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Posted: 9/15/2022 1:11:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FighterFixer1]
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Finally got the touring pack painted and installed. The trunk came off a newer touring model---it was originally black cherry, so I had to strip all the chrome and lights to paint.
I also shaved about 2.5" off the windshield. The factory setup put the edge of the windshield directly in my line of sight and it was very distracting. I cut it down with a fine tooth metal bandsaw, sanded the edges smooth and then lightly hit the scuffs with a propane torch. Much faster than plastic polish and it's really hard to tell where the factory cut stop and my DIY cuts start. Finally, I installed a Tallboy seat--the original seat didn't give me any lower back support at all.  Attached File Attached FileHere's the edge of the windshield after cutting/burnishing  Attached FileI know that a big trunk loaded with LEDs isn't exactly OEM equipment for a Road King, but I don't think it looks too out-of-place, and it's going to be very useful on trips. My GF refers to it as 'Her Majesty's Throne'. ETA: Last weekend was the first long distance trip with the new seat, trunk and windshield. Roughly 600 miles round trip and close to 15 hours on the bike total on Saturday. We got on the bike at 6:15 AM and other than fuel stops and a lunch break, we didn't get off until 9:30 PM. The cut down windshield worked great with no buffeting at freeway speeds, we had plenty of room to store our jackets, tools, first aid kit, rain suits, and some snacks. The new seat was so comfy, I could have gone another several hours without discomfort. |
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Posted: 9/15/2022 1:31:55 PM EDT
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Sold my nitrous injected GSXR when I realized I wasn't scared of it anymore and knew I'd get myself deaded. Waited a few years and got an offer I couldn't refuse, plus the wife talked me into it.
So I got a couch. It's comfy, but probably the slowest bike I've ever owned.  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 9/17/2022 3:44:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Whippet06]
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Hooray, I did the thing!
Took the MSF course last Sunday & Monday, got my endorsement on Friday and picked up a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure on Saturday. I've never ridden prior to the class. I'm still fairly nervous when I'm starting out but, that goes away once I'm moving. I think the fact that I've done a lot of road cycling helps.  |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 7:08:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Whippet06: Hooray, I did the thing! Took the MSF course last Sunday & Monday, got my endorsement on Friday and picked up a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure on Saturday. I've never ridden prior to the class. I'm still fairly nervous when I'm starting out but, that goes away once I'm moving. I think the fact that I've done a lot of road cycling helps. https://i.ibb.co/3rJy22D/20220917-103857.jpg Congrats! Take your time and ride your own ride. Don’t worry about how fast your buddies want to ride. Also, I would highly recommend taking the next classes. Intermediate, advanced, and total control. You won’t believe how much better and safer you’ll become. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 6:51:34 PM EDT
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Newest addition to the garage.
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Posted: 9/19/2022 10:21:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryCongrats. Love those T7’s. |
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Posted: 9/21/2022 6:47:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/21/2022 9:47:56 PM EDT
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 Attached FileAfter 22 years on a Sportster I finally moved up to this. 2005 Road King cop bike, never used by a police dept so only 5K miles and no messy leftovers from the radio and sirens and stuff. I am really shocked how tight it will turn at low speed and how well it handles for it’s size and weight. I won’t sell my sporty but this cop bike is super comfortable and fun…. |
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Posted: 9/24/2022 9:48:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -Omega-1]
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2023 TW 200, put a deposit/ordered it in April and it was delivered to the dealer the 22nd.
 I guess a 5 month wait isn't too bad.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:18:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/6/2022 1:26:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: John_Kay]
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 My Road Glide bumped up to 130 cu aftermarket stereo etc rides really well and has some punch to it. I also have a rigid I built on a wishbone frame with evo motor and belt final drive and a 2010 street glide I am on a new PC don't have pics of those on here will try to get |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2022 9:30:49 PM EDT
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KZ 750 LTD --- these bikes are just kind of cool IMO and i plan on re-furbishing this one
 sigh - '04 Fatboy - gone but not forgotten  current '03 Fatboy  LOL - the decal on the windscreen of the '03 when i purchased it  450X Honda dual sport  very similar Honda X but in full GP trim  |
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Posted: 10/6/2022 9:41:23 PM EDT
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Added a rack and skid plate.
 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/7/2022 3:29:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AR15Texan]
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2016 KTM Duke 390
 2022 Kawasaki KLX300R  2000 Kawasaki KDX220R 2-stroke  2013 Yamaha Raptor 700 
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Posted: 10/10/2022 2:32:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Omega-1: Added a rack and skid plate. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123512/tw200_3-2553342.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123512/tw200_rack-2553345.jpg Nice. A guy was picking up a TW the day I picked up my Tenere. I just finished putting on a new skid plate, top rack, crash bars, and exhaust. I still have some more small parts and tires to put on before it’s done. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/13/2022 4:36:28 PM EDT
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There is nothing better than riding a great bike, in great weather through beautiful roads in the fall, just nothing. I love this time of year!
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Posted: 10/15/2022 8:53:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rbass: There is nothing better than riding a great bike, in great weather through beautiful roads in the fall, just nothing. I love this time of year! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/k00rzc9a29mwi9x/Fall%202022a.jpg?dl=0 Nice bike! What mode do you normally run it in - sport or tour? |
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Posted: 10/16/2022 3:14:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FighterFixer1]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rbass: There is nothing better than riding a great bike, in great weather through beautiful roads in the fall, just nothing. I love this time of year! [url]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/k00rzc9a29mwi9x/Fall%202022a.jpg?dl=0/url] Couldn't agree more--except to add that than you need a great riding companion while riding your great bike in great weather! Another rider in our group took this pic of us yesterday--we did about 300-350 miles, just cruising the backroads in the central part of SC. Lexington to McBee, to Florence, to Sumter, and back to Lex.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/16/2022 3:48:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/16/2022 4:09:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jbhess83: Just picked up a new T120 a couple days ago. https://i.ibb.co/2Px0NYZ/55-F4-F964-4-F16-435-F-B327-C3-FE8-C2-D7-F80.jpg https://i.ibb.co/kX1VDq8/31161260-F625-4-BB1-93-E4-060-BE8-D4-E711.jpg https://i.ibb.co/NtcJG5b/0-FFCBCAB-9560-4-AC5-9995-B22-D9-E549-EFE.jpg https://i.ibb.co/M2BdHzL/0-A7735-FD-2-CF3-43-E4-B351-D699-FAB9-D139.jpg I ordered a set of longride saddlebags and a tail bag along with a grab bar and back rest that should be here next week. https://i.ibb.co/CnHNDpd/retro-waxed-canvas-moto-saddlebag-1200x.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vkXbDK9/quality-soft-tail-bag-moto-1200x.jpg I had a 2013 tbird and lusted after the 120, but it never came to pass. Good bikes and very capable. The new speedmaster is really cool and the 1200 scram too. But I don't ride the one I have enough to justify buying yet another bike. One day soon I'll get mine fixed and back on the road.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/16/2022 8:54:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2022 2:56:32 PM EDT
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A friend of mine who used to ride wanted to go for a spin, so I took both bikes out this morning. Beautiful fall colors everywhere.
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Posted: 11/2/2022 11:08:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tn_popo]
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Posted: 11/4/2022 8:37:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tn_popo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/31623/Resized_20210626_121541_jpeg-2585866.JPG Hot damn that orange is gorgeous. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2022 8:02:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tn_popo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/31623/Resized_20210626_121541_jpeg-2585866.JPG That orange and black color combination looks amazing! |
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Posted: 11/13/2022 6:46:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/19/2022 10:00:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/20/2022 12:36:04 AM EDT
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I don't run the passenger seat on my Guzzi but the hole there in the rear fender was unsightly and let water spray dirty the topside of the fender.
Found a local fab guy that put this rack together.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 9:41:26 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mainsail: I don't run the passenger seat on my Guzzi but the hole there in the rear fender was unsightly and let water spray dirty the topside of the fender. Found a local fab guy that put this rack together. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/GuzziWater1_jpg-2607023.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/NewRack_jpg-2607025.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/NewRack2_jpg-2607026.JPG That’s a great looking bike. |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 4:39:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RO73: That’s a great looking bike. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RO73: Originally Posted By Mainsail: I don't run the passenger seat on my Guzzi but the hole there in the rear fender was unsightly and let water spray dirty the topside of the fender. Found a local fab guy that put this rack together. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/GuzziWater1_jpg-2607023.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/NewRack_jpg-2607025.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/171243/NewRack2_jpg-2607026.JPG That’s a great looking bike. Thank you! Wanted something, but definitely not a harley. I need some ideas for the rack. Something I can stick or glue on it to make it less slick. I think sandpaper tape would be too rough. |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 7:42:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mainsail: Thank you! Wanted something, but definitely not a harley. I need some ideas for the rack. Something I can stick or glue on it to make it less slick. I think sandpaper tape would be too rough. I wonder if Plastidip would be tacky enough? |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 1:20:36 PM EDT
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I've been riding small underpowered transportation road bikes for 57 years
because I'm small and underpowered.  The latest is this little 291 pound, 6 speed, fuel injected 300.  Riding is just as much fun today as when I was a kid.  |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 1:58:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2022 5:01:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/26/2022 9:19:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RO73]
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This picture was taken a few years ago, but I’m wondering if any of you could pick out which bike is mine.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 12/26/2022 9:47:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RO73: This picture was taken a few years ago, but I’m wondering if any of you could pick out which bike is mine. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/379800/38611DFA-EC57-4F55-AAC6-A4C9099CDF96_jpe-2650080.JPG The Triumph? |
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Posted: 12/26/2022 9:55:46 PM EDT
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Right side helmet is a gimmie
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Posted: 12/27/2022 12:56:58 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Rhyno: The Triumph? Originally Posted By 0002s: Right side helmet is a gimmie |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2022 8:00:13 PM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/19NavH0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pDCKRzP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bhYAkNe.jpg |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 6:46:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RO73]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stowe: https://i.imgur.com/19NavH0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pDCKRzP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bhYAkNe.jpg Fixed it for you. Nice bikes @Stowe   
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Posted: 1/1/2023 7:22:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FighterFixer1]
[#41]
I'm in here somewhere (LOL)
This was our annual Polar Bear Run. Not exactly a 'polar' ride as it was something like 72 degrees, but it was a nice 250 mile scoot. We had 81 bikes and roughly 100 people attend this year.  Attached FileWe took the Road King--with the tour pack, it's more comfortable for her and we have room for rain suits and such.  Attached File |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2023 4:30:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FighterFixer1: I'm in here somewhere (LOL) This was our annual Polar Bear Run. Not exactly a 'polar' ride as it was something like 72 degrees, but it was a nice 250 mile scoot. We had 81 bikes and roughly 100 people attend this year. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/45996/2023_Polar_Bear_Run_2_jpg-2657055.JPG We took the Road King--with the tour pack, it's more comfortable for her and we have room for rain suits and such. That's pretty awesome. I bet it sounded great https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/45996/bridgett_tour_pack_daylight_jpg-2657058.JPG |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2023 4:30:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Stowe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RO73: Fixed it for you Thank you |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 1:34:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryReally neato.  I like simple minimalist bikes. |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 9:40:10 PM EDT
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Been beautiful all week and I've been working and haven't been able to ride
 
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IN, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2023 2:08:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tjf777]
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Posted: 1/7/2023 4:04:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RO73]
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It hit 50°F today, so I decided to take the Bonnie out for a quick ride.
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Posted: 1/9/2023 10:16:22 AM EDT
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2010 Triumph Thunderbird SE. That seat upgrade alone was the best thing done to it so far...
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Posted: 1/15/2023 12:49:55 AM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 1/16/2023 7:10:05 PM EDT
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My wife got herself a monkey this weekend, a nice little upgrade from her chinese made mini bike. We spent some time today cruising through the neighborhood as she gets used to it.
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