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Title: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 15, 2008, 08:22:11 PM
It has been a long time since I've posted up on here but I just bought a new bike and thought I'd share it with you all!

It started as a KWS Superbike, GSXR-1000 full Yoshimura System, PCIII, ProTaper Bars, etc.

Getting dyno tuned/tested again this Saturday and I'll have up to date performance numbers but as is it power wheelies in 3rd gear and I can clutch up wheelie at 130mph... pretty ridiculous but hella fun.  Cheers!

EDIT:  Oh yeah, last Dyno before the can was shortened (see top photo) it was putting out 165.7 RWHP and 74LB./FT. of Torque.




(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/garagepost.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/front.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/gauges.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/rearquarter.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/teaser.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/controls.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/back.jpg)


Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: makenzie71 on May 15, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
tsk tsk doug..you shoulda went for yer avatar.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 15, 2008, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on May 15, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
tsk tsk doug..you shoulda went for yer avatar.

See signature, I still have the CB550...
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: makenzie71 on May 15, 2008, 08:30:59 PM
Good.  Keep it.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: scottpA_GS on May 15, 2008, 08:52:36 PM

I love it  :thumb:
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: qwertydude on May 15, 2008, 09:16:59 PM
Is that a trailer auxillary light? Doesn't look like a headlight to me.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 15, 2008, 09:20:34 PM
No, it is a headlight, it's only one from a dual set, I'm in the process of fabbing up a new headlight system, it has new grips, mirrors and the like but the headlight is the last thing I'm switching.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: bucks1605 on May 15, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
I like it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: groff22 on May 16, 2008, 06:07:59 AM
Giggity giggity.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: The Buddha on May 16, 2008, 07:08:14 AM
What is a KWS super bike ???
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: ohgood on May 16, 2008, 07:17:58 AM
i like the looks, couldn't handle the wheelie powa myself though ;)


Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 07:53:35 AM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 16, 2008, 07:08:14 AM
What is a KWS super bike ???
Cool.
Buddha.

This:
http://www.kwsmotorsports.com/

(http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/Macau2.jpg)



Thanks for the compliments all, it is a handful but only when you crack it open, pretty docile and smooth under 4k rpms... now 11k rpms is straight up terrifying.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: The Buddha on May 16, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
Dude ... that still doesn't answer my question ...
So its some type of GSXR - OK fine. Close enough.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: dgyver on May 16, 2008, 08:32:03 AM
Quote from: SmartDrug on May 15, 2008, 08:22:11 PM
...
EDIT:  Oh yeah, last Dyno before the can was shortened (see top photo) it was putting out 165.7 RWHP and 74LB./FT. of Torque.
...

At what RPM? I am surprised the torque is that low.

Can you post a closer pic of the mount for the steering stabilizer? I need to fab one and I like their design.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 09:06:25 AM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 16, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
Dude ... that still doesn't answer my question ...
So its some type of GSXR - OK fine. Close enough.
Cool.
Buddha.

This first post says that it's a GSXR-1000...  It's a K4.

Dgyver, bike is in the parking lot, I can't take great quality pics (camera phone) but I'll snap some of what you want, let me know specifically what you want to see...

As for the Torque, I'll have a new read tomorrow afternoon, will post pics once it gets scanned in.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: scottpA_GS on May 16, 2008, 09:06:47 AM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 16, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
Dude ... that still doesn't answer my question ...
So its some type of GSXR - OK fine. Close enough.
Cool.
Buddha.

THe bike has been tuned by KWS.. hence... KWS Superbike

In Motorcross they have PR2 Bikes  :thumb: Ported, polished and susspension by PR2   8)
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: dgyver on May 16, 2008, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 09:06:25 AM
...

Dgyver, bike is in the parking lot, I can't take great quality pics (camera phone) but I'll snap some of what you want, let me know specifically what you want to see...

As for the Torque, I'll have a new read tomorrow afternoon, will post pics once it gets scanned in.

A pic of the mount on the steering head would be great.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: wreckhog on May 16, 2008, 10:23:34 AM
Nice streetfighter. Love that look. Gotta get a short, obnoxiously loud can though.....lol
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: ohgood on May 16, 2008, 10:40:06 AM
That first picture : http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/garagepost.jpg

is just awesome... if you used a flash so the bike would show up a little more... it would be perfect !

doesen't really matter. i've ripped you off for a copy of the image. hope you don't mind me pimpin it from time to time :D
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 12:23:57 PM
Here ya go Dgyver, the bike has a stock steering damper so this bolted right on.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/SteeringDamper.jpg)
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: dgyver on May 16, 2008, 12:39:18 PM
Thanks. Just what I needed. Actually that looks like an Ohlins damper, just like the one I have.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: Tang on May 16, 2008, 12:51:36 PM
this is a nice bike  :thumb:

i want one lol
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 01:08:56 PM
Quote from: dgyver on May 16, 2008, 12:39:18 PM
Thanks. Just what I needed. Actually that looks like an Ohlins damper, just like the one I have.  :thumb:

Yep, Ohlins damper up front.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: salad on May 16, 2008, 01:09:48 PM
mmmm, that thing is sexy.

i'm not sure about the tail though... doesnt look pointy enough.  ;) and i'd probably change the headlight too. dominators maybe?

awesome  :thumb:
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: SmartDrug on May 16, 2008, 01:26:37 PM
I'm actually thinking I'll go with a set of Aztec 8,  5 3/4" lamps:
(http://www.aztec8.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/new/IMGa0049.JPG)
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: Tang on May 16, 2008, 06:42:33 PM
i want dual head lights like those but i can't make up my mind if i want the small dual headlights or the ones u just pictured lol  :mad: 

of coures the bigger ones may hid wires a bit better
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: beRto on May 19, 2008, 11:25:27 AM
Quote from: ohgood on May 16, 2008, 10:40:06 AM
That first picture : http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/garagepost.jpg

is just awesome... if you used a flash so the bike would show up a little more... it would be perfect !

doesen't really matter. i've ripped you off for a copy of the image. hope you don't mind me pimpin it from time to time :D

Like this?

Original:
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/SmartDrug/gixxer/garagepost.jpg)

Photoshopped:
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc179/gs_beRto/garagepost_edit.jpg)


p.s. SmartDrug, I'd be happy to take this down if you object to the post-processing of your photo.
Title: Re: New bike!
Post by: bucks1605 on May 19, 2008, 11:30:23 AM
That looks great.