Author Topic: V7C, Blue ridge mtns, Ikon shocks, Mupo forks, flashed ecu, dragon (Read 5102 times)

ratguzzi · « **on:** August 28, 2016, 05:18:08 PM »

What a great few days! I finished work in Nashville and was traveling to Greenville for work tomorrow. Friday afternoon, I parked the van south of the dragon and did 6 runs. Then Saturday from Greenville, US178, NC107, North Norton road then screwed up and took Norton road back to US64 to Franklin, NC 28 to tellico road to needmore road. Then US19 to the Blue ridge to US276 to near Waynesville then NC 215 back to US178 and Greenville.
Today, I left early, SC130 to a cut off to 107 and again to North Norton road but this time the right road to Pine Creek and Walnut creek to Franklin and this time NC28 all the way to the Dragon, then US129 to NC143 back to NC 28 and pretty much repeated the return route as I came. The roads were wet early this morning and a bit more fun once they were dry. A little over 300 miles each for Saturday and today. Arms feel like rubber!
I had the 2014 V7 at the dragon a month or two back but this time with my new map and suspension. Not sure what is truly better but it did seem to soak up the bumps better and seemed like less effort booking through the turns. Also, the side stand was scraping quite a bit so I must have been into the turns a little deeper.
Some pics and vids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs1SZV8R9tQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJT09GXzY4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hAsvLu2EQo

JB

CalVin2007 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2016, 08:48:27 PM »

Love it! The squids hangin' off and playing racer and ol' JB sittin' there on the seat like a gob of mud but going like Hell.

Terry

chuck peterson · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2016, 07:40:22 AM »

Dilliw · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2016, 07:53:14 AM »

JB you should have come over to Suches with us. We needed a V7 as we had most everything but a new small block.

In fact I've been to the VA, NC, and now GA rally and I've yet to see a bike in the V7 range. Loops, Spines, Callis, Centauros, all Carcs and a couple of the new Big Big Blocks. Odd since I understand it's one of the best sellers.

ratguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2016, 05:16:05 PM »

I guessed I missed it!
I am sure it was a fairly warm event in Suches!
JB

O · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2016, 06:41:51 PM »

Nothing ratty about that V7! Love the fairing and bags. Great van setup too.

Suspension is next on the list for me. I've been putting it off for too long.

ratguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2016, 05:21:58 PM »

Quote from: CalVin2007 on August 28, 2016, 08:48:27 PM

Love it! The squids hangin' off and playing racer and ol' JB sittin' there on the seat like a gob of mud but going like Hell.

Terry

This Ninja guy I followed for 70 turns or so was doing all the TV road racer stuff, leg swung out, sliding way left and right of the seat, really laying it on he was Mr Roadracer and I am yawning from behind!
JB

Aaron D. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2016, 06:16:59 PM »

That's cool..

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2016, 06:58:44 PM »

Quote

This Ninja guy

It's not the name on the hammer handle, it's the guy swinging it.

spmoto · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2016, 07:04:10 PM »

Well, at least if the Kawi rider goes down he may live to tell about it. You on the other hand may loose a major percentage of your biggest organ, your skin, and, in the END, not be so lucky. We all take chances every day when we get out of bed, but.....

ratguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2016, 07:16:40 PM »

Quote from: spmoto on August 30, 2016, 07:04:10 PM

Well, at least if the Kawi rider goes down he may live to tell about it. You on the other hand may loose a major percentage of your biggest organ, your skin, and, in the END, not be so lucky. We all take chances every day when we get out of bed, but.....

Totally understand it! About a million bike miles and 3 road rash situations. Like the odds!

Ion66 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2016, 08:49:32 AM »

As long as your insurance is paid up, and nobody will miss you. Go for it.

redrider · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2016, 11:55:23 AM »

In the first set of photos, #4, shows your bike leaning left almost on the line. The rest of you is in the "Decapitation Zone". With your permission, I will use it in class.

ratguzzi · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2016, 12:06:37 PM »

Quote from: redrider on August 31, 2016, 11:55:23 AM

In the first set of photos, #4, shows your bike leaning left almost on the line. The rest of you is in the "Decapitation Zone". With your permission, I will use it in class.

No problem! I could see well into the next couple turns so I knew I was ok. Still bad to practice it, I know. Plus I am guilty of pushing it harder when I see the photo guy................ .....
JB

Dilliw · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2016, 12:39:11 PM »

Quote from: redrider on August 31, 2016, 11:55:23 AM

In the first set of photos, #4, shows your bike leaning left almost on the line. The rest of you is in the "Decapitation Zone". With your permission, I will use it in class.

Well let's just pound on JB! Looks like a lot of tension in your outside arm in that #4 picture. In the picture behind the TV racer you seem to fix that though, so good going

redrider · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2016, 01:14:35 PM »

Thanks, JB. When we discuss SEE and Situational Awareness the photo will illustrate how to do things properly under the right conditions. No flames for you, Sir. I do the same.

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2016, 01:28:41 PM »

JB,

What happened to the helmet you got at the yard sale for $2.oo? What, you afraid because it was only a half helmet?

Tex

ratguzzi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2016, 02:38:18 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on August 31, 2016, 01:28:41 PM

JB,

What happened to the helmet you got at the yard sale for $2.oo? What, you afraid because it was only a half helmet?

Tex

This one?
JB

ratguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2016, 02:42:14 PM »

Back when I had hair!
JB

News:

Author Topic: V7C, Blue ridge mtns, Ikon shocks, Mupo forks, flashed ecu, dragon (Read 5102 times)

redrider

redrider