blackprophesy
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Got the TomTom 400 yesterday and mounted it at least, but need to figure out how to wire it in.
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Annnd bought. Picking up the SV next week.
Gotta find an OEM exhaust though, it's way too loud.
Looks lovely, congrats! Buying a bike and wanting to fit the quieter, OEM exhaust? We are a rare breed, you and I...
Do you have Haynes manuals in the States? I've had one for every bike I've ever owned, they are indispensable for maintenance, even if some of their suggestions are a bit anal.
Fallout-NL
Member
w00h, awesome
Annnd bought. Picking up the SV next week.
Gotta find an OEM exhaust though, it's way too loud.
No such thing
Well... actually there is, but I'm sure your SV isn't too loud. Anyway, congrats on the purchase! It looks great.
maxheadwound
Member
Annnd bought. Picking up the SV next week.
Gotta find an OEM exhaust though, it's way too loud.
Grats man... that is a good looking bike.
On the way to get my bike serviced this morning I saw a perfect condition GSX 750 R
maxheadwound
Member
Got the TomTom 400 yesterday and mounted it at least, but need to figure out how to wire it in.
that is a good looking GPS.... I think old TomTom is slowly taking over. They are really good with the road stuff and now to get into the biking site is a good move.
I have been using the Tomtom app on my iPhone and its just awesome. A year old Garmin that I got from my dad still need map updates that I have to pay for. That is bulltwang
Enjoy
aygomyownroad
Member
I was due to sit CBT tomorrow but had to cancel as my work are very short staffed (My dad is my boss).
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maxheadwound
Member
Damn.... good luck for the next time. I would just like to get it out the way as quick as possible. I learn one way. Get it all in my head and then do the test. Then forget most of it lol
maxheadwound
Member
In the pipeline for end of this year to middle of next year.
Looks like 3 models and the price is going to be much lower for the entry model. Based on the air-cooled engine. Also loads of custom bits and bobs. Might even compete with the Ducati scrambler price
Looks like 3 models and the price is going to be much lower for the entry model. Based on the air-cooled engine. Also loads of custom bits and bobs. Might even compete with the Ducati scrambler price
Fallout-NL
Member
Can't imagine that boxer engine ever being available at such a price. Would be awesome though.
opticalmace
Member
Looks great, though I think the wheels are too modern looking.
blackprophesy
Member
I assume that's a concept or render of some sort. If it looks like that in real life and is in that Scrambler price bracket then holy schmoly.
My new TomTom has a cool "Thrill" feature. Hit that, put in a couple of waypoints, and it'll do a circuit hitting the waypoints and you can pick from straight, windy, very windy roads. Might go for a blast later to test it out.
My Harley seems smoother now (thank goodness). Did 80 mile trip Tuesday and back Wednesday and it was far better than when I picked it up from the shop. I was a bit overoptimistic taking my thermal liner out of my jacket though. Brrrr!
My new TomTom has a cool "Thrill" feature. Hit that, put in a couple of waypoints, and it'll do a circuit hitting the waypoints and you can pick from straight, windy, very windy roads. Might go for a blast later to test it out.
My Harley seems smoother now (thank goodness). Did 80 mile trip Tuesday and back Wednesday and it was far better than when I picked it up from the shop. I was a bit overoptimistic taking my thermal liner out of my jacket though. Brrrr!
opticalmace
Member
I'm going to replace the slip-on exhaust with an OEM muffler, but apparently the slip-on meant you had to cut the mid-pipe.
Can I just put the OEM muffler back on and use some type of coupler or bracket to reconnect it to the mid-pipe? Or do I need the full OEM exhaust?
Can I just put the OEM muffler back on and use some type of coupler or bracket to reconnect it to the mid-pipe? Or do I need the full OEM exhaust?
Fallout-NL
Member
Can't imagine there being any actual cutting involved. Sometimes the after market exhaust does come with a new linkpipe that eliminates a part that used to house some kind of exhaust valve for instance. In that case you would have to scrounge up both muffler and original piece of tubing. But it's hard to say what is required in your situation.
Might have to just suck it up and live with the fact your bike is going to continue to sound more awesome than stock.
Might have to just suck it up and live with the fact your bike is going to continue to sound more awesome than stock.
opticalmace
Member
:lol
I mean, the sound is good. But I would have to wear earplugs every time I go riding, and it gets way more attention from the cops.
:lol
I mean, the sound is good. But I would have to wear earplugs every time I go riding, and it gets way more attention from the cops.
I wear earplugs on any ride that goes outside of town and the ZRX isn't even that loud, that's just good if you want to keep your hearing.
I mean, it's your bike, but think of the children.
Fallout-NL
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Yeah, I admit, it can be a problem. For instance, I don't think I can use any of my three bikes to attend the GP event at Assen this year. All of them are too loud and the one that might not be doesn't have any indicators at the back and misses one mirror. (Not that much of an issue normally, but with the Assen TT, cops are going to be out in full force to write as much tickets as they possibly can).
Looks like we're going by car again.
Looks like we're going by car again.
Call me boring but my neighbours can't moan at me and the police can't pull me for it. I wear earplugs if I'm going on the motorway for a long period of time though, that wind blast really starts to drain your will to live.
Still won't stop the Green Party here calling for the abolition of large cc motorcycles through "discouraging" their use, though. A policy that I am 99% sure is due to them being a bunch of NIMBYs who don't like anything louder than a bumblebee.
Still won't stop the Green Party here calling for the abolition of large cc motorcycles through "discouraging" their use, though. A policy that I am 99% sure is due to them being a bunch of NIMBYs who don't like anything louder than a bumblebee.
maxheadwound
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Yes that is a render... but as you can see the cheaper shocks and the basic-ness (if that's a word) can maybe get the price down. It would be great to get a base model and then add stuff to what you like it to look like.
My R1200R and S1000R is just over 10 grand (10200 OTR) so they can easily get to under that.
Fallout-NL
Member
You can always say you meant euro.
aygomyownroad
Member
Hahahah the Green Party...
I am going through the Theory test just now (Been so long since I did it for my car (13 years!) and it says to wear earplugs on long journeys to avoid fatigue caused by the noise
Ahh the theory test. It's basically the same as the car one with a couple of motorcycle health and safety questions chucked in.
Yes, I am just so euro-centric these days that I meant that. Or the dollar. Take your pick.
Yes, I am just so euro-centric these days that I meant that. Or the dollar. Take your pick.
maxheadwound
Member
haha, I would like them to come in between 8500 and 10000 for the top range model. Retro, basic and back to basic's is the word of the year at the moment.
This is my bike that got me hooked on the BMW bikes... my dad should not have sold it as they are going for really good money and they just ride awesome.
This is my bike that got me hooked on the BMW bikes... my dad should not have sold it as they are going for really good money and they just ride awesome.
maxheadwound
Member
Its like riding a sofa lol.
richardhawk
Member
Uggggh. If the final build is anything close to this I might as well wait on the Harley.
Poindexter
Member
That sounds awesome! I've never been interested in a TomTom but I am now
opticalmace
Member
Farkles have begun.
I ordered some shorty levers for the SV, chinese but cheapish ($40). I had a pair on my Ninja and they were great. I ordered silver/silver, as that way the (cheap) paint won't fade in the sun.
Will have to see if I need new swingarm spools. Might also grab some frame sliders, not sure.
I ordered some shorty levers for the SV, chinese but cheapish ($40). I had a pair on my Ninja and they were great. I ordered silver/silver, as that way the (cheap) paint won't fade in the sun.
Will have to see if I need new swingarm spools. Might also grab some frame sliders, not sure.
Doing a 300 mile (480km) round trip tomorrow around our bay. Stoked!
Man that sounds nice. Going up by the sequoias? Drove my rental car up there once and was like fuck I should have rented a bike. Weather here has been amazing. Going to have to ride this weekend for sure.
edit: what bike are you taking? Get some gopro footage for us.
Drinky Crow
Banned
stuck at trade shows until end of next week :-(
Yep, on the SV its a cut off job.
You can buy a baffle for your two brothers exhaust, it'll be a tonne easier to place than re welding or purchasing the 40 gallon drum they call a OEM exhaust.
http://www.twobros.com/soundsuppression/sparksoundarrest
opticalmace
Member
edit: I'm going to pick up one of these tomorrow. Thanks for the heads-up!
blackprophesy
Member
Laguna is not making my Triumph Tiger craving any easier!
http://www.laguna.co.uk/triumph/new-triumph/tiger800-givioffer.htm
Free Givi panniers and £500 towards deposit. £105 per month!
http://www.laguna.co.uk/triumph/new-triumph/tiger800-givioffer.htm
Free Givi panniers and £500 towards deposit. £105 per month!
Wow, is the tiger 800 really 2 grand more than a Street Triple?
I would still have the 800 over a smaller GS, though I think the big GS *just* edges out the explorer for me. I have ridden the 800 and it is a great bike for commuting/long rides, very smooth power delivery, tall, and easy to filter with despite its height. It's also lightweight enough that a short bloke like me could back it down his steep driveway without dropping it, which is a plus.
I would still have the 800 over a smaller GS, though I think the big GS *just* edges out the explorer for me. I have ridden the 800 and it is a great bike for commuting/long rides, very smooth power delivery, tall, and easy to filter with despite its height. It's also lightweight enough that a short bloke like me could back it down his steep driveway without dropping it, which is a plus.
Anyone else going for a ride this weekend? Take some videos and pics please (Jackson)... I am riding the 1200GS out to nowheresville mo.
Here was a a ride 4 years ago where we introduced our buddy to DUAL SPORT. Now he works for Triumph.
https://vimeo.com/21296420
Skip to 2:30 for the regional sales manager of triumph USA almost losing his DRZ400 in the river...
I am riding the 1200GS out to nowheresville mo.Here was a a ride 4 years ago where we introduced our buddy to DUAL SPORT. Now he works for Triumph.
https://vimeo.com/21296420
Skip to 2:30 for the regional sales manager of triumph USA almost losing his DRZ400 in the river...
Poindexter
Member
I think I'll be riding to the beach tomorrow morning.Anyone else going for a ride this weekend? Take some videos and pics please (Jackson)...
Here was a a ride 4 years ago where we introduced our buddy to DUAL SPORT. Now he works for Triumph.
https://vimeo.com/21296420
Skip to 2:30 for the regional sales manager of triumph USA almost losing his DRZ400 in the river...
richardhawk
Member
I'll be hitting this up
Pretty excited to see some of the builds. I'll make sure to take pictures. It's an all day event from 9 to 4 I believe. Food, drinks and music.
If anyone from southern California is interested it's a the deus shop in Venice.
maxheadwound
Member
Anyone else going for a ride this weekend? Take some videos and pics please (Jackson)...
Here was a a ride 4 years ago where we introduced our buddy to DUAL SPORT. Now he works for Triumph.
https://vimeo.com/21296420
Skip to 2:30 for the regional sales manager of triumph USA almost losing his DRZ400 in the river...
Nice vid thanks for sharing... looks like fun
yeah my Bro shot that when he got his 800GS... if you look I am the dude that hands him a strap to tie to the DRZ400
Just riding my G650X, that I now realize I have had since '07.I thought that thing was pretty sweet for dual sport IDK why he ended up selling it.
To buy other bikes I guess.
He currently has a 1200GS (in my garage hehe taking it out this weekend) a husqvarna 510, and an old R90 in parts somewhere else.
opticalmace
Member
Damn!
Was an epic trip up the scenic highway 101. What a great highway. Great sweeping high speed turns and lots of technical tight turns along the coastline of the puget sound.
Started in the capital city, Olympia. Then took the ferry back to avoid rush hour traffic.
My buddy will upload his gopro vid this weekend.
Ya I've ridden the 675R around a bunch. It's a very managable bike. The ergo is kinda weird. It sits very different from other superbikes. Very far forward. Its kinda uncomfortable. Also It's not super quick, but it handles very well. It's a great middleweight track/canyon attack bike, but a bad commuter. The 899 is was more comfy. I was gonna get a 675R before I demo'd the 899. The Panigale felt more raw and visceral and a bit more scary, so I chose that. You got a duc, you know how it is.
Ya I've ridden the 675R around a bunch. It's a very managable bike. The ergo is kinda weird. It sits very different from other superbikes. Very far forward. Its kinda uncomfortable. Also It's not super quick, but it handles very well. It's a great middleweight track/canyon attack bike, but a bad commuter. The 899 is was more comfy. I was gonna get a 675R before I demo'd the 899. The Panigale felt more raw and visceral and a bit more scary, so I chose that. You got a duc, you know how it is.
Haha, yep!
I was actually going to buy a 675R too before I got my 848 Evo.
The 675R had very light and nimble handling along with a smooth motor that loves to redline. In terms of ergos, the best way I can describe it is that I felt like I was sitting "on top" of the bike on the Triumph vs "being inside" of the 848 like we were both a single machine.
I enjoyed the theatrics of the Ducati more as well. The exhaust popping on decel never fails to put a smile on my face.
Drinky Crow
Banned
when we ridin' again, jackson?