Spring time bike additions... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

LayinLo · 02-10-2005, 08:21 PM

So what are you adding to your bike for the spring?

Getting a new bike?

New gear?

I'm debating on the power commander, sportech windscreen, and exhaust.

axel_2078 · 02-10-2005, 08:22 PM

I'm thinking about getting a 17 tooth sprocket for my '03 Marauder....and maybe a tach later. One think I DEFINITELY need is a tinted face shield.

LayinLo · 02-10-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I'm thinking about getting a 17 tooth sprocket for my '03 Marauder.....

R U serious? Call Phil @ www.moto-heaven.com. He'll hook you up right.

**Clint** · 02-10-2005, 08:36 PM

I have a Holeshot pipe and jet kit in the mail. 3 years stock is too long.

**Trapper** · 02-10-2005, 08:44 PM

New seat. Backrest for Trappette. (Boots for me)

**Freakinout** · 02-10-2005, 09:37 PM

Need a new rear tire. Saw some neat new gloves at new enough today, I think I might have to get myself a pair (seeing as I've not broken in my last pair.)

tlwisner · 02-10-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayinLo

So what are you adding to your bike for the spring?

My butt.

I'll also put on those Tsukayu fiberglass bags that have been in my garage for several months now, and the Drag Specialties tach that's also sitting out there.

Nexus242 · 02-10-2005, 10:22 PM

I've already spent to much money already but the 7500 tune up is need, currently at 8700 miles. And I just picked up a 4' Motrax Hexagon chain with shackle and some new bar end sliders tonight. The local cycle gear shop was having an after hours 10% sale tonight so what the hell it's only money.

jaydog19833 · 02-10-2005, 10:32 PM

Already got sitting in packaging in my room:
- Icon Halo Mainframe helmet (Dark Blue)
- Icon Black Tinted Visor for the helmet
- Lockhart Phillips Black windscreen

My wish list:
- A quality fender eliminator
- Alpinestars (SMX? can't quite remember) gloves.

Pinhy · 02-10-2005, 10:45 PM

A new bike (M50)...

then not long after:
Kuryaken grips with palm rest
forward controls if i need them (probably wont)
better gloves, boots and summer riding jacket

pjd · 02-10-2005, 10:48 PM

Put my tinted windscreen on a couple weeks ago. Need to get around to putting on the fender eliminator kit.
Seriously thinking about getting a Scorpion helmet. Want a new leather jacket, too.

Hunter · 02-10-2005, 10:48 PM

New Mirrors on the way. I just got a new Leather Jacket on the weekend. I would like to get a windscreen and front and rear fender chrome tips.

DrBob · 02-10-2005, 10:52 PM

Hmmm...well, I have managed to put 5,000+ miles on my 'daily driver' Intruder just since the first of the year, so I guess I'll need to stop riding for a weekend and get caught up on the maintenance. Man, I just bought it in October and have put over 10,000 miles on it already. Oil, filter, plugs, a valve adjustment check, new front brake line (stainless), and new Metzeler tires are sitting in the other room and will be taken care of this weekend. Sometime before spring I am also going to strip off the clear coat from the aluminum fork lowers, master cylinders, and switch boxes and buff them out so they shine like chrome.
As for mods, LED plate bolt lights will be wired up as additional brake lights, and I was thinking about ordering about 12 of those new 5-LED step lights and making the bike glow blue at night.
For the Intruder chopper, a new hard tail frame is on order, along with some 8-inch over forks. But it will probably be spring 2006 before it gets all together and back on the road.

Pinhy · 02-10-2005, 10:56 PM

blue lights are illegal in most states (along with red)....

any link to a good place to order lights? i was at a night show this weekend and MAN just a couple sets of lights (like 3 bulbs in a plastic clip, 2 clips on each side under the fenders) on each side make it look like there are about 20 there!!

SDSUsnowboards · 02-10-2005, 11:50 PM

Mountable, quick access, loaded firearm.
MotoGP Apex Leather Pants.
Squorpion helmet.

c50tiger · 02-11-2005, 12:43 AM

New boots should be in any day now. One set of gloves from New Enough arrived yesterday, the others should be here tomorrow. Thinking of adding a backrest for the pillion, and saddlebags.

Oh, and since SDSU reminded me of it, I'm looking for a holster for my Sig that is better concealable and more comfortable when riding.
(Hey LayinLo - have you been by Tactical Supply on Wetumpka Highway? Are they worth the drive over?)

LayinLo · 02-11-2005, 12:48 AM

Haven't been but I may ride up there tomorrow.

I'll let ya know.

jaydog19833 · 02-11-2005, 01:00 AM

C50's got a Sig huh? Nice man.

c50tiger · 02-11-2005, 01:13 AM

Love my Siggy. It's right up there with my AmEx... I don't leave home without it

[Just noticed.. JayDog's from Lake George... I was up there for a few days about 2 years ago... nice place. Cold. Was snowing on Halloween. But nice. Area reminded me alot of the NC mountains where I grew up.

]

The Chad · 02-11-2005, 05:46 AM

my baby is getting new forks with racetech springs, a new lower triple nad paint, shortly there after, I'll need another rear tire the rdges are worn off and fy front tire is well rubbed in fron edge to edge. If I ever get the $$$$$ I'd love to get a set of carbon fiber wheels.

02-10-2005, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Spring time bike additions... So what are you adding to your bike for the spring? Getting a new bike? New gear? I'm debating on the power commander, sportech windscreen, and exhaust.

02-10-2005, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I'm thinking about getting a 17 tooth sprocket for my '03 Marauder....and maybe a tach later. One think I DEFINITELY need is a tinted face shield. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

02-10-2005, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	New seat. Backrest for Trappette. (Boots for me) __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-10-2005, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	Need a new rear tire. Saw some neat new gloves at new enough today, I think I might have to get myself a pair (seeing as I've not broken in my last pair.) __________________ Freakinout

02-10-2005, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	I've already spent to much money already but the 7500 tune up is need, currently at 8700 miles. And I just picked up a 4' Motrax Hexagon chain with shackle and some new bar end sliders tonight. The local cycle gear shop was having an after hours 10% sale tonight so what the hell it's only money. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

02-10-2005, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Already got sitting in packaging in my room: - Icon Halo Mainframe helmet (Dark Blue) - Icon Black Tinted Visor for the helmet - Lockhart Phillips Black windscreen My wish list: - A quality fender eliminator - Alpinestars (SMX? can't quite remember) gloves.

02-10-2005, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	A new bike (M50)... then not long after: Kuryaken grips with palm rest forward controls if i need them (probably wont) better gloves, boots and summer riding jacket

02-10-2005, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
pjd In Training Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2002 Katana 750 Location: Washington Posts: 105	Put my tinted windscreen on a couple weeks ago. Need to get around to putting on the fender eliminator kit. Seriously thinking about getting a Scorpion helmet. Want a new leather jacket, too. __________________ How do you shoot the devil in the back? What if you miss?

02-10-2005, 10:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hunter Clutch Cadet Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2005 GSF650S Location: N.B. Canada Posts: 915	New Mirrors on the way. I just got a new Leather Jacket on the weekend. I would like to get a windscreen and front and rear fender chrome tips. __________________ Life is short and you are dead a long time.

02-10-2005, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	Hmmm...well, I have managed to put 5,000+ miles on my 'daily driver' Intruder just since the first of the year, so I guess I'll need to stop riding for a weekend and get caught up on the maintenance. Man, I just bought it in October and have put over 10,000 miles on it already. Oil, filter, plugs, a valve adjustment check, new front brake line (stainless), and new Metzeler tires are sitting in the other room and will be taken care of this weekend. Sometime before spring I am also going to strip off the clear coat from the aluminum fork lowers, master cylinders, and switch boxes and buff them out so they shine like chrome. As for mods, LED plate bolt lights will be wired up as additional brake lights, and I was thinking about ordering about 12 of those new 5-LED step lights and making the bike glow blue at night. For the Intruder chopper, a new hard tail frame is on order, along with some 8-inch over forks. But it will probably be spring 2006 before it gets all together and back on the road. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

02-10-2005, 10:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	blue lights are illegal in most states (along with red).... any link to a good place to order lights? i was at a night show this weekend and MAN just a couple sets of lights (like 3 bulbs in a plastic clip, 2 clips on each side under the fenders) on each side make it look like there are about 20 there!!

02-10-2005, 11:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
SDSUsnowboards Tin Foil Inspector Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2000 CBR600f4 Location: Southern California Posts: 764	Mountable, quick access, loaded firearm. MotoGP Apex Leather Pants. Squorpion helmet. __________________ The notion should be deleted from your noggin. -FIVEINCH

02-11-2005, 12:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	New boots should be in any day now. One set of gloves from New Enough arrived yesterday, the others should be here tomorrow. Thinking of adding a backrest for the pillion, and saddlebags. Oh, and since SDSU reminded me of it, I'm looking for a holster for my Sig that is better concealable and more comfortable when riding. (Hey LayinLo - have you been by Tactical Supply on Wetumpka Highway? Are they worth the drive over?) __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

02-11-2005, 12:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Haven't been but I may ride up there tomorrow. I'll let ya know.

02-11-2005, 01:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	C50's got a Sig huh? Nice man.

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02-11-2005, 01:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	Love my Siggy. It's right up there with my AmEx... I don't leave home without it [Just noticed.. JayDog's from Lake George... I was up there for a few days about 2 years ago... nice place. Cold. Was snowing on Halloween. But nice. Area reminded me alot of the NC mountains where I grew up. ] __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle Last edited by c50tiger; 02-11-2005 at 01:15 AM.

02-11-2005, 05:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	my baby is getting new forks with racetech springs, a new lower triple nad paint, shortly there after, I'll need another rear tire the rdges are worn off and fy front tire is well rubbed in fron edge to edge. If I ever get the $$$$$ I'd love to get a set of carbon fiber wheels. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

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