@@johnnykawakid thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it :)

Yeah it can move!! Wait wait wait wait, you get up at like 4pm? 😂😂😂😂

Ahhh it's been an interesting few weeks... I've been getting up around 1 often times it's not been great for productivity 💀

@4boyzzzz that....cannot be good for your health 😂 aim for a good 10am wakeup again, I'll call you on a daily basis if you like 😂

@@TheGorillaBiker 😂 see I wake up on time, but the allure of going back to sleep is too strong

@4boyzzzz I get that, need to return to office that'll teach ya 😂😂

Hey you'll get there amigo, and it's definitely handy coming in to a corner just to be able to verify you are where you want to be gears wise.

Toaster is the same tbh, she'd love one just as a nice to have, which I understand. I've never seen the need for one on a road bike but it's a nice little double check on track. Tis a lovely bike and all, easy to do a lil upgrade eh :)

Hahaha if I'd opened my eyes I'd have figured it out sooner :D Hahaha nah you locked in a shed load of cool points on account of riding and working on bikes :D Grandpa is a good one too!

Haha thanks, glad you thought it was good :) Thank you!!

I don't need or use them on the road, but I definitely like to be able to check I'm in the right gear on track. It's a nice little double check :D Veeeeeeeeeeeeery easy, makes it even more worth doing :P Thanks amigo :)

As far as I'm aware the V45 Magna was commonly used in Ireland at the least, maybe not in mainland Europe but it's still Europe :P Plus my bike has it on the side covers, bearing in mind it is a JDM bike.

Haha my wife is very accommodating and she let me hit my comfortable level by myself 😂 I'd definitely like to get down to two road bikes for me, the track bike and her bike absolute maximum at some point. Hey that's not a bad way to be at all! 😂 I'd love to try more even for 6 months 😂

We'd have to agree to disagree there, since I had no injuries converting the bike, I get you have a thing to push about injuries but this video isn't really the place for it is it?.

@@TheGorillaBiker Crashing is part of racing, trackdays much less so but there's still the chance of it happening especially on a bike that has no ABS/TC. A big argument in favor of a more expensive motorcycle is avoiding highsides. For the injuries, are you using a quality leather suit with an electronic airbag? That right there cost nearly as much as your bike but they're incredibly effective in stopping injuries cold. I saw a lot of Bison leathers on my last trackday. And don't forget you're a bigger guy; bones and organs aren't any bigger between people but the energy they have to absorb is more in bigger people. Bigger people get injured on the track at way higher rates than smaller people. And finally, do you have medical insurance appropriate for this type of activity? I have ambulance rides, hospital days, short and long term disability, and an attorney on retainer via my job. Post-tax, all of this was less than 100 dollars per month. For not much money you can race better with the assurance that when bad things happen you'll at least be protected.

So you're going to ignore the fact that this is a video about converting a bike and literally zero to do with personal responsibility or the wonderfulness of new bikes. I've made videos on bikes being dangerous, there is an inherent risk you have to be comfortable with, not sure why you preaching to me about this stuff knowing literally zero about me. You should go watch some track coaching stuff, making the assumption that you HAVE to crash some times is silly. I bought a cheap bike because I wanted to, I have ridden on track only without abs and TC in Ireland. I've done quite a few now and am happy with my ability to gauge the risk I take, and I have a budget that I'm comfortable with to work to. You literally have watched one video, and made massive assumptions about who and what I am. On the bigger people argument, you are so incredibly wrong about the bones, organs and energy dispersal that it's not even worth arguing. For background I'm an engineer that used to make replacement joints as a profession, I've ACTUALLY studied the stuff you're making wildly incorrect statements on. Please share data backing up the nonsense about injury rates, if you're talking about physical fitness you'd be correct, but I am actually in much better condition than I might look. And finally, none of your business. I didn't ask about what you do and don't have, as you are also and adult and I expect other adults can look after themselves just fine.

@@TheGorillaBiker My apologies. I'm assuming that you're one of the many uninsured racers that I see with a "soon to be Fund-Me account". My source was a RoadRacing article about a clinical professional providing some insurance background on racers, and how he estimated about 90% of amateur road racers have nowhere near the insurance needed for a crash. If you were an engineer, then you know that engineers must design a worst case scenario. Also, you would know that, as an engineer, heavier loads require heavier beams. I'm curious as to if you're actually insured. It's ok not to be, as it is cheaper not to be and you don't have crashes requiring medical intervention. But I suspect (admitting I know nothing about you) that you aren't insured for this activity you're doing; if you were, you'd say, "ah, but I am insured!" instead of being hostile and defensive.

@langhamp8912 hahaha that's a leap. I work for my money and always have thanks 😂 Yes I do plan for both, and also its why your statement about bones etc was insanely wrong. Nah see I deal with people who leave mad patronizing comments(like yours) on a daily basis so I don't feel the need to answer anyone's questions when it's not related to the video we're dealing with, like this case, cus it's weird how oddly passionate you've come in and assumed literally the worst about every facet of my life on bikes while knowing zero about me. Read through some comments on other videos, 99.9% of the time I'm not hostile at all, so maybe, MAYBE, you were the problem here :)

Thanks, and glad you do! If you can get a test ride on one I think you'd love it, very different dynamics to what you currently ride! I do love those XV1700s!

Hopefully I don't have to, but at least it'll hopefully go and make someone else happy :)

Maybe I'll paint the frame eventually :D Black frames definitely do it more for me than a silver type frame!

Thank you sir, it's also kind of a nice thing to have "done" in a way. Now I'm not constantly playing with the idea of a track bike, I have one!

I think it's a lot of the "I'll get a house, get equity and move on up" thinking. I want one house, ever. I agree also with that, I would probably be fine in the middle of nowhere, but having some nice neighbours is absolutely golden too. 5 acres is the dream but even 1 acre is a lot of land. I'll figure my life out eventually I hope :D

@@lcllopes1931 literally Google shad sh34. It's probably no longer available. I also didn't link it as I don't recommend the fitting kit.

That's actually what I generally do myself, I did the last few rebuilds I've done(see the sv650 I just did for instance) and it is a bit easier. I haven't used any heat though.

@@TheGorillaBiker Fair enough. I just did my 2 Hornet 900s.... just a tad heat, you can touch with your hand, and the bushes just slot in perfectly. You can do same for removal... again, just a tad head so as not to melt the seals. Yeah... I reckon so many motorcycle owners never really think about the forks.... the oil can be pretty grotty (if ya got any left!)..... where does the oil go?

@N269 I'll give it a go! Last few times popping them in with the spacer has been butter too. Massively ignored, forks and calipers, shocks are like the poor forgotten thing deep in a crevasse in the garage covered in mold 😂 I think some of the oil aspirates past the seal once it heats up, like wicked by the stanchion, thats my theory anyway 😂

It's a very cool bike :)

I do indeed!! She likes it but would rather something lighter, even if she doesn't ever say it I do think it drains her a bit and doesn't let here enjoy it as much as she should. The Z would be the hardest, the Valk I just haven't had time to get to, so I don't think I'd be overly upset. I'd sell a lot of things to buy a CFMoto V4 if it does come to pass!!

Thanks Dad.

Yeah I really like it, it's very mechanical feeling and requires all of the gears to move a bit quick so that adds to the fun!! Ah I get that though, if you're not using a bike there's really not much point in hanging on to it

You gotta convince La Toast!!! It's crazy, actually one of the people I was referencing in this video started on tiktok, so you'd be correct.

Welcome to the addiction :) Honestly no on this one, it's a pretty fast bike and you could get yourself in to trouble as a beginner. I don't recommend bikes to people without being there in person and knowing someone as everyone is different, but go sit on stuff like the VStrom 650, CBF 300L, any CB500 bike etc. Unfortunately everything in production will be too softly sprung for you so do keep that in mind, it'd be worth getting stuff sorted for your weight also going forward and it'll make everything feel better!

Yeah, lower not as much a big deal but when we did the blue ridge and she got tired she found the weight harder to manage, plus on a lot of the inclined parking places etc, whereas the Rebel would be a lot easier for all that. I would also hate to see it go. I have motul fork oil in stock in a few weights, I'll try the 15! I was thinking 20 tbh as currently a bit of compression damping would be lovely. Haha she likes the relaxed feel, if I ever got it to be "mine" I'd probably swap the front end entirely :D Ah that sucks, I'm sorry to hear it. That's what I had done, it's at 1050 - 1100 now fully warm and starts up much happier when cold, when it was struggling to start I did have it too low, about 900ish.

I'm glad they've been helpful!! It's why I make them, thanks for letting me know :)

Yeah, as much as I'd like to be the next Jay Leno I am sadly a run of the mill human who does not own a hanger :D Exactly, plus they start to suffer from rot induced by lack of use which I always feel is a huge shame. I do think 3 bikes is the golden target for me going forward, how I get there I don't know yet haha. It's crazy, and don't get me wrong I would love to be in their position with all the bikes they buy, and it's not jealousy it's utter bafflement. I would give an arm for an S1000RR, if it has issues it has issues, you deal with them. I think a lot of it is that some of them are so young they don't know that literally every machine ever has issues, old or brand new you will encounter maintenance items that need to be taken care of, that's just how it is.

Yeah I don't like selling them, I've also never not regretted selling one :D I would be much happier doing something like that, moving bikes on to friends and family, provided I didn't need to sell them etc. I would sell a bike to replace it, which is what we'd be doing with the CB, but it wouldn't be like for like really and that's why I'd find it hard. I love older UJMs. People definitely change bikes more now, especially if you look at "youtubers". I think a lot of people buy the newest shiniest to keep up with currently trending bikes, I get it if it's their job, also yes, definitely bikes are sadly seen as a fun thing in the "western" world more now than useful transport. Yeah my current phone is actually broken and I had to buy a new one, it made me physically ill. :D You'd never know tho!! My videos are me, so I assume, or want to assume, that everyone else does the same, unless they're very obviously playing a character. Thanks :)

@@hachewie but you use your brain all the time. Don't be lie.

I would like to point out that Chewie's post, at least on my screen gives me "Translate to English" options.....just saying.

Hahahahahaha, he does generally need translation

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@@hachewie KZbin offered a translation on ummm naahhhh for some reason 😂😂

@@hachewie I'd love to. But I'm at maximum bikes. I also couldn't afford a Busa.

@@TheGorillaBiker There's space. Admit it.

I mean the inside of the house has LOADS of space, but apparently the living room is off limits.

Nah nah nah it could be 10,000 times better either. A million times better?! Etc.

@@TheGorillaBiker hahahahahahahahahaha

@hachewie I decided to read this as maniacal laughter, and now I'm picturing you doing the evil genius claw hands while laughing in a giant orrery.

@@TheGorillaBiker That’s how I laugh at work.

@@hachewie 😂😂😂😂😂

Haha I won't lie, I used to do that for a long time. Not sure how I first figured it out, I assume someone showed me or I read it in a manual, but it's so quick and easy :)

It wouldn't inflict any damage itself as it's a piece of protective equipment. As to how much it would protect you, as I said I'd recommend looking up crash ratings for any helmet yourself before you buy it. I covered what was available, I do not personally perform any crash testing.

So so so much bike for the money.

Oh that is not ideal, glad you were obviously able to manage it!!!! A good solid pinch up is generally all that's needed!

@TheGorillaBiker crazy thing is it happened twice in the last 2 weeks. The first time I just did a light snug up. Only lasted a ride and a half. The second time I probably overtightened them, but didn't want to take that chance again.

To be fair if I ever had them come loose I would absolutely weld them on there just to be safe 😂 I've never even had them come loose on track, and I just do the same as you, little snug up.

That's how almost every shifter set up works :) Handy for a quick auld adjust!

I'll find out soon, hopefully they make me +10 units faster

They really do. I might have to get vortex sprockets from now on to give them a bit of support 😂 Yeah, especially after my history of some escapee bolts I wouldn't ever chance it. It has not, but now you've pointed it out it'd be no harm to swap it around eh! Nothing like being extra cautious! Nothing to be jealous of amigo :) Yeah I have been just looking at it a lot recently, absolutely going mad waiting to take it out to test 😂

I'm a soft touch when it comes to tasty new bits, they look so much better :D

Listen that's my garage attire and you can't beat my fat penguin socks(actual name) Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine, I did like it when I used the uncle's class GSXR that time. The front sprocket cover on this yoke might not be removable, I've already pulled off a heap of stuff from the front end. But I'll see what else can be deleted.

They are the loveliest. Plus the actual action feels so so much better. Hahahaha I COULD ruin my life in one ill thought out night of spending :D

Hahaha it absolutely does not make sense, it'd be mad money to get it over here plus I'd have to fly home to prep it and I HATE flying. It'll stay in Ireland unless we get a green card. Nice, brilliant bike, nothing new you can buy like them imo!

@TheGorillaBiker I know the logistics are far from ideal...but what a bike. Absolutely nothing like it new, the character, the looks, the ballistic top end...& in the colour we have 'AMAZING' Chuffed to bits (like you) in doing all the work myself, it's created a greater bond & the extra sense of satisfaction, is palpable :-) Hope you're doing well my friend.

@@keepitreal1547 I'd honestly think it'd be easier try find another one in the same colour over here, than I have spare parts too :D Yeah I miss it, I miss bikes like it too, wish they still made them. Fair play to you, glad you got it all running, and now you know you can easily service it going forward :) I am indeed, hope you are too!

@@TheGorillaBiker There's plenty of spares available in the U.S & so there must be bikes? Mines tucked away snuggled in its own duvet & bike covering, garaged, alarmed & locked up to the hilt...we've heavy snow right now & temps of -3. It might be a long cold winter for it.

There are, but a lot of them are wildly overpriced for the fact they'll all need work. Oh nice, I do not like snow or those temps :D It's in the right place!

That's very reasonable now! I might have to pick up a second one!

The stock head pipes on most modern bikes are actually double walled also, so the internal diameter is very likely the same, if the delkevic ones are even wider. I personally wouldn't delete a breadbox and not get a tune.

Not sure, it's a few years since I rode it now and made this video. From memory, and my memory is often not so good, it was about the 40k mark.