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Was on my DR650 this afternoon and a pirate pulled up next to me. Apparently he wanted to race as soon as he took off.. so I obliged him. He did beat me to the next light, though I was hanging on pretty close behind.
Pulled up next to him and he was grinning like a Cheshire cat :icon_mrgreen: I flipped up my face shield and said "you know, if I had my Gold Wing; I would've probably beat you". He answered, "ya, you probably would've". :icon_lol:
Not all pirates are bad. :icon_wink:
So your 46hp DR650 duel sport got beat light to light by a fire breathing, excessive noise making steel steed with twice the hp....must have made the pirate's day. I hate bullies..........:icon_laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by willtill
Will , I gotta tell ya , I'm disappointed you lost. I think with a little practice you coulda had him.:poke:
Drop two teeth off that front chain sprocket and add 5 teeth to the rear and he would.:icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
Larry have you looked at the HP ratings on those dinosaurs lately? Its dismal at best. Rear wheel on a 103 is around 70 HP per dyno runs on the HD forum. Will can best that guy if he practices his launch and watches the tach on his shifts.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGLRY
Oh I was not behind him by far... He got the jump on me when the light turned green, I wasn't expecting a race until it happened. I ended up two bike lengths behind him when we started to slow down.
It's all in fun anyway. I had a good time. :icon_lol:
I'm quite aware of the hp and power to weight raito of the stock, pig heavy 103 and the 650 will beat it easy, light to light with a little gear ratio change imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
You'll get him next time Will. Show no mercy. Drop the hammer on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by willtill
No doubt. I'll be ready for him next time. I think he's local and was on the way home from work. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
Here's a gratuitous pic tonight of my DR... I LOVE this bike! :yes:
http://i65.tinypic.com/i2k30w.jpg
Stalk him Will.
He came down Dorsey road, about the same time I always head to the VFW at the end of my working day. Will try to make the same time tomorrow... and the next day... and the next...Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
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You're the man Will. YOU CAN DO IT!!! GET OUT ON HIM!!! TAKE HIM TO SCHOOL!!! Sorry Will , I got kinda worked up. Good luck buddy. Make him eat some Zuki exhaust for supper.
I bet that's great around town. Looks light and nimble.Quote:
Originally Posted by willtill
It's very fun to ride. It's actually a pig though, for a dual sport (but not as bad as a KLR) and it is very maneuverable in heavy street traffic and does not lack acceleration. I've opened the airbox on it and have re-jetted it, and with the DG exhaust,,, it's a real Hooligan bike :icon_mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
What's nice about this bike (my bike) is that you sit high in traffic and can see what's going on... people can see and HEAR you as well. I get a lot of loving looks at the bike (not of me I hope) as I blast down the streets and roads around here.
Easy bike to work on. Easy valve adjustments. Easy to get to everything on this bike.
It's a great bike. I can't say it enough. Will never part with it. :icon_cool:
Here's another earlier pic of it in better light:
http://i63.tinypic.com/md1es1.jpg
Yea and you'll impress the pirate even more of ya pass him like this...........:icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...selectfew1.jpg
Also have a DR mine like yours has never seen the dirt. I am running Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires on mine they are almost street tires ,think it handles better.might give you the edge next time!Quote:
Originally Posted by willtill
Will can do that. I could too 40 years ago. I'm not even as good once as I used to be. My bike looks good though.
An Air Force patch on the headlight probably would have given you that extra ooooooommmmmmmmf to get the lead. Just saying.
You missed the whole thing. Go back to sleep. Me , Larry and Will has got this. Will's gonna stalk him and kick his azz with that little Zuke. He's out practicing his launch as we speak.
https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-16-2015/7mmJk5.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by shooter
Huh? Air Farce patch? :icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by stroguy
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That's the other guy Larry!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGLRY
WOOOO!!! Air Farce. That's bad Will.Quote:
Originally Posted by willtill
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Originally Posted by willtill
"Air Farce"Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
"chAir Force"
"It's a great way of life" - not "An adventure"
My baby sister was Air Force.....'nuff said.
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Didn't you tell me it was like assisted living.Quote:
Originally Posted by 53driver
Yous guys are gonna make me cry...stop it.
http://i68.tinypic.com/2h69iki.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by stroguy
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I need a time out, you guys are stressing me....
Its OK big guy. Next time don't let your mouth overload your azz.
Wait are we making fun of the air force or are we making fun of pirates? I had an HD guy talk Goldwings at the gas station today. He loved SG and said I made him feel like a real sissy. lol
Sometimes Teach these threads evolve. We was making fun of HD's then Stro insulted Will so 53 had to shut him down.
And I've been in bed all day..............drinking hot toddy's.
How to Tell the Difference Between the Branches of the US Armed Forces!Quote:
Originally Posted by stroguy
If you give the command "SECURE THE BUILDING", here is what the different services would do:
The NAVY would turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The ARMY would surround the building with defensive fortifications, tanks and concertina wire.
The MARINE CORPS would assault the building, using overlapping fields of fire from all appropriate points on the perimeter.
The AIR FORCE would take out a three-year lease with an option to buy the building.
Dang I like you 53. I don't care who you are that's funny right there.
Lesson learned?? Don't mess with the Marines.Quote:
Originally Posted by stroguy
Yeah, but if you want to see something really special?Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
Watch a bar fight between say, Marines and Soldiers....then when a civilian group joins in, watch the Army and Marines do a quick Joint Ops Demo on the civs.
Then buy each other beer afterwards, forgetting all about what the original ruckus was about.