Project FXDXT is underway
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After 150 miles of canyons with the Tru Track, the bike does handle like a race bike. No doubt about it. Having the suspension perfectly straight up and down also makes a huge difference. Duh. I could care less if my chin fairing will not fit anymore, the TT takes the cake. This si one of thsoe things I alwyas wondered about and asked myself if it was worth $400 or so. I know wholeheartedly agree with everyone else who says that it is well worth it.
Even if you do not push your bikes limits like many of us do, it will greatly improve your handling and stability on the bike. It was so worth all the hassle of getting teh rear portion mounted that I laugh. I would do this 1000 times over. On to the GPR stabilizer. A, I do not think I need it especially now, and B my top tree has a mounting point for my t sport fairing that will not work so that is out. At least I can save a few bucks here.
I'm going to hit some nice canyons tomorrow too. Can't wait to ride with the bagger guys and leave them ins the dust. LOL.
Even if you do not push your bikes limits like many of us do, it will greatly improve your handling and stability on the bike. It was so worth all the hassle of getting teh rear portion mounted that I laugh. I would do this 1000 times over. On to the GPR stabilizer. A, I do not think I need it especially now, and B my top tree has a mounting point for my t sport fairing that will not work so that is out. At least I can save a few bucks here.
I'm going to hit some nice canyons tomorrow too. Can't wait to ride with the bagger guys and leave them ins the dust. LOL.
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After 150 miles of canyons with the Tru Track, the bike does handle like a race bike. No doubt about it. Having the suspension perfectly straight up and down also makes a huge difference. Duh. I could care less if my chin fairing will not fit anymore, the TT takes the cake. This si one of thsoe things I alwyas wondered about and asked myself if it was worth $400 or so. I know wholeheartedly agree with everyone else who says that it is well worth it.
Even if you do not push your bikes limits like many of us do, it will greatly improve your handling and stability on the bike. It was so worth all the hassle of getting teh rear portion mounted that I laugh. I would do this 1000 times over. On to the GPR stabilizer. A, I do not think I need it especially now, and B my top tree has a mounting point for my t sport fairing that will not work so that is out. At least I can save a few bucks here.
I'm going to hit some nice canyons tomorrow too. Can't wait to ride with the bagger guys and leave them ins the dust. LOL.
Even if you do not push your bikes limits like many of us do, it will greatly improve your handling and stability on the bike. It was so worth all the hassle of getting teh rear portion mounted that I laugh. I would do this 1000 times over. On to the GPR stabilizer. A, I do not think I need it especially now, and B my top tree has a mounting point for my t sport fairing that will not work so that is out. At least I can save a few bucks here.
I'm going to hit some nice canyons tomorrow too. Can't wait to ride with the bagger guys and leave them ins the dust. LOL.
A well tuned FXDX(T) is a pleasure to ride and no bagger can complete. I followed this Nija 1100 up on Skyline (Portland's Skyline). He couldn't loose me. Of course in deep curves he had an advantage, but I was always with in a few car lengths - well until we came to the FWY on-ramp. He saw my tail lights then. I could out accelerate him with my 120R and he was surprised. I did notice he sure was working the gears hard. I just stayed in 2 or 3.
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Thank you. This has been a fantastic read.
For your Oregon trip, I know it's been mentioned you'll be doing the coast already - beautiful, raw ride. Crater Lake is something that must be seen, if you haven't yet. Maybe swing out before hitting the coast or snagging it on the way back? I haven't seen it on a bike yet, just the truck, but it is something.
Enjoy your trip! Hope we stay dry for it
For your Oregon trip, I know it's been mentioned you'll be doing the coast already - beautiful, raw ride. Crater Lake is something that must be seen, if you haven't yet. Maybe swing out before hitting the coast or snagging it on the way back? I haven't seen it on a bike yet, just the truck, but it is something.
Enjoy your trip! Hope we stay dry for it
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I'm heading in to Oregon on 199 through Klamath Falls and Crater Lake and then over to Baker city and into Idaho for Hells Canyon, up to Moscow, and to Flathead Lake in Montana. I am going to head back on hwy 2 into WA to 174 to Gold Bar, Seattle, and back down the coast. I might have to extend the amount of days I need though as this is quite a few miles.
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If you are still dragging pegs you may want to consider leaning the bike less and your body more. I used to have a bad habit of leaning the bike too far as well, but I learned that its better to use more body english to obtain the proper apex rather than leaning the bike too far.
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I'm heading in to Oregon on 199 through Klamath Falls and Crater Lake and then over to Baker city and into Idaho for Hells Canyon, up to Moscow, and to Flathead Lake in Montana. I am going to head back on hwy 2 into WA to 174 to Gold Bar, Seattle, and back down the coast. I might have to extend the amount of days I need though as this is quite a few miles.
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Monday Reprot...
The air cleaner did not arrive before I left thus I left the bike as it was for the trip. I did about 1000 miles in two days and came back a bit earlier than anticipated so I could get my errands done before the week started.
I had a great time and the bike carried all I needed in the bags and radio box. The bike ran flawlessly and I had a chance to open it up nicely but did get stuck behind a truck/trailer for constructiony on one of my favorite roads for the best portion of the road. there was a CHP in front of the truck and construction trailer, one behind it as well as it was a wide load and it averaged about 20 mph for probably 35 miles. There are some new "solar farms" out in the middle of nowhere and the truck and CHP's were there for that. This is on hwy 58 where you rarely even see another vehicle, much less a chp. Regardless, I took it all in stride. Once I got past that hassle I was almsot to Santa Margarita where I grabbed the 101 south for a few miles to get to the best part of PCH in my opinion. I rolled PCH up and back several times and there was not much traffic as it is off season now. Temps were nice and cool and I actually needed the leather jacket.
This is the most scenic part of the coast wehre Big Sur is located and is very desolate, at least compared to the big city where I live. Rolling the coast hwy at 630 am is fabulous. No cars, no hassles. Drive as fast or slow as you want. The curves are perfect and the view is better than any I know. I did wind up paying $5.99 for gas but who cares. Here are a few pics for everyone. This road is a must ride for all. I could ride this road all day everyday and never get bored.
Anyway I just discovered that my new a/c came in on Friday but it does not seem to come with breather bolts and the bolts I want to use are at home so this won't go on until tonight. Next up has to be some improved lighting as it is always dark when I leave for work now and I can't see anything on the road. I am trying to decide between the LED headlight ($399) or some Kuryakyn lamps that I can mount (that only come in chrome, D'oh!). It seems that the LED is going to be my choice.
Here are a few quick pics.
Gas prices. LOL
HWY 1 Big Creek bridge
HWY 58
Morning Coffee in Gorda
Misty Mountain Hop
Waiting for the Monster of Piedras Blancas (check your horror movie section)
The road looks like this all the way through for about 100 miles.
Average sunset in San Simeon
Now back to business. I am waiting on LeatherPros for a set of proper looking bags. The bags I have worked great and I could get all I needed in them, but I need my stuff to be as near perfect as it can be.
The air cleaner did not arrive before I left thus I left the bike as it was for the trip. I did about 1000 miles in two days and came back a bit earlier than anticipated so I could get my errands done before the week started.
I had a great time and the bike carried all I needed in the bags and radio box. The bike ran flawlessly and I had a chance to open it up nicely but did get stuck behind a truck/trailer for constructiony on one of my favorite roads for the best portion of the road. there was a CHP in front of the truck and construction trailer, one behind it as well as it was a wide load and it averaged about 20 mph for probably 35 miles. There are some new "solar farms" out in the middle of nowhere and the truck and CHP's were there for that. This is on hwy 58 where you rarely even see another vehicle, much less a chp. Regardless, I took it all in stride. Once I got past that hassle I was almsot to Santa Margarita where I grabbed the 101 south for a few miles to get to the best part of PCH in my opinion. I rolled PCH up and back several times and there was not much traffic as it is off season now. Temps were nice and cool and I actually needed the leather jacket.
This is the most scenic part of the coast wehre Big Sur is located and is very desolate, at least compared to the big city where I live. Rolling the coast hwy at 630 am is fabulous. No cars, no hassles. Drive as fast or slow as you want. The curves are perfect and the view is better than any I know. I did wind up paying $5.99 for gas but who cares. Here are a few pics for everyone. This road is a must ride for all. I could ride this road all day everyday and never get bored.
Anyway I just discovered that my new a/c came in on Friday but it does not seem to come with breather bolts and the bolts I want to use are at home so this won't go on until tonight. Next up has to be some improved lighting as it is always dark when I leave for work now and I can't see anything on the road. I am trying to decide between the LED headlight ($399) or some Kuryakyn lamps that I can mount (that only come in chrome, D'oh!). It seems that the LED is going to be my choice.
Here are a few quick pics.
Gas prices. LOL
HWY 1 Big Creek bridge
HWY 58
Morning Coffee in Gorda
Misty Mountain Hop
Waiting for the Monster of Piedras Blancas (check your horror movie section)
The road looks like this all the way through for about 100 miles.
Average sunset in San Simeon
Now back to business. I am waiting on LeatherPros for a set of proper looking bags. The bags I have worked great and I could get all I needed in them, but I need my stuff to be as near perfect as it can be.
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Call the guys at sandiego customs they work with gpr. I know for a fact that they make a top tree for the t sport because ive seen it on a friends bike and am about to order one myself. The 800 is for the top tree and the stabilizer. Im sure you can ask for a discount too.
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Thanks for the info on the GPR. Took another long canyon/mountain ride today to verify that the Tru Track was killer and I came to the conclusion that I should have done this to my bike before all the other stuff. My new tire is chicken strip free which it was not before I added the TT. Those poor bagger and softail guys that were with me just waved me by.
I guess the GPR can only help so I might as well get it but am not sure when I will do that. Heading to Laughlin Friday, maybe i'll come out ahead so I can get the Stabilizer.
Regardless, I am still surprised how much of a difference the True track makes, and for me it is not only in 80mph+ sweepers, but in all tight twisty canyons and such. At first I thought I had excessive vibration as s result but after a few days in the saddle I have realized that I don't.
If you want your bike to handle get a Tru Track. It is as simple as that. http://www.true-track.com/tt_products.html
I did the forks lowers and springs a long time ago although they still seem really soft to me. One of these days I am going to take them to a buddy and have him rebuild them with all new parts and such and put 20W in them. And last but not least I will be having my friend powder all the remaining chrome bits on the bike with the exception of the nipples on the wheels after Laughlin.
I guess the GPR can only help so I might as well get it but am not sure when I will do that. Heading to Laughlin Friday, maybe i'll come out ahead so I can get the Stabilizer.
Regardless, I am still surprised how much of a difference the True track makes, and for me it is not only in 80mph+ sweepers, but in all tight twisty canyons and such. At first I thought I had excessive vibration as s result but after a few days in the saddle I have realized that I don't.
If you want your bike to handle get a Tru Track. It is as simple as that. http://www.true-track.com/tt_products.html
I did the forks lowers and springs a long time ago although they still seem really soft to me. One of these days I am going to take them to a buddy and have him rebuild them with all new parts and such and put 20W in them. And last but not least I will be having my friend powder all the remaining chrome bits on the bike with the exception of the nipples on the wheels after Laughlin.
Last edited by Hogpro; Apr 21, 2013 at 07:01 PM.