Member Contributer Skids Posted March 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Managed to get a few farkles done today. First I took my 6th Gen to Harris Performance in Hertford and had a Nitron rear shock fitted. I would have swapped it myself but I wanted it setup for me. Then it was emptying boxes. Firstly, a pad & straps for the topbox (unfortunately, they're for the small topbox not the 45litre one I got so the dealer is going to swap it), above that is the rear wheel centre from Thurn, then a Telferizer stem mount, a cable for my Klan heated vest which plugs into the cigarette socket beneath the seat and a Cramp Buster from Scottoiler. Then a rad cover from Beowulf, and a pair of Techspec tank grips. And finally a Fender Extender & Rear Hugger from Skidmarx and a new number plate. In no particular order: # Tank grips look better from a distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer badelman Posted March 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Sweeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted March 5, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Almost forgot, managed to wash her first, there were finger marks from her time in the dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 whoa... UK has some big ass plates! Liking the rear hugger. Very nice coverage. My carbon fibre one got torn up when the rear tire got punctured by a big ol' bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Looks good but that's a weird spot for a Scottsoiler . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FromMaine Posted March 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Apparently Christmas came pretty early to Bedfordshire :) I like the subtle personalization of the number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 What do you think of the tank grips? Think thinking about picking up a pair this spring, but I don't know if I want the snakeskin or the C3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted March 6, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 6, 2015 What do you think of the tank grips? Think thinking about picking up a pair this spring, but I don't know if I want the snakeskin or the C3. I haven't had an opportunity to try them yet. I got the s/s...easy to apply and looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 What do you think of the tank grips? Think thinking about picking up a pair this spring, but I don't know if I want the snakeskin or the C3. I had those on my 5th gen and loved them I had the C3 for the knee grips. It was easy to dig in with my knee and they didn't rip. The C3 did rip on the tank pad over one weekend on the Dragon and surrounding area, so for the tank I went with the snakeskin. Techspec was awesome about it too. Excellent customer service! I'll be buying some once I peel off the ugly OEM carbon fiber pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted March 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 6, 2015 +1 on the tech spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXSIVSPD Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Just ordered Tech Spec Tank Grips and Tank Protector, plus OEM Bags, OEM Hugger, and Heavy Throttlemeister Kit. Thanks everyone for the tips on the Tech Spec stuff. I wasn't finding many other options I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted May 17, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2015 What do you think of the tank grips? Think thinking about picking up a pair this spring, but I don't know if I want the snakeskin or the C3. I like them a lot. Although I haven't tried them with leather trousers yet, they give excellent grip on my Rukka textiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I like them a lot. Although I haven't tried them with leather trousers yet, they give excellent grip on my Rukka textiles. Awesome! Thanks for getting back to me. After this weekends long ride over some horribly maintained Minnesota roads, I am determined to pick up a set of these to help keep me in place in my seat without putting all my weight on my handlebars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAWA Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looking good, there is always a reason to do more for your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Sweet Fancy Moses those license plates are huuuuge! Those damn things have GOT to cut down on your MPG and top speed. Wow. That's like driving around and towing a billboard behind you. Please tell me there has been some kind of "movement" to reduce the size of those damn things. Is everyone there struggling with vision problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted June 3, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 3, 2015 Sweet Fancy Moses those license plates are huuuuge! Those damn things have GOT to cut down on your MPG and top speed. Wow. That's like driving around and towing a billboard behind you. Please tell me there has been some kind of "movement" to reduce the size of those damn things. Is everyone there struggling with vision problems? Ha....it's the perspective & slight fish-eye of the camera lens methinks. They're bigger than US plates but not that much bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice. Your plate # is "Farkles" abbreviated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STrider Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I've got the Snakeskin Tech Specs on the 6th Gen and they do look the DBs. The only problem I've had is when I switch over to my summer riding gear, which is light grey in color (jacket + trousers). I get dark smudge type stains on the knees and crutch, where I contact the knee pads and tank pad. Otherwise very happy and I also concur that their Customer Service is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richy170 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 How many bikes are you squeezing into that garage? I spent last weekend buying shelves and boxes from B & Q just so I can fit one bike in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richy170 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 What size cramp buster did you buy i.e. Standard, Oversized or Wide as the VFR is not listed. I also have grip puppies fitted so would you recommend oversized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted June 6, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 6, 2015 What size cramp buster did you buy i.e. Standard, Oversized or Wide as the VFR is not listed. I also have grip puppies fitted so would you recommend oversized? I bought the standard size. I'm not sure what grip puppies are I'm afraid, so I can't help you with that one. How many bikes are you squeezing into that garage? I spent last weekend buying shelves and boxes from B & Q just so I can fit one bike in! Me? 3 at the moment, though the remains of one is due to be taken away today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted June 17, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2015 Fitted a set of Thurn Motorsport lowered rear footpegs for Mrs Skids today. Trick is not losing the ball bearing from the footrest. You also need to use the spring from the oem footpeg. In position. There are several positions to fix them in but it will have to wait until Mrs Skids is home so she can try them out. Footpeg attaches easily and has a plastic end cover. Down. And up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Great looking set of pegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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