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14 hours ago, Birds said:

Surprised someone hasn't created a motorbike with a long range tank on it for touring...something 50-60L etc.

Wouldn't that be an extra 60kg above the center of gravity?

If that bike gets laid down, there's no way the 65yo retirees who would own such a cruiser would be able to pick it up without a support crew.

59 minutes ago, Odium said:

Wouldn't that be an extra 60kg above the center of gravity?

If that bike gets laid down, there's no way the 65yo retirees who would own such a cruiser would be able to pick it up without a support crew.

Mount it low and improve the balance!

Saw a learner getting someone to help him get his 250 off the ground the other day. They really should teach learners how to do that by themselves at the course...

E85 used to be unquestionably worth the dollars even with same power levels, because it was cheaper or at least on par with 98 for running costs and the engine ran happier/safer on it

Now only really worth it if you have a substantial increase in power and midrange from it, which you now pay for with the higher cost

I usually switch to 98 in winter for easier starts and range

33 minutes ago, Leroy Peterson said:

Do like a mid-drive refuel. Requires support vehicle.

went to winton last year, left with full tank and five jerry cans @ 22l each. Total of 175lt. i didn't participate in the last session coz i cooked the brakes and still had to stop just before i got home and top up to make sure i made it. I easily burn over 100l at sandown which is just down the road. On track, usage is close to 1km/l   #E85life #emptywallet #needunitedshares

1 minute ago, Birds said:

E85 used to be unquestionably worth the dollars even with same power levels, because it was cheaper or at least on par with 98 for running costs and the engine ran happier/safer on it

Now only really worth it if you have a substantial increase in power and midrange from it, which you now pay for with the higher cost

I usually switch to 98 in winter for easier starts and range

I've put 98 in a few times just to purge/clean the fuel system and felt like punching myself in the nuts every time. Engine is so much smoother and lively on ethanol. i'd rather pay the premium but United are still price gouging kents.

30 minutes ago, admS15 said:

A9X torana drop tank is what you need. That's additional to your standard tank :) Has the R finished being tuned yet?

A9X is my inspiration of course, why wouldn't you use it for a inspiration?

Tuner said it's close to being finished - need to do some cold starts he said. 

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