# After months of searching, back in the saddle. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 4, 2012, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557 "2012-06-04T10:13:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/1 "2012-06-04T10:13:32Z")
Drove to Miami 4 weeks ago to pick up a bike, it turned out to be a piece of crap and I returned back to my place, bikeless. Fast forward to a week ago šŸ˜• I found what appeared to be an ideal specimen in the Tampa Bay areaā€¦ so I called a buddy, jumped into my car and headed out west. The bike is a 1999 Vmax and since getting it, I replaced the sparkplugs, oil/filter, the tires, and a leaky gasket. It feels slow as balls compared to my previous bikes, but now that the plugs are done and Iā€™m back to getting 30 mpg, I really cant complain, its a fun bike around town. Iā€™m just not quite sure how long Iā€™ll keep her forā€¦ As for modifications and maintenance, the bike has - Steel Braided Brake lines - Steel Braided Clutch line - New pads - Stage 7 Dynojet kit ( 4 individual K+N Filters, vented crank case, with V-Boost still active) - T-Boost 3 position Switch (3k open, 6k Open (stock), and Always open) - SuperTrapp slip on pipes - Sissy Bar and front pouch (awesome) - Progressive rear suspension (Per previous owners statement) [![http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542364_10100609824468828_683945452_n.jpg](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542364_10100609824468828_683945452_n.jpg)](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542364_10100609824468828_683945452_n.jpg%5D(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542364_10100609824468828_683945452_n.jpg)) ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/2 "2012-06-04T13:39:58Z")
Nice why the change to a muscle bike? ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/3 "2012-06-04T13:42:47Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Nice why the change to a muscle bike? Muscle? LOL wuT ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/4 "2012-06-04T13:55:58Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > Muscle? LOL wuT Thats what its called. Especially when youā€™re referring to a bike that made over 140 crank hp and has the torque of a new liter bike. PS, it sounds awesome! hahaha > [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Nice why the change to a muscle bike? I kept getting wreckless tickets down here and theyā€™re 1200, 2500, then 5k on the third offense for doing wheelies. Luckily they all go tossed out, but i found every single time i got on the bike Iā€™d do irresponsible things so rather than grow up, I chose to limit my ability to do them. Also its fun to just comfortably just cruise around town and when a pipsqueak pulls up next to me on his 600 cc SS bike, i can still blow the doors off of emā€¦ especially to 70 mph on a straight. (which is the other reason, SS bikes in florida are pointless for me since there are verrrrrry few turns) ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/5 "2012-06-04T14:02:07Z")
i cant say i really dig the style of these bikes very much but at least its a bike :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/6 "2012-06-04T17:52:01Z")
t-minus 7 days til Iā€™m whippin that piece around. kisses. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/7 "2012-06-04T18:01:46Z")
How long till your Mullet wig comes in? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/8 "2012-06-04T19:00:19Z")
Love it, how is the power? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/9 "2012-06-04T19:30:13Z")
Now that I threw some new plugs in it, pulls hard, but needs to be tuned and possibly the stock airbox put back in as theres a lot of hesitation. Around town, once i got used to the weight, its been awesome. ---------- Post added at 10:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ---------- aesthetically, its not my favorite, but Iā€™ve always wanted a power cruiser so for now its this for a daily bike ride and maybe a rigid something down the roadā€¦ Time will tell ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/10 "2012-06-05T06:16:56Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > Muscle? LOL wuT [http://lmgtfy.com/?q=muscle+bike](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=muscle+bike) > [@Willybeen](#): > > Thats what its called. Especially when youā€™re referring to a bike that made over 140 crank hp and has the torque of a new liter bike. PS, it sounds awesome! hahaha > > I kept getting wreckless tickets down here and theyā€™re 1200, 2500, then 5k on the third offense for doing wheelies. Luckily they all go tossed out, but i found every single time i got on the bike Iā€™d do irresponsible things so rather than grow up, I chose to limit my ability to do them. Also its fun to just comfortably just cruise around town and when a pipsqueak pulls up next to me on his 600 cc SS bike, i can still blow the doors off of emā€¦ especially to 70 mph on a straight. (which is the other reason, SS bikes in florida are pointless for me since there are verrrrrry few turns) Good reason. I really like the bike and have always wanted one since riding around my popsā€¦ Wish he never sold it! Ran 11.5 in the 1/4 ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/11 "2012-06-05T06:27:26Z")
Willy- what do you think of older 2-stroke bikes that are street legal. Something like this: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261036008722+&viewitem=#ht\_500wt\_1072](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261036008722+&viewitem=#ht_500wt_1072) I think the limit was 350 or 400cc by 1985, then it dropped to 50cc or something like that. The Yamaha RZ350 was the last of the ā€œlegalā€ breed in the USA. Correct me if iā€™m wrong. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/12 "2012-06-05T06:31:28Z")
Joelster i had a '74 gt750 and i loved it. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/13 "2012-06-05T06:46:50Z")
Willy let me know where I can ship this ![http://www.motorcyclepride.com/product_images/w/324/6db88fd1a81b6d58e66e25974285c115__12531_zoom.jpg](http://www.motorcyclepride.com/product_images/w/324/6db88fd1a81b6d58e66e25974285c115__12531_zoom.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![venompwr2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/venompwr2/32/7280_2.png) [@venompwr2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/venompwr2)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/14 "2012-06-05T07:19:48Z")
It feels slow to you Will? I donā€™t know anything about these aside from my 5 minutes of google just now Quarter-mile acceleration: 10.87 sec., 124.0 mph Thatā€™s what I found for a stock one, seems quick enough to me! ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/15 "2012-06-05T07:42:59Z")
Sweet ride, Hoss :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/16 "2012-06-06T11:30:42Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > [http://lmgtfy.com/?q=muscle+bike](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=muscle+bike) > > Good reason. I really like the bike and have always wanted one since riding around my popsā€¦ > > Wish he never sold it! Ran 11.5 in the 1/4 Honda Magnas were AWESOME bikes. I guess you need to start looking for one šŸ˜‰ > [@joelster](#): > > Willy- what do you think of older 2-stroke bikes that are street legal. Something like this: > > [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261036008722+&viewitem=#ht\_500wt\_1072](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261036008722+&viewitem=#ht_500wt_1072) > > I think the limit was 350 or 400cc by 1985, then it dropped to 50cc or something like that. The Yamaha RZ350 was the last of the ā€œlegalā€ breed in the USA. Correct me if iā€™m wrong. I love the idea of 2 stroke powerbands on a street bike, the old motogp bikes were awesome. However, i hate the idea of oil injection or premixingā€¦ I also hate the thought of trying to find parts for a low numbers 2 stroke bike from 20-40 years agoā€¦ If you buy one, i want to ride it though šŸ˜‰ > [@LZ](#): > > Willy let me know where I can ship this hahaha, sounds like Iā€™ll have to scoop it when im in town next > [@venompwr2](#): > > It feels slow to you Will? I donā€™t know anything about these aside from my 5 minutes of google just now > Quarter-mile acceleration: 10.87 sec., 124.0 mph > > Thatā€™s what I found for a stock one, seems quick enough to me! I would think if i was confident that I could run sub 11ā€™s it may feel faster, but it doesnt feel like a 10 second bike to meā€¦ and until I get the carbs tuned properly in the higher rpmā€™s it seems to fall on its face. Around town its a riot though and the sounds it makes are orgasmic. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/17 "2012-06-06T13:12:36Z")
Is there a way to put a real 500cc 4-cyl 2-stroke GP bike on the streets over here? I canā€™t even find a place that sells older race bikes like that. You know they have to be out there somewhere, they didnā€™t just disappear. I can find F1 cars and Indycars. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/after-months-of-searching-back-in-the-saddle/223557/18 "2012-06-06T14:47:57Z")
Ny might be hard with inspections and all, butt realistically find a cleab donor frame and swap it out. Cops will probably hassle you for noise and smoke thoughā€¦ There were some street legal 2 stroke triples iirc