Performance improvements to bike

[GreyGhost]

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To save weight, remove rear disk, caliper and all hardware associated with rear brake.
It's a v'twin. All the rear braking power is handled by the two chunky pistons trying to slow down off of the limiter.

I rode a bicycle for a few years with no rear brake (700c rim on a 26" mtb iirc). Obviously most of you stopping power is from the front, but it's not until the rear is missing do you appreciate the stability it adds especially in snow or really slippery conditions.

 

[crankcall]

would short fingered gloves be faster than full fingered gloves?
tipping my visor up acts likes a wing and provides significant downpressure on the seat, the additional ass traction is key to making it to an open washroom.

 

[killvino]

would short fingered gloves be faster than full fingered gloves?
tipping my visor up acts likes a wing and provides significant downpressure on the seat, the additional ass traction is key to making it to an open washroom.

Gear? thats like 15lbs you're adding. Squids have been doing it right all these years.
But the obviously next step is to ride nude to get the full weight savings.

 

[GreyGhost]

Gear? thats like 15lbs you're adding. Squids have been doing it right all these years.
But the obviously next step is to ride nude to get the full weight savings.

Also aero advantage. Less frontal area and assuming you are in good shape, less material flapping in the wind.

 

[killvino]

Also aero advantage. Less frontal area and assuming you are in good shape, less material flapping in the wind.

Don't know about you but if i'm nude theres going to be one extra material flapping in the wind.

 

[Michael0124]

Don't know about you but if i'm nude theres going to be one extra material flapping in the wind.

Aero drag from the extra material would vary depending on the ambient temperature.

 

[killvino]

Aero drag from the extra material would vary depending on the ambient temperature.

passenger and pedestrian appearances as well.
the more they stare, the less drag there is.

 

[GreyGhost]

passenger and pedestrian appearances as well.
the more they stare, the less drag there is.

And maybe you can harness the power of the laser beam eyes (if you are exceptionally good or bad looking).

 

[Wingboy]

If a painted crankshaft is worth hp but there is not window to see the painted crankshaft does it still make the extra hp?

If a tree falls on a tour bus, does anybody care?

 

[JFD]

You need an extended swingarm for sure.

Everywhere you go, you will get there faster guaranteed...well, at least the nose will get there sooner.

 

[Lightcycle]

Engine work is $$$...

I find shedding weight is easier/cheaper so usually I just put in half the amount of oil, and coolant that's recommended.

Saves a lot of weight.

Instead of leathers, I ride in a t-shirt, shorts, beanie and flip-flops to increase the power-to-weight ratio.

And a loud pipe for safety, of course.

 

[oioioi]

You need an extended swingarm for sure.

Everywhere you go, you will get there faster guaranteed...well, at least the nose will get there sooner.

 

[oioioi]

I found the latest and greatest performance to any bike. Works like a charm.
Adds 20hp, and reduces fuel consumption by 50%.
It also prolongs the life of the spark plugs, where they never need to be changed.

 

[miggs]

For the iron butt guys that really want to rack up the miles per day with minimal riding stoppages.

 

[Baggsy]

For the iron butt guys that really want to rack up the miles per day with minimal riding stoppages.

I thought they preinstalled a catheter?

 

[GreyGhost]

I thought they preinstalled a catheter?

The innie is a bad idea, it has a high risk of infection. The outie is a much better plan (picture a condom with a hose for guys, not sure what the girl version looks like).

 

[Lightcycle]

The innie is a bad idea, it has a high risk of infection. The outie is a much better plan (picture a condom with a hose for guys, not sure what the girl version looks like).

Shewee:

 

[bigpoppa]

Shewee:

https://imgur.com/Uk5jFZh

 

[timtune]

since you want to improve performance I think you should go with red. It's the fastest colour.

 

[timtune]

You should def add more stickers, like this View attachment 43745

FAIL! Not enough tie down straps.

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