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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Do you want a more stiff ride?
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Halfrican
Do you want a more stiff ride?
I'm not sure. My Miata had KW coilovers and were pretty damn stiff, I really liked the road feel it gave.

On the other had... I'm fine with the bike as is. I'd rather enjoy my warranty I have. it
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Probably for the best, but you can check what you can change under warranty. I know ducati is pretty damn lenient about aftermarket modifications, surprisingly.
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by one wheel drive
lol.

I think I agree? That grape drank must be wicked shit.

I have an EXO-700, and I love it. Bonus: cost me $90!
how the fuck did you manage that?
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gnarlycharlie4u
how the fuck did you manage that?
the NEX on base run by morons.

Most of the stuff way overpriced.

I only buy shit on sale. The helmet had a scuff on it.
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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That SP will outrun it any day of the week.
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Halfrican
That SP will outrun it any day of the week.
You sure? 1198SP puts out 140bhp and the 312R is 180bhp, that's not a small difference. The 312R also has a smaller motor so it's going to be a hell of a lot more snappy on the low end. I think your Duc has met it's match...
Old Mar 9, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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TAKE IT TO THE TRACK

It has 170 btw, I'm pretty sure. I'm actually curious how those two match up now.

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here we go

http://www.bmwmotorcyclesdallas.com/...compare=specs&

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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxtar
anybody have opinions on icon airframe helmets?
i've been eyeing the airframe construct for a while and I'm about to pull the trigger.
I'm not a fan of ICON helmets, they're relatively heavy and only somewhat aerodynamic when you're looking straight...turn your head through a corner at a decent speed/check a blindspot and the wind just catches it.

Originally Posted by one wheel drive
lol.

I think I agree? That grape drank must be wicked shit.

I have an EXO-700, and I love it. Bonus: cost me $90!
I loved my EXO-700 until my g/f got me the Shoei 1100RF for our anniversary. For the price, it's hard to beat the EXO-700, IMO, but the Shoei is a way better helmet, which you'd expect with a jump of about $150/$200.



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