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11-27-2012, 08:11 AM
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Moto Grand Prix Main Motorcycle: '07 Tiger
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 2,798 Other Motorcycle: 05 DR650 Extra Motorcycle: 04 Aprilia Mojito scoot
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I know you all have been anxiously awaiting an update. Spent the last week waiting on a new exhaust gasket. In the meantime I tweaked the loose airbox issue and got that secured correctly. Also mounted the very cool and aesthetically pleasing top case. The exhaust got mounted last night. Road her into work this morning in the snow, non on the road...I'm not an idiot. The batwing fairing does a good job of keeping the 35mph wind blast off my hands, even at 45 it did a nice job, didn't hit max speed today.
Parked at work...

Didn't wear earplugs today, wanted to see how it sounded. Don't have the buffeting issue of the Tiger and it was nice riding and hearing at the same time. Seems to be some squeaks in the front suspension, hope the wheel isn't getting ready to fall off.
Decided not to bother making a Spacy sticker for the fender scratch. Ordered a "Ride the World" decal from ADV Rider instead.
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Last edited by ride4321; 11-27-2012 at 08:15 AM.
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11-27-2012, 08:36 AM
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#132 (permalink)
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You need to get some studded knobbies.
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11-27-2012, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ride4321
I know you all have been anxiously awaiting an update. Spent the last week waiting on a new exhaust gasket. In the meantime I tweaked the loose airbox issue and got that secured correctly. Also mounted the very cool and aesthetically pleasing top case. The exhaust got mounted last night. Road her into work this morning in the snow, non on the road...I'm not an idiot. The batwing fairing does a good job of keeping the 35mph wind blast off my hands, even at 45 it did a nice job, didn't hit max speed today.
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Didn't wear earplugs today, wanted to see how it sounded. Don't have the buffeting issue of the Tiger and it was nice riding and hearing at the same time. Seems to be some squeaks in the front suspension, hope the wheel isn't getting ready to fall off.
Decided not to bother making a Spacy sticker for the fender scratch. Ordered a "Ride the World" decal from ADV Rider instead
Parked at work...
Whilst I am glad you are able to "ride" to work on the scoot, I am very sad that you, a once avid motorcycle rider/lover, have been turned to the silly side of riding. We warned you, we pleaded with you and here we are today looking at the Batwing express, in all her ugliness, parked in the snow covered parking lot.
The 07 Tiger is dieing slowly in disgrace.

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11-27-2012, 08:43 AM
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#134 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HAP
The 07 Tiger is dieing slowly in disgrace. 
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The Tiger is taking a well deserved rest and is warm and under the blanket in the garage awaiting it's 36K service. My love for the Tiger will never die.
Tripps...studs? Hmmmmm
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11-27-2012, 09:44 AM
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That rig looks ready for a trip to the Dragon.
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11-27-2012, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dwr302
That rig looks ready for a trip to the Dragon.
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Yep, just need to fit the HT aluminum panniers on it somehow.
Yeah, that's the ticket...
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Last edited by ride4321; 11-27-2012 at 10:38 AM.
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11-27-2012, 10:34 AM
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Wonder how hard it would be to mount a hitch on the red rocket/
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11-27-2012, 11:28 AM
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Wonder how hard it would be to mount a hitch on the red rocket/
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No problem. I have a model shop here at work and about 38 free hours a week to kill.
When are you heading home anyhow? It's not going to be the same without you roaming the roads here.
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11-27-2012, 03:40 PM
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I'm a little concerned someone will rip the top case off thinking there's a saw inside so I just created and ordered this bumper sticker ...
should do the trick.
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11-27-2012, 05:44 PM
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That's awesome.
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