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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Gumby on March 28, 2012, 07:56:08 AM
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I have not even owned this bike for two months and here is my farkle list. Roughly in the order that I bought them. 21 items so far. :o And I wonder why my wife is upset ???
Givi E55 Monokey trunk
Givi luggage rack
Givi light kit
Givi back rest
License plate bracket
Phil's rack
HID light kit
Buell black rider pegs
Buell black passenger pegs
Targa tank bra
Project D helmet lock
Project D cup holder
Saddlebag retaining brackets
Area P carbon fiber slip-on
Genmar bar risers
TechSpec snake skin knee pads
Cee Bailey's Ultra Tour Windscreen dark tint
Larry's fender extender
Larry's tailbrights
MCE saddlebag guards
Big Bike Outfitters saddlebag liners
Heated Corbin seat
Next on list is MCE Canyon Cages. Waiting patiently.......
These bikes are awesome but expensive. :P
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And your still riding on the stock seat?? :( Well I guess you haven't had much seat time since most of your time is used up putting on stuff!!. ;D Have fun, you will have plenty of time to ride once you get all the STUFF on it
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And your still riding on the stock seat?? :(
I don't have any issues with the stock seat, but then again I only have 450 miles on the bike. I may rethink this after my first long ride this summer.
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+1, I have 15K on the stock seat. I do day rides, 100-300 miles and the seat works just fine. I have an Alaskan Seat Pad which I use on occasion. Probably would add a new seat if I routinely did 500 miles rides - then the question becomes which one?
Also think it is better to add some farkles after you have had the bike for a while, so the love affair can start all over again.
Ride On!
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Nicely done Gumbi! You're about 25% there!! 8) ;)
+1 on getting a new seat bro, trust me it will make mama happy come those long summer rides... :)
After you wack through your list of smaller things it will be time to step up your game with some bigger ticket items, full exhaust, PCV or reflash, Top Block, braided lines, Pazzo's.... need I go on?? ;D
Oh ya, and get some PR3's and have your wheels powder coated black! :thumbs:
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Nicely done Gumbi! You're about 25% there!! 8) ;)
+1 on getting a new seat bro, trust me it will make mama happy come those long summer rides... :)
After you wack through your list of smaller things it will be time to step up your game with some bigger ticket items, full exhaust, PCV or reflash, Top Block, braided lines, Pazzo's.... need I go on?? ;D
Oh ya, and get some PR3's and have your wheels powder coated black! :thumbs:
Why not just give him your bike Jay? Then he won't need any of those things ;D
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Why not just give him your bike Jay? Then he won't need any of those things ;D
:rotflmao:
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I have not even owned this bike for two months and here is my farkle list. Roughly in the order that I bought them. 21 items so far. :o And I wonder why my wife is upset ???
Givi E55 Monokey trunk
Givi luggage rack
Givi light kit
Givi back rest
License plate bracket
Phil's rack
HID light kit
Buell black rider pegs
Buell black passenger pegs
Targa tank bra
Project D helmet lock
Project D cup holder
Saddlebag retaining brackets
Area P carbon fiber slip-on
Genmar bar risers
TechSpec snake skin knee pads
Cee Bailey's Ultra Tour Windscreen dark tint
Larry's fender extender
Larry's tailbrights
MCE saddlebag guards
Big Bike Outfitters saddlebag liners
Next on list is MCE Canyon Cages. Waiting patiently.......
These bikes are awesome but expensive. :P
Are the Buell pegs rubberized like the Yamaha's? I've been debating putting on a pair of Larry's passenger peg extenders with the FJR peg
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Are the Buell pegs rubberized like the Yamaha's? I've been debating putting on a pair of Larry's passenger peg extenders with the FJR peg
Nope. No rubber. I will post pictures after everything is installed.
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And your still riding on the stock seat??
And on the 48th day he bought a heated Corbin la da da da di.
I'm gonna write me a country song about Connie's!!!!!
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And on the 48th day he bought a heated Corbin la da da da di.
I'm gonna write me a country song about Connie's!!!!!
Now we're talking!!! 8)
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No LSL bars yet? Don't worry, they come in black ;D
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Are you going to change the heading daily? 48, 49, 50...
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Hopefully day 50 is a full dual Muzzys system... ;D ;D ;D :popcorn:
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Are you going to change the heading daily? 48, 49, 50...
You're going to hear a snappy tune on the radio soon and be singing along.
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Hopefully day 50 is a full dual Muzzys system... ;D ;D ;D :popcorn:
Or divorce papers..... :rotflmao:
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Just tell the wife that you bought all those things on a group buy and saved a bunch of dough!
That's what I do. 8)
And he had fun fun fun till the old lady took the credit card away
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No, no, no C, bad advice. Everything is economy and safety related. How ever could the little lady oppose something that keeps her hugabear safe and financially secure?
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Just tell the wife that you bought all those things on a group buy and saved a bunch of dough!
8)
When my wife goes shopping and she comes home with bags full of STUFF the first words out of her mouth is 'GUESS HOW MUCH MONEY I SAVED ON ALL THIS STUFF????"
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No, no, no C, bad advice. Everything is economy and safety related. How ever could the little lady oppose something that keeps her hugabear safe and financially secure?
You're right Chet, what was I thinking? ???
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When my wife goes shopping and she comes home with bags full of STUFF the first words out of her mouth is 'GUESS HOW MUCH MONEY I SAVED ON ALL THIS STUFF????"
Back in the early days of my marrage, before I got edumacated, I would ask 'how much would you have saved if you only bought what you needed honey?'
Thank goodness I'm smarter than that now!
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Back in the early days of my marrage, before I got edumacated, I would ask 'how much would you have saved if you only bought what you needed honey?'
Thank goodness I'm smarter than that now!
Ya, I have to go grocery shopping with her now and repeat "Honey, here is the list.... Stick to the list".
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Ya, I have to go grocery shopping with her now and repeat "Honey, here is the list.... Stick to the list".
The list is pretty easy to stick to when buying groceries. It's just about any other type of shopping that has me considering suicide.
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When my wife goes shopping and she comes home with bags full of STUFF the first words out of her mouth is 'GUESS HOW MUCH MONEY I SAVED ON ALL THIS STUFF? ??? "
+1... my wife does the exact same thing, but lucky for me she really does get some pretty smoking deals on stuff! So all is well. :)
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I just got rid of the wife. 8) This way I get to spend MY Money However I Feel Like. ;D
One of the first things I bought was the C-14!
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One of the first things I bought was the C-14!
Very nice :rotflmao:
Now back on topic. What should I buy today?
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Now back on topic. What should I buy today?
You found where she hid the card?
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Very nice :rotflmao:
Now back on topic. What should I buy today?
Ok, I'll give you an inexpensive one to do next Gumbi...
Get your wheels powder coated black, it looks great and only costs $80 for the set. 8) :thumbs:
http://www.jdpowdercoatings.com/ (http://www.jdpowdercoatings.com/)
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I have not even owned this bike for two months and here is my farkle list. Roughly in the order that I bought them. 21 items so far. :o And I wonder why my wife is upset ???
Givi E55 Monokey trunk
Givi luggage rack
Givi light kit
Givi back rest
License plate bracket
Phil's rack
HID light kit
Buell black rider pegs
Buell black passenger pegs
Targa tank bra
Project D helmet lock
Project D cup holder
Saddlebag retaining brackets
Area P carbon fiber slip-on
Genmar bar risers
TechSpec snake skin knee pads
Cee Bailey's Ultra Tour Windscreen dark tint
Larry's fender extender
Larry's tailbrights
MCE saddlebag guards
Big Bike Outfitters saddlebag liners
Next on list is MCE Canyon Cages. Waiting patiently.......
These bikes are awesome but expensive. :P
Two items on your list prompt this reply. The Givi luggage rack and Phil's rack. I too, had both items and absolutely hated the Givi rack until I saw that the Givi can be mounted directly to Phil's rack with the addition of an attachment kit produced by Phil. My Givi Monokey trunk is a 46 while yours is a 55 so I don't know if his kit will work with the larger trunk. Here's a picture with the trunk removed and its appearance beats hell out of the Givi rack. Consult Phil to determine availability and fit with the larger trunk.
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You're a lucky man. I got about half through my list like this and the wife gave me a come-to-Jesus talk.
The rest of my farkles will have to wait a few months. ;)
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2 1/2 months here...
Givi E55NT
PCA rack
Corbin seats
Corbin Smuggler on order
Rostra
Iphone mount
Ram cup holder
Cortech Dryver tank bag
Ogio Tail bag
Strobe brake light
Cee Baileys Shield
Big Big Bag Liners on order
Heli risers
Two Bros Black Carbon Can
Some new Plastic from Jackass hitting me
Tapp USB power port
Battery tender
I need therapy....
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But you can't afford therapy because you're out of money, right?
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Have two health insurances. LOL
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You two guys have a nice list going there. What, no radiator protector?
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Saved in favorites waiting for wife to for wife to not be watching....
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Haha that's one heck of a list there. At some point you gotta get to riding that thing instead of shopping for it and bolting stuff on ;)
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Seat just arrived and installed.
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/jqhawk/1e14f718.jpg)
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/jqhawk/d4528354.jpg)
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Hooray pic whore
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Ok, I'll give you an inexpensive one to do next Gumbi...
Get your wheels powder coated black, it looks great and only costs $80 for the set. 8) :thumbs:
http://www.jdpowdercoatings.com/ (http://www.jdpowdercoatings.com/)
Thanks for posting that.
Damn it. I told her I was done.... I guess I lied again
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Thanks for posting that.
Damn it. I told her I was done.... I guess I lied again
to her or to yourself? ;D
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to her or to yourself? ;D
I guess in this case it would be both. ;D
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I have a friend who kept the coolest thing running the entire time he was riding motorcycles. It seams he was entered into the local shops weekly lottery and woudl win once a month or so.
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Jqram35, that seat looks great on there. That may be my next major purchase. Not sure that "backrest" would do me much good, I never get that far back. The bag on the rear looks really sweet too!
Matt
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Bag is temp til Smuggler arrives. Bag is not for a back rest but I can lean on it. Thanks for the compliment!
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I have not even owned this bike for two months and here is my farkle list. Roughly in the order that I bought them. 21 items so far. :o And I wonder why my wife is upset ???
Givi E55 Monokey trunk
Givi luggage rack
Givi light kit
Givi back rest
License plate bracket
Phil's rack
HID light kit
Buell black rider pegs
Buell black passenger pegs
Targa tank bra
Project D helmet lock
Project D cup holder
Saddlebag retaining brackets
Area P carbon fiber slip-on
Genmar bar risers
TechSpec snake skin knee pads
Cee Bailey's Ultra Tour Windscreen dark tint
Larry's fender extender
Larry's tailbrights
MCE saddlebag guards
Big Bike Outfitters saddlebag liners
Next on list is MCE Canyon Cages. Waiting patiently.......
These bikes are awesome but expensive. :P
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/cdsioduyf8we.gif)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)
;D ;D ;D
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Dude-you bought all that **** and only put 450 miles on the bike, what's that 3 or 4 rides ? Lol. Your suppose to ride the bike and get the feel before you start adding all the comfort farkles. I'd take away your credit card to-haha.
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Dude-you bought all that **** and only put 450 miles on the bike, what's that 3 or 4 rides ? Lol. Your suppose to ride the bike and get the feel before you start adding all the comfort farkles. I'd take away your credit card to-haha.
I would agree if this is his first bike, but if you are on your second, third or so then you want all the crap you had on your previous rides....
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Dude-you bought all that **** and only put 450 miles on the bike, what's that 3 or 4 rides ? Lol. Your suppose to ride the bike and get the feel before you start adding all the comfort farkles. I'd take away your credit card to-haha.
Yes, only 450 miles :( ... Its rains alot here in Oregon :'(
I would agree if this is his first bike, but if you are on your second, third or so then you want all the crap you had on your previous rides....
I lost count on bikes. This was my garage before she moved in.
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Yes, only 450 miles :( ... Its rains alot here in Oregon :'(
I lost count on bikes. This was my garage before she moved in.
'She' being who, the wife or Connie? ;)
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'She' being who, the wife or Connie? ;)
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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Are you going to change the heading daily? 48, 49, 50...
Yes, but I should be done by the end of this week. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Just got the guards (Thanks Ryan) and I hope everything else shows up this week.
Pictures will follow.
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Pictures will follow.
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif) :popcorn:
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A lil impatient are we J? Geeze, what do you think it is your birthday or something? 8)
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A lil impatient are we J? Geeze, what do you think it is your birthday or something? 8)
;D
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My windscreen just showed up. 8)
I'm thinkin it's my birthday today. I may have to cut this work day short and go install new parts.
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My windscreen just showed up. 8)
I'm thinkin it's my birthday today. I may have to cut this work day short and go install new parts.
I may have to cut the day in the office short too and come over to your place to watch the install and drink your beer... ;)
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I may have to cut the day in the office short too and come over to your place to watch the install and drink your beer... ;)
Helvetia Tavern is on my way home. I think I will just keep going after a burger and a beer. I'm buyin....
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Helvetia Tavern is on my way home. I think I will just keep going after a burger and a beer. I'm buyin....
Ok fine, you twisted my arm... I just told all the folks from the office that were gonna take me out for lunch that something came up and we'll have to do it tomorrow... :)
Thanks Gumbi! :chugbeer:
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You two freeloaders get back to work! I didn't say that you could leave.
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You two freeloaders get back to work! I didn't say that you could leave.
You're just jealous C... ;D
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Well, for all you other folks stuck at work... ;)
We went and grabbed some good lunch at one of our old stomping grounds Helvetia Tavern and had a nice ride! Thanks for buying Gumbi! :)
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Now back to the day 52 thread... We then went over to another one of our Connie buddies (who rides a silverdammit)... :'(
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And Tom installed his day 52 farkle, a new large windsreeen from Cee Baileys, dark tint! 8)
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Look how tall this thing is all the way up.
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I pulled in my driveway as I hit 500 miles. 100 more miles and she goes in for her first service.
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:yikes:
Damn man that looks huge all the way up! Shack could tuck in behind that screen... ;D
Congrats on the 500 mile mark! :chugbeer:
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Good gawd almighty, 68?? Time for the stocker to be put on 8)
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As some of you might have seen ZG and I got a little side tracked yesterday so I was unable to get my guards installed. Here is how she looks today though.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/Windscreen.jpg)
Techspec knee guards should be here tomorrow, and it looks like MCE is making great headway on my future Canyon Cages.
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As some of you might have seen ZG and I got a little side tracked yesterday so I was unable to get my guards installed. Here is how she looks today though.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/Windscreen.jpg)
Techspec knee guards should be here tomorrow, and it looks like MCE is making great headway on my future Canyon Cages.
Actually doesn't look too bad Gumbi, congrats bro! :chugbeer:
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Good gawd almighty, 68?? Time for the stocker to be put on 8)
What are you talking about, it's always 68 degrees, dry, and sunny in the PNW Chet! :nuts: :thumbs:
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I installed the heated Corbin today.
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And I will probably never ride without the bags again after installing the rear guards.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll112/tomdvaughan/Corbin2.jpg)
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Wish I had got the tinted shield! Looks way better. Maybe I can have my tint guy put some film on this one?
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Wish I had got the tinted shield! Looks way better. Maybe I can have my tint guy put some film on this one?
From what I understand, film and the stuff the shields are made from don't play nice together.
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:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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And I will probably never ride without the bags again after installing the rear guards.
I hear ya! When I took my bike to the dealer last week to have the TPMs replaced I took my bags off before I headed over. I was a lil embarrassed with those bars on the back. :-[
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From what I understand, film and the stuff the shields are made from don't play nice together.
Wish I had got the tinted shield! Looks way better. Maybe I can have my tint guy put some film on this one?
Correct, tinted film will not work on plastic... I know first hand, check this thread below for more detail on that...
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5296.msg68880#msg68880 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5296.msg68880#msg68880)
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I installed the heated Corbin today.
Looks sweet Gumbi, congrats bro!! 8)
Next up is black wheels for ya... :stirpot:
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Those guards don't look so bad with the bags on, but off they are huge!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine interferes a bit for my passenger, will be remeding it shortly.
Sweet ride L'NL, if you need spare parts you know where ZG's bike is parked :o
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Those guards don't look so bad with the bags on, but off they are huge!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine interferes a bit for my passenger, will be remeding it shortly.
What do you plan on doing for the fix? I haven't had a chance to ride with a passenger since I installed mine. I'm planning ahead though.
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What do you plan on doing for the fix?
Ya, what is your plan? :popcorn: :popcorn:
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Great reading guys, but I agree all that farklin' and no custom seat, WTF. Lol. I got my bike last fall, bought and then resold a Corbin, to be replaced next weekend with a full on custom from Rich's seats in Kingston, Wa. I bought a Dale Walker slip on only to resell it and I now have a 2Bros black series slip on...tech spec knee pads, rigid industries dually 2's lighting, mce guards front and back, fenda extenda, throttle meister, cal sci large (the new wider version) windshield. My next project coming up quick is to install my aux fuel tank, then rad protector and maybe a j&m cb radio. My wife rides a st1300 and having the cb lets us argue in real time lol. ALso bought a Nelson riggs tail bag and some Hella bulbs.
On the west coast riding season is here, albeit still cool.
Ride safe and enjoy.
Dave
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Ya, what is your plan? :popcorn: :popcorn:
First I gotta get my wife on the back and see if she has a problem with the rear bars.
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Ya, what is your plan? :popcorn: :popcorn:
What do you plan on doing for the fix? I haven't had a chance to ride with a passenger since I installed mine. I'm planning ahead though.
I have a set of MFW Vario footpeg kit on order, pricey but they provide the greatest option for adjustability. 360 degree rotation and I went with the longest extension they had. Now if they would just get here! Probably held up at customs :banghead:
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I ordered more crap today.
Keyless gas cap
Fender eliminator.
Driving lights and brackets
Big foot for the kickstand
Realtime reflective stickers
Any I'm eyeballing a KN filter
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