Super sick GSXR-600

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Avatard

I'm just wondering if ANY argument can be made in the defense of such a modification as having improved characteristics in ANY way?

...Or is it just ugly, and dangerous?

I hear a 330 kit eats about 40rwhp, so it could be argued that it makes the bike better for beginners.

[derf]

Originally Posted by Avatard

or is there any arguable advantage to such a setup?

Totally, a very arguable advantage that nobody has mentioned yet. Floatability. All it is is a 2 wheeled version of this bad boy



Add some helium and you could fly the thing too

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by pdog

You're thinking with the wrong head, chief. 22 yr olds do this to their bikes for one reason only.

Nah, I get boy racer; I was a kid once...but usually there's at least a glimmer of legitimacy in hotrodding shit. There used to be, anyway. No?

Other than the steamroller visual, it's a pretty total fail, as mods go.

Perhaps I'm just old...

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by derf

Totally, a very arguable advantage that nobody has mentioned yet. Floatability. All it is is a 2 wheeled version of this bad boy



Add some helium and you could fly the thing too

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Avatard

What are the driving dynamics of such a fat tire setup?

Obviously, it's gonna be slow...but is this any advantage on the highway in terms of smoothness? Stability? Ride comfort?

I mean, sure it looks like ass, but does it ride like ass in every single capacity, or is there any arguable advantage to such a setup?

I understand that customization is a very personal thing, and just because I think it's stupid, doesn't mean it doesn't float someone else's boat...I'm just wondering if ANY argument can be made in the defense of such a modification as having improved characteristics in ANY way?

...Or is it just ugly, and dangerous?

I can't really think of any possible advantages. While the steering may be a bit more stable at really high speeds on the highway I haven't heard of GSXRs with factory tires going in to spontaneous tank slappers while riding straight.

Alternatively, the detriments with these modifications are huge. 1) The width of the rear would make the bike less inclined to turn. Doing the same to the front will have an even larger effect. 2) By adding the much heavier wheel and tire up front their gyroscopic effect will (I think) require way more force to actually turn the bike. 3) Those same heavy wheels and tires are unsprung mass. This makes the job the suspension has to do controlling that mass more difficult as well. 4) The wheels and tires are also rotational mass. The bike has essentially had a giant flywheel added which makes the engine work harder to accelerate the bike and the brakes work harder to slow it down.

The bike was designed specifically to have excellent acceleration, handling, and braking. The mods that have been done combine to get rid of all of that.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pdog

You're thinking with the wrong head, chief. 22 yr olds do this to their bikes for one reason only.

what, you think they're actually getting some pussy with that crap?

i think not

they do it because the average 22 y/o is STUPID, period

[pdog]

Nope.

I agree.

Originally Posted by Homeslice

what, you think they're actually getting some pussy with that crap?

i think not

they do it because the average 22 y/o is STUPID, period

[Homeslice]

I also note the seagull in the background..........is this Floriduh? Wouldn't be surprised

[SteveP]

Congrats... You've failed at life.

[SteveP]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I also note the seagull in the background..........is this Floriduh? Wouldn't be surprised

Sometimes it's really embarrassing to live here.