Recent content by vwboomer

I like not spending $700 on a skidplate :) I have a lift. Clamp the front wheel, drop the plate and go. The bolts aren't really the issue, it's needing a ratchet strap to line it back up again. Even from the first time mounting, the plate didn't line up right.

It's better than nothing, but I don't think they really add much comfort. The same pressure points are still there, you just have a sponge that soaks up the rain. I have one I've switched between various dirt bikes, my Tenere, and a KTM Adventure. I've actually put it on the passenger seat now...

made a crappy cell phone video. Seems pretty loud, but it's probably just how close the phone is. Again, for $40ish dollars, can't complain.

Perhaps to save the signal, but with the db killer in it's not very loud.

Not an issue for a passenger, other than being a bit more awkward to mount and dismount the bike.

I've wondered that myself, but I think the only thing you're going to see is a filthy exhaust. The new can: It comes with springs to mount it, but I slotted the inlet pipe to get it to slip over the midpipe and used the other clamp.

Last weekend I mounted up my 'Akrapovic' carbon can. It's shorter than the Delkevic, even, and has the DB killer insert. Fired it up today and it sounds pretty good with the db killer in - probably too loud with it out. Will it hold up? Not sure. it was a $40 Wish order lol. Fit and Finish...

I'll give it a shot.

Quite reasonable if you can manage the waiting period. As wide as it is, I'm curious how well it would work with a passenger, though.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did that set you back? Looks nice.

I got a Cogent shock last August. I debated the remote preload and decided against it for money reasons. talked with rick for 20 minutes about various options etc and I think he said it can be done later if you decide you want it. then talked to his guy that builds them - very specific...

I quoted the tariff code and wording to them and was still told that if I disputed it, it would get reclassified and charged more. no doubt they were betting I wouldn't want to deal with the headache of it all. they were right. but I damn sure made em wait months til it was almost in collections lol

little late to the party but I got charged duty when I ordered from Italy. they put the wrong product code (was written as tractor parts) but FedEx claims if it was written as motorcycle luggage I would have been charged more. that goes against everything I read but it wasn't worth fighting forb $27

If you want such a quiet bike you should probably be riding a Zero and driving a Prius :)) I don't like obnoxious, but I like to hear my vehicles run. Plus it covers up some of that annoying engine noise :D I got a new truck a couple weeks ago, one of the first mods was to yoink the stock...