Recent content by dcnblues

Thanks, I'm starting to get it. It doesn't seem like traction is a limitation if you wanted to increase the size of the machines and consequently the riders, and consequently the American riders, in world class road racing. There are probably other real world variables which would be. I just...

Without a wider rim, sure, I get that. But putting on a 200 will also widen the tire, and that's what I'm trying to focus on. The 200 will weigh more, and require more lean angle, so I'm leaning away from it but I'm not sure how good the software is to visualize these concepts in videos like...

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Thanks for the well written info, but this is stuff I already know. How about the wider tire needing more lean angle? Would you say that's not something you really noticed or felt? I've had 200's on my gen 1, but what I'm remembering may have been backwards. In my mind I had more grip, so I...

Everything I know is a lie!

-"has a larger contact patch which according to science doesn't cause better grip." Say what now?!? I have not heard that, I thought conventional wisdom was the opposite. Who says that and what is the reasoning? -The bigger tire is supposed to cause increased lean angle, which is one reason I'm...

I'm just waiting for Forum reviews of the S23. I've been amazed how much I like the S22s that came with the bike. I also can't believe that Bridgestone sells two completely different tires both named Battlax 23 (wtf?) The Hypersport S23 is the one I'm interested in, but no reviews yet even on...

I was hopeful about that unlimited series. I thought it would lead to experimentation with larger rims and tires, and that with some huge rolling Donuts the Hayabusa and larger bikes could compete with the little liter bikes that really were just too small for me. But physics didn't let the...

Formula Extreme ran from '97 to 2008. Yeah nobody was into it and it was hard to find on the TV.

Do this one and I will seriously consider it... (I like it being subtle and half transparent, and the Gills on the Gen 3 might work well...)

There's something to this. Plague's silver with flat black trim is maybe the most stunningly elegant Busa I've seen. The other end of the spectrum from one of these full decal bikes. Which who knows, if I was 20 years old I might be rocking...

A pumpkin limited edition (LE)! Not sure Suzuki could bring themselves to do a single color without the two-tone though. I'm actually really curious about that in the coming years. Maybe they will just stick with the anniversary two-tone for Limited Editions...

Yeesh, the reason it's black is because the color absorbs photons. The whole outside of the bike is carrying around all that extra weight. So according to physics, white must be the fastest color!

The two Motul bikes are the best of them. I think they're pretty cool, just not my cup of tea. The Motul scheme recalls Rad Greaves' bike.

interesting looking gen 3 there... Got to say I don't understand CF businesses that sell parts for specific bikes, and don't bother to offer you the everything option with a stated price and discount.