Each spark plug tells a story. Learning to read the spark plug can help you tune your bike. This article gives a great overview.
Reading Spark Plugs
Each spark plug tells a story. Learning to read the spark plug can help you tune your bike. This article gives a great overview.
Test Drive: Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle
Friend and former coworker Bob recently test drove the Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle, and had this to say:
The V-Rod Muscle is a bad-ass bike.
One thing I noticed is that when you're on the bike, you can't see much of it.
The seating position is odd -- I kind of felt like an ape sitting on it.
In the riding position the parts you can see don't look that cool. But it sounds cool. At stop lights it has a very pleasing rumble and vibration - like a dragster ready to rip through a quarter mile.
My bike [The Magnaceptor -- Ed.] is smooth as butter at idle. Sometimes I can't tell it's running. Boring! The V-Rod has a low, mean growl at full throttle, and plenty of torque.This bike surprisingly had great brakes (dual rotors out front, single rotor in rear). It was heavy and not nearly as nimble as the Magnaceptor. I found it hard to swerve, and different to turn due to the low, drag-style handlebars. This is a good bike in a straight line.
I loved it, but would like it to be more nimble. Its a great cruiser, and would make a nice commuter.
That V-Rod muscle was BAD, but the $19000+ wasn't.
The V-Rod Muscle is a bad-ass bike.
One thing I noticed is that when you're on the bike, you can't see much of it.
The seating position is odd -- I kind of felt like an ape sitting on it.
In the riding position the parts you can see don't look that cool. But it sounds cool. At stop lights it has a very pleasing rumble and vibration - like a dragster ready to rip through a quarter mile.
My bike [The Magnaceptor -- Ed.] is smooth as butter at idle. Sometimes I can't tell it's running. Boring! The V-Rod has a low, mean growl at full throttle, and plenty of torque.This bike surprisingly had great brakes (dual rotors out front, single rotor in rear). It was heavy and not nearly as nimble as the Magnaceptor. I found it hard to swerve, and different to turn due to the low, drag-style handlebars. This is a good bike in a straight line.
I loved it, but would like it to be more nimble. Its a great cruiser, and would make a nice commuter.
That V-Rod muscle was BAD, but the $19000+ wasn't.
| About The Author | |
|---|---|
| Bob has been riding, fixing, and modifying motorcycles since his youth. He has ridden a variety of bikes over the years. Last year he whiled away the winter months by transplanting the motor from a Honda Interceptor into his Honda Magna. He calls the new creation "The Magnaceptor". This is his first contribution to "The ATGATT Rat" |  |
Test Drive: Buell 1125R
Friend, former co-worker, and moto fiend Bob test drove the Buell 1125R, and filed this report:
The 1125r was super powerful and had a mean full throttle growl. This thing would absolutely scream given the proper idiot! They didn't warn me about the 2 finger brakes, but I learned very quickly.
I hit the brake so hard the first time (slow speed) I thought the back end was coming over my head. These brakes are ridiculously potent.
Also, the front wheel lifted several times during the ride - a neat surprise.
The bike got really hot near the back of my legs once it warmed up. That was annoying. I hear the 1125cr is the same way. The seating position was terrible, making the bike useful for quick trips only. It handled like nothing else I've ever ridden though. I was able to make very tight turns at slow speeds. Wow - if the thing was more comfortable to ride...
I need to ride the 1125cr.
More about The Magnaceptor.
Photos courtesy Buell.com
The 1125r was super powerful and had a mean full throttle growl. This thing would absolutely scream given the proper idiot! They didn't warn me about the 2 finger brakes, but I learned very quickly.
I hit the brake so hard the first time (slow speed) I thought the back end was coming over my head. These brakes are ridiculously potent.
Also, the front wheel lifted several times during the ride - a neat surprise.
The bike got really hot near the back of my legs once it warmed up. That was annoying. I hear the 1125cr is the same way. The seating position was terrible, making the bike useful for quick trips only. It handled like nothing else I've ever ridden though. I was able to make very tight turns at slow speeds. Wow - if the thing was more comfortable to ride...
I need to ride the 1125cr.
| About The Author | |
|---|---|
| Bob has been riding, fixing, and modifying motorcycles since his youth. He has ridden a variety of bikes over the years. Last year he whiled away the cold months by transplanting the motor from a Honda VFR750F into his Honda Magna. He calls the new creation "The Magnaceptor". This is his first contribution to "The ATGATT Rat" | |
More about The Magnaceptor.
Photos courtesy Buell.com
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