Not a Beemer but here are some pics of my Gixxer [Archive] - bimmerfest

biglovemp

05-12-2009, 12:54 PM

JonM

05-12-2009, 01:04 PM

I like that paint scheme!

LuvThatSam

05-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Good stuff. I agree with Jon.

Any mods?

ganesht

05-12-2009, 01:14 PM

nice!

biglovemp

05-12-2009, 01:21 PM

Good stuff. I agree with Jon.

Any mods?

I just installed a Yoshimura TRC slip on exhuast. I will be cutting the cat off as soon as I buy the power commander for it.

I also changed the stock tires to Michilen Piot Powers, which are excellent tires.:thumbup:

Other than that the bike is pretty much stock, performance wise.

Cosmetically, i just got some rim tape in blue. Shogun no cut sliders kit and I will be getting HIDs this weekend for it. :D

LuvThatSam

05-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Awesome! :thumbup:

KrisL

05-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Looks like you're missing half your gear.

ATGATT!! (All the gear, All the time)

My buddy Aleks and I:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3481543723_7b6b99f71a.jpg

LuvThatSam

05-12-2009, 01:43 PM

Looks like you're missing half your gear.

ATGATT!! (All the gear, All the time)

My buddy Aleks and I:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3481543723_7b6b99f71a.jpg

Most people here in L.A. just wear the jackets with Jeans. Very rarely do I see someone in a full suit...

KrisL

05-12-2009, 01:45 PM

Most people here in L.A. just wear the jackets with Jeans. Very rarely do I see someone in a full suit...

Yeah, legs are overrated.

My suit's hard knee went through this van's headlight and punctured its radiator. With just jeans, I wouldn't have a knee.

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/421027578_r3Esy-S.jpg

My wife even has full gear to ride on the back of my bike.

LuvThatSam

05-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Yeah, legs are overrated.

My suit's hard knee went through this van's headlight and punctured its radiator. With just jeans, I wouldn't have a knee.

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/421027578_r3Esy-S.jpg

My wife even has full gear to ride on the back of my bike.

:yikes:

Hey, I don't support it. Just stating what I see. :eek:

How much do those suits run about?

KrisL

05-12-2009, 02:02 PM

How much do those suits run about?

I've heard great things about the Olympia Phantom... $449
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/olympia-moto-sports/phantom/

I've got the Aerostich Roadcrafter they mention in that review.

On top of that, expect to pay $200 for a helmet, $100-200 for boots, $50-150 for gloves.

MMMM_ERT

05-12-2009, 02:26 PM

KrisL

05-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Holy crap... :yikes:

I broke my femur as I flipped over the hood. The hard shoulders on the suit broke off the side mirror on the van.

Took a total of 4 surgeries... 1 to put a titanium rod in, 2 to make minor corrections/adjustments to its position and the screws holding it in, and the last one was 2 yrs later to remove the rod.

I bought a new bike while I was still on crutches. I had a handicapped placard for a month too... so I could park my bike in handicapped spots :).

I ride even more now than I did before the crash (it was in 2001).

JonM

05-12-2009, 03:13 PM

How much do those suits run about?

Good gear is not cheap. My enjoyment for riding went up a lot when I had several choices (aka: a wardrobe) of gear built up to pick from, based on what and where and when I was riding.

I have a one-piece oversuit to wear to and from work (Aerostich Kris mentioned), Vanson leathers for the track, and a 2-piece textile suit for hot summer days. And heated gear. And a one-piece rain oversuit. And 3 different pairs of gloves, 2 pair of boots, 3 helmets, etc. etc. I am sure there is more I am forgetting.

KrisL

05-12-2009, 03:23 PM

Good gear is not cheap. My enjoyment for riding went up a lot when I had several choices (aka: a wardrobe) of gear built up to pick from, based on what and where and when I was riding.

I have a one-piece oversuit to wear to and from work (Aerostich Kris mentioned), Vanson leathers for the track, and a 2-piece textile suit for hot summer days. And heated gear. And a one-piece rain oversuit. And 3 different pairs of gloves, 2 pair of boots, 3 helmets, etc. etc. I am sure there is more I am forgetting.

Yep. I've got heated gear, hippo hands, etc.

With an Olympia suit like the one I mentioned, you'd be comfortable in 80-90% of the time in LA though :).

MMMM_ERT

05-12-2009, 03:30 PM

I broke my femur as I flipped over the hood. The hard shoulders on the suit broke off the side mirror on the van.

Took a total of 4 surgeries... 1 to put a titanium rod in, 2 to make minor corrections/adjustments to its position and the screws holding it in, and the last one was 2 yrs later to remove the rod.

I bought a new bike while I was still on crutches. I had a handicapped placard for a month too... so I could park my bike in handicapped spots :).

I ride even more now than I did before the crash (it was in 2001).

Damn...I think it would be hard to get back on a bike after that. :eek:

What was the cause of the accident?

KrisL

05-12-2009, 03:35 PM

Damn...I think it would be hard to get back on a bike after that. :eek:

What was the cause of the accident?

An impact with a minivan.

:)

I was on a one-lane (but two direction) road (about 4 miles from here (http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420602797_oW3wz-S.jpg)), came around a left hand blind corner, and there was a minivan in my "half" of the road. CHP ruled it no-fault. We were both probably going about 20-25. With more experience it wouldn't have happened, for sure.

I asked a buddy of mine that I ride with a lot, "why does it seem like I'm leaning over farther than you are? Is it due to my bike's center of gravity being higher?"

He replied, "uh, no dude, you just waaay late apex."

I hadn't even realized that my riding had completely changed after the crash. I'll wait until the last second and then throw the bike down into the corner... allowing me to see further through it before committing. This slows me down a *bit*, but it is of course the safer way through.

MMMM_ERT

05-12-2009, 04:19 PM

An impact with a minivan.

:)

I was on a one-lane (but two direction) road (about 4 miles from here (http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420602797_oW3wz-S.jpg)), came around a left hand blind corner, and there was a minivan in my "half" of the road. CHP ruled it no-fault. We were both probably going about 20-25. With more experience it wouldn't have happened, for sure.

I asked a buddy of mine that I ride with a lot, "why does it seem like I'm leaning over farther than you are? Is it due to my bike's center of gravity being higher?"

He replied, "uh, no dude, you just waaay late apex."

I hadn't even realized that my riding had completely changed after the crash. I'll wait until the last second and then throw the bike down into the corner... allowing me to see further through it before committing. This slows me down a *bit*, but it is of course the safer way through.

How could it be no-fault if the mini was in your lane... :confused:

KrisL

05-12-2009, 04:24 PM

How could it be no-fault if the mini was in your lane... :confused:

See the pic I linked to?

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420602797_oW3wz-S.jpg

A minivan is wider than half the road.

biglovemp

05-13-2009, 05:29 AM

Looks like you're missing half your gear.

ATGATT!! (All the gear, All the time)

I have yet to buy a full suit but that is in the works.
EVERYTIME i ride i ride with at least jeans(if not the padded riding jeans), boots, Gloves, jacket and helmet.

I have yet to do track days as well, but i am aiming for that to change this summer.:thumbup:

I am also very big on gear. Its crazy seeing the amount of people who ride with shorts and a t-shirt.:tsk:

I actually took the gear pic when i was thinking about selling my bike which i was including with it.:D

KrisL

05-13-2009, 06:51 AM

I have yet to buy a full suit but that is in the works.
EVERYTIME i ride i ride with at least jeans(if not the padded riding jeans), boots, Gloves, jacket and helmet.

I have yet to do track days as well, but i am aiming for that to change this summer.:thumbup:

I am also very big on gear. Its crazy seeing the amount of people who ride with shorts and a t-shirt.:tsk:

I actually took the gear pic when i was thinking about selling my bike which i was including with it.:D

EVERYTIME I ride with my full suit. Hearing someone say they're very big on gear that rides in jeans does not compute. Of course, when you go to the track, a suit is required.

biglovemp

05-13-2009, 07:15 AM

EVERYTIME I ride with my full suit. Hearing someone say they're very big on gear that rides in jeans does not compute. Of course, when you go to the track, a suit is required.

Have you ever heard of padded jeans?:dunno: They are riding pants.
I dont do hours and hours of riding mainly because i dont have a group to ride with out here. I really dont get as much riding as i would like to.
Point is that i gear up, i guess with the exception of "leather" riding pants.:dunno:

JonM

05-13-2009, 08:00 AM

EVERYTIME I ride with my full suit. Hearing someone say they're very big on gear that rides in jeans does not compute. Of course, when you go to the track, a suit is required.

I have a pair of Draggin Jeans (http://www.dragginjeans.com/). Supposedly they are much better than regular jeans... but they don't really look or fit like jeans though, so I really don't ever wear them. I am in the market for a pair of breathable overpants like these airglides (http://www.olympiamotosports.com/mensairglidepant/menairglidepant.htm).

KrisL

05-13-2009, 08:16 AM

I am in the market for a pair of breathable overpants like these airglides (http://www.olympiamotosports.com/mensairglidepant/menairglidepant.htm).

Those are similar to what my wife has.

SportBikeGirl

05-16-2009, 06:07 AM

http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336022811.jpg
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336022746.jpg
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336022734.jpg

And my Gear.:thumbup:
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336029446.jpg

Very nice. :thumbup:

I went and looked at the same exact bike that was for sale yesterday. I can't decide between that or the blue & white version. :dunno:

Ryan...

05-16-2009, 09:18 AM

Nice looking bike Biglovemp! I test drove (or is it test *rode*) an 03 GSXR 750, and it was pretty sweet! He had an aftermarket exhaust, power commander, and some high flow filter. Very nice bike, but I ended up going with a CBR F4i...

Ryan...

05-16-2009, 09:19 AM

Sportbikegirl: I love the quote in your sig :D

Double-S

05-16-2009, 05:17 PM

And my Gear.:thumbup:

Very nice bike bro.

You're making someone in this household mighty jealous.

And it ain't me.

biglovemp

05-18-2009, 05:48 AM

Very nice. :thumbup:

I went and looked at the same exact bike that was for sale yesterday. I can't decide between that or the blue & white version. :dunno:
Its funny cause when i got mine i couldnt decide between the two either. But i am VERY happy i went with this one. I love the color even more now. The blue and white is the traditional gixxer colors but not many have this white one. Either way you are good.

Were they both 08's? Any mods done? Significant price difference?

Nice looking bike Biglovemp! I test drove (or is it test *rode*) an 03 GSXR 750, and it was pretty sweet! He had an aftermarket exhaust, power commander, and some high flow filter. Very nice bike, but I ended up going with a CBR F4i...
Thanks!:thumbup: My unle has a 04 750 and its a VERY nice bike... CBRs are also nice.:thumbup:
Very nice bike bro.

You're making someone in this household mighty jealous.

And it ain't me.

Thanks!:thumbup:

SportBikeGirl

05-18-2009, 03:05 PM

Its funny cause when i got mine i couldnt decide between the two either. But i am VERY happy i went with this one. I love the color even more now. The blue and white is the traditional gixxer colors but not many have this white one. Either way you are good.

Were they both 08's? Any mods done? Significant price difference?

The white/ grey was an 08, the blue/ white was an 07. They were both stock and the 08 had been down so I stayed away from that one. :eek: I never got to see the 07 as it sold before I could get there. It only had 2300 km on it.

One mod I definitely want is a pipe (full system). :)

biglovemp

05-19-2009, 05:35 AM

The white/ grey was an 08, the blue/ white was an 07. They were both stock and the 08 had been down so I stayed away from that one. :eek: I never got to see the 07 as it sold before I could get there. It only had 2300 km on it.

One mod I definitely want is a pipe (full system). :)

You def. want to try to stay away from a bike that has been down. :tsk:

So you didnt end up with either one? :( Well keep looking and dont give up :D

I actually just bought a Yoshimura slip on for my bike and i am not to crazy about the sound. I got it cause i got an insane deal on it. I am searching for headers now on ebay. So next on the list is the headers so i could get rid of the CAT and a power commander which is a MUST to control the air/fuel ratio. That'll be another 1k easy so hoping to find a good deal on ebay.:eeps:

Let me know how your search turns out...

SportBikeGirl

05-19-2009, 06:18 AM

So you didnt end up with either one? :( Well keep looking and dont give up :D

Not to worry, I won't. :D

Double-S

05-19-2009, 06:33 AM

So you didnt end up with either one? :( Well keep looking and dont give up :D

Please don't encourage her.

biglovemp

05-19-2009, 07:03 AM

Please don't encourage her.

:rofl:

Looks like she doesnt need any encouragment from me. :dunno: :D

LuvThatSam

05-20-2009, 05:09 PM

Most people here in L.A. just wear the jackets with Jeans. Very rarely do I see someone in a full suit...

Perfect example of what I'm talking about. :tsk:

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 05:27 AM

Perfect example of what I'm talking about. :tsk:

That guy is wearing shorts and please dont tell me those are slippers? :tsk: Moron.:rolleyes:

Double-S

05-21-2009, 05:33 AM

Motorcycles are dangerous.

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 08:00 AM

Motorcycles are dangerous.

So is going VERY fast on a P car.:dunno:
:eeps:

But i bet you wouldnt mind that would ya?
:p

Double-S

05-21-2009, 08:24 AM

So is going VERY fast on a P car.:dunno:
:eeps:

But i bet you wouldnt mind that would ya?
:p

Motorcycles don't have the same protective shell a P-car has.

It I'm cut-off in a car I stand a better chance than if I'm cut-off in a bike wouldn't you agree?

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 08:43 AM

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 08:44 AM

Motorcycles don't have the same protective shell a P-car has.

It I'm cut-off in a car I stand a better chance than if I'm cut-off in a bike wouldn't you agree?

Agreed. :eek:
Who ever argues that a motorcycle is not dangerous is out of their mind.

I still enjoy and love riding.:D
And I will continue to.:p

Double-S

05-21-2009, 09:34 AM

Agreed. :eek:
Who ever argues that a motorcycle is not dangerous is out of their mind.

Thank you.

As far as calling my SO "out of her mind" you're on your own bud.

SportBikeGirl

05-21-2009, 09:52 AM

So is going VERY fast on a P car.:dunno:
:eeps:

But i bet you wouldnt mind that would ya?
:p

Didn't James Dean die in a Porsche? It is possible to die in a car too. ;)

SportBikeGirl

05-21-2009, 09:54 AM

Thank you.

As far as calling my SO "out of her mind" you're on your own bud.

I've never claimed that bikes can't be dangerous. :p

Know your limit....ride within it. :thumbup:

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Thank you.

As far as calling my SO "out of her mind" you're on your own bud.
I've never claimed that bikes can't be dangerous. :p

Know your limit....ride within it. :thumbup:
This is very true. SS you SO apparently has the right idea.

Didn't James Dean die in a Porsche? It is possible to die in a car too. ;)
You could die in anyway...

Riding a bike IS dangerous but like i said, so are many other things and we still tend to do them.:dunno:

KrisL

05-21-2009, 10:19 AM

This is very true. SS you SO apparently has the right idea.

You could die in anyway...

Riding a bike IS dangerous but like i said, so are many other things and we still tend to do them.:dunno:

Yes, you could die a million different ways.... but lets be honest here, if someone is a motorcycle rider, that suddenly becomes the #1 cause of death for them.

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 11:18 AM

Yes, you could die a million different ways.... but lets be honest here, if someone is a motorcycle rider, that suddenly becomes the #1 cause of death for them.

I dont disagree one bit.
I guess its a chance we take. I enjoy riding very much and I know I am willing to take it...

KrisL

05-21-2009, 11:21 AM

I dont disagree one bit.
I guess its a chance we take. I enjoy riding very much and I know I am willing to take it...

Word.

I'm going to be riding about 1000 miles this weekend, up and over a few Sierra mountain road passes (from 0 ft elevation up to about 9000ft). I could NOT live where it was flat. No. Can. Do.

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420587685_DtQ2U-M.jpg

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420587699_AxB5b-M.jpg

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/420587687_mabex-M.jpg

biglovemp

05-21-2009, 11:39 AM

I cant see those pics here from work but i will look at them later.
Talking about that, Ihave to do a little trip upstate ny soon.:D

ChampagneKitty

06-26-2009, 11:06 AM

http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336022746.jpg

And my Gear.:thumbup:
http://pic30.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1562/6991796/13395559/336029446.jpg
i like the jacket ~ glad you are protecting your head... they don't in my state. crazy.

KrisL

06-26-2009, 11:08 AM

A few pics from the ride I was talking about a few posts up :)

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/545780165_3QviC-M.jpg

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/545775078_Usa4m-M.jpg

http://klinquist.smugmug.com/photos/545774061_nhGn6-M.jpg

3beemers

09-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Holy crap... :yikes:

Whew! I can't imagine my knees going thru that! And I am guilty as hell around L.A. for wearing regular pants and regular leather jacket. Although I have 2 riding jackets, I just feel so uncomfortable in them. Even my riding gloves, unless it is really cold below 70 F, I usually use thin leather gloves. Accident like this makes me think twice.

I am glad you're okay. Ride safe.

Regards