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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 3:38:03 PM
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ml.rust
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Cool thanks. I am going to go to the cycle shop on Monday to pick up some stuff, So I will take that list with me. I want to do most of the work myself, to make my husband really feel special. Is most of that pretty easy to do?
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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 5:58:57 PM
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vpsophmore
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The levers and the windshield anybody can do with the right tools and a little patience... the windscreen literally takes 2 seconds to remove and replace, the levers take about 10-15 minutes...
The steering dampner takes maybe an 30 minutes to an hour but isn't hard at all..
The exhaust and the power commandeis a good bit harder to do for just anybody and the tires you are gonna have to take somewhere to get done.
Keep in mind since this bike is a few years old they may not have the parts in stock so you'll probably have to order and get them shipped. If that's the case, check on eBay for better prices than the "cycle shop" will offer.
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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 6:03:05 PM
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ml.rust
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sweet thanks, i just put new tires on so thats done and I will work on everything else. I hope it can get here in time
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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 7:36:03 PM
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Icefox
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What a great welcome home gift! Another thing for you to consider, if your husband is pretty in to bikes, is that he may be somewhat "brand specific". Don't get me wrong, you did do an awesome job in getting him a bike but as far as performance mods, he may want to mix and match to his liking. I noticed that there is a D&D pipe on there now, but all pipes have their different sounds, and he may prefer one exhaust note over the other...but I do also understand that you want to have it be ready for him to ride as soon as he gets back!
Here is a pic of the Black Shorty Pazzo levers that Hitman mentioned:
And a couple of other shots of my bike, which is the same color scheme as the one you picked up!
(I ditched my clear Double Bubble windscreen because I didn't like it, there was a mix up when I ordered it. The stormy picture was the most recent one taken...)
Keep the questions coming if you have any, looks like everyone here is doing a good job of talking you through this! Congrats again on the purchase and for your husband coming home safe!
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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 8:36:59 PM
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ml.rust
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Humm you bring up a good point. I think at this point I have run out of time. I have one week and 6 days left. I don't know if that is enough time to get everything done, and he may enjoy doing a few things himself. The first owner only used the bike for the track, I am not sure if he raced or what, he took the kick stand off and I had to put it back on, well i didn't put it on tight enough and as I have been riding it the bolt wiggled out. As a result I went to put the bike in the garage, put the stand down and got off the bike only to have it fall on me.I never thought I would get it off of me, now I have 15 stitches in my leg. The left plastic now has a very small crack in it. If I don't show you where you won't be able to see it but I would like to get a new one, do you know where I can order one from?
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RE: help please - 4/9/2008 8:48:24 PM
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TK954RR
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OUCH. check ebay for a faring, also check here in the for sale section. Something else not mentioned to get, but seems to me a great idea would be to buy a couple of bike stands, used to lift the bike for oil changes, etc. They are a great investment, and make working so much easier, cost about $200 for both. Example below.
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RE: help please - 
no harm no foul just laugh about it now! The intention you have is gonna get across to him no matter what extra goodies come with the bike so relax & enjoy 