ShaggyZ

Those Sportmaxx's are 5-spokes; in my opinion, that's the only similarity.

oldie but a goodie.

Why you remove video!?

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/763189499.html I may have to go pick this thing up!

I may be ditching the Z altogether.

uh... okay

Perhaps the people using the R154 could learn not to ABUSE it. As already stated, there are plenty of 500+HP vehicles running the R154 without trouble. Of course, if one has $6k-$10k to toss at the Getrag and the proper clutch, then I'd have a hard time arguing.

They don't mean anything really. Just a designation like 7MGTE and 6MGE. 1JZ was the first of the JZ engines and 2JZ the second.

I love that road. Even through the two "getoffs" I had there, my bike and I stayed in the correct lane. Go to http://killboy.blogspot.com or killboy's site, http://www.killboy.com to see more pictures like that. There are mostly just good shots of bikes and cars zooming through there, but they also are sure to take pictures of people crossing lanes, cars leaking oil, 18-wheelers trying to make it through The Dragon (Deal's Gap), etc. I've come around that particular corner at ~50mph. Those people wouldn't have been able to move in time if I was there.

I'd say so - well, only if that means they mate your Z harness and the 2JZ harness so it's totally plug-n-play and there is some sort of warranty on the work.

Ya, no kidding - I've heard only 350% Actually, what is a reasonable strength increase? 50%?

I was the same way with my SV. Rode it heat/rain/shine/cold(to 40°) everywhere I wanted to go... until September 12th, 2007, thanks to a kid in a Bimmer that destroyed my wrist and my bike It was at least 1000 miles/month before that. S2000's don't get good gas mileage last I checked. They're so revvy that they consume a lot of gas. You'd get better gas mileage with a LS1'd S2000 EDIT: found a S2000 mpg link - http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/noframes/15607.shtml

You should be riding your bike, not stopped and trying to put your feet down. I've seen plenty of people who are under your height and learn to tiptoe when necessary, and lean the bike over at other times. Also, you can lower the bike and/or the seat, if necessary.

I think it's just the valve springs. You're more than welcome here, but you should definitely check out VG-specific sites such as http://www.z31performance.com

I hope you sent him to bed without dinner.

You gave generally good advice except for this. Unless you're finding motorcycle specific gear at a thrift store, I highly recommend using eBay. I got a nice, but rashed A* (Alpinestars) TZ-1 jacket that fit me perfect for $180 with a pair of $200 gloves that didn't fit so I resold them for $80 - the jacket is a ~$400 piece. Get yourself acquainted with http://www.SVRider.com. There are risers for the SV650S. One company is http://www.Convertibars.com. The best way to get more upright seating position rearsets (that's the peg/shifter/rear brake assembly) is to grab a set from a naked SV650 - I think they're only .5" down and .5" forward from a S-model, but enough to make a difference. Really, though, I think you'll get used to the S-rearsets and probably the clip-ons, too. Your game plan - buy an S-model, ride it for awhile and if you really want to change that stuff out, you can easily sell the clipons and rearsets to someone wanting S-parts (or simply make an exchange on the rearsets); you can sell the clipons easily and get the convertibars.

I'm very glad you took the MSF. I'm not being facetious when I say "remember your lessons!" Practice them now and then, particularly emergency braking. Yes, have AT LEAST 50k, and underinsured/uninsured motorist protection, too. I'm learning the hard way about the underinsured motorist protection

I want the diff for my XR

That's fine. I could tell you've been around bikes. My two thoughts regarding this: 1. Your having started on a 600 semi-SS is no case for a "best first bike," if that's what you were going for. Lots of guys start out on a Hayabusa because they weigh over 200lbs 2. There are LOTS of people out there who have been "riding bikes for years" who are some of the worst riders I've ever seen - this is largely due to having picked up bad habits from the beginning; another reason is the lack of effort to become a better rider because they've decided being able to accelerate and stop and not fall over means they've reached the pinnacle of motorcycle experience.

It's ugly, gay, poor sound, weenie aftermarket, tries to look like the sportbike it is not and is no SV I've been riding one for 30,000 miles and have ridden enough of the other bikes (ZX6R, ZX14, FZ1, SV1000, GS500, Tiger, Rebel 250, Harley Superglide) to make comparisons. I've also ridden 150 miles on Texas World Speedway, roasting many other bikes (600SS's mostly) - though, I know it's mostly rider than bike. The SV650 is NOT a good starter bike and just because someone may not die on one or even have a minor accident on it does not make it so. For some it might be, but there's no way to tell for a person who's never ridden before how well they'll pick it up. A GS500 is more than enough for a new rider; a Ninja 250 or Rebel 250 is more appropriate for a NEW rider for at least the first 1000 miles of legitimate riding (throttle control, turns, traffic, braking, handling the bike, maintaining) - yes, even for a 260lb rider. Too many people will, for example, ride a SV650 for two months, get used to the power, then think it's time to move up to a more powerful bike. There's a lot more that comes along with a more powerful bike than just accelerating in straight line: walls, trees, animals, cars, for starters. So you have to learn how to brake, which doesn't mean "how quickly and firmly can I jam the front brake?"

If you ever part it, I want the diff.

I won't do it. And I'm in Austin. And you don't need another Z. And you're tall. And I'll see you tomorrow night. And which one specifically are you referring to? And the end.

650R is the gayness. If you're looking for something in that realm, get a SV650 or SV650S. I'm biased, and for good reason. Jump on SVRider.com and take a look around: incredible community, lots of aftermarket support, amazing parts interchangeability with GSXR's, incredible performance (suspension primarily), and a great heritage (only since '98, I believe). You can get a naked 2003 for $3k around here. I've gotten as high as 60mpg on the highway on mine and generally average out to 50mpg with very aggressive riding. Excellent powerband and only 87 octane. FWIW - I ran a 12.1@109 on mine, which is slower than 600SS bikes, but I smoke them to the 1/8th and I'm the fastest remotely stock SV650 I can find. If you don't like the ergos of the SV650, you can change it easily or get used to it. Also, between the 250R and the 650R, I'd probably choose the 250R. It's been around and people love wringing their necks without worrying about getting bit back. You will look like a monkey humping a football but you wouldn't be scoping a 650R if you cared about looks. Also, if you're wise, tack on another $200-$400 for at LEAST a DOT/SNELL certified full-face helmet, motorcycle-specific jacket and gloves.

You are correct. All this typing 2jz-ge and 2jz-gte over and over again and I finally tripped up. Thanks for catching that. (not sarcasm)

If you're missing my meaning regarding "similar gearing," read through my original post again and take a look at those links I provided that show the actual calculated speeds per gear given their respective differential ratios, transmission ratios, and tire circumference. The short of it is this: the tire circumference difference between a reasonable sized tire on the Z and the stock Supra makes a good bit of difference; and the gearing is similar in that the speeds each gear will take you to from 0 to 200mph is nearly the same except that the V160 is spread across 6 gears and the R154 is spread across 5 gears - I believe, as does Speeder, that the weight difference is the primary reasons this will be more than acceptable. I don't want to have a totally useless 1st and 2nd gear it'll go through so fast. Besides, this is largely an experiment. Of note: Z-Gad is moving to a sub-3.00:1 differential in his 2JZ-GTE setup.