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Offline jasonc32amg

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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2011, 10:07:33 PM »
Nice :D

Offline MrFurious

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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2011, 10:47:00 PM »
Well, here's my "not so short" list of things I want to add/change ASAP.

- Rosta cruise control (otherwise my insurance is going to go WAY up)
- Taller windscreen
- Bar risers
- Different grips (? on this below)
- Flatter seat

Figure I'll hold off on any performance mods for awhile since this is already more than a 50% jump in HP over my last bike.

Regarding the grips, maybe you all can help me out here.  I could have sworn I saw some grip sleeves/covers that install over the stock grips.  Can't tell from the pic if that's what Murph's is selling or if theirs are replacement grips.  Coming off a cruiser these grips are super skinny and I feel like I'm holding on to two toothpicks. 

As for the seat, I really haven't looked into it yet other than to check out the one Corbin offers.  What other options are there?

Oh...and part of the sale included the dealer ordering and installing some Muzzy lowering links on the rear.  I can just flat foot with both feet, but it's a stretch and I'd feel more comfortable being a little closer to the ground when walking it backwards or if a foot slips.
Jim B.
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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2011, 11:01:07 PM »
The search function will be your friend, but I'll give you a couple threads to get you going...


cruise control
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=340.msg6514#msg6514


bar risers
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=311.msg2540#msg2540


seat
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569.msg11616#msg11616


Being you bought an 09 like mine that don't come with heated grips, I really like my "Hotgrips" and they are fatter, there's a pic of them on this thread...
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1098.msg15076#msg15076


As for the windscreen, I went with the Kawi tall and love it, no thread though sorry...


Happy hunting and welcome Jim!  8)

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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2011, 09:58:16 PM »
 - in Bad@ss black since we all know black is the fastest.   ;D 

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Everybody knows EVERYTHING red not only looks faster...........but actually is!

But congrats on the bike anyway. It is a Concours.......so you automatically win at life! ;)
Jeff
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Offline MrFurious

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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2011, 01:28:00 AM »
- in Bad@ss black since we all know black is the fastest.   ;D 

 :rotflmao:


Everybody knows EVERYTHING red not only looks faster...........but actually is!

But congrats on the bike anyway. It is a Concours.......so you automatically win at life! ;)

Red only looks fast - everyone knows it's truly the slowest color.  :stirpot:

The black ones are stealthy and use their color as an optical illusion to make them look like they're going slower than they actually are.   :thumbs:

BTW, got the first farkles ordered tonight...

VStream Windscreen
HeliBar Bar Risers
Fender Extender
Bag Liners
Murph's Grips

Jim B.
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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #25 on: June 18, 2011, 10:15:59 AM »
 I know black is the hottest color. I walked up and touched a black one that was sitting out in the sun in 102* heat at the dealership and it was extremely hot and would burn my hand. The silver one next to it, I could lay my bare forearm on it with no discomfort. Both seats would probably blister anyone who sit on them. I sure am glad I don't own a black one. Of course I learned that lesson when I had a black bass boat.  :oNever again.
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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #26 on: June 18, 2011, 10:34:44 AM »
Once you go black.............nobody wants you back!

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Re: Proud New Owner
« Reply #27 on: June 18, 2011, 12:10:54 PM »
Once you go black.............nobody wants you back!

 8)

Nice!
Jeff
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"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16 NIV)