Was invited to go along on a 2000 mile trip with some friends through Nevada to Yosemite, but knew my dual-sport thumper wouldn't cut it, so I went bike shopping and found a pristine 2001 C10 with 10K miles on it. I'm really liking this bike. Have mounted a GPS, hooked up my Motocomm gear (so all 7 of us can communicate), and have an appointment for a carb sync/cleaning next week.
Couple of questions: There is something underneath knocking around when going over bumps. I haven't pinpointed it yet, but I think it's the center stand bouncing around. Is this normal, or is the spring shot? (This thing obviously spent a lot of time parked, probably on the stand). Is there anything else more likely to be causing it?
I want to mount an XM radio somewhere. I'm thinking of putting a 12V cig. outlet on the left lower fairing (just above my knee) and plugging an Audiovox Snap! radio in there. This is the new radio with the cig. plug built-in, with the audio out jack and antenna jack in the base. I'm thinking I could mount it so that the flexible stalk puts the display up just below the left handgrip. I like the Snap! radio since it has the big knob for gloved hands. You can get this radio (or the Audiovox oNYX) free along with a free month of service right now. (I don't know if it's OK to post the link, so I better not). Has anyone used the Snap! radio on a bike in this fashion?
The rear tire (original Dunlop) has some cracking in the tread. I think I had better replace it and am leaning towards the Avon Venom AM42, keeping the front Dunlop for at least another season (it's in great shape). Any flaws in this idea?
The windscreen is a Lockhart, about 19" tall. I haven't seen many comments about this shield. It causes a lot of turbulence at the helmet level (Scorpion exo-700). If I crouch about 3" it goes away, but no way I can ride like that. I don't think I have time to replace it prior to the ride, is there a temporary fix I can try? Should I try cutting it down? Is there a laminar lip for this shield? I actually like looking way over the shield and it's in great shape.
There are lots of other things I'd like to do with the bike after reading most of the posts here, but the ride is in two weeks and I've exhausted my time (and budget). I really appreciate the forum and hope to contribute after getting more familiar with the bike, and thanks in advance for any comments anyone might have.
Cheers!
George