Rode an R6S today

[Alphamazing]

Yeah, I would like the dual front lights.  I will let you know how comfortable the bike is after this weekend.  Going to Manhattan and back on Saturday for the Marshall game.  Go 'Cats!!!

While you're there, why not stop by and see Turd's new Duc?

[Destro]

While you're there, why not stop by and see Turd's new Duc?

I probably will, if he allows it or is in town.  I think I know where he lives from the pictures of his GS on here. I guess I should PM.

[Jake D]

If you guys weren't going to the game, I'd join you.  I don't really want to watch the Cats get spanked by the Tundering Herd.

Speaking of which, when is the group ride you planned, again?  I have my weekends laid out pretty much and need to pencil it in.

I did about 100 miles last night, Shayne, but skipped Bike Night at Fuel.  I heard a squid highsided in the parking lot.  Is that first rate squid action two weeks in a row? 

[Destro]

Florida Atlantic is a Div I school.... 

I don't know when we are doing a group ride, let me know your weekend schedules and we can try to fit it in. The later in the season, we won't be able to do "Rooster Rides" so you should be able to attend, or lay off the sauce and get up a little earlier.  If you have some places we should hit up, that would help. Keep it under 3 hours round trip as well, you know families and what not. 

Feel bad we missed the high-side, it would have been cool to see.  But cold tires, goosing a Buell, what do you expect? I like the bar, but it is not worth it if it is going to be policed more with all the accidents.

If you want to go with us, there are lots of things to do in Manhattan, drink, shop for KSU gear.  Turd said he isn't the biggest football fan, you could probably scout out the local twisties... you know you want to. We are leaving at 7:30 AM from SoJoCo, taking HIghway 10 to Lawrence then Highway 24 into Manhattan, stopping in Topeka resting.  Should be a good 300 mile round trip.

Oh and get those Jardines, that would be sweet!

[Jake D]

I might go with you, scout out some twisties, skip the game and ride back.  Mizzou game is televised!  I should be pretty sober Friday night.  Eva and I are hitting a Royals game and then meeting some married people at a bar. 
BTW, two issues:
I need your help soon installing a bunch of parts.    All pretty much cosmetic stuff.  Ronnie said he started to spray my lower fairing but stopped because he didn't think the color looked right.  Maybe by the weekend or mid week next week. 
Second, I'm ready for an epic ride.

[Destro]

No problem with parts installation, let me know when. Saturday should be pretty epic, just saying...

[roguegeek]

YZF600R has everything I need in a bike

Except for fuel injection. I really like that bike, but I wouldn't want to deal with carburetors anymore. If you liked that bike, go ride a CBR600F4i. Same class and comfort as the YZF600R, but FI and it's a Honda.

[Destro]

Except for fuel injection. I really like that bike, but I wouldn't want to deal with carburetors anymore. If you liked that bike, go ride a CBR600F4i. Same class and comfort as the YZF600R, but FI and it's a Honda.

And an aluminum frame!  The carbs are mostly a non-issue for now, but FI would be killer.  My biggest issue with the CBR600F4i is that for only $500 more you can get the newest, trickest CBR600RR.  So why pay a premium for the Honda wings when both have similar technology in all other aspects? See MCN for a comparo.

[Jake D]

Actually, I've been re-converted to carbs.  FI can be pretty abrupt with the fuel delivery.  Carbs are smoother.  And, on bikes not called GS500, very reliable. 

[Stephen072774]

Actually, I've been re-converted to carbs.  FI can be pretty abrubt with the fuel delivery.  Carbs are smoother.  And, on bikes not called GS500, very reliable. 

I agree.  I blamed carbs for a lot of the cold natured traits of the GS, when in-fact it was more of an air-cooled motors traits.  Carbs on a liquid cooled bike start and warm up much better, imo.