Expensive Thrill

[riggies_imp]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

[FLYTYM_imp]

some day i'm going to have the slightest clue what all the things on that list do for you.

1. They make you go VERY fast
2. They insert a permanent drain into your wallet.

1. They make you go VERY fast
2. They insert a permanent drain into your wallet.
You forgot one,ZR-1 owners have a phrase we like to use,permagrin.

[misterprofessionality]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

i once very seriously considered gettinga pilots license for single engine crafts, and then i saw the price of the very cheapest used cesna i could find, and promptly forgot that airplanes exist. the cost of even the smallest, crappiest aircraft is absolutely astronomical.

[use2b_imp]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

LOL = they can be cheap - downgraded from a 25' chris craft to a sun dolphin paddle boat and catch a lot of fish with it easy and no maintenance === inexpensive Thrill

[riggies_imp]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

LOL = they can be cheap - downgraded from a 25' chris craft to a sun dolphin paddle boat and catch a lot of fish with it easy and no maintenance === inexpensive Thrill

LOL = they can be cheap - downgraded from a 25' chris craft to a sun dolphin paddle boat and catch a lot of fish with it easy and no maintenance === inexpensive Thrill
My current boat doesn’t really do anything all that well- 19’ Stingray bowrider with a 3.0 mercruiser. We fish it sometimes, but such a pain with more then one person so I normally go out alone. It tows a tube ok and could probably toss a decent wakeboarder or skier around. The next boat will be a flats skiff with nothing but an open deck and a motor. Enough room to fly fish with just myself and my Labrador, Riggies (my forum screen name).

[flynrider]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

i once very seriously considered gettinga pilots license for single engine crafts, and then i saw the price of the very cheapest used cesna i could find, and promptly forgot that airplanes exist. the cost of even the smallest, crappiest aircraft is absolutely astronomical.

Buying 'em isn't so bad. My current plane is worth about $30K. Lot's of my friends have fancy cars, SUVs or boats that cost quite a bit more than that.

The kicker is parts and maintenance. The manufacturer (Piper in my case) has a monopoly on parts that are legal to use and they can charge pretty much whatever they want. As you can imagine, parts prices can rise to absurd levels. If you need a common part like a starter or alternator, you can find out how much the auto parts store charges, then multiply by 10 for the airplane version.

On top of that there are very intensive annual inspections (about 18 hours of a licensed mechanic's time), and eventually the engine has to be overhauled, which in my case, is pretty close to the value of the plane.

Overall the expense does make motorcycling look pretty cheap. Having the plane (especially now that I'm retired) is one of those things that really puts a dent in the budget, but also makes for some pretty great adventures.

[misterprofessionality]

Never owned an airplane (is there really that many rich dudes on here that own an airplane?) but there ain’t nothin cheap about owning a boat. Been trying to sell mine for months.

That being said, anyone want to buy a boat?

i once very seriously considered gettinga pilots license for single engine crafts, and then i saw the price of the very cheapest used cesna i could find, and promptly forgot that airplanes exist. the cost of even the smallest, crappiest aircraft is absolutely astronomical.

Buying 'em isn't so bad. My current plane is worth about $30K. Lot's of my friends have fancy cars, SUVs or boats that cost quite a bit more than that.

The kicker is parts and maintenance. The manufacturer (Piper in my case) has a monopoly on parts that are legal to use and they can charge pretty much whatever they want. As you can imagine, parts prices can rise to absurd levels. If you need a common part like a starter or alternator, you can find out how much the auto parts store charges, then multiply by 10 for the airplane version.

On top of that there are very intensive annual inspections (about 18 hours of a licensed mechanic's time), and eventually the engine has to be overhauled, which in my case, is pretty close to the value of the plane.

Overall the expense does make motorcycling look pretty cheap. Having the plane (especially now that I'm retired) is one of those things that really puts a dent in the budget, but also makes for some pretty great adventures.

Buying 'em isn't so bad. My current plane is worth about $30K. Lot's of my friends have fancy cars, SUVs or boats that cost quite a bit more than that.

The kicker is parts and maintenance. The manufacturer (Piper in my case) has a monopoly on parts that are legal to use and they can charge pretty much whatever they want. As you can imagine, parts prices can rise to absurd levels. If you need a common part like a starter or alternator, you can find out how much the auto parts store charges, then multiply by 10 for the airplane version.

On top of that there are very intensive annual inspections (about 18 hours of a licensed mechanic's time), and eventually the engine has to be overhauled, which in my case, is pretty close to the value of the plane.

Overall the expense does make motorcycling look pretty cheap. Having the plane (especially now that I'm retired) is one of those things that really puts a dent in the budget, but also makes for some pretty great adventures.
I must have been shopping in the wrong place for sure then, because every single aircraft i could find in safe operating condition was well into 6 digits, all of them much more expensive than the value of my home. If you're saying they're findable for 30k, i would almost go back to considering it...

[use2b_imp]

have my deposit down on my new Honda as it is being prepped in Mobile 60 miles away. that is the most expensive thrill i want as i survived a Huey Crash and screamed like a little girl the whole way down ....

[the Ferret]

have my deposit down on my new Honda as it is being prepped in Mobile 60 miles away. that is the most expensive thrill i want as i survived a Huey Crash and screamed like a little girl the whole way down ....

the mental image I have for that is great. Glad you survived. If I was that scared, I'm not sure I could get a sound out. Roller coasters scare the crap out of me. last one I rode was 1974 and I couldn't make a noise riding that, just scrunched down and had a death grip on the safety bar, and I understand compared to todays roller coasters that was like riding a Z50 compared to a CBR100RR. I can't imagine getting on one of these 100 mph coasters that go upside down and stuff. NO THANK YOU!

[beardyweirdy@me.com_imp]

Chync, I realize this is an old thread but I am down here in Lincoln County NC (near Charlotte) and would like to get a ride/meet up going on and also take a look at your bike. I ride the CB like a sport bike up there in the mountains and it is a blast, but I have a few ideas to make it even blast-ier.

I’ll send you a pm.


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I’ve put way too much money into my CB to be considered sane but I have to admit I knew that would be the case when I bought it. I realize this isn’t what most choose to do with their CB but none the less apparently I did. Have you ever had a crazy idea and then realized you actually manifest it?

Can’t help anyone with cheap thrills but if you want an expensive one try this:

- upgrade your suspension front and rear (Ohlins and Adreani)
- drop a tooth on the front sprocket
- get a lower resistance exhaust for some deep breathing exercises
- add a high flow air filter and remove the snorkel
- add a power commander and get it tuned by a pro
- put a single sport saddle on it so you can climb around in the thing
- install some braided brake lines and sintered brake pads because at some point you are going to need to cease and desist the fun
- throw on a pair of pazzo shorty levers
- chunk those handlebars for some clip-ons or clubmans to get some weight on the front wheel
- replace the rims with 17” lightweight rims because no one runs fast with lead shoes

And with your last penny get a set of Michelin Power RS tires and hang on for dear life.

Spent 8 hours riding the little monster today on those Michelin’s and it’s definitely the most expensive and most exilerating thrill I’ve had to date.

Seriously. Mission accomplished. I have officially had as much fun if not more than any squid on a super sport bike on an air cooled throwback modern retro that looks right out of the 60’s.

All kidding aside, and I realize few CB owners would ever feel the need to try them, but those are some amazing tires. Left my buddy on an Aprilla in the dust today. And I probably got all of that done cheaper than his Aprilla cost.




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Hi

did you put clip ons on? I would love to see a pic. Did it change your position a great deal ?

Hi

did you put clip ons on? I would love to see a pic. Did it change your position a great deal ?

I bought some cheap clubmans to see how I would like the ride before investing in clip-ons. I do like them so the upgrade is in my future. Here are some pics.







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I’ll send you a pm.


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I’ve put way too much money into my CB to be considered sane but I have to admit I knew that would be the case when I bought it. I realize this isn’t what most choose to do with their CB but none the less apparently I did. Have you ever had a crazy idea and then realized you actually manifest it?

Can’t help anyone with cheap thrills but if you want an expensive one try this:

- upgrade your suspension front and rear (Ohlins and Adreani)
- drop a tooth on the front sprocket
- get a lower resistance exhaust for some deep breathing exercises
- add a high flow air filter and remove the snorkel
- add a power commander and get it tuned by a pro
- put a single sport saddle on it so you can climb around in the thing
- install some braided brake lines and sintered brake pads because at some point you are going to need to cease and desist the fun
- throw on a pair of pazzo shorty levers
- chunk those handlebars for some clip-ons or clubmans to get some weight on the front wheel
- replace the rims with 17” lightweight rims because no one runs fast with lead shoes

And with your last penny get a set of Michelin Power RS tires and hang on for dear life.

Spent 8 hours riding the little monster today on those Michelin’s and it’s definitely the most expensive and most exilerating thrill I’ve had to date.

Seriously. Mission accomplished. I have officially had as much fun if not more than any squid on a super sport bike on an air cooled throwback modern retro that looks right out of the 60’s.

All kidding aside, and I realize few CB owners would ever feel the need to try them, but those are some amazing tires. Left my buddy on an Aprilla in the dust today. And I probably got all of that done cheaper than his Aprilla cost.




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Hi

did you put clip ons on? I would love to see a pic. Did it change your position a great deal ?

Hi

did you put clip ons on? I would love to see a pic. Did it change your position a great deal ?

I bought some cheap clubmans to see how I would like the ride before investing in clip-ons. I do like them so the upgrade is in my future. Here are some pics.







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Hey Chync,
Those clubman bars look ace.
Do they clear the tank?
I had Jota bars on mine for a while, till I got the clip ons, but the Jotas didn't suit the bike. unlike those clubmans, I reckon they look as good as clips. I'd be tempted to keep them to be honest.
Where did you get them?

I've struggled with my clip ons to clear the tank and the clocks. Feel good though and look sweet...