frEEk
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ummm... yeah
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posted July 12, 2004 07:57 PM
Welcome new sponsor Area P !
Big thanks to Area P, who have come on board as a Bikeland.org sponsor. Area P is the newest choice for motorcycle exhaust systems, though they have been manufacturing exhausts for private labels for a while. A good, quality product, with no BS. Go to their site (http://www.areapnolimits.com) to see just how straight up they are. I've never seen a manufacturer go to such lengths to inform their customers of what they're getting.
And to top it off, they are selling their first run of carbon fiber can / titanium s-pipe ZX10R slip-ons for US$300! Can't beat that.
So again, welcome and thank you to Area P!
   
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Nelson10R
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posted July 12, 2004 11:49 PM
Nice
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12RPilot
Pro
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posted July 13, 2004 01:25 AM
What the hell, I'll be the guinea pig. I have a dyno day coming up on the 24th. Maybe I can do a before and after.
 
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kz2zx
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Nobody in Particular
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posted July 13, 2004 05:01 AM
Welcome to Kenny!
Looks like a solid product, one that will compete well, nice finish from the photos.
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D
Needs a job
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posted July 13, 2004 04:21 PM
Nice - very clean S-bend and an angle between stock and following the body line.
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
Purchase Ivy
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posted July 13, 2004 08:06 PM
welcome
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kenny b
Parking Attendant
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posted July 13, 2004 08:43 PM
Thanx very much. I've heard very good things about this site. It has a good reputation and the industry people who participate and advertise are top notch and I have the utmost respect for them That's where I would like to be and I'll work hard to get there!
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worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
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posted July 14, 2004 08:36 AM
Welcome, Kenny....enjoy the ride 
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aleek2die
Parking Attendant
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posted July 14, 2004 02:29 PM
I live right by them...maybe I will pay them a visit once I get my zx-10r
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D
Needs a job
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posted July 14, 2004 03:35 PM
Me too.
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JNM
Expert Class
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posted July 14, 2004 06:28 PM
Welcome Kenny. That is a very clean, no nonsense product you are offering. Quality looks great. Best of luck to you.
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extremelean
Pro
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posted July 14, 2004 06:55 PM
Hey Kenny....I heard about your doings AND you from your dad.
You can take that for what it's worth LOL!!
Good luck on your ventures and welcome to the board.
BTW....how does it feel to be the son of PAPA SMURF......LMFAO!!!
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kenny b
Parking Attendant
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posted July 14, 2004 09:21 PM
Thanx. My Dad warned me about you.. Just kidding....
"PAPA SMURF"? He must not have told me about that one. I'm almost afraid to ask... That doesn't have anything to do with the test ride he went on with you guys; does it? All I know is that he rides like a psycho in traffic, no traffic, rain, night, etc.. I know it sounds crazy, but he really enjoys ripping around dragging knees in the moonlight. I think it comes from his racing days. When he endurance raced at Suzuka and the 24 hrs at Willow, he was always chosen to ride at night and was one of the fastest guys. He still is, he just needs glasses now! (Just kiddin POP, don't get pissed at me  )
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worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
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posted July 14, 2004 09:39 PM
...they have Paul Sr and Paul Jr....hell...lets get Discovery Channel to do a story on these two...sportbike-style.....
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k bryant
Needs a job
Sponsor
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posted July 14, 2004 10:06 PM
Uh-huh.... It would be entertaining to say the least....
Oh and hey there numnuts - you know I only wear glasses when I want to go real fast. And a quote from a Clint Eastwood movie - "I'm faster than you'll ever be boy"! Luv ya.
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fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
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posted July 15, 2004 05:53 AM
nice s-bend!
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D
Needs a job
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posted July 16, 2004 10:14 AM
Just put bout 60 miles on the bike with tis slip-on - I like it!
Sound is not intrusive while riding but way better than stock once ya get some rev's into her and somehow they've found a way to get some better midrange power in there too.
I missed some of the lower rpm torque of the 12 - this set up provides some lower rpm pull that reminds me of the way the 12 was.
It's not a very loud pipe - watch this space next week for a write-up of the "loud" option.
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D
Needs a job
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posted July 19, 2004 09:12 PM
Sounded real good on the dyno yesterday - put down a 153.
There were a couple Gix1K's that ran 140-44 - nuthin close.
I like the improved midrange that this set-up provides.
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DB
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posted July 19, 2004 11:15 PM
welcome to the board and thanks for being a sponsor
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D
Needs a job
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posted July 27, 2004 11:40 AM
So now I've been runnin the larger core set-up - this is the set-up for those of you who want some good sound.
It's still not obnoxious (IMO) but it does sound very good and I think the pipe is still breaking in.
I like the way the tip looks too - looks better (to me) and proportionate with the larger outlet.
I had noticed some mid-range gain with the quieter set-up - this set-up seems to be really linear (I'm waiting to dyno still - should be real nice curve with this).
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kenny b
Parking Attendant
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posted July 27, 2004 10:50 PM
Cool! We'll dyno it the week of the 9th. It will definetly take some breaking in. Probably not as long as the standard core, since there is naturally less packing material with a larger diameter core.
Linear is an accurate way to describe the larger core. The standard core rips in the mid-range (6 plus hp gain), and is excellent on top (4 hp gain).
The Extreme Core comes on earlier, and stays later, as well as being louder of course.
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frEEk
Administrator
ummm... yeah
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posted July 28, 2004 02:59 PM
so who else has picked up teh Area P can? at that price i can't beleive they're not already all gone.
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Warlord
Expert Class
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posted July 28, 2004 03:21 PM
kenny b, how long is the introductory price going to be in effect? Might be interested in picking one up but would like to see D's dyno test results with the extreme core.
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kenny b
Parking Attendant
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posted July 28, 2004 03:49 PM
Hi Warlord - I'll be running the special pricing until at least the end of August. My Dad said laying it all out on the line with testimonials from customers on this site, is the best way to get my company name out there. I don't mind admitting that I trust his judgement. My hope is that people will see this hand-crafted system is a labor of love and I put my heart into each and every one of them like it was going on my own bike (or his...). Obviously I'm not making much on them, but that will come down the road. Thank your for asking about it.
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k bryant
Needs a job
Sponsor
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posted July 28, 2004 03:54 PM
You know, I've dreamed of this day for awhile, and I would assume it's every father's wish that his son(s) follow in his footsteps. But this is just plain wierd...... 
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