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| | | Tal | | Jupiter |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 09 Dec 2016 - 20:08 Post title : Off to the Dealers | | | Saturday morning here...i'm heading down to the dealers soon to sign the papers on my new 2016 Rocket!..Its arriving next week still in its box. I have taken a lot of stuff off the current bike which will go onto the new one. I have a power commander here at home so that will go on when I have run her in.
My reason for doing this is my current bike is still a very saleable item with 17500 kms on it and it gives me the chance to slide into a brand new baby for only a few k...Will post photos in a few weeks.  
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,661 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 09 Dec 2016 - 20:29 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Tal
Congrats on your decision.
Enjoy the waiting time, it is a nice and special time.
What color did you choose ? 
Ordered any specials, that you don't have on your current ?
Kim
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | Irish | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/10/2013 | | Posts | : | 854 | | Location | : | New England, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 Dec 2016 - 20:39 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | woohoooo!!! well done Tal brand spanking new bike.... its just too exciting. looking forward to the pics.
funny enough, I was lying in bed this very morning wondering if I should buy myself a new bonnie black
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 00:59 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Irish) | | | Thanx Kim and Irish ....Yeah it tis a bit exciting...actually I'm fair fizzin!...its the same colour, gloss black with the red stripes....could have got a matt black with white stripes but I like that gloss and red better.
Have ordered the flyscreen and fork brackets to mount it with, new led headlights, new led blinkers and new Kuryakn anti vibration black grips and the weighted end caps. Will fit the open throat mufflers which I kept, the crossover decat, the radiator grill cover and download the tune into the power commander. Tune ecu will follow allowing the top end to go out to 250 clicks and the revs to limit out to 7150.
Phew!...I just love it!....Some say I'm mad!
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,661 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 01:32 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Sounds great Tal.
I am sooo happy on your behaf.
Life is short enough as is, and the last shirt don't have any pockets, so WTF., do and enjoy like you want.
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 03:23 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Congrats on a new bike, but why (unless you didn't connect with her)? That I couldn't do. Anyway, do post pics :)
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 04:36 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
Congrats on a new bike, but why (unless you didn't connect with her)? That I couldn't do. Anyway, do post pics :) |
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Oh I connected with her alright....like I did with my Storm...its all about get ing a Brand new one....I bought the current r3 from a guy who had put 9000kms on her so its just a thrill seek getting a "NEW" one straight out of the box of straw!
And as the current one is still low in kms, it will still return me a decent price making the new one less painful.
I am soooo looking forward to putting everything on it and transforming her.....
AM I A JUNKIE???
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 13:32 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | There's something about the "early bird" that gets you right there...you know what I'm sayin? Or maybe not
And a new bike is exciting! I still remember our first ride (Thunderbird n I :) in October of 2009.
| 2009 Thunderbird 1700 Big Bore
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2016 - 20:44 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: AZCactus) | | | I get attached to all my vehicles sometimes i don't realize until i'm walking away from it after the last ride. I certainly felt a feeling of sorrow after I walked away from my Storm. I know I will too when I leave the Rocket. So yeah Rich, I get what you're sayin cobber. I think its cos they have been a great maintenance free machine for me and provided heaps of "YEAH" moments...no...not moments but hours! AND got me home safe
The "NEW" bike feeling is tingling away inside. The anticipation will lead to quiet exhilaration i'm sure. I have shit arriving in the post which I have been busy acquiring to dress her up....the flood of mail is due to start any day now! Mum's gonna freak!
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| | | AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 11 Dec 2016 - 02:40 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Good Man Tal!
| 2009 Thunderbird 1700 Big Bore
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2016 - 07:02 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: AZCactus) | | | umm..
led headlights....flyscreen....flyscreen fixing kit....led indicators....brackets to fit indicators.....load resistors for indicators....kuryakn grips...grip end weights....12mm plug for o2 sensor( fitting power commander)...number plate bolts...number plate surround....got to swap clutch and brake levers over as I want cnr levers off the "old " r3...and the big throat pipes....decat crossover...bearclaw...pod filters....Rizoma mirrors.....
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| | | taffy13 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/03/2015 | | Posts | : | 117 | | Location | : | gunns plains, tasmania, Australia |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2016 - 08:41 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Lucky it's that time of year, you can say all the mail is from the chrissy fairies.......enjoy the new ride .
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It's good to have an end to the journey, buts it's the journey that matters in the end.
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2016 - 06:31 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: taffy13) | | | true!!...thanx Taffy
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2016 - 21:00 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | |
| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,661 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 15 Dec 2016 - 01:09 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | |
Tal wrote:
umm..
led headlights....flyscreen....flyscreen fixing kit....led indicators....brackets to fit indicators.....load resistors for indicators....kuryakn grips...grip end weights....12mm plug for o2 sensor( fitting power commander)...number plate bolts...number plate surround....got to swap clutch and brake levers over as I want cnr levers off the "old " r3...and the big throat pipes....decat crossover...bearclaw...pod filters....Rizoma mirrors..... |
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Santa has to make a two time delivery this year, at Tal's place.
We all know where to find you this Christmas Tal, not in the living room, but in the workshop. 
Enjoy Tal.
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 01:05 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Slcharger) | | | Friday the 23rd and the truck has arrived with my new R3 Roadster...I will take possession tomorrow, Saturday.
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| | | PES | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 03:12 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Oooo. Nice!
| "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."-author unknown
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 03:40 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | NICE Tal
And the young bloke in the background is on his smart phone googling " how to assemble a Rocket Three"
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | Slcharger | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 18/02/2016 | | Posts | : | 1,661 | | Location | : | Denmark |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 04:04 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Leethal) | | | Woouw, thats nice Tal.
Enjoy your new ride.
Of to your workshop it goes.
| Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 04:57 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Slcharger) | | | I got to unpack it too which was kinda special , even tho it was raining! we got it inside b4 the plastic wrapping was removed tho.
Will be taking the current bike into the dealers in the morning which is going to be sad for me
And yes...it will be straight to the workshop to get dressed!
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| | | edbob | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 04/04/2012 | | Posts | : | 931 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 16:18 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | That is cool. Merry christmas!
| "You will ride eternal shiny and chrome"
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 23 Dec 2016 - 17:54 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: edbob) | | | Thanx Man...and merry xmas to you also!
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 24 Dec 2016 - 00:10 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | well I got her home ok...smooth as! Rides nice. Suspension very good on 3...gear changes quiet...parked it in the drive and a bird immediately shit on the front guard!! ...could be good luck tho?
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| | | taffy13 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 15/03/2015 | | Posts | : | 117 | | Location | : | gunns plains, tasmania, Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Dec 2016 - 05:14 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Love the colour, Tal.
As for good luck, i recon you were lucky ,the bird could of shit on you.....
Merry christmas and a great new year to you and yours.
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It's good to have an end to the journey, buts it's the journey that matters in the end.
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 24 Dec 2016 - 05:21 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: taffy13) | | | Cheers Mike!...yeah it could have!..looked like it had been on the turps too!!
Have a good one!
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| | | GerPa | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 1,919 | | Location | : | Mackay, Central Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Dec 2016 - 05:55 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
NICE Tal
And the young bloke in the background is on his smart phone googling " how to assemble a Rocket Three" |
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Nah! I reckon He wondering " There is no front tyre for this thing "
| May-2011-1600, 20306 Tune, Mustang Vintage Solo Seat, Meerkat Cat Bypass, + Meerkat Modified Short TORS ,K&N Air Cleaner,K&N Oil Filter, JBQ lifting system, Gold Plug Magnetic Sump Plug,Dart Fly screen, Rivco Risers, GiPro Gear Indicator, Breakaway Cruise Control, Avon ISO Grips, Scorpion Western Low Handlebars, Kury Switchblade Pegs, Garmin Zumo390LM,Michelin RC2 on Front RC 3 on ,Modified Rear Drive Pulley Hub Bearings (Mat1600/Alex4 Modification) Front Susp: Std & 7.5W Oil /126mm Air Gap & Rear:Hagon Nitro's with 26Kg/cm Springs + Lots of other "Bling" stuff.
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| | | Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Dec 2016 - 07:28 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: GerPa) | | | Well I'm glad someone noticed
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 28 Dec 2016 - 02:38 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: GerPa) | | |
GerPa wrote:
Leethal wrote:
NICE Tal
And the young bloke in the background is on his smart phone googling " how to assemble a Rocket Three" |
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Nah! I reckon He wondering " There is no front tyre for this thing " |
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Well at least he will save some $$$
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| | | Tal | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/01/2015 | | Posts | : | 1,074 | | Location | : | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| | Posted : 30 Dec 2016 - 06:55 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: easyrider) | | | Got the bits on the r3...screen, bars, grips big bore mufflers.stripped the air system an installed pods, installed power commander and loaded tune...left her running till the fan started an counted down 12 mins and shut her down...tidied everything up and took her for a 80km gentle ride. Got to my cobbers and found an oil leak at the back of the motor somewhere...not much but its still wet...the dealers going to check her out in the next few days...bummer. Still, it is what it is...we will sort it. The bike travels really nice...quiet shifts, good response.
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| | | easyrider | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/12/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,066 | | Location | : | NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 30 Dec 2016 - 07:16 Post title : Re: Off to the Dealers (Re: Tal) | | | Arh it be nothin Tal . cracked casing or something like that , chewing gum will fix it.
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