Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

He is supposed to be in rehab working out his thumbs. No need to hurt his recovery plan. Also cheesesteaks taste way better fresh.

 

This weekend and next I'm already booked up. I could possibly do September 3 but that's Labor Day weekend. Currently open on the 10th but subject to change. After that booked solid until into October. Holy shit I didn't realize I had all that going on next month! Suspect now I might need to mount another set of tires after all this stuff.

 

Hm I guess I can let it slide

 

Ordered the first part for the Tuono.
10-14 weeks to delivery though. Carbon bellypan with a matte clear to match the OEM carbon side panels and front fender. The alignment on this particular install is a little wonky, but the manufacturer (Ilmberger Carbon) assured me that it will align with minimal effort. I've got plenty of time to figure out how to incorporate the livery over the next 3 months.

 

Strong selling points there! I'm hoping the clutch won't give me too much trouble, but since the base of my left thumb was shattered near the joint I'll likely be dealing with arthritis down the road. I would have fun on either Grom or Navi though...reminiscent of childhood days on my minibike

The 3rd or 10th could work, I'll double check I don't have anything planned and let you know.

 

dropped my bike off thurs night for a friday appointment. called today for update he said "when do you need it back?" um. I thought it was an appointment? he said ohhhh that is correct, ok I didnt start it, I will.

 

Paging @fatfurious2 Paging @w.adventures etc.

 

Haha ya government facility haha

 

I could probably do Sept 10.

@4x4Runner @03dumdum @LocoLocal

 

Maybe its time for a bobber with a foot clutch. I heard @LocoLocal is selling his sportster for a good deal.

https://youtu.be/dkWGAcGDX7A?t=31

 

FJR1300AE is the way to go. Plenty of them still around, reasonable prices, rock solid platform

 

Even AFSOC agrees pit bikes are rad! Those KLX110s look like a hoot to roll around a lakebed on.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8QzpYPJ2-y/?hl=en

 

I noticed they were hella backed up on orders, at least the carbon work was 2-4 months delay but its worth the wait(they say for quality and fitment). That run you about $1100?

 

No windows in my part of the hospital, but this is right outside the door I can see down the hall

 

I like to park mine in the ambulance bay

 

It's about 900 Euros. The matte clear alone was a 10% premium over the normal price. Wanted to jump on it while the Euro was weak against the dollar.

Ilmberger was the OEM manufacturer of carbon parts for Aprilia back in the earlier 2000's, so I'm confident that quality will be top notch.

 

The slip on exhaust i want is also 900 euros

 

what do you have your eye on?

 

Wanting this because its the only exhaust that keeps the factory valve. All the others you need to disconnect the cables, and then just zip tie them up somewhere..

https://shop.sc-project.com/en-US/3951_H36A-122T-X-Plorer-II-Muffler.htm

The only SC Project exhaust dealer in the US..
https://www.motovationusa.com/exhau...frica-Twin-2021&attribute_values[2269]=184233

 

That's an even better spot, and sheltered from the sun and rain lol. I'd like to park next to the bike rack under the awning by the main entrance but I think somebody would complain