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Christopholofigus · 05-27-2009, 01:37 PM

Thanks for such a warm welcome again everyone. I just bought a T-bag and a magnetic tank bag for her. I will use them the 26th of June for a trip out to Bosie ID (about a 4 hour ride) to visit my riding buddy for the weekend. I think I get the T-bag this Friday and my tank bag today (it is out for delivery right now LOL). I will post pics of her all suited up.

Christopholofigus · 07-30-2009, 11:16 AM

Well, my new found online motorcycle friends, I have named my bike: Valentine. Also, the ride to Boise was great. Loved it, and she ran great. I did have to rewire my tach; the previous owner used a sensor instead of wiring it directly to the coil. Granted I am still reading 1/2 the RPMs still, but it isn't hard to so the math...

Also, I have a trip planned (starting this Saturday) to ride the 101 from Seattle down to the Avenue of the Giants in Northern Cali. However, my buddy was adjusting his valves and stripped out a bolt last week. The dealer has it (again) after the first fix (helicoil) failed. When he picked it up yesterday, it was smoking and leaking oil all over. Probably the helicoil was cross threaded (duh) and didn’t seal right…or something. It is back at the dealer and they told him it would be fixed and ready today. Here's to hoping...right?!

I plan to get a hold of some C50 handlebars for a more comfortable ride.

Christopholofigus · 07-30-2009, 11:17 AM

*double post*

Christopholofigus · 07-30-2009, 11:21 AM

Here are some updated images of my beauty with my T-bag and tank bag:

Davecm203 · 07-30-2009, 08:32 PM

Wow, you can pack for days with that set-up.

omegajim · 08-02-2009, 10:44 PM

with the occasional laundromat and some clothes pins, you could go a couple of weeks, easy.

05-27-2009, 01:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
Christopholofigus Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: South Eastern Washington Posts: 13	Thanks for such a warm welcome again everyone. I just bought a T-bag and a magnetic tank bag for her. I will use them the 26th of June for a trip out to Bosie ID (about a 4 hour ride) to visit my riding buddy for the weekend. I think I get the T-bag this Friday and my tank bag today (it is out for delivery right now LOL). I will post pics of her all suited up. __________________ Last edited by Christopholofigus; 05-27-2009 at 01:38 PM. Reason: wrong city LOL

07-30-2009, 11:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
Christopholofigus Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: South Eastern Washington Posts: 13	Update Well, my new found online motorcycle friends, I have named my bike: Valentine. Also, the ride to Boise was great. Loved it, and she ran great. I did have to rewire my tach; the previous owner used a sensor instead of wiring it directly to the coil. Granted I am still reading 1/2 the RPMs still, but it isn't hard to so the math... Also, I have a trip planned (starting this Saturday) to ride the 101 from Seattle down to the Avenue of the Giants in Northern Cali. However, my buddy was adjusting his valves and stripped out a bolt last week. The dealer has it (again) after the first fix (helicoil) failed. When he picked it up yesterday, it was smoking and leaking oil all over. Probably the helicoil was cross threaded (duh) and didn’t seal right…or something. It is back at the dealer and they told him it would be fixed and ready today. Here's to hoping...right?! I plan to get a hold of some C50 handlebars for a more comfortable ride. __________________

07-30-2009, 11:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
Christopholofigus Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: South Eastern Washington Posts: 13	double post __________________ Last edited by Christopholofigus; 07-30-2009 at 11:22 AM. Reason: oops!

07-30-2009, 11:21 AM	#24 (permalink)
Christopholofigus Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: South Eastern Washington Posts: 13	Images Here are some updated images of my beauty with my T-bag and tank bag:

07-30-2009, 08:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
Davecm203 M-J Member of the Month!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 2,826	Wow, you can pack for days with that set-up. __________________

08-02-2009, 10:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,418	with the occasional laundromat and some clothes pins, you could go a couple of weeks, easy. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

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