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@platinum702 Basically the 2004-2005 manual is the same. I searched high and low for an 06 -07 and could never find one. 04 was everywhere on the web. I have used the 04 to check valves on my 06. It was perfect. I haven’t needed it for anything else.

Truth

Nice find

I had the same thoughts for the majority of my riding. I was thinking the idea of extra safety in towns/traffic could be a bonus. I also thought it might help the Mrs. feel safer about riding with me. She seems to be contemplating riding the Connie with me.

Seemed like a neat idea but I’m not necessarily sold on it.

Sounds like you’re winning.

My wife watches a lot of Shark Tank. I spotted this on there the other day. Basically a brake light that mounts to your helmet. No wiring, just mount and go I believe. https://www.brakefreetech.com/ What do you think?

Decently entertaining while I rode the exercise bike in the basement. Winter sucks.

Holy cow

That’s great. Glad it’s working out better this time around.

Bike Bandit sells a DID chain and sprocket kit for a price I have not been able beat. I got 18,000 miles on the last one on the 1000rr.

Spent some time today social distancing in the basement and playing with some toys I haven’t used in a while. It’s not finished but made some progress for sure.

Where are you heading to?

When I originally searched I did not. Since new was only $65, I figured I’d go that route. The dealer told me 4-6 weeks, so no big deal. If we get some good weather between now and then I still have the CBR.

Decided on the trunk I’m going to go with is this. Shad SH48. It looks pretty comfortable and comes with the pad. If it’s not comfortable I’ll go with the backrest @Connie14 posted in the other thread. Stock dog bones for rear suspension are ordered, but they’re on back order. Guess I’ll have to wait till spring to dial it all in.

It was like 20 years ago when I did this. The thing I remember them being most concerned with were my receipts from the replacement parts. I showed up with the bike in the bed of my truck with no way of unloading it. They looked the bike over essentially and said next time make sure you can unload it. Sent me on my way though with the paperwork to get my title. Good luck.

Pad was comfortable for passenger?

That backrest looks comfortable. The price seems great too. Can it be mounted with a trunk mounted as well?