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You can rebuild her but the most important you will be here to do it. Yep, gear saves lives!

Good information. Thanks!

On a previous post I had made a comment the stock seat on 06 VFR was a piece of dogsh*t. Would like the confirm that I was correct. Finished 1400 miles, 11 hours straight one particular day, on my Sargent seat with no signs of deadbutt. I know you young guys can ride for days straight without gluteal cramp but those with older posteriors appreciate a good seat. I have owned 2 corbins in the past. Corbins are a little cushier, but not any more comfortable. And the Sargent is much sportier looking particularly with the Techspec tank grips. The tank grips are useful in 2 ways. They really let you grip the tank in the twisties, but more importantly they allow you to grab the tank with your knees and take weight and pressure off of your wrists. I highly recommend both of these new additions.

Good deal and sweet looking bike. :biggrin:

Good deal and sharp bike. :biggrin:

I have a coworker that laid his bike down in rush hour freeway traffic to avoid crashing into a car. He avoided hitting anything, picked up his bike and rode it home. The next day he was back on his bike riding again even before replacing the plastic.

I agree with all the posts and strongly recommend getting new tires. If you are spending time riding and feel the bike is touchy or 'iffy', don't risk another fall;. replace the tires. I have read that when fighter pilots crash a plane, they want the pilot to return to the air quickly so he/she keep their nerve and touch. The more miles you ride, the more comfortable you will become. If you are riding 'stiff' that will cause issues too. Too tight on the grip pressure, rigid posture, tense neck/upper torso muscles will screw your riding up. In summary...

1.) Get new rubber

2.) Relax a little and enjoy the ride

3.) Miles and miles of riding will see you ready for TMac '10

Ride safe, JD

Oh I want one! I do want one! Damn!!! That is sweet with a cup of sugar to boot. If duplicated, what would one cost. I have tried not to become a "man of the streets" but... :biggrin: Good job BLS, JD

My mother always told me "never ask how much someone paid for something" :blink: But she aint here so how much ?

I'll never tell, one of you may be a future buyer! :blink:

Good deal BR! Keep us posted! :laugh:

Good idea BR! I have seen several mentions about the Ebay VFR fairing packages which look awesome and on the track, you'll look like you have full sponsorship. I have had this picture as a screen saver from time to time so this may give you some ideas. Good luck, JD

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I know I'm being lazy, but when I leave the house or return from a ride, I have to dismount, walk to the keypad, pull my gloves off, punch in my code, return to the bike, and drive it into the garage or out the driveway. I tried carrying a remote in my pocket but still had to pull my gloves & fumble for it. I was always worried I'd lose it as well.

Well today while waiting for another pending 12" of snow to start falling I decided to make a mod that I've been wanting to do since I got my bike. A remote door opener button.

Step 1:

Locate new switch location & remove right side fairings.

Step 2:

I picked up a RadioShack pushbutton switch #275-644 for $2.69 right off the shelf.

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Step 3:

I carefully drilled a 1/2" hole & mounted the new switch to the inner fairing piece.

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Step 4:

I had a spare remote control so I pryed it open to see if I could easily determine the circuit that gets connected when I push the button. Tho pretty small, it was pretty clear to my untrained eye which 2 posts I needed to tie into. I soldered some bellwire to the posts, notched the case for the new wires and snapped the cover back together. It looked like new except for the new wires protruding.

A little velcro (& a zip-tie for extra measure) to secure it in place and then soldered the switch to the other ends.

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I got the fairings mounted and within 30 minutes I had one of the least expensive yet handiest farkles I've done to my VFR! :goofy:

Now for this darn snow to melt & roads to clear... :wheel:

Good job! It looks good and should work like a charm. I have always placed my remote in my left side pants pocket and as I approach my house, press the button and ride right in. I like your effort because I often worry about losing the remote. :wheel:

Yo ushould mount the pregnant snake just to throw these guys for a loop! :biggrin:

ps- stop leaving your tools outside in the dirt - they are getting rusty!

Is that rust or primer? I bet he is going to paint his tools flat black. It looks 100% better with that exhaust. :biggrin:

Man, we have to know a few things. You don't have to respond but...here goes?

1.) Is this for real? yes

2.) If it is real, WTF? cured the boredom

3.) Was there alcohol involved in making this exhaust? strangely unough, no

4.) Was any animals or children harmed in making this exhaust? yes

5.) Did you attend the Gomer Pyle school for Exhaust Fabrication? yes

Just joking but damn... :blink:

In case an intervention was planned, Its alredy off. A nice stock looking Two Brothers resides there now in the stock location. You know they laughed at the Wright Brothers...........................................

I know and they crashed a few times but wound up flyin' high. Don't give up and do keep working on it. This was just your first attempt and you only have 30 mins. invested!!! Hell, it probably took longer to take the pics and load them onto our site.

Man, we have to know a few things. You don't have to respond but...here goes?

1.) Is this for real?

2.) If it is real, WTF?

3.) Was there alcohol involved in making this exhaust?

4.) Was any animals or children harmed in making this exhaust?

5.) Did you attend the Gomer Pyle school for Exhaust Fabrication?

Just joking but damn... :blink:

If ya'll are like me; I just love it when a project comes together. Here's to all your hard work! :fing02: