting some miles on the Street Triple RS and the biggest surprise is how much I have enjoyed my helmet cruising along in clean air. I had forgotten how much I enjoy riding a naked bike.

[Nate@Scarab]

Back again.

How's an '08 1098S sound to everyone?

You know, as a daily. And track slut.

I might fab up a bike rack.

Might.

[jscottyk]

How's an '08 1098S sound to everyone?

I think you know the answer to that.

YES

What are those going for these days? Full Ohlins suspension, yes?

[jscottyk]

Really really cool to see Indian considering this.

"Indian Scout FTR1200 Teases a Coming Street Tracker"

Still, 427lbs?? Ugh. This bike needs to weight 360lbs.

[dogrange]

Back again.

How's an '08 1098S sound to everyone?

You know, as a daily. And track slut.

I might fab up a bike rack.

Might.

Sounds F****ing awesome. Jealous.

[dogrange]

Really really cool to see Indian considering this.

"Indian Scout FTR1200 Teases a Coming Street Tracker"

Still, 427lbs?? Ugh. This bike needs to weight 360lbs.

Agree, but it seems like your standard 1200 twins weigh about that much, in general. Maybe I am wrong.

[seanile]

most 900+ vtwins start around 500lbs.
given the frame work on that indian, i was expecting 400lb max. the positioning probably doesn't make it feel that heavy though when you're controlling it.

[Nate@Scarab]

I think you know the answer to that.

YES

What are those going for these days? Full Ohlins suspension, yes?

Yeah, this one's been taken to R level, though. Dyno'd at 185whp. :|

Seem to be floating around for about $10kish.

Alternative is a 748. Which is...just so damned heavy.

[dogrange]

Yeah, this one's been taken to R level, though. Dyno'd at 185whp. :|

Seem to be floating around for about $10kish.

Alternative is a 748. Which is...just so damned heavy.

I'd say a big YES to the S (or R) suspension, maybe not so much to the R engine (which I imagine in my puny world to be too much to use on public roads and will require extra maintenance).