PNW Riders

GixxerPete · 09-15-2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by DRD2

Not to get off topic but I will anyways. I heard that Pacific Raceways is building a Supermoto track. Does anybody know if there's any validity to that?

Nice bikes by the way.

Yup it's happening, just not complete yet.

GixxerPete · 09-15-2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by ted_garlock

You're right, that would make it a hypermotard.

Ted made a funny!

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 11:12 AM

supermoto track is definitely happening at PR. it was scheduled for july with a tentative ama event as well. problem is that they are exporting gravel from where the track will sit to the new runway at seatac which is behind schedule. once that is complete my guess is they will start on the track. i'm guessing it will be done in time for next summer.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 04:34 PM

2004 Husqvarna SMR450

bike is mainly stock. it comes with brembo brakes, marzochi shocks, full ti system, etc.... so it's pretty much set up from the get go. there are a few aftermarket pieces though.

baja designs tail light.
led turn signals
supermoto engineering axel sliders
peg sliders
pro-taper bars
cyra pro-bend hand guards

oh yeah... the light comes off and it comes with a front plate.

clinty poo · 09-15-2007, 04:58 PM

How's the husky do out on the highway, I would have loved to have one but didn't think it was a highway type of bike. Mine really isn't either but it does aight!

KneeDragGirl · 09-15-2007, 05:05 PM

Now, that's a GREAT shot! Nice form!

incubus · 09-15-2007, 05:11 PM

Nice bike!

Isn't it weird that husk. makes sewing machines too? That's where I first heard the name.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by clinty poo

How's the husky do out on the highway, I would have loved to have one but didn't think it was a highway type of bike. Mine really isn't either but it does aight!

mmm... it rides like a paint mixer at 70-80mph. i don't mind it cause i usually don't go very far when i take it out. i think if i were to do it over i would get something bigger like your 625 or the 610.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by KneeDragGirl

Now, that's a GREAT shot! Nice form!

studio819. thanks for the compliment.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by incubus

Nice bike!

Isn't it weird that husk. makes sewing machines too? That's where I first heard the name.

eh.... not really. yamaha makes piano's and guitars. suzuki makes violins. it will be interesting to see how husqvarna changes now that BMW owns them.

incubus · 09-15-2007, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by maric_57

eh.... not really. yamaha makes piano's and guitars. suzuki makes violins. it will be interesting to see how husqvarna changes now that BMW owns them.

Yeah yamaha does make alot of shit... weird.

So it doesn't do well on the freeway then?

Is there a motard that does?

Chipper6 · 09-15-2007, 06:01 PM

My 1996 DUKE Uno that KneeDragGirl got to ride today while i tried to keep up on a Buell

Compleatly stock except Mikuni Carb
#289 out of 500 made in '96

5400 miles on a set of pirelli MT60R's
12500 miles on the DUKE I

GixxerPete · 09-15-2007, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by incubus

Yeah yamaha does make alot of shit... weird.

So it doesn't do well on the freeway then?

Is there a motard that does?

Nope not really. Long freeway riding is not part of the supermoto mission statement.

incubus · 09-15-2007, 08:46 PM

Oh lame!!!
What do you consider 'long' though?

Eventually I wanna have my SV as a track bike, daily ride a motard + then have a duc 749 or 999 as my 'hey its sunny I'll go for a nice ride' type bike. Then my car for the drifting funstuffs

incubus · 09-15-2007, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Chipper6

My 1996 DUKE Uno that KneeDragGirl got to ride today while i tried to keep up on a Buell

Compleatly Stock except Mikuni Carb

GixxerPete · 09-15-2007, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by incubus

Oh lame!!!
What do you consider 'long' though?

Eventually I wanna have my SV as a track bike, daily ride a motard + then have a duc 749 or 999 as my 'hey its sunny I'll go for a nice ride' type bike. Then my car for the drifting funstuffs

I dunno, what do you consider "long"?

If you're talking a half hour commute on the freeway, no problem. If you wanna ride I-5 to Portland, forget about it. The longest freeway ride I've done on mine was to Vantage and back with a bunch of sportbikes. Not something I want to do again anytime soon.

Cruising speed matters too. 65-70 mph is pretty decent. But 75-80+ the motor is spinning pretty good and the vibes go up a bunch, it just starts feeling "busy" and you'll tire out quicker.

On the flip side, I've gone riding all day when it's all backroads etc with occaisional stops along the way. Standing helps too. If you've ridden dirt at all, it feels totally natural and is a great way to stretch out for awhile.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by incubus

Yeah yamaha does make alot of shit... weird.

So it doesn't do well on the freeway then?

Is there a motard that does?

the bike does fine... the rider is the problem. mainly your ass get's sore and if you are riding at a constant speed for very long the vibrations start to ride up your legs into your joints. the bike is fine though.

best true motard for the street is probably the ktm625 or husky610. but like pete said in his post.... doesn't really matter if you are doing twisty roads. as long as you are moving around you've got no problems.

i'd trade my 750 for a 625 any day of the week.

maric_57 · 09-15-2007, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I dunno, what do you consider "long"?

If you're talking a half hour commute on the freeway, no problem. If you wanna ride I-5 to Portland, forget about it. The longest freeway ride I've done on mine was to Vantage and back with a bunch of sportbikes. Not something I want to do again anytime soon.

Cruising speed matters too. 65-70 mph is pretty decent. But 75-80+ the motor is spinning pretty good and the vibes go up a bunch, it just starts feeling "busy" and you'll tire out quicker.

On the flip side, I've gone riding all day when it's all backroads etc with occaisional stops along the way. Standing helps too. If you've ridden dirt at all, it feels totally natural and is a great way to stretch out for awhile.

wonder how those aftermarket parts in your leg are going to handle the vibration. i would think that for the first year or so it's going to be painful.

Motorcycle man · 09-15-2007, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Chipper6

Very nice!

sunofnun · 09-15-2007, 10:59 PM

my 625 isn't too bad on longer distances..

and like pete.. I can ride all day just ripping around.

Chipper6 · 09-15-2007, 11:01 PM

The 620 duke is also not tooo bad on long distances but its no street bike.

Goes along with the bigger the bike the more comfy it is. Lighter - more flickable, less comfurt for long haul

Anyone want to buy a DUKE I ? Although I like the lightness I don't live in a large town and most of my driving is long distance. I dont't want to rack up the miles on this great condition SM. PM KneeDragGirl for a personal statement of how sweet it is. Hell she said she wanted to buy it but... she has a Superduke and I don't think that'll happen.

GixxerPete · 09-16-2007, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by maric_57

wonder how those aftermarket parts in your leg are going to handle the vibration. i would think that for the first year or so it's going to be painful.

I dunno, I never thought about that? I kinda assumed I wouldn't even know it's there, except maybe some soreness after a hard ride? I sure hope it doesn't set up some kind of vibration harmonic in my leg!

puffy · 09-16-2007, 11:21 AM

Nice avatar Gixxer Pete, I'm assuming that's your leg? How about posting the full size pic?

GixxerPete · 09-16-2007, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by puffy

Nice avatar Gixxer Pete, I'm assuming that's your leg? How about posting the full size pic?

Sure is. Ask and ye shall receive...

brianaintright · 09-16-2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

You might remember this:

"GixxerPete, a man barely alive. We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better...stronger...faster."

When you get the bill you'll have to let us know how close to six million you came.

KneeDragGirl · 09-16-2007, 02:03 PM

Thanks again for letting me ride this! I had a lot of fun! Kind of naughty getting away from work(not on lunch hour) to ride around on a fun fun fun bike! Makes me want my 625 SMC back! Heck, maybe I will just buy yours!

Your bike runs really strong!

incubus · 09-16-2007, 02:43 PM

I hate to ask this... but what's the price on that badboy?

Chipper6 · 09-16-2007, 11:11 PM

Pending offer from TC cycle supply but PM sent

Chipper6 · 09-16-2007, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by KneeDragGirl

Thanks again for letting me ride this! I had a lot of fun! Kind of naughty getting away from work(not on lunch hour) to ride around on a fun fun fun bike! Makes me want my 625 SMC back! Heck, maybe I will just buy yours!

Your bike runs really strong!

meh! Thats what the boss gets leaving you to run the store!

There were no customers and you were fully testing a possible trade in.

But it was fun

wadel · 09-17-2007, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Chipper6

meh! Thats what the boss gets leaving you to run the store!

There were no customers and you were fully testing a possible trade in.

But it was fun

So what are you getting instead? What Buell did you ride?

theJrod · 09-17-2007, 01:11 PM

Oh yeah, here's a pic of someone a little slower than SLOW ERIC on my DRZ:

Aaron Yates!

berg · 09-17-2007, 01:33 PM

04 Husaberg FS450E

Just new tail light to get rid of the ugly fender, why mod something you are gonna thrash anyway? Plus a full pipe for a berg costs upwards of 1K

I need Hand guards and sliders.

New to me (400 miles)

Moscow Mtn.

Chipper6 · 09-17-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by wadel

So what are you getting instead? What Buell did you ride?

A Ulysses that still has the little nubs on the side of the tires (not the sidewall but like it was only drivin straight for 1900 miles) they traded it in for a 640 KTM Adventure sell.

GixxerPete · 09-17-2007, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by theJrod

Oh yeah, here's a pic of someone a little slower than SLOW ERIC on my DRZ:

Aaron Yates!

YIKES!!!

Nice tape job on the headlight. Did you know it's one simple plug to undo the headlight?

I think you should get a "Suspension by Aaron Yates" sticker for your bike.

Chipper6 · 09-17-2007, 01:38 PM

That Husa is a beaut

incubus · 09-17-2007, 02:07 PM

I love the frame on that Husa. HOT

wadel · 09-18-2007, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Chipper6

A Ulysses that still has the little nubs on the side of the tires (not the sidewall but like it was only drivin straight for 1900 miles) they traded it in for a 640 KTM Adventure sell.

I really want to try a Ulysses. I want something sportier but have a hard time fitting on sport bike with 36+" inseams. I've sat on Uly's and actually have leg room.

kevinh · 10-15-2007, 08:41 AM

North of Sonoma on the way to MotoGP (2,397 miles in 5 days on the DRZ)

On the way to the races...modded with 'Redneck Beer Cooler v1.0'...

Seattle 100...my poor sumo style...

mnewell · 10-15-2007, 12:05 PM

Holy crap. You rode to Laguna on a DRZ? Mucho props to you!

K2TheM · 10-16-2007, 08:51 AM

not a true SM but I can pretend...

I've since replaced the tank and repainted the fairings/shrouds black to match as well as removed the "elephant ears" for cooler summer riding. It's about time I put those back on...


09-15-2007, 11:12 AM	#43
maric_57 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2006 From: meridian, idaho I Ride: gsxr 750 / husqvarna smr450	supermoto track is definitely happening at PR. it was scheduled for july with a tentative ama event as well. problem is that they are exporting gravel from where the track will sit to the new runway at seatac which is behind schedule. once that is complete my guess is they will start on the track. i'm guessing it will be done in time for next summer. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 04:34 PM	#44
maric_57 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2006 From: meridian, idaho I Ride: gsxr 750 / husqvarna smr450	2004 Husqvarna SMR450 bike is mainly stock. it comes with brembo brakes, marzochi shocks, full ti system, etc.... so it's pretty much set up from the get go. there are a few aftermarket pieces though. baja designs tail light. led turn signals supermoto engineering axel sliders peg sliders pro-taper bars cyra pro-bend hand guards oh yeah... the light comes off and it comes with a front plate. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by maric_57; 09-15-2007 at 04:38 PM..


09-15-2007, 04:58 PM	#45
clinty poo vrrooom636 Joined: Jul 2005 From: Spokane Washington I Ride: 2006 Black Neenja 636, 2006 KTM 625 SMC	How's the husky do out on the highway, I would have loved to have one but didn't think it was a highway type of bike. Mine really isn't either but it does aight! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 05:05 PM	#46
KneeDragGirl Super Duchess Joined: Sep 2005 From: Where the Columbia and the Snake colide I Ride: Like a Cowgirl!!........Oh, you mean what bike? Umm....a 2007 KTM SuperDuke 990 in orange(finally recieved my dream bike)	Now, that's a GREAT shot! Nice form! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 05:11 PM	#47
incubus MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Everett....again I Ride: SV650S (full fairing)	Nice bike! Isn't it weird that husk. makes sewing machines too? That's where I first heard the name. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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09-15-2007, 06:01 PM	#52
Chipper6 MotoGP Contender Joined: Feb 2007 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '00 Buell X1 Lightning, M2 Project, '79 Honda XL500s	My 1996 DUKE Uno that KneeDragGirl got to ride today while i tried to keep up on a Buell Compleatly stock except Mikuni Carb #289 out of 500 made in '96 5400 miles on a set of pirelli MT60R's 12500 miles on the DUKE I __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Chipper6; 09-15-2007 at 09:01 PM..


09-15-2007, 08:46 PM	#54
incubus MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Everett....again I Ride: SV650S (full fairing)	Oh lame!!! What do you consider 'long' though? Eventually I wanna have my SV as a track bike, daily ride a motard + then have a duc 749 or 999 as my 'hey its sunny I'll go for a nice ride' type bike. Then my car for the drifting funstuffs __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 10:59 PM	#60
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Feb 2005 From: lynnhood I Ride: KTM 625 smc \| TL1000S/R \| wr450 \| CRF50/88 \| TTR50 \| your mom	my 625 isn't too bad on longer distances.. and like pete.. I can ride all day just ripping around. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-15-2007, 11:01 PM	#61
Chipper6 MotoGP Contender Joined: Feb 2007 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '00 Buell X1 Lightning, M2 Project, '79 Honda XL500s	The 620 duke is also not tooo bad on long distances but its no street bike. Goes along with the bigger the bike the more comfy it is. Lighter - more flickable, less comfurt for long haul Anyone want to buy a DUKE I ? Although I like the lightness I don't live in a large town and most of my driving is long distance. I dont't want to rack up the miles on this great condition SM. PM KneeDragGirl for a personal statement of how sweet it is. Hell she said she wanted to buy it but... she has a Superduke and I don't think that'll happen. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Chipper6; 09-15-2007 at 11:28 PM..


09-16-2007, 11:21 AM	#63
puffy Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2006 From: portland, OR I Ride: 2004 gsxr 1000	Nice avatar Gixxer Pete, I'm assuming that's your leg? How about posting the full size pic? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-16-2007, 02:03 PM	#66
KneeDragGirl Super Duchess Joined: Sep 2005 From: Where the Columbia and the Snake colide I Ride: Like a Cowgirl!!........Oh, you mean what bike? Umm....a 2007 KTM SuperDuke 990 in orange(finally recieved my dream bike)	Thank you!! Thanks again for letting me ride this! I had a lot of fun! Kind of naughty getting away from work(not on lunch hour) to ride around on a fun fun fun bike! Makes me want my 625 SMC back! Heck, maybe I will just buy yours! Your bike runs really strong! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-16-2007, 02:43 PM	#67
incubus MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Everett....again I Ride: SV650S (full fairing)	I hate to ask this... but what's the price on that badboy? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-16-2007, 11:11 PM	#68
Chipper6 MotoGP Contender Joined: Feb 2007 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '00 Buell X1 Lightning, M2 Project, '79 Honda XL500s	Pending offer from TC cycle supply but PM sent __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2007, 01:11 PM	#71
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	Oh yeah, here's a pic of someone a little slower than SLOW ERIC on my DRZ: Aaron Yates! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2007, 01:33 PM	#72
berg Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Friday Harbor, WA I Ride: The Burg	04 Husaberg FS450E Just new tail light to get rid of the ugly fender, why mod something you are gonna thrash anyway? Plus a full pipe for a berg costs upwards of 1K I need Hand guards and sliders. New to me (400 miles) Moscow Mtn. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2007, 01:38 PM	#75
Chipper6 MotoGP Contender Joined: Feb 2007 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '00 Buell X1 Lightning, M2 Project, '79 Honda XL500s	That Husa is a beaut __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-17-2007, 02:07 PM	#76
incubus MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Everett....again I Ride: SV650S (full fairing)	I love the frame on that Husa. HOT __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-15-2007, 08:41 AM	#78
kevinh Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2006 From: Redmond, WA I Ride: 2001 KDX 200, 2005 DR-Z 400 SM	North of Sonoma on the way to MotoGP (2,397 miles in 5 days on the DRZ) On the way to the races...modded with 'Redneck Beer Cooler v1.0'... Seattle 100...my poor sumo style... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by kevinh; 10-15-2007 at 04:54 PM..


10-15-2007, 12:05 PM	#79
mnewell MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Jacinto I Ride: Aprilia Mille R, Gixxer 600, Yamaha WR250, Yamaha TTR125	Holy crap. You rode to Laguna on a DRZ? Mucho props to you! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-16-2007, 08:51 AM	#80
K2TheM Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Vantucky, WA I Ride: '84 VF 700F Interceptor	not a true SM but I can pretend... I've since replaced the tank and repainted the fairings/shrouds black to match as well as removed the "elephant ears" for cooler summer riding. It's about time I put those back on... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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