thegroup Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 JESSUS FUCK!!!! Must be nice to spend $30 G on a quad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Are you the guy that the SSR rigid chassis and billet cases is for? Not to my knowledge. My friend and Cameron are putting the whole bike together. I probably won't see it until it is done. I just kind of stepped in and told them what I wanted and I asked that they build it for me -- all the while billing me accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssanddemon Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) I dunno if I really like the idea of having someone else build the ENTIRE bike for you-I know; it's your money so whatever. I sound like a preachy bastid but it comes from dealing with newbie buddies who bite off more than they can chew in regards to their wrenching skills. Every guy I know with even a somewhat built shee has to do a lot of work after and sometimes during virtually every ride. Not to mention tearing down carbs for rejet even in sandsorms, etc. We love our bikes, love wrenching on 'em so it's all good. But this is with stuff not even a tenth as built as what you'll have. Are you sure you can handle the crap that is gonna come down when you are running basically a top fuel dragster? It's gonna be picky and you had better know your crap unless you want to be doing a lot of sitting while your buddies are having fun and your bike is screwed up again. Or having to beg a lot of help. Speaking from experience here, I have bailed out lots of guys at the dunes who don't have a clue. Edit: And if you really do know your stuff and can handle a beast like that...congrats! Edited October 14, 2006 by ssanddemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I dunno if I really like the idea of having someone else build the ENTIRE bike for you-I know; it's your money so whatever. I sound like a preachy bastid but it comes from dealing with newbie buddies who bite off more than they can chew in regards to their wrenching skills. Every guy I know with even a somewhat built shee has to do a lot of work after and sometimes during virtually every ride. Not to mention tearing down carbs for rejet even in sandsorms, etc. We love our bikes, love wrenching on 'em so it's all good. But this is with stuff not even a tenth as built as what you'll have. Are you sure you can handle the crap that is gonna come down when you are running basically a top fuel dragster? It's gonna be picky and you had better know your crap unless you want to be doing a lot of sitting while your buddies are having fun and your bike is screwed up again. Or having to beg a lot of help. Speaking from experience here, I have bailed out lots of guys at the dunes who don't have a clue. Edit: And if you really do know your stuff and can handle a beast like that...congrats! Good point. :thumbsup: That has been on the back of my mind. I think I will try and get more involved and I'm sure I'll learn slowly but surely. :sweat: I've seen what your're talking about on the dunes, people broken down and all. I do have some close friends that always go riding with me that work on bikes all the time, but like you said, I don't think they've ever worked on anything in that caliber. This should be interesting... :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odaen Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Do I understand you correctly when you say you're gonna build a 16mm bike for the Oregon dunes? What's the point? A 4mm setup right is more than ample for anything on our coast really. Now, if you were gonna go to Glamis or Sand Mountain, where the big motors have some room to roam, I could understand a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Do I understand you correctly when you say you're gonna build a 16mm bike for the Oregon dunes? What's the point? A 4mm setup right is more than ample for anything on our coast really. Now, if you were gonna go to Glamis or Sand Mountain, where the big motors have some room to roam, I could understand a little more. You're right. The Oregon dunes are a little too small for an open throttle like this bike. It would be hard to ride in the small sand trails. Not to mention the chance that I could be riding a wheely while approaching a turn only not being able to turn without front wheels on the ground, slamming into a dune. :shoothead: But honestly, I have actually planned on running it in Glamis. I'd like to eventually see how it will hold up to others in it's class down there. :cool: for the replies everyone! Has anyone here actually ever rode a 16mill or anything very close to it? If so, I would love to hear how the experience was. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) This is a friend of mine's bike that he put together. He's helping me out as well. And no, his bike is not a 16mill. Edited October 14, 2006 by Raoh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I don't know about you guys....but, If I had to pick a bike to learn on, how to fix it....and get to ride it, I'd rather have a 16mil cheetah than a plain old stock or near stockish bike.... If you got the $$, spend it.... You're just building a bike all at one, whereas most people spend a few grand this year, a few next year....etc.... I will agree with the point of now that you've got this bike, maintaining it is key....as well as more expensive. Get out there and get r done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I don't know about you guys....but, If I had to pick a bike to learn on, how to fix it....and get to ride it, I'd rather have a 16mil cheetah than a plain old stock or near stockish bike.... If you got the $$, spend it.... You're just building a bike all at one, whereas most people spend a few grand this year, a few next year....etc.... I will agree with the point of now that you've got this bike, maintaining it is key....as well as more expensive. Get out there and get r done.... :cool: My sentiments exactly! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssanddemon Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm glad you didn't think of me as a flamer. Sounds like you have got the right mindset to own a bike like this. As well as buddies with serious hardware and experience to ride with you. That bike will rock at Dumont! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoh Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm glad you didn't think of me as a flamer. Sounds like you have got the right mindset to own a bike like this. As well as buddies with serious hardware and experience to ride with you. That bike will rock at Dumont! I appreciate your input! I hope that I slow my mind down enough to really pay close attention to the bike and it's needs. I do expect some mishaps out there to happen, but I know that it is all a part of the game. You gotta learn to fix it and move on! :smile: I was actually doing some drag racing today at the coast, and the whole time I was wandering about just exactly how that 16mill will feel. I can't wait! :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowriderb Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) compared to a stock stroke motor its going to pull like a train... and pull all the way till you let off... learning on a 16mm as well.. i think i would learn everything you could with the smaller motors before jumping into something that size, that way if you have to do anything you will know how to fix it already. Edited October 16, 2006 by lowriderb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I appreciate your input! I hope that I slow my mind down enough to really pay close attention to the bike and it's needs. I do expect some mishaps out there to happen, but I know that it is all a part of the game. You gotta learn to fix it and move on! :smile: I was actually doing some drag racing today at the coast, and the whole time I was wandering about just exactly how that 16mill will feel. I can't wait! :happy: I went from a BONE STOCK motor (as in OEM pistons/top from 96) with T5 pipes, stock carbs/pods, lightened flywheel and a +4 advance on timing...which was a respectable peppy bike. To my current 4 mil cub motor on drag pipes, 35PWKs and the like... This bike pull like a mofo...and just keeps on pulling...and I love it. I can't wait to put it on alky, an override and lockup.... Now I can't imagine a 16mil. That thing will prolly damn near rip the bars out of your hands... Sheesh... My hat's off to you for building a bike that quite a few of us will never be able to, let alone may never even see one... :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY350twin Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 "Life Styles Of The Rich And Famous" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowriderb Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I went from a BONE STOCK motor (as in OEM pistons/top from 96) with T5 pipes, stock carbs/pods, lightened flywheel and a +4 advance on timing...which was a respectable peppy bike. To my current 4 mil cub motor on drag pipes, 35PWKs and the like... This bike pull like a mofo...and just keeps on pulling...and I love it. I can't wait to put it on alky, an override and lockup.... Now I can't imagine a 16mil. That thing will prolly damn near rip the bars out of your hands... Sheesh... My hat's off to you for building a bike that quite a few of us will never be able to, let alone may never even see one... :thumbsup: dont worry there are more big motors being built by the little guys in racing now than ever before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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