SlickWeevil

I would definitely check with BusyLittleShop on here and see what he says. He/She makes a fantastic product!

Purchased used in 2019, adult-ridden and maintained. Currently 33064 miles. Runs and rides as it should, no issues noted. Maintenance history (since in my possession) available in Excel. Please PM with any questions. We could schedule a live video of the bike if you like. Mods: Hikari Black high-low LED headlight bulbs Puig Double Bubble Volt meter (shows proper voltages) Fiam Highway Blaster Horn Heli-bars Two-position heated grips (on a switched circuit) authentic carbon fiber triple tree covers Ram ball mount in steering stem Stock tool set and manual Sargent Seat, as well as stock seat, both in excellent condition. Fresh battery. VFRness, o2 delete, PAIR/Flapper disable (done by PO) Power Commander III with Cozye's map Includes OEM seat cowl, passenger handles and covers SW-Motech top box mount, Givi monokey plate installed Givi saddle bag mounts with Givi V35 bags (painted to match. Not a perfect match, but as close as I could get Generic top box, wired for working brake lights (actually not a bad box!) BLS peg lowering blocks (made a huge difference touring!) Two Brothers slip on pipes (I believe cat is gutted, also have spare stock exhaust) Flashing LED rear brake lights Avon Spirit ST f/r, plenty of tread left The Bad: PO installed the partially repaired damage to upper right cowl, small scratch at lower right cowl, and scratched right crank case cover 😅

I don't think you guys have 9003 or HB2 bulbs over on your side of the pond, but those two designations are interchangeable with H4.

I have an SW-Motech Alu-rack. Uses the grab handle mounting points only.

I've heard varying reports that the above volt meter doesn't update the information displayed very often, leading to false readings. Does it rise and fall with the rpm?

That's funny. My father and I did a similar trip to The Dragon. Him on a '95 VFR, me on an '03 SV650S. I also had a brief dismount from the bike, but was able to continue and enjoy the rest of the trip. Still have the scars (and the good memories). Next trip is to the Cabot Trail, this time with brother on an '08 GSX650F, me on the Viffer, and my father on his '12 GL1800.

That's where I got mine, as well as the rear cowl. It took a few weeks, as it was out of stock with their supplier. The initial order was damaged, but Partzilla made good on it without a hassle.

5-6 years is the currently accepted life span of a tire, but that is in a climate controlled environment. Chuck 'em. Lots of rebates going on right now! Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, maybe more. Usually $60 off a set. Try Rocky Mountain, usually good prices.

That's a sweet RC51! I'd love to get a bone stock one some day and just keep it forever.

I got the $35 kit. After a lot of trial and error, I was able to get somewhat acceptable results. (sorry, don't have a pic ATM). You can still see the scratches, but they are less visible, and the black areas that were down to plastic look much better. It is NOT a perfect fix though. The problem is that if you get the area sanded flush with the surrounding paint (which is no small task), when you go to polish out the sanding marks, the polishing pulls the paint out of the scratch long before the surrounding, harder paint glosses up. When I got the bike, I also bought a new rear cowl. The paint matched as well as could be hoped for, considering the bike is 15 years old. I'd say go OEM if the price is the same.

Trying out a set of Avon Spirit ST that I got a great deal on this season. If I was buying right now, you can grab a set of Bridgestone T31's for like $180 after rebate from Rocky Mountain.

The PO put a single exit Two Brothers pipe on my bike. It sounds great, but it's definitely not quiet. I took the bike out once without wearing ear plugs, made it about half a mile before I stopped to put them in.

Track bike: trackstand Sport touring road bike: centerstand (by a long shot).

My bad guys, father's bike is a 4th gen 😫

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