"Horsepower" . . . . What Does it Really Mean?
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo.
Ok how about a nice group hug
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo. Ok how about a nice group hug
Hey, whatever tricks your trigger.
I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

ORIGINAL: EMS_0525
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo.
Ok how about a nice group hug
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo. Ok how about a nice group hug
i completely agree... i never said i agree with him 100%
ORIGINAL: tremor38
Hey, whatever tricks your trigger.
I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

Hey, whatever tricks your trigger.
I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

ORIGINAL: EMS_0525
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo.
Ok how about a nice group hug
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo. Ok how about a nice group hug
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ORIGINAL: tremor38
Hey, whatever tricks your trigger.
I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

Hey, whatever tricks your trigger.
I appreciate honesty as much as the next guy, but if you're going to peck away like a seagul at what others post, at least bring something halfway worthwhile to the table.
That's the challenge I made to Iowaguy. It still stands.

ORIGINAL: EMS_0525
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo.
Ok how about a nice group hug
Being that i understand what horsepower and torque is i have stayed out of this thread... Didnt interest me that much, too much reading..lol.. but i have visited it a few times and now i see That iowaguy has responded. I just think its funny how fired up he gets everybody, he is allowed to state his full opinion as much as anyone else. Just because some people dont agree with it everyone jumps down his throat, honestly i like to have friends that arent afraid to say the truth even if it smacks you down because its the truth... now im not saying i read everything on here or read his entire post but, im just saying its nice to have someone to be the "one" that says stuff no one else will
Everyone just gets too fired up from his stuff it seems like... imo. Ok how about a nice group hug
it's funny to me when i read how certain people want more power from this little KLX and then i see that they're like 6'2 and 250 lbs. well, what did you expect when you bought the little bike. i may be a small guy albeit not that small (5'7 150 lbs) but trust me I'm more than happy with the power my bike makes. also, as most of you non cowards know, size don't mean anything. I don't hide behind anything- if we ever met I would say the same thing i say right here and if you didn't like it i guess we may have a problem. but you'd probably just smile at me and call me a little ****head and be done with it. but if you wanted to engage then we'd go. I don't have a problem with either. if you can't take a little constructive criticism then you need bigger cahoonies. that or someone to talk to so you don't have to spew your love life here or make generalizations regarding anything from HD riders and their lack of *** licking ability when they meet you on the road on your little KLX to some stupid definition of what dirt really is just to start a topic and get recognized with your name in the forum topic starter. I want to see some real useful info when i come here each time. like the dyno printouts. that was useful. and then when i make an important comparison between nobrakes' measly 1 horsepower gain with a pumper carb and a "big bore" (if you call 330cc big) kit which both cost at least $700 total or so,(give or take $100) he replies with a sarcastic and chip on his shoulder tone. it's important to point the comparison out for future modders. I know I was blown away when i saw he only had a 1 horse gain over some jets and a BigGun. and then he blames his tire for the small number. i don't buy that and i'm sure others don't either but just won't say it. dyno's wheels are not smooth and i doubt the tire was slipping under load. anyway, the bottom line is i will say what i think. it may sound disrespectful, but it's what's on my mind and others'. i'm just the only one who will really say it. i guess if that makes me the pryck so be it. you'd all still want to ride with me. heck, i'd kill to ride with nobrakes as he sounds a lot like me- willing to make it anywhere no matter the obstacle. and to the smartass with the grinch joke- go call your mother, she needs to hear from you.
hey, i'm a pretty good source for all of the above and more. just let me know and i'll do my best to help you out. until then, my posts speak for themselves on this forum. i've helped several people, but i also have NOT written down a huge topic regarding my anniversary and what i did that night (should be self explanatory).
ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
hey, i'm a pretty good source for all of the above and more. just let me know and i'll do my best to help you out. until then, my posts speak for themselves on this forum. i've helped several people, but i also have NOT written down a huge topic regarding my anniversary and what i did that night (should be self explanatory).
hey, i'm a pretty good source for all of the above and more. just let me know and i'll do my best to help you out. until then, my posts speak for themselves on this forum. i've helped several people, but i also have NOT written down a huge topic regarding my anniversary and what i did that night (should be self explanatory).
To Iowaguy:
[sm=smiley20.gif] You've got experience in lots of different things -- cool, other people can learn from that.
[sm=smiley20.gif] You're outspoken and not shy about saying what's on your mind -- no problem, you're entitled to that ... it's what Freedom of Speech is all about. Everyone else is entitled to say whatever they want as well.
[sm=smiley24.gif] Sometimes your constructive criticism comes off sounding harsh and insulting -- oh well, these are posts in a forum, not polished speeches ... we get what we get. If the criticism sounds insulting, that's one thing, but if it really is insulting, that's another thing. Everyone needs to be aware, especially on-line, how your comments might be perceived, and make sure other readers know what side of the line you're on.
[sm=smiley24.gif] You seem disturbed that there's more comradery and joking going on here than dyno printouts and "real useful information" ... again, we get what we get. There's lots of other forums and places to go on the net if there's not enough "useful information" here. But its a social thing, too, like hanging out at a bar. If you don't like the atmosphere at one place, keep looking till you find one that you do like hanging out at.
[sm=smiley21.gif] You don't speak for me and you don't know what's on my mind when you say that you're "just the only one who will say it". Just like you, I'm not afraid to speak my mind, either, and if there's something I want to say, I'll say it on my own -- I don't need you to say it for me, nor do I appreciate that you think you're speaking on my (and other's) behalf.
Just so you don't get me wrong -- I'm not insulting you ... this is meant as constructive criticism. I read your posts along with all the other posts -- sometimes they're informative, somtimes they're entertaining, and sometimes they're surprising. (We get what we get.) I'm pretty easy-going and don't get upset if something is in the grey area and closer to the insulting range ... that's just me. Others have different thresholds.
Anyway, all of the above is just my opinion ... take it for what its worth to you (but I don't think I needed to tell you that! [sm=smiley20.gif]) I will, however, pass along some advice I heard that I always thought was pretty cool:
Think about it, figure out if it's relevant, then do what you think is right.
Mike
[sm=smiley20.gif] You've got experience in lots of different things -- cool, other people can learn from that.
[sm=smiley20.gif] You're outspoken and not shy about saying what's on your mind -- no problem, you're entitled to that ... it's what Freedom of Speech is all about. Everyone else is entitled to say whatever they want as well.
[sm=smiley24.gif] Sometimes your constructive criticism comes off sounding harsh and insulting -- oh well, these are posts in a forum, not polished speeches ... we get what we get. If the criticism sounds insulting, that's one thing, but if it really is insulting, that's another thing. Everyone needs to be aware, especially on-line, how your comments might be perceived, and make sure other readers know what side of the line you're on.
[sm=smiley24.gif] You seem disturbed that there's more comradery and joking going on here than dyno printouts and "real useful information" ... again, we get what we get. There's lots of other forums and places to go on the net if there's not enough "useful information" here. But its a social thing, too, like hanging out at a bar. If you don't like the atmosphere at one place, keep looking till you find one that you do like hanging out at.
[sm=smiley21.gif] You don't speak for me and you don't know what's on my mind when you say that you're "just the only one who will say it". Just like you, I'm not afraid to speak my mind, either, and if there's something I want to say, I'll say it on my own -- I don't need you to say it for me, nor do I appreciate that you think you're speaking on my (and other's) behalf.
Just so you don't get me wrong -- I'm not insulting you ... this is meant as constructive criticism. I read your posts along with all the other posts -- sometimes they're informative, somtimes they're entertaining, and sometimes they're surprising. (We get what we get.) I'm pretty easy-going and don't get upset if something is in the grey area and closer to the insulting range ... that's just me. Others have different thresholds.
Anyway, all of the above is just my opinion ... take it for what its worth to you (but I don't think I needed to tell you that! [sm=smiley20.gif]) I will, however, pass along some advice I heard that I always thought was pretty cool:
If everyone tells you that you're dizzy, maybe you should sit down.
Think about it, figure out if it's relevant, then do what you think is right.
Mike
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that was very good stuff. i can take that. but you're right as i shouldn't have said that's what's on my mind and others'. i should have said just some others and not generalized everyone into the mix. i'm sure there's at least one on here who agrees with me deep down even though they may not want to come out and admit it. that's on them though.
what type of tires did tony and the other dude have on their KLX's? i haven't heard anything about their numbers being low because of 'tire slippage'. i honestly don't know. are they supermoto's or something with street tires?
what type of tires did tony and the other dude have on their KLX's? i haven't heard anything about their numbers being low because of 'tire slippage'. i honestly don't know. are they supermoto's or something with street tires?


