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Craig McClure

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Reply #120 on: November 16, 2013, 05:18:52 pm
Just watched a recent video from Japan where they were manufacturing new SR 400..Nice bike with a legacy (SR 500)...Makes you wonder why they won't import them here. It's not like the bike won't meet our EPA regs...Yamaha must think they're isn't enough of a market to hassle with it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06pFjjclERA
Sending a picture of the SR500 I refurbished. Very hot bike with chain driven overhead cam. Mine had the preferred Mikuni VM carburetor, which made it run great. But most of them could be a pig to start, certainly to much for an old guy with joint issues. It set a high dollar record when I sold it.
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Reply #121 on: November 16, 2013, 05:21:42 pm
Their sales are up because of electric starters, especially when they work!

So true , we all know that the electric start was never part of the original design of the enfield..They tried 2 years without the kickstart feature and the customer base started to complain about worn out shattered sprags.  Shortly thereafter, the return of the kick start and a beefer sprag construction became the order of the day....We were hopeful that comments on that subject may had made some difference re. their decision to return the kickstart feature on their latest product line ..
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Reply #122 on: November 16, 2013, 08:52:43 pm
Wo, hoho...
This is a kicker like there ain't none other.
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/sr400.aspx?view=features
See, a decompressor and a piston position indicator. Visual aid on the bike to teach every newbie the art of kicking.  :o

Bike is available in Europe, guess it will make it across the pond too.  ;)
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Reply #123 on: November 16, 2013, 09:22:10 pm
Piston position indicator!  And I was wondering why they were showing timing marks in the sales brochure :)


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Reply #124 on: November 17, 2013, 06:17:23 am
The new Harley Street 750 is so popular that Captain America will be riding it in the upcoming sequel.

Or maybe it is HD marketing doing a good job.   ;)
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Reply #125 on: November 17, 2013, 12:38:22 pm
I always knew that guy was a sissy!

BTW, Hondohm, good effort with your post!  Colored text and everything... very patriotic!  ;)


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Reply #126 on: November 17, 2013, 02:00:41 pm
The new Harley Street 750 is so popular that Captain America will be riding it in the upcoming sequel.

Or maybe it is HD marketing doing a good job.   ;)

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!     ;D  ;D  ;D

Who the hell thought THIS was a good idea?!  As far as super heroes on motorcycles go, this pic is the equivalent of the Incredible Hulk riding a Vespa!  Holy crap is that a funny pic!  LMAO  ;D

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Reply #127 on: November 17, 2013, 05:25:23 pm
All geared to the people who will go that movie...Haaaaaaaa and he look just as funny on a Enfield too......I think a Vmax would be better suited for his super hero needs...
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Reply #128 on: November 17, 2013, 11:32:24 pm
Piston position indicator!  And I was wondering why they were showing timing marks in the sales brochure :)

Trust me- Still ain't easy to start. Don't put on your jacket till you get it runnin.
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Reply #129 on: November 18, 2013, 02:45:00 am
bike looks....well....ummmm.....tiny :o


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Reply #130 on: November 18, 2013, 06:06:29 am
V-Max?!?!?!?  Captain America don't ride no import!!!  I'd say we need V-Rod to set things straight.  And I suspect that yes, they're brand placing the 750 for the crowd that's going to see it.  Might even be a Captain America special edition that comes out.  Ducati had some Matrix specials, I think after the second movie.

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Reply #131 on: November 18, 2013, 01:07:55 pm
I would say great effort but it is still an evolution of the TT500. At 174 kg it is a bit porky too. Now if it looked like an RE.....
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Reply #132 on: November 18, 2013, 03:02:18 pm
We do not weigh Harley's in kilograms!!!


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Reply #133 on: November 18, 2013, 03:10:11 pm
Duc: U getting really hung up today on the import/measurement thing...Okay I'll give ya that one on the vmax..Even though I think it would out perform the Vrod and get Capt America outta some serious do do ...Could be his mighty shield is made in China now... ;D
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Reply #134 on: November 18, 2013, 03:15:19 pm
(Sigh)  There's just no respect around here :(