Dude! That’s like telling a joke without the punch line. You gotta tell us what you thought, how it rode, how many times it broke down on the track.I finally rode a Harley, first time in my life, at the Moto GP races last weekend. Harley had a tent setup with a bunch of bikes, so we signed up for test rides. All you needed was a motorcycle endorsement on your license and you're good to go. They even had a rack of helmets for you to borrow.
Well, I actually rode two bikes. First up was a 2019 pre-release Breakout. Very nice ride, comfortable, adequate power but certainly not sportbike fast. We didn't to track the bike, the ride was on the public roads immediately surrounding the track. A somewhat short loop, but a mix of back country roads and rural highway. I could see myself riding it, were it not for the price ($18,9xx I think he quoted). It didn't break down, and I didn't see any oil on the ground Second bike the Harley guys insisted I ride, called Fat Bob. It was ok, but I liked the Breakout more. It was stiffer but still rode fine, but to me a bit less attractive than the Breakout.Dude! That’s like telling a joke without the punch line. You gotta tell us what you thought, how it rode, how many times it broke down on the track.
It is pushing 250 horse .
Almost 19k for a basic cruiser. That's nuts. Just my opinion. Looks nice though.Well, I actually rode two bikes. First up was a 2019 pre-release Breakout. Very nice ride, comfortable, adequate power but certainly not sportbike fast. We didn't to track the bike, the ride was on the public roads immediately surrounding the track. A somewhat short loop, but a mix of back country roads and rural highway. I could see myself riding it, were it not for the price ($18,9xx I think he quoted). It didn't break down, and I didn't see any oil on the ground Second bike the Harley guys insisted I ride, called Fat Bob. It was ok, but I liked the Breakout more. It was stiffer but still rode fine, but to me a bit less attractive than the Breakout.
Edit. Here's a pic of the Breakout I rode. Fat Bob is also in the shot but obscured by the dude in the olive jacket.
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Clean looking rig.My new project. 1998 C5 Corvette 6 speed. It needs some love, but will be road worthy soon. I had a poster of this car on my wall as a kid in 1998. So happy to have one 20 years later. A dream complete really.
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Really wanted a Z, but had a coupe budget. Looks great!
On the C5 the ZO6 has a fixed roof and a LS6 which is a head and cam upgrade to an LS1. I dont think it was $30,000 back then, but the ZO6 now I'm sure is. No difference in transmission location between the C5zO6 and base model C5, but they are back towards the rear for weight distribution.Doesn't the "Z" add about $30,000 to the base coupe? With a specific engine and a transmission located in the back axle that won't fit anything else but the corvette?
Looks like it's in great shape already. It can't need too much to get it roadworthy.My new project. 1998 C5 Corvette 6 speed. It needs some love, but will be road worthy soon. I had a poster of this car on my wall as a kid in 1998. So happy to have one 20 years later. A dream complete really.
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That I cannot say, but there were a lot of differences in the drive line and suspension. My 6 sp was a Tremec and not the GM offering. I can tell you it was WICKED fast and I driven fast cars my entire life, first thing on my option list is the engine and I want all the HP/Torque that money will buy and I run a custom built Valentine 1 radar detector by Bill Valentine himself. I called him up and told him what I wanted and he said I will build you one, it will take longer for you to get it, about 6 weeks for the build and the extra testing. When I was dating my wife, I drove Dallas to Miami and averaged right at 83 mph avg speed, so you can imagine how fast I was running. My Valentine 1 has never let me down, never got a ticket when I was using it.Doesn't the "Z" add about $30,000 to the base coupe? With a specific engine and a transmission located in the back axle that won't fit anything else but the corvette?
It has a cam and some other performance mods already. Really could use a tune. Idles a little high. Also need some rear tires. They are still in great shape, but several years old. Just want to replace them for peace of mind. Interior could use a little help also. Nothing major just a few little things.Looks like it's in great shape already. It can't need too much to get it roadworthy.
What are your plans?
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