I recently picked up a friend's '07 for a song, and I'm loving it so far. Now I can stop abusing my poor RFS motard! Lots of great info here about this fantastic bike, thanks to everyone who contributes.
I need to address a skittish front end, which is hopefully due to the fact that I have not set up the suspension yet. The front feels jumpy and kind of stutters over bumps when turning. I think I will remove the drag bars on put the stock bars back on. Anyone using a steering damper, or feel that there's a need for one? Also need to figure out something different for the mirrors and turn signals, and get the ECU properly mapped for the Leo Vince cans.
Other than that, love this thing! What a wheelie monster!
Lil' Pumpkin:
81forest
2013-07-08 23:10:00 UTC
websch
2013-07-09 16:06:00 UTC
Welcome in...
Where are you located?
If you ditch the bar, let know, I can try those on TD's
Weber
Where are you located?
If you ditch the bar, let know, I can try those on TD's
Weber
Mr_Trecolareco
2013-07-09 17:57:00 UTC
Welcome to the hangout
COngrats for the upgrade ehehe
Wha front end is that? Did the previous owner had a crash or just changed to be different and gave you the original parts?
COngrats for the upgrade ehehe
Wha front end is that? Did the previous owner had a crash or just changed to be different and gave you the original parts?
81forest
2013-07-09 23:41:00 UTC
I have all the original parts- he just wanted it to look more naked than it already does.. I believe he purchased the whole kit from this place:
I like the front end but the straight bar needs to go. I will let you guys know if I decide to sell or trade it off. I am located outside of Seattle. Thanks for the welcome, I plan on owning this bike for a long time and it's great to have a resource like this site!
I like the front end but the straight bar needs to go. I will let you guys know if I decide to sell or trade it off. I am located outside of Seattle. Thanks for the welcome, I plan on owning this bike for a long time and it's great to have a resource like this site!
preey
2013-07-10 21:29:00 UTC
Welcome
You have made a good choice
You have made a good choice
stalker
2013-07-11 05:54:00 UTC
welcome in
nice bike and dampers are for the girls
nice bike and dampers are for the girls
The Gin Reaper
2013-07-11 06:53:00 UTC
Post missing.
81forest
2013-07-11 15:07:00 UTC
Post missing.
rocketchick
2013-07-12 21:22:00 UTC
Welcome....Nice Katoom you have there. Great decision.
Enjoy the sickness.
Enjoy the sickness.
81forest
2013-07-16 14:36:00 UTC
Welcome to SuperDuke. Cool site with M8's from around the world.
Saw your post with beer ad in back ground, Full Sail Ale and Mt Hood logo. Duff.. Thats my stomping grounds
DougFir
Saw your post with beer ad in back ground, Full Sail Ale and Mt Hood logo. Duff.. Thats my stomping grounds
DougFir
81forest
2013-07-18 21:05:00 UTC
Hey DougFir,
That pic was taken off of High Bridge road near Redmond, Wa. Thanks for the welcome, Highway 20 is one of my favorites but I also love the Mt. St. Helens area roads. Give me a holler on email (forest(dot)hoag@gmail(dot)com) if you are planning a ride nearby. We are lucky to have the kind of riding we do around here! Now that I've gotten used to these mirrors, I actually really like them, and the stock bar is where its at! Bike handles great now.
I'm making an appointment at the local Dyno tuner to remap after I do the SAS block-off. My only complaint about the bike now is the herky jerky throttle, can't wait to get it sorted and go storm NF25 to Windy Ridge.
Cheers!
That pic was taken off of High Bridge road near Redmond, Wa. Thanks for the welcome, Highway 20 is one of my favorites but I also love the Mt. St. Helens area roads. Give me a holler on email (forest(dot)hoag@gmail(dot)com) if you are planning a ride nearby. We are lucky to have the kind of riding we do around here! Now that I've gotten used to these mirrors, I actually really like them, and the stock bar is where its at! Bike handles great now.
I'm making an appointment at the local Dyno tuner to remap after I do the SAS block-off. My only complaint about the bike now is the herky jerky throttle, can't wait to get it sorted and go storm NF25 to Windy Ridge.
Cheers!