Finally!
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Finally!
It all started with a VA hand surgery that went sideways. Ended up with another surgery (civilian) permanent tendon/nerve damage but he was able to save my hand. But being out of the saddle for a year gave me time to get the some previously planned projects completed, along with a few unexpected ones due to some mechanical issues.
Progressive suspension
11" mini apes (better for hand)
4 point docking for tourpack (bought aftermarket and wired myself).
2014 stretched saddlebags with 6.5" speaker lids
2014 rear bag guards (slight mods to fit 2013 frame)
re-wired half the bike because of the previous owner cutting things
Head Unit, fairing speakers, 6.5" saddlebag speakers
1000W amp (thanks guys for the recommendation - ROCKS!!!)
purple leds in instrument cluster - sent out tack/speedo as well (wife's favorite color)
Rewired and built a bracket to move the radio antenna
plate relocation
Rebuilt primary from shaft out, all new bearings/seals including the SE compensator
new breather bypass system made out of 1/4" stainless tubing
Of everything, think the hardest part was the wiring. The original owner decided to just cut things like the CB, rear speaker wires/tourpack, etc. So while running the 8g and 16g for the amp/speakers traced it all and either removed or rebuilt what was needed. Now have full run/turn/brake on the tourpack using a weatherpak connector.
All that's left to do is paint. Thinking a simple black to midnight purple with some pearl to highlight. Since the trip to the dragon was my first real chance to get some riding in, it was a bit challenging. The dragon isn't bad, but the moonshiner and some of the other runs were brutal. At one point I could barely squeeze the throttle. But I've been working my way back. I'm just glad that the downtime turned into something positive towards progress on the bike.
Progressive suspension
11" mini apes (better for hand)
4 point docking for tourpack (bought aftermarket and wired myself).
2014 stretched saddlebags with 6.5" speaker lids
2014 rear bag guards (slight mods to fit 2013 frame)
re-wired half the bike because of the previous owner cutting things
Head Unit, fairing speakers, 6.5" saddlebag speakers
1000W amp (thanks guys for the recommendation - ROCKS!!!)
purple leds in instrument cluster - sent out tack/speedo as well (wife's favorite color)
Rewired and built a bracket to move the radio antenna
plate relocation
Rebuilt primary from shaft out, all new bearings/seals including the SE compensator
new breather bypass system made out of 1/4" stainless tubing
Of everything, think the hardest part was the wiring. The original owner decided to just cut things like the CB, rear speaker wires/tourpack, etc. So while running the 8g and 16g for the amp/speakers traced it all and either removed or rebuilt what was needed. Now have full run/turn/brake on the tourpack using a weatherpak connector.
All that's left to do is paint. Thinking a simple black to midnight purple with some pearl to highlight. Since the trip to the dragon was my first real chance to get some riding in, it was a bit challenging. The dragon isn't bad, but the moonshiner and some of the other runs were brutal. At one point I could barely squeeze the throttle. But I've been working my way back. I'm just glad that the downtime turned into something positive towards progress on the bike.
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