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Old 05-27-2015, 09:35 AM   #26
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My other thing is that riding around with my wife on the VStrom was surprisingly comfortable. I have no idea what it would be like on the Tiger. I'll probably just keep the V.
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Old 05-27-2015, 09:45 AM   #27
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Have you had a chance to go check out the FJ in person yet?
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Old 05-27-2015, 09:48 AM   #28
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I got to look one over at my local dealer, but they stack the bikes in their showroom so tight that I would have needed a salesman to roll it out so I could sit on it. Didn't want to waste their time since I wasn't buying. It's definitely on my list when I start looking for a new machine.
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Old 05-27-2015, 10:13 AM   #29
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I am not sure about the value of the trade for the Strom, but looking at the pictures, the Tiger looks like it has the most comfortable seat ever.
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Old 05-27-2015, 10:26 AM   #30
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Strider, did we forget who's the OP again?
At least we're from the same state
I'll be cold and wet at RA this weekend at some point, and camping there next weekend for the AHRMA races / Rockerbox.


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Old 05-27-2015, 11:17 AM   #31
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Old 05-27-2015, 11:21 AM   #32
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You can buy a tiger 1050 with less than 20,000 miles on it for roughly $6000 out here. There is one for $6500 with 5800 miles. I would sell the strom outright and buy something else
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Old 05-27-2015, 11:27 AM   #33
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Yeah, I'm probably compromising too much by trying to find a trade partner. I'm going to email him and let him know that I'm going to pass.
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Old 05-27-2015, 11:30 AM   #34
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:17 PM   #35
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alright guys... talk me out of this
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/4967149513.html

I just called the dealer its at. The thing is a hell of a steal at the miles and price... its 4.5 hours away.
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:21 PM   #36
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alright guys... talk me out of this
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/4967149513.html

I just called the dealer its at. The thing is a hell of a steal at the miles and price... its 4.5 hours away.



If you were looking for a new bike, why not?
Price and shape seem to be great.
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:23 PM   #37
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Lookie what i bought today

Do an exhaust (header and all), fuel programmer and a 1 tooth smaller front sproket and it gives you like a 50% power increase. Makes that bike a WHOLE lot of fun.
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:33 PM   #38
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If you were looking for a new bike, why not?
Price and shape seem to be great.
I have a duke already.... this is just one with all the parts I want on it...
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:36 PM   #39
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I have a duke already.... this is just one with all the parts I want on it...
Should have looked at your profile

If you think you can sell yours for a decent price, go for it.
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:40 PM   #40
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I have a duke already.... this is just one with all the parts I want on it...
That exhaust is like, $1400 by itself, right?
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:46 PM   #41
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Should have looked at your profile

If you think you can sell yours for a decent price, go for it.
Well I got it for a song, so that helps... The wife is not pleased that I want to swap bikes so soon after getting this one, lol.

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That exhaust is like, $1400 by itself, right?
Closer to 2k with all the trimmings. The PO went to the dealership and had them order/install everything. Makes 74hp at the wheel now... Not that I need more power, but I lust after those rear sets, exhaust and seat.....
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Old 05-27-2015, 12:49 PM   #42
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Well I got it for a song, so that helps... The wife is not pleased that I want to swap bikes so soon after getting this one, lol.



Closer to 2k with all the trimmings. The PO went to the dealership and had them order/install everything. Makes 74hp at the wheel now... Not that I need more power, but I lust after those rear sets, exhaust and seat.....
Of you don't want the crash bars I'll buy em off ya!
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Old 05-27-2015, 01:08 PM   #43
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Of you don't want the crash bars I'll buy em off ya!
I'll let you know what happens. But if I end up with a spare set I'll let you know!
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Old 05-27-2015, 01:10 PM   #44
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Well I got it for a song, so that helps... The wife is not pleased that I want to swap bikes so soon after getting this one, lol.
Buy the new one for yourself and give her your current one. It's a win:win!
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Old 05-27-2015, 04:47 PM   #45
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Stumbled across a pic of my old bike, 1975 cb550. Loved it but ended up having to sell it because it was just too uncomfortable for me on the highway. Now have my eye on a 1999 zrx1100 that's for sale here, anyone have experience with one?

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Old 05-27-2015, 05:13 PM   #46
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Went for a ride this past Sunday.
I recorded most of it on my GoPro. I may or may not post it.

In front of the Painted Ladies (yeah, yeah...the parking job is questionable. I was only there for a few minutes)


Coit Tower


A view of The Rock from the Marina Green


Golden Gate Bridge...I don't think the fog ever really left.


Made by way back north into Marin County. In front of the west entrance of Skywalker Ranch.


Ended my ride with some fish tacos and a root beer float
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Old 05-27-2015, 05:15 PM   #47
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Ended my ride with some fish tacos and a root beer float
I'm shocked you went into the city given where you live, the napa/sonoma/Alex valley area's have some great roads.

That being said what blue tooth system do you have and how do you like it?
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Old 05-27-2015, 05:19 PM   #48
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I'm shocked you went into the city given where you live, the napa/sonoma/Alex valley area's have some great roads.

That being said what blue tooth system do you have and how do you like it?
I rarely get into the city with my motorcycle because I do stick to roads in and around Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties.

I have the Sena SMH5, which I just got last week. It's worked out pretty well. For some reason, it will not make or receive calls. Music is coming from my phone. However, when making or receiving a call, the iPhone isn't transferring the signal (call) to the headset. A little screen comes up stating "Sena," "iPhone," or "Speaker." This is when I'm testing it. I select Sena, and 10 seconds later, it reverts back to the iPhone.

I can listen to music just fine, although its a feature that I'm not really that interested. The best part of having this headset is listening to directions from Google Maps as I rode around San Francisco.

Once my iPhone got to about 25%, I hooked up my portable charger to it and placed both of them in one of panniers. No loss of signal or sound. I think once I figure out what's going on with the calling feature, overall, for $97, it's a very good value.
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Old 05-27-2015, 05:40 PM   #49
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alright guys... talk me out of this
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/4967149513.html

I just called the dealer its at. The thing is a hell of a steal at the miles and price... its 4.5 hours away.
If you do this, you need to call me when you're in town. I want to check out that duke.


Any have experience with aftermarket turn signals? Thinking about replacing the huge ones on the SV.

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Old 05-27-2015, 06:24 PM   #50
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If you do this, you need to call me when you're in town. I want to check out that duke.


Any have experience with aftermarket turn signals? Thinking about replacing the huge ones on the SV.
Dukes are amazing, you should just not worry about silly turn signals and trade your SV in for a duke.

As for signals, I do actually. I wired some LED's into handguards on my last SuMoto. They were badass! If you go LED, you'll probably need to wire in a resister to get them to blink at normal speed. There are some DIY's on the internet about this that I followed. With a soldering iron, some heat wrap, electrical tape and $5 in wire I was all good. It took me longer to tear the bike apart than it did to wire it.

I'll see if I can dig something up.
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