Christmas presents for the bike...

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Dec 27, 2012 | 07:31 PM
  #1  
Well the wifey and kids got it right this year...
4 channel amp, smoked windshield, and " back off " rear light modulator.
Installed over the last 2 days and just put the bike back together. Too cold for a test run. Will try tomorrow during daylight hours...
Limey
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Dec 28, 2012 | 08:12 AM
  #2  
Quote: Well the wifey and kids got it right this year...
4 channel amp, smoked windshield, and " back off " rear light modulator.
Installed over the last 2 days and just put the bike back together. Too cold for a test run. Will try tomorrow during daylight hours...
Limey
Thought ya had "gear?!"

Got to see a glimse of that full moon this mornin' @ 5. Sure was purty, and the bike sure "barks" in this cool weather. Nose did get a little cold though...

This santa got 4 polk speakers, pods for the lowers, a Soundstream 4 channel amp, and an Iron Cross Ipod interphase... ...he didn't chance the "fender bunny" orderin' the wrong things. Don't wanna put that kinda pressure on her, ya know.

Now I've just gotta figger out where all these wires go WITHOUT LETTIN' THE SMOKE OUTTA SUMPTIN'!
Glad ya made out.

Beav
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Dec 28, 2012 | 10:31 AM
  #3  
Yes, I have the gear, and love it...
I won't ride beside u, because I won't hear my music...lol
It took me longer than most, first amp install, like to triple check everything.
Must go get that heated gear on and ride.....
Limey
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Dec 28, 2012 | 04:43 PM
  #4  
I got a $100 gift card for KCHD from my bro-in-law. Sneaky devil went over there when he came down for the SEC Championship game the other week.

Not sure what I will get.
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Dec 28, 2012 | 08:45 PM
  #5  
Nice gift for you Michael...beats the ugly sweater.
I tried to ride today with no luck, dead battery.
$140 later, back in the saddle...
Limey
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Dec 28, 2012 | 10:54 PM
  #6  
Quote: Nice gift for you Michael...beats the ugly sweater.
I tried to ride today with no luck, dead battery.
$140 later, back in the saddle...
Limey
Get one of these and hook it up when you park the bike.

http://batterytender.com/products/motorcycle.html
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Dec 29, 2012 | 08:30 AM
  #7  
Quote: Get one of these and hook it up when you park the bike.

http://batterytender.com/products/motorcycle.html

After taking that battery out, which is a pain in the ****, I did get the tender. Hopefully, I'll get longer life this time. The HD one only made it 30 months.
Limey
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Dec 29, 2012 | 08:41 AM
  #8  
$140 for a battery with a bar and shield on it!?!?!?!!!

Next time, pick one up from Voltex in Cartersville. About $70... unless they've got a "2nd (scratched)," then it's about $35. Doesn't have the ol' bar and shield, but it lives under the seat and can't be seen anyway.

It's the same gel battery (exact) without the logo... think they told me that they actually supply Harley with their "special, ie stamped" battery.

Good that ya got her fired back up... maybe that boomin' amp drew the last little bit of strength outta a weak battery!

Does it rock pretty good?

Beav
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Quote: Thought ya had "gear?!"

Got to see a glimse of that full moon this mornin' @ 5. Sure was purty, and the bike sure "barks" in this cool weather. Nose did get a little cold though...

This santa got 4 polk speakers, pods for the lowers, a Soundstream 4 channel amp, and an Iron Cross Ipod interphase... ...he didn't chance the "fender bunny" orderin' the wrong things. Don't wanna put that kinda pressure on her, ya know.

Now I've just gotta figger out where all these wires go WITHOUT LETTIN' THE SMOKE OUTTA SUMPTIN'!
Glad ya made out.

Beav
We must sent Santa just about the same list! I got 4 Infinity Reference 6.5" to go with the Soundstream PN4d520 (already have the adapter rings)...and the new Trucklite LED headlight and aux lights.
J got a new pair of Python slip ons, a windshield bag, a new Hillside USA leather jacket and....THE CLUTCH WIZ!
None of the installs have been done as I've been working every day since Christmas. But soon...very soon...
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Dec 29, 2012 | 11:54 PM
  #10  
Dang Bill, you must have been extra good to Santa Jay this year!!!

I asked for NOTHING for the bike!! Harleybelle got me some cool lounge around HD pajama pants which are awesome, a really cool 110th anniversary shirt and a mystery gift thats coming weeks from now, must be from China!!
Santa also brought me a new Kahr CW .40 to CC while on the bike so I'm happy about that!

Winter plans for the bike are a Mean City seat mod soon! And still kicking around the thought of painting the bike Orange!!

But I'd settle for some good riding weather right now!
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