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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2012, 09:51:26 pm »
Obviously it is because CR500s are so gutless you need something with a bit more stick
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2012, 09:58:41 pm »
I would say that it was an exercise to exhibit his exquisite engineering and fabrication skills. I mean look at the workmanship on display ::) :o ::) :o :P

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2012, 10:34:02 pm »
Obviously it is because CR500s are so gutless you need something with a bit more stick

Compared to an R1 any 500 chook chaser is going to be gutless  ;D

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 01:42:46 am »
For years the factory engineers had struggled with frame design, they obviously had overlooked the S frame!
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 07:17:00 am »
Please make it stop ~ my eyes hurt

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 07:52:37 am »
What the seller has overlooked is the R1 can make a fine off road motorcycle with the standard chassis.... also you can have the best lights at the Enduro..... actually bet most of the people here would struggle to keep up with this guy :-)

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 09:08:26 am »
Obviously it is because CR500s are so gutless you need something with a bit more stick
Wouldn't a Mach IV triple slotted in there be a better, more rideable  solution? just askin'

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 10:20:14 am »
Proves how slack those overpaid engineers at Iwata HQ are, so easy anyone could have done it. Just leaves the question why ruin 2 good bikes to make one uber-shitter?
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 10:30:18 am »
Wouldn't a Mach IV triple slotted in there be a better, more rideable  solution? just askin'
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Yep it sure would and this is how to build one properly.... but before you rush off and build one Luke you might want to consider what clean triples are fetching ;)

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2012, 10:38:21 am »
Where did he land?  I didn't see a parachute on him when he launched.  ;D
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 11:04:48 am »
Ban BLACK rims NOW

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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 11:40:35 am »
This is more like it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_IIj3grBLg&feature=related

Triple Monkey Bike rocks, plus of course the H1R and KR500. Pity Kawasaki never developed a KR500 roadbike like Suzuki and Yamaha did with the RG and RZ.
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2012, 12:01:16 pm »
Wow that MT3 is a work of art, looks like the triple is suppose to be there!
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Re: I don`t get it. Why.
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2012, 02:19:14 pm »
Make a cool hill climber.   sub $1,000 ill even have a crack at it.
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