New Riken Raptor 225 55R 16

[tdragger]

Loss of Hp on the top end? Big F'ng Deal. I don't ride in the upper ends of the rpm range.

Will only go 130 mph instead of 145? Big F'ng Deal. I don't ride that fast. Those who do on public roads are far more hazardous to themselves and the public than a darksider.

Would I run against a V-max? Ever? Hell no. It's Mr. Max to me and always will be.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Loss of Hp on the top end? Big F'ng Deal. I don't ride in the upper ends of the rpm range.

Will only go 130 mph instead of 145? Big F'ng Deal. I don't ride that fast. Those who do on public roads are far more hazardous to themselves and the public than a darksider.

Would I run against a V-max? Ever? Hell no. It's Mr. Max to me and always will be.

WELL its not a loss at high rpm its a loss all the time and takes 20hp to turn the big heavy CAR TIRE and youll also lose gas mileage in the process NO CT for my new roadster

 

[tdragger]

With the slightly larger circumference of my Riken, my mileage actually improved. Plus with all of the added safety benefits associated with my riding style, I'll always run darkside on my Rocket. I'll sell it before fitting another Metzler to it.

 

[Lester532]

WELL its not a loss at high rpm its a loss all the time and takes 20hp to turn the big heavy CAR TIRE and youll also lose gas mileage in the process NO CT for my new roadster

No one is trying to talk you into a CT.

As far as the gas mileage goes my mileage has improved since the CT and the miles are a little longer too, due to the larger circumference of the 225/55.

34 mpg from San Antonio to St Louis with the MT with just me on the bike.
38 mpg last year to Maggie Valley With the CT riding 2 up with luggage.
35.5 mpg this year to Slade (dropped the pressure to 32 from 36 last year) 2 up with more luggage that last year.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

No one is trying to talk you into a CT.

As far as the gas mileage goes my mileage has improved since the CT and the miles are a little longer too, due to the larger circumference of the 225/55.

34 mpg from San Antonio to St Louis with the MT with just me on the bike.
38 mpg last year to Maggie Valley With the CT riding 2 up with luggage.
35.5 mpg this year to Slade (dropped the pressure to 32 from 36 last year) 2 up with more luggage that last year.

IM SURE you would get better mileage with a MT

 

[Lester532]

IM SURE youed get better mileage with a MT

Boggles the mind doesn't it.

I'M SURE your wrong.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Bad mpg with CT on a MC

:d

boggles the mind doesn't it.

I'm sure your wrong.

:d rocket science rules

 

[HellFire]

Boggles the mind doesn't it.

I'M SURE your wrong.

Welcome to my world ... It's like common sense and gravity were suddenly shut off. You want to pull out your hair, but that would make you crazy as him. I can understand someone who has decided to buy an R3 becoming a member just prior to pulling the trigger so they can get some good intel ... but hanging out for a year and a half telling people WITH Rockets they are wrong and should do things like he says, is so mind blowing you wanna scream! eek:-SHUT UP ALREADY!)
This might sound like your mom , but ignoring him is all we can do. By his own admission he cannot be convinced to change his view on anything, even though he doesn't even ride the bike this website is ALL ABOUT.
I can only blame myself for going back for more after the name calling started (small, hot air, hellboy, **** like that) but it's difficult. You see miss-information and feel the need to speak up from experience, and there he is ... always with the negative waves Moriarty, always with the negative waves.
I feel for you dude.

 

[Lester532]

I know what you mean Hellfire. As the signature line from Nox273 says,

Never argue with and idiot. They will just drag you down to their level and beat you through experience.

I think he's enjoying himself.

 

[xhdskip]

Art,
the "squid" was because you're a sport bike rider.
URBAN DICTIONARY
SQUID:
1) A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities,
boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none.
Squid bikes are usually decorated with chrome and various anodized bits.
Rear tyres are too wide for their own good, swingarm extended.
Really slow in the corners, and sudden bursts of acceleration when a straight appears.
Squids wear no protection, deeming themselves invincible.
This fact compounds itself with the fact that they engage in 'extreem riding'--performing wheelies and stoppies in public areas.
Squids wreck alot.
Derived from 'squirly kid'. stunta

2) An extremely rare animal with a short lifespan.
Usually a new sport bike enthusiast with the reasoning of a lunatic,
whom you might see thrashing on an R1 wearing sandals, shorts, and a tee.
When found lying motionless on the pavement,
this creature transforms itself into a stream of blood, exposed flesh, and broken limbs.
Hence the squid moniker.
Stupid
Quick
Underdressed
Imminently
Dead

No personal attack was intended.