Do!aqua Mini-M: riverrun

[Moody636]

I'm beginning to think there is a link between planted tanks and riding. I've got an 06 zx-6r, but my new addiction is aquariums.

Great tank, by the way!

[husonfirst]

Nice bike. Back in the day, I had a 1994 CBR 600. It was black and purple. Enjoy the ride.

[ldk59]

Originally Posted by husonfirst

Nice bike. Back in the day, I had a 1994 CBR 600. It was black and purple. Enjoy the ride.

LoL, back in "the day" I rode a black & red 1988 CBR 1000F
(Yes, they made crotch rockets back then!)

And to keep this on topic... at that time I also had 6 planted tanks
in my house, the smallest of which was 70 gal.. wish I had that much
space in the house these days...

[Ugly Genius]

Thanks, everyone!

Despite my lack of posts, I am still here. I just took the bike in for its six-hundred mile service. Six-hundred miles in two weeks.

As a result of all this riding, my tanks have suffered considerably. I've forgotten to turn on the lights a few times, did not a single water change, and never even considered dosing. So the tanks look like crap.

On the plus-side, my bike looks awesome! Polished it two or three times in the week I've had it.
I'm also thinking I might start modding the thing. I'll probably start with a fender eliminator as the stock fender looks like of lame on a CBR.

Here's my advice to people not hyper-obsessive over planted tanks:
Go low light. It's easier. The one tank I have that is low light, Minikui Tensai, looks great.

[Mr. Fisher]

Originally Posted by Ugly Genius

Thanks, everyone!

Despite my lack of posts, I am still here. I just took the bike in for its six-hundred mile service. Six-hundred miles in two weeks.

As a result of all this riding, my tanks have suffered considerably. I've forgotten to turn on the lights a few times, did not a single water change, and never even considered dosing. So the tanks look like crap.

On the plus-side, my bike looks awesome! Polished it two or three times in the week I've had it.
I'm also thinking I might start modding the thing. I'll probably start with a fender eliminator as the stock fender looks like of lame on a CBR.

Here's my advice to people not hyper-obsessive over planted tanks:
Go low light. It's easier. The one tank I have that is low light, Minikui Tensai, looks great.

Have fun on that bike, but be careful. My co-worker was parking his bike and got clipped by a big-rig. Cracked his helmet...and he got a concussion.

My other buddy has pins in his wrist from taking a turn to confidently.

I learned how to drive on a R6, and it is fun, but I don't think I'll get one.

Low light is great!

[nismo tetra]

Awesome tank. I had never heard of UG (the plant not you lol) until i started looking at your threads. Looks very nice. I will one day have to try that plant out.

Beautiful bike although I'm not a huge fan of the two wheels option, unless in a controlled atmosphere (track). To many people I know 6ft deep right now from those. More so from the morons (general public) that we have the luxury to drive with everyday rather than them doing tricks, racing etc. I prefer the 4 wheel, roll cage, crash and walk away approach. Although that way is 100x more expensive.

[Mr. Fisher]

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

are we (as a whole with iwagami[sp?]) trying to recreate mountains or something entirely different? idk - i just got back from a mountain vacation and didn't see a whole lot like we are trying to recreate. i do love this current evolution - i guess i'm just curious as to what we are trying to achieve.

this was the closest thing i could capture on film (so to speak)



i'm definitely not trying to criticize here, just looking for answers.

Is that a view from Plumas Eureka State Park?

[Ugly Genius]

Slowly, I'm getting myself back into this game. The weather's starting to turn cold and this means fewer and fewer riding days for yours truly. Which means, more planted tank time.

Today, I looked at riverrun and a tear rolled down my cheek. It looked terrible. It was overgrown and unkept. So I rolled up my sleeves, put aside my ambition to polish my new bike for the umpteenth time since I got it, and channelled the pre-CBR UG.

While it still needs detail manicuring, riverrun should be able to bounce back after my affair with the Honda.

Prior to the trim I just did, riverrun looked like crap.
Seriously, this is beautiful compared to how it was.
Even with all the loose leaves floating around.

Once I finish the detail manicuring, I'll post some close-up shots.

The bike's still awesome. Put a thousand miles on her so far.

[Ugly Genius]

An addendum.
If you're into nano tanks beware of polishing your motorcycle or car. Chances are that with the eye for detail that you developed in maintaining a nano tank, you have a hyper-keen sensitivity for the little things. Things like dirt under a faring that no one will ever see but you will feel compelled to scrub with a Q-tip even if it takes you fifteen minutes to get it "just right".

So polishing a motorcycle that is no more than five feet long can take up to two hours.

And that's when you're in a rush.

[leaf]

Dude, sick tank, and sick bike! I've always drooled over one... that is until the new zx6r came out!

Your tank speaks for itself. Very well done.

[leaf]

I don't bother cleaning up my bike anymore than obvious dirt/grime on the fairings and swingarm. I do use my aquascaping detailing on my chain though - that thing is immaculate after almost 10k mi.

[Outlawboss]

Even when she's out of shape, she's beautiful.

Glad you're about to resurface.

[Ugly Genius]

Thanks, leaf!
I never polished my previous bike. People would tease me and say, "Don't you like your bike--? Why don't you clean it?"
I'd respond, "I love riding my bike, not cleaning it."
The beauty of the CBR 600RR, however, changed me. Made me cleaning machine.
I'm dreading my first chain clean and lube. I don't have a rear-wheel stand yet so I'll have to clean it with the bike on the kickstand. Sucks.
The ZX-6R is winning all the bike of the year awards, isn't it? The only thing is I can't stand is the front headlights. I loved the 2007 look of the bike. Not so fond of the following years, though. It looks like a slow-witted fish from the front.
The differences in performance between all the top bikes, ZX-6R CBR, GSX-R, and the Z6, are subtle nuances that I probably would not be able to appreciate as I've only been riding for about three years and have yet to drag a knee or even pop a wheelie.
Although I do handstands on my bike.
But that's with it parked.
If there were a sport for doing "tricks" on parked bikes, I'd be the champion.
Or the loser.
Depends on your point-of-view.

Thanks, Outlaw. Gimme a couple of days to fix her up and we'll see how she fared.

BTW, I left the lights off for about a week on this thing. UG fared fine.

P.S. Borderlands, Dragoon Age, and Assassin's Creed 2 are off the hook! Get them!

[Moody636]

Originally Posted by Ugly Genius

The differences in performance between all the top bikes, ZX-6R CBR, GSX-R, and the Z6, are subtle nuances that I probably would not be able to appreciate as I've only been riding for about three years and have yet to drag a knee or even pop a wheelie.

Wait, what? You've never popped a wheelie in 3 years of riding?

You must have some great self control. I think I popped my wheelie cherry the first week by accident.

[oldpunk78]

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

...his tanks may suffer.

Originally Posted by Mr. Fisher

Is that a view from Plumas Eureka State Park?

that was a random shot from the Tahoe area.

Originally Posted by Ugly Genius

Today, I looked at riverrun and a tear rolled down my cheek. It looked terrible. It was overgrown and unkept.

Prior to the trim I just did, riverrun looked like crap.
Seriously, this is beautiful compared to how it was.
Even with all the loose leaves floating around.

Once I finish the detail manicuring, I'll post some close-up shots.

The bike's still awesome. Put a thousand miles on her so far.

still looks good to me. i can't wait to see it in all it's glory!