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« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2010, 08:43:16 PM » |
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We only got about 80 miles out of Des Moines last night before the deer started showing up so we called it a night and got a room.
We did about 600 miles today and have a room just outside of Memphis, TN for the night. Got to do some sweepers today and boy does this thing like to go fast in the turns. I haven't even begun to realize its full potential too.
Tomorrow we ride with my Aunt and Uncle from Jackson, MS and I get my Givi luggage mounted.
Yeah that rear brake is much more effective than the Nighthawk's, lol. Lam and I punched through a yellow light and slow down quick on the other side. I hear someone's tires squealing from locking their brakes or peeling out...
Then I realize that was me.
Never fish tailed or felt like it lost traction though.
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« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2010, 08:50:12 PM » |
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How is the seat treating you?
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Soupskin
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« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2010, 08:55:23 PM » |
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How is the seat treating you?
Fantastic! Started out with a little soreness but that is gone now. It's breaking in well. The windshield is much too small though and the wind is kicking my butt since we are mostly cruising at 75+. |
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« Reply #28 on: October 06, 2010, 09:10:20 PM » |
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I'm extremely impressed at how smooth everything is with this bike. Accelerating, cruising and braking are all perfect. The power is amazing. I was quickly passing cars today on a 2 lane road in 6th gear, no need to even down shift.
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« Reply #29 on: October 07, 2010, 06:10:50 AM » |
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I wonder if that is the torque of the bigger motor or the fuel injectors constantly re-mapping the air/fuel mixture, or both?
Ride safe and enjoy my friend.
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« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2010, 07:10:54 AM » |
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AWB is jealous of this mythical "6th Gear" you speak of.  BTW: Don't fret about the corbin...it will be insanely uncomfy for about the next month while it forms to you. Mine fits me "like a glove" now and I wouldn't have anything else. I think that's what scares people away from the corbins though, you gotta tough it out!  |
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« Reply #31 on: October 08, 2010, 07:13:35 AM » |
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AWB is jealous of this mythical "6th Gear" you speak of. I am too. That is the one thing I wish my Bandit had.  5 is just not enough!!!!  |
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« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2010, 07:17:02 AM » |
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When my tranny goes the CB is gettin a 6 speed CBR guts upgrade. It's a straight swap!  |
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« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2010, 07:22:28 AM » |
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look up laminar lip on google. they have an attachment screen for the bandit and they seem to have a cool concept How is the seat treating you?
Fantastic! Started out with a little soreness but that is gone now. It's breaking in well. The windshield is much too small though and the wind is kicking my butt since we are mostly cruising at 75+. |
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1985 CB700SC always a project in process! Cams re-timed ;)
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« Reply #34 on: October 08, 2010, 07:26:12 AM » |
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+1 on the laminar lip. That thing rocks  |
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« Reply #35 on: October 08, 2010, 08:01:48 AM » |
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Well, I am a good kisser, but I don't know how you guys know that  |
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« Reply #36 on: October 08, 2010, 09:05:59 AM » |
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Was there any alcohol at the rally this year? Did you get fresh with anyone?
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« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2010, 06:25:00 PM » |
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1347 miles later, I am home!
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« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2010, 07:25:42 PM » |
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1347 miles later, I am home!
That's quite a first trip for a new ride. Glad you made it home safe Soup. |
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I'd rather be riding my blue '85 (700s)
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« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2010, 07:30:23 PM » |
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That's quite a first trip for a new ride. Glad you made it home safe Soup.
Thanks! I had a fantastic time. My parents rode with me, the bike ran perfectly, we visited family and the weather could not have been better. |
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« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2010, 09:25:46 PM » |
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Glad to hear you made it home safe, ticket free right?  |
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« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2010, 07:18:53 AM » |
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Glad to hear you made it home safe, ticket free right? Yup. Didn't even get pulled over for not having a tag. |
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« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2010, 08:11:06 AM » |
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I offered Soup an old Iowa license plate but for some reason he declined. |
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« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2010, 08:51:01 AM » |
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I offered Soup an old Iowa license plate but for some reason he declined. If I had been pulled over for speeding, that would have just added to my troubles. Time to find some oil and cleaning supplies and wash off 1300 miles of bugs. Not to mention the road salt from your neck of the woods. |
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« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2010, 09:09:18 AM » |
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Glad you made it safely Time to find some oil and cleaning supplies and wash off 1300 miles of bugs. I can only image. I rode for only about 20 minutes yesterday and could hardly see out of my helmet. |
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« Reply #45 on: October 09, 2010, 09:30:03 AM » |
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Once she is cleaned up we expect mucho pictures!  |
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« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2010, 05:56:26 PM » |
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Glad you made it home safe and sound, Soup.
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« Reply #47 on: October 10, 2010, 10:51:48 AM » |
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Typically no road salt up here quite yet. That doesn't show up until the first time it snows. Otherwise it washes off after a couple of rains in the spring. I offered Soup an old Iowa license plate but for some reason he declined. If I had been pulled over for speeding, that would have just added to my troubles. Time to find some oil and cleaning supplies and wash off 1300 miles of bugs. Not to mention the road salt from your neck of the woods. |
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1985 CB700SC always a project in process! Cams re-timed ;)
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« Reply #48 on: October 10, 2010, 11:03:57 AM » |
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She looks great!
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« Reply #49 on: October 10, 2010, 01:10:32 PM » |
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Changed the oil and filter, cleaned and polished top to bottom with Biker Spirits, waxed with Meguiar's Tech Wax 2 and tightened the steering stem (a common factory oversight on these).
Glamor shots coming shortly!
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