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wheelhaus · 05-16-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NYNOMAD

left turning cars are not good for motorcycles....they just dont see us. Being able to do it on a red will make the situation worse.

The law is specific to motorcycles. Cars will trip the sensors, but many bikes won't. This temporary law allows motorcyclists to wait 1.5 minutes and if it's safe and no response from the light, they can go. Left turning traffic never has the right of way unless they specifically have a green left arrow. If the light doesn't trip for a moto, they would not have the right of way, and thus have to wait until there is no conflicting traffic (such as a 2-way or 4-way stop).

I rarely get caught in this scenario unless I'm coming home late from work, but I wish they'd pass this in Colorado, even if it's the same "one year see if it works" plan.

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

I believe it is an '87 Honda RTL250S. He brought it back from Japan when we moved home in 87, so I would guess he bought it new that year and shipped it. As far as I know, there are only a couple of them in the states. Pretty much every trials guy that sees it tries buying it from him.

I'd LOVE to have a moto trials bike... I rode bicycle trials for several years until my job required too much time, and trials riding caused too much pain. There may be few of that particular model in the states, but there are lots of moto trials bikes around, just not mainstream. Sherco, Gas Gas, etc.

Tanuki · 05-17-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelhaus

I'd LOVE to have a moto trials bike... I rode bicycle trials for several years until my job required too much time, and trials riding caused too much pain. There may be few of that particular model in the states, but there are lots of moto trials bikes around, just not mainstream. Sherco, Gas Gas, etc.

Right on. Yeah this is one of the pioneer bikes. Really not a lot has changed regarding shape, though the new ones are made of much lighter more efficient materials/ technology.

I had a couple of trials bicycles, but never really had people to ride with, so I wasn't really motivated to get good at it. I wish I had stuck with it.

Tanuki · 05-17-2013, 12:52 AM

one of you should buy this:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...arch&ad_cid=12

00NissanNinja · 05-17-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Lately I am thinking a supermoto might suit me. It's not something I ever imagined, but I see some vloggers having big fun with them. They speak to my inner thrill-seeker who likes to "go exploring" which sometimes means going down light trails and such. For now I am focusing on getting the right gear and testing multiple bikes so I find something that is comfortable.

A supermoto would definitely be fun. I rode KTM's 690 supermoto and it was pretty nice once I got over the notchy transmission. Getting the right gear is tricky, I can't get anything that fits me just right since I'm a skinny tallish dude. Try as much gear as you can before you buy and wear it for a long period before you actually keep it. I wasted so much money trying to get a good fit on gear.

NYNOMAD · 05-21-2013, 09:50 AM

Oops didn't realize the left turn was only for bikes - Ok i like it now!

Tanuki · 05-21-2013, 11:00 AM

I installed the Motodynamic Integrated Tail Light last night. It is a beast to pull the rear tail light from these. Takes maybe 10 minutes to pull the tail off, but that rear light is literally wedged in there. You have to pry it out using screwdrivers, all the while hoping you don't crack the paint, or even the plastic. When I checked it before putting it together I checked that the blinkers and brake lights worked, but I didnt check to make sure the headlight and tail light functions worked. Got everything together and well they dont work now. I am guessing I blew a fuse, but the main one was still in tact, so I will dig through it tonight again. I also may have just pinched a wire, but I don't know yet.

NYNOMAD · 05-21-2013, 11:16 AM

Tanuki is that an FRS in the backround? Looks great with the wheels and drop. I have a BRZ...

Tanuki · 05-21-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NYNOMAD

Tanuki is that an FRS in the backround? Looks great with the wheels and drop. I have a BRZ...

Thanks!

Yeah, I am too poor to buy a BRZ, so I had to get the FRS.

Tanuki · 05-22-2013, 11:20 AM

I got the fuse changed out and the tail light/ headlight issue was fixed. I also installed the competition werkes rear fender eliminator.

Rougenite · 05-22-2013, 09:10 PM

Yeah, I never want to do the replacement of the electrical on a bike again haha. I got some blinkers from a local Honda parts place.....they work, but because they are LEDs they dont actually blink haha.

There is apparently a problem with the wattage/voltage requirements to trigger the flash relay.....the LEDs use less power so they dont trip it....something of that nature.

MSF starts tomorrow for me! Might have to get some boots....dont think they will like me wearing my jordans, even if they cover most of the ankle...

civicdrivr · 05-23-2013, 03:28 PM

Im looking at picking up a commuter bike. The new CB500F looks great. I sat on the CBR500R at the dealer yesterday, and overall I liked it, but Id much rather have a naked slow bike over a fully faired slow bike

70mpg :yum:

The stats (aside from gas mileage) are pretty similar to my Hawk GT. It just sucks that the ABS model (which I'd most likely get) is not available in white (which I really want).

Tanuki · 05-23-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rougenite

Yeah, I never want to do the replacement of the electrical on a bike again haha. I got some blinkers from a local Honda parts place.....they work, but because they are LEDs they dont actually blink haha.

There is apparently a problem with the wattage/voltage requirements to trigger the flash relay.....the LEDs use less power so they dont trip it....something of that nature.

MSF starts tomorrow for me! Might have to get some boots....dont think they will like me wearing my jordans, even if they cover most of the ankle...

You need to install resistors.

wheelhaus · 05-23-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanuki

You need to install resistors.

Or install a relay designed for LED blinkers.

RavenFR-S · 05-23-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYNOMAD

left turning cars are not good for motorcycles....they just dont see us. Being able to do it on a red will make the situation worse.

Correct. That is why I am frightened by these new "Left on Red" laws. People barely pull off the "Right on Red" as it is.

05-23-2013, 03:28 PM	#305
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Im looking at picking up a commuter bike. The new CB500F looks great. I sat on the CBR500R at the dealer yesterday, and overall I liked it, but Id much rather have a naked slow bike over a fully faired slow bike 70mpg :yum: The stats (aside from gas mileage) are pretty similar to my Hawk GT. It just sucks that the ABS model (which I'd most likely get) is not available in white (which I really want). __________________ Parting out HERE

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	one of you should buy this: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...arch&ad_cid=12

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NYNOMAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ WRB LTD MAN Location: NY Posts: 108 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oops didn't realize the left turn was only for bikes - Ok i like it now!

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I installed the Motodynamic Integrated Tail Light last night. It is a beast to pull the rear tail light from these. Takes maybe 10 minutes to pull the tail off, but that rear light is literally wedged in there. You have to pry it out using screwdrivers, all the while hoping you don't crack the paint, or even the plastic. When I checked it before putting it together I checked that the blinkers and brake lights worked, but I didnt check to make sure the headlight and tail light functions worked. Got everything together and well they dont work now. I am guessing I blew a fuse, but the main one was still in tact, so I will dig through it tonight again. I also may have just pinched a wire, but I don't know yet.

05-21-2013, 11:16 AM	#301
NYNOMAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ WRB LTD MAN Location: NY Posts: 108 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tanuki is that an FRS in the backround? Looks great with the wheels and drop. I have a BRZ...

05-22-2013, 11:20 AM	#303
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I got the fuse changed out and the tail light/ headlight issue was fixed. I also installed the competition werkes rear fender eliminator.

05-22-2013, 09:10 PM	#304
Rougenite Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 286 Thanks: 17 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, I never want to do the replacement of the electrical on a bike again haha. I got some blinkers from a local Honda parts place.....they work, but because they are LEDs they dont actually blink haha. There is apparently a problem with the wattage/voltage requirements to trigger the flash relay.....the LEDs use less power so they dont trip it....something of that nature. MSF starts tomorrow for me! Might have to get some boots....dont think they will like me wearing my jordans, even if they cover most of the ankle...

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