Whats wrong here?

gthotchkiss · 09-27-2007, 12:22 PM

eBay Motors: Suzuki : GSX-R (item 300154890263 end time Oct-01-07 14:51:25 PDT)

'zuki 1000

smoothrideronli · 09-27-2007, 12:26 PM

The idiot put the forks on backwards.

gthotchkiss · 09-27-2007, 12:36 PM

CBRVFR · 09-27-2007, 12:41 PM

Someone should tell him the bike would be less of a handful if he puts them on correctly...

TornadoB8 · 09-27-2007, 12:44 PM

WOW...just...WOW.

SomeStrangeGuy · 09-27-2007, 12:48 PM

Holy shit!

although

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Will also consider trade for Toyota Tacoma or Tundra. If interested, email with description and pictures of vehicle!

Someone needs to find him a really f'd up photo of "trade" vehicle and see if he can spot whats wrong

smoothrideronli · 09-27-2007, 12:52 PM

I may have just spoiled the fun...I sent him a message asking why the forks are on backwards.

SomeStrangeGuy · 09-27-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

I may have just spoiled the fun...I sent him a message asking why the forks are on backwards.

Maybe you saved his life? I bet he can't reverse stoppie so well anymore though.

bda116 · 09-27-2007, 01:24 PM

It's missing the "never down" and "adult ridden" descriptions.
Other than that, it's just another run of the mill Suzuki rider ad.

smoothrideronli · 09-27-2007, 01:40 PM

Do all run of the mill Suzuki ads have backwards forks? The rider doesnt count.

deftones156 · 09-27-2007, 02:36 PM

That's actually a high performance mod that lightens the rotational pull of the wheel as its centrifugal forces generally are too strong and result in a lack of front end feedback, lower drag coefficient, and instability at high speeds. This mod allows you to easily gain 15-20mph on your top end speed.

Surprised y'all didn't know that.

gthotchkiss · 09-27-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deftones156

That's actually a high performance mod that lightens the rotational pull of the wheel as its centrifugal forces generally are too strong and result in a lack of front end feedback, lower drag coefficient, and instability at high speeds. This mod allows you to easily gain 15-20mph on your top end speed.

Surprised y'all didn't know that.

actually he was trying to give his bike inverted forks....

phobe · 09-27-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

actually he was trying to give his bike inverted forks....

Rep.

HondaGalToo · 09-27-2007, 05:30 PM

Hey, where'd that shocked smiley go? The one with the eyes really wide, then one looks like it twitches? That's the one I'd use right now, followed by:

HondaGalToo · 09-27-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

I may have just spoiled the fun...I sent him a message asking why the forks are on backwards.

OMG, you have to let us know what his reply is. That doesn't spoil the fun, that adds more fun, because the answer's gotta be priceless.

slickwill · 09-27-2007, 06:31 PM

At least the swingarm is right side up...

Baketech · 09-27-2007, 08:30 PM

I guess this means we'll see this on the 2012 FireBlade...

JimmyNeutral · 09-27-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Hey, where'd that shocked smiley go? The one with the eyes really wide, then one looks like it twitches? That's the one I'd use right now, followed by:

This one ?
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seamus · 09-27-2007, 09:27 PM

It's different now. Used to be yellow.

Hammer · 09-27-2007, 09:28 PM

I'm leaving

Firestorm · 09-27-2007, 11:25 PM

--- My Question ---

Does the bike handle better with the forks on backwards?

--- His Reply ---

They are that way for better braking performance and better for stoppies. It was done on purpose.

- rbdist

SomeStrangeGuy · 09-27-2007, 11:35 PM

If you're not kidding (welcome to the site btw

.) you should ask if he took the oil out of them too.

Firestorm · 09-27-2007, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the welcome and no I'm not kidding. Couldn't resist asking about it. I'll update this thread with any additional replies.

SomeStrangeGuy · 09-27-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Firestorm

Thanks for the welcome and no I'm not kidding. Couldn't resist asking about it. I'll update this thread with any additional replies.

Damn, some people really are nuts I guess. Good luck with the responses

CBRVFR · 09-28-2007, 09:47 AM

I got the same reply -

Allow me to retort!

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rbdist -

You are, of course, free to do and think what you want, but give this some thought..

1> In effect, you now have the braking forces pulling the calipers AWAY from the forks. The castings that they are attached to on the fork lowers are clearly designed to brace them as they push against the forks, the triples, the headstock, and effectively the whole frame of the motorcycle.

2> If there was any truth in what you're saying, don't you think Brembo, Nissin, Tokico, Performance Machine, and every single motorcycle manufacturer involved in manufacturing, much less the prototype teams involved in racing would be doing it that way? That represents a combined group of engineers making hundreds of millions of dollars who say you're wrong.

If one of these relatively weak castings that you are using incorrectly breaks under the considerable force of a very fast motorcycle in a panic stop, you will be responsible for the injury or possible death of the rider. Are you that sure??

deftones156 · 09-28-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I got the same reply -

Allow me to retort!

Yeah, but isn't it teh new hotness??

Actually, my first thought was "wow...just wow."

smoothrideronli · 09-28-2007, 10:44 AM

I got the same exact reply...

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09-27-2007, 11:25 PM	#21
Firestorm Track Junkie Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Age: 29 Bike(s): 07 CBR600RR Posts: 21	Re: Whats wrong here? --- My Question --- Does the bike handle better with the forks on backwards? --- His Reply --- They are that way for better braking performance and better for stoppies. It was done on purpose. - rbdist

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