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Offline Sir Osis of Liver

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Big_Thumb's Newest
« on: May 08, 2007, 09:15:06 am »
Corrected 1/4 mile: 11.30 sec. @ 119.42 mph
0-60 mph: 3.44 sec.
0-100 mph: 7.87 sec.
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 6.09 sec.
Fuel mileage (low/high/average): 32/44/38

More to follow this afternoon! ;D
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2007, 09:19:10 am »
Quote from: Big_Thumb on May 08, 2007, 09:15:06 am
Corrected 1/4 mile: 11.30 sec. @ 119.42 mph
0-60 mph: 3.44 sec.
0-100 mph: 7.87 sec.
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 6.09 sec.
Fuel mileage (low/high/average): 32/44/38

More to follow this afternoon! ;D

You getting a new rental?
Is it a bicycle, boy you pedal fast ;D
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2007, 09:25:55 am »
Thats your bike, what about your TSX numbers?
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2007, 10:00:12 am »
Pretty quick for a Vibe!!  :o :o ;D
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2007, 10:25:17 am »
IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2007, 10:30:05 am »
You're the devil.   >:D
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2007, 01:59:07 pm »
 ???
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2007, 02:24:44 pm »
I would have guessed a bike. The only way I can think to get that combo of acceleration figures and fuel economy.

'Lil scooter, perhaps?  ;D
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2007, 03:20:13 pm »
A Seven clone or Ariel Atom would get that sort performance/economy but I think a bit is more likely.
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2007, 03:29:34 pm »
.......SO he's Phoning it in is HE......Hmmmm...a MINI dropped from Fawlty TOWER ??? ::) :P...
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2007, 04:15:04 pm »
Quote from: Big_Thumb on May 08, 2007, 10:25:17 am
IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Well it ain't here, and until then - leave us alone ;D ;)
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2007, 04:17:04 pm »
I can imagine him acting like Basil Fawlty explaining the virtues of his new 'thing' on town streets.  ;D

Afternoon has long gone, Sir.   :)
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2007, 04:28:31 pm »
Sorry, sorry, see what I mean I just get carried away!

Of course it was a new bike! and really new! A left-over Yamaha FZ6 ($9300 but I got it for $6999)

I've been ripping 'round the countryside most of the afternoon.

Here's a qick picture:
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2007, 04:38:51 pm »
She's about 50HP up and 50-60lbs down on my old GT550. It seems even lighter. After scrubbing the tires in a bit, I started to toss her around some twisties. Amazing how much bikes have changed in the handling department from some of the vintage stuff I've been tottering around on. Haven't really probed the rev range yet, but it really does seem to like the revs just as much as the R6 it's based on.

Very happy with it up to this point. Counting the kilometers down until the break-in period is over! ;D

Anybody want to resize a couple of pics for me? The only editor I have is Gimp, and I'm not familiar with it.
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2007, 04:42:07 pm »
Quote from: Big_Thumb on May 08, 2007, 04:38:51 pm
She's about 50HP up and 50-60lbs down on my old GT550. It seems even lighter. After scrubbing the tires in a bit, I started to toss her around some twisties. Amazing how much bikes have changed in the handling department from some of the vintage stuff I've been tottering around on. Haven't really probed the rev range yet, but it really does seem to like the revs just as much as the R6 it's based on.

Very happy with it up to this point. Counting the kilometers down until the break-in period is over! ;D

Let's see. On a bike that's about 75 km, isn't it?  ??? :rofl2: :rofl2: My bike riding days are long over, but I'm almost envious. Very nice.  :thumbup:
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2007, 04:49:14 pm »
Ok, its the fun that counts. Enjoy.  :thumbup:
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2007, 05:06:53 pm »
Nice! Bikes are fun.

I know what you mean about going from old to new. I was impressed with how they start, no choke, no fooling with the throttle, no backfires, hardly any cranking. Just start without fuss and sit there quietly idling on the kickstand.
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2007, 05:24:17 pm »
Nice!  :fiver:  Sounds like a heck of a deal on hot piece of machinery.

I'm envious!  And if your weather is anywhere near as great as ours is in S.Ontario today, you're enjoying it even more!
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2007, 05:45:06 pm »
WHY is yer left hand on the numb_nuts Handels _Bar...TWIST agin' like ya did LAST SUMMER with the RIGHT Hand ya Wanker.............nice ride RosemaryTIM-ThymeSAGE_ONE BASIL.......Ya sit on the TOP part
MANUEL!!!! or HAUGHTY_MANIC???... :bang: :stick: :banana: :thumbup:
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Re: Big_Thumb's Newest
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2007, 06:45:59 am »
Congrats BT and nice bike....nice deal!…enjoy the rush.
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