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August 17th, 2010 | 
Author: Ok, so I decided to keep my bike a while longer. To give it that little “x” factor, I decided that it would be worth spending a little money and time tricking it out a little. just a little mind you. My plans are pipe, windscreen, mirrors and lights. I’d love to do a dual round headlight too (like a bi-moto) but inside behind the housing inside (similar looking how the headlights of a Sprint ST look). Ok, so more than a little, but to start, just a few (low hanging fruit).
Rear light, signals and fender.
I went with an LED integrated rear light and turn signal unit (60-ish off eBay). Of course this meant I could remove the existing turn signals and then had the fender to mod. I cut away a fair amount and remove a bit under the tail. I have some plastic that I cut a plate and both glue and screwed into place underneath.
Front Turn Signals
The second mod was removing the front turn signals. Originally, I was going to get a pair similar to what a street triple has, but then the back wouldn’t look quite right (would want to have the matching pair I think). So, I went with the flush mount lights from Cycle Gear. Not as spacy looking, but it’s night not having those stalks sticking out there.
So, anyway
That’s it so far. When I get the cash, a Two Bros Titanium slip on (loses 18 pounds and even ups the power a little bit). And, as mentioned, would love to do something to the headlight. I may also get a tank protector as you can see the wear on the tank from my pants. And if I get too much money than I know what to do with, maybe some new wheels even 
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Ok, so I’ve had my bike for a year. Up till now, I have taken it in, had all the schedule maint done at Hinshaws and the bike has run great.
It’s at 11,000 miles and not only is it time for the next scheduled tune, it has developed a knocking/tapping in the foot pegs if I coast with the clutch in.
Lo and behold, while hiking around the International Motorcycle Show I ran into a guy I play soccer with, who I found out works for Puget Sound Safety teaching maintenance courses. I had no idea they did maintenance as I just went there for the safety course. After talking with him for a bit, I decided that is was time to get dirty and start learning about this stuff myself. Read the rest of this entry »