wacky_woodchuck

I've never done two up touring on a cruiser, but did plenty on my old Ulysses. That was perfect, once I upgraded the springs. It did have a handy preload knob to increase the preload to switch from one up to fully loaded in 30 seconds. I know you like the lowered look, but if you want comfort, ability to lean it a bit and ability to tour, go back to stock height, get some adjustable air shocks for the rear, so you can toss in a few more PSI when fully loaded. For the front, I'd just get some stiffer springs, set up for rider weight plus some gear (it might be a little stiff just one up and empty) and add the Race Tech emulators, some heavier oil and ride. The emultors might be "old" tech, but I ran them in my track SV and didn't have an issue running expert at mid-ohio on track days.

I did what is shown in buildit's post. I bought the smallest Campbell Hausfield compressor at Wally World for under $20, removed the case, wrap it in a shop towel and it fit neaty under the seat on my FZ1. It also fit in the back of the RC51, SV and Ulysses. To make it even smaller, you can cut the fan off, I haven't. Though I did, cut off the cigarette lighter plug, and soldered in a SAE type plug. It plugs right into my battery tender pigtail. Works great and I have used it atleast once a year to help people out while on the road. It'll inflate a completely flat 180/55 that was just plugged in about 4 minutes. Not bad. Plus, it's way better than the CO2 kits, or a bicycle pump. I did this back in 2000 and it's still running strong today. Even with bouncing around in the back of the bikes.

I am getting out this weekend. Sunday would be best for me, I think. If I ride on Saturday, it'll be later in the day. If I can get the larger tank on the sumo, I'll end up taking that. But that'll be 100 miles and stop for some gas. If I don't have the big tank, it's 60 miles and I'm looking. Either way, I'll keep an eye on the thread. For the route, I don't mind making one up and leading, if need be.

So this thing just arrived tonight. I tried it on and the helmet fits, but the ear pockets for me are not right. My dumbo ears do not fit into them and they pinch. This large helmet fits just like all larges from Fox, O'neal, MSR that I tried on. I bought this from eBay and bought a large, just as my Shark RSR2. The helmet shape and interior fit the same between both. It still has all tags attached and has never been worn. But.... I bought this from eBay and the seller says no returns. Great... The issue I have with this lid, is the white plastic around the eye port is discolored. Not a big deal for me as it's just going to get used. I tried to take as best a pic as I can, but it might not come out. The lower ring around the helmet is perfectly white. The eye port, is a tanish white. Yeah, it looks bad. But a few rides in the dirt and it'll be that way. I haven't tried to clean it, I'll let the new owner do that. The helmet born on date is on the box (12-2006), yes it's 5 years old, but the five year rule is from time of use once your sweat gets into the glue. The lid has a fully removeable liner that's plush. This lid is super light (one of the reasons why I bought it) and has the Shark EPS liner system (it's a series of grooved/molded EPS that crushes on impact and is not a full EPS. Price, due to the discoloration, is $100 in person. I'll ship but I ask you pay for shipping. This lid retails for $229 and you can find them online and other places for around $150ish. The ONLY reason why I'm selling this is because I don't like the fit. Seems like I'll have to drive to the Pony and find one that does.

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And I'm in NY...stinks.

It's always about the desitnation when I slab it. I have no issue with doing 6~12 hours on the bike. Headphones with the ipod hooked up, sitting behind a taller screen, but not tall enough to prevent air flow and a camel back filled with water, ice tea or gatorade. Also, I fit a set of throttle rockers to both side to take some pressure off and a cabby beaded seat cover reworked to fit the drivers seat. It makes riding way more easier. No more monkey butt. For me, it's relaxing to spend the time riding that long. With the right bike, you are actual relaxed when you get to where your going. I ride 200 miles, pull off to get some gas and go. Most times, I don't even get off the bike. When I stop for food I will.

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Have a few things in the works, but looking at one more option as I'm waiting to hear back from a dealer on 2010 Husky left over. Will sell in stock condition, will have a set of Jardine Aluminum dual slip-ons, Competition Werkes undertail, LED signals front and rear, Factory Pro Shift Kit and Barnett Clutch kit. $4,500 cash.

When you ride it, you don't have to look at it. Same cannot be said about the last girl at the bar that you take home. The HOA might have with the old Erions on there. 4" Diameter cans with minimal packing. The Sato's sound and are much better.

What you call the SP1 tail, was one the bike up to 2002. In 2003 they went to a reversed scheme. Instead of black number plates on a silver tail, it was silver number plates on a black tail. I like the 2003 tail better, but the previous owner did not. Finding a 2003 tail in good condition is a little harder than trying to make a diamond out of a lump of coal.

I have both. On it now is the stock seat cowl. I have the stock passenger seat along with the stock passenger footpegs. Both will come with the bike in it's current state.

Any interest let me know, I'm thinking to turn it back into mostly stock (will have a set of Jardine exhausts on it) and selling it that way, at a reduced price.

How about... http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=78683 Add in a set of sharkskins and you're good to go. Needs nothing to be track worthy, as that was my intentions.

Ummm... Yes please. PM Sent

Any V-twin is going to have issues with prolonged wheelies. All the oil is going to the back of the sump and if the pickup is in the bottom middle or front of the sump, you are going to loose oiling on the front cylinder.All SV650's have this issue, the first gen are the worst. I haven't heard about SV1000's having this issue, but they will if you keep it up for a long time. Short burst wheelies/power wheelies are fine.

SV1000S (half faired) 2003 ~ 2008 SV1000 (naked) 2003 Only TLS 1997 ~2001 TLR 1998~ 2003 SV650 (naked) First Gen (1999 ~2002) - round frame SV650S (faired) First Gen (2001 ~ 2002) - round frame SV650 (naked) Second Gen (2003 ~ 2008) - square frame SV650S (faired) Second Gen (2003 ~ 2010) (I think) - square frame SVF650 (Gladius) (2009~current)

****SOLD 6/24/11 *** 2003 Honda RVT1000R (RC51) Currently has 16,042 miles on it (but due to previous owner that changed gearing, more like 14k). Bought from 2nd owner back in August of 2010 with 15,500 miles on it. Purchased to do track days and with a new job role, new baby, I do not have time. This is the only reason for selling. Currently Has the following included, along with all stock items removed. - 2002 Tail (previous owner changed it due to liking the black number plates better) - Sato Titanium Low Mounts (Sound great, very light) - Ohlins Rear Shock (Sprung for 225lb, just serviced this winter by Dan Kyle Racing) - Dan Kyle Rear suspension Link (linear suspension action, better traction and drive) - Stock forks revalved and resprung for 225lb by Dan Kyle back in 2009 - Scotts Steering Damper and mount - Sargent Drivers Seat (no stock seat included) - Woodcraft rearsets (stock rearsets included) - Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator - Circuit RC51 Aluminum Clutch Cover (just installed) - Barnett Clutch (plates/fibers/springs) installed less than 500 miles ago - Factory Pro Shift Star Kit (installed less than 500 miles ago) Give quicker shifts - Power Commander IIIR with custom map - TurnOne Carbon Airbox - TurnOne Carbon Snorkle - TurnOne Carbon Air Scoops (runs much cooler) - SPAL 5.2" Pusher fan (replaces stock 4" puller fan) - Frame sliders - Stomp Grips - Vesrah RJL Front Brake Pads (Installed less than 500 miles ago) - Goodrich Stainless Steel Braided front Brake Lines - Speigler Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Line - 09 Yamaha R6 Brembo Radial Front Master Cylinder - 15T Front sprocket (stock is 16T) - Stock Rear Sprocket (40T) - Speedo Healer -05/06 Honda RC51 Gauge Face (protects from melting of stock 03 gauge) -Apex Adjustable Clip-ons - Proton Flush Mount LED front turn signals - Michelin Pilot Pures (less than 500 miles) 120/70-17 Front and 190/50-17 Rear This past winter (10/11) I did a full on service (down to frame and motor) and got the bike fully back to like new. Flushed all fluids (oil/radiator/clutch/brakes). Running Amsoil 10W-40 full syntetic, Engine Ice radiator coolant and running Motul RBF600 brake fluid in clutch and all brakes. Over this winter I installed the Ohlins shock, Dan Kyle Link, Sato's, Woodcraft's, Scott's, Proton's, Airbox, snorkle and radiator scoops. Looking for $6,000 OBO as it sits. Will trade for the right supermoto. Title is free and clear. Second Option: $4,500 cash. Will be in stock condition with these mods: a set of Jardine Aluminum dual slip-ons, Competition Werkes undertail, LED signals front and rear Factory Pro Shift Kit and Barnett Clutch kit. . (added 6/21/2011)

Is that starting spot in Lodi? The Pilot station? If I get up, I'll try to make it. Been at the Indians game all night and I had a few too many, ummm... soda's.

I do not offer a service to change tires, I just like help out fellow local riders.

Yeah, Sat I might get out around NEO. But if the weather holds up, I'll be down in SEO. Also, offer stands for the tire change. I'm just around the corner (between Detroit and Center Ridge Rd off of Case Rd).

I may try and get out for a bit this weekend as well. So I'm open. InyaAzz - If you have a tire, I have a changer and could do it this weekend. Just bring the bike and tire and it'll get done.

Hole saw and some playdough. No really. You take the playdough, make a large flat disc, stick it on the inside of the fairing. When you line up the fairing to install the slider will indent the playdough. viola...exactly where you need to cut.

No sleeping, just toy hauling. Looking for a 5x10 as it would still fit two bikes if need be. Mainly for one bike. Tow vehicle is a Pathfinder with the 4l V6 and while it'll tow a 6x10, its not super happy with it. You notice it back there more. It's rated to tow 7500 lbs, but I'm halving that number.