Toaster's modified M109R - new pictures!

**Toaster** · 3rd September 2008, 12:39

Had the final parts of the exhaust replaced today..... all crash damage now replaced. Just a noise test to go next Monday..... BOUND to fail! The new big air kit sucks in the air like no tomorrow and the rumble of the exhausts is warming to the heart... I am sure the highway coppers will be attracted to it like flies to shit.

Just a few positioning adjustments to make today and she is all good to go. But since it is a beautiful day I had a great spin up SH16.

The new smoother gear change sprocket was as smooth as a babies bottom, which is more than you could say for my bottom. Thru neutral still resembles that of a tractor transmission though.

The gears much improved with the new ignition timing kit and the Metz tyres were just fabulous in corners. The front 160 wasn't too bad around the bends either, it almost stands up on its own now with that and the 260 at the rear. Time for lunch and gear up to get back out there.

Goes like stink, makes me grin from ear to ear... and not a sheep in sight.

**Edbear** · 3rd September 2008, 18:54

Great to hear you got out on it for a blat! You must be improving a bit?

Wotcha gonna do if'n it fails the noise test? On my ol' B31 BSA I had a gutted Dunstall megaphone and I stuffed chicken netting up it after a complaint and the nice local copper suggested I quiet it down. Didn't make a jot of difference, but I just throttled off when passing that person's house from then on...

**Toaster** · 4th September 2008, 16:08

Originally Posted by Edbear

Great to hear you got out on it for a blat! You must be improving a bit?

Wotcha gonna do if'n it fails the noise test? On my ol' B31 BSA I had a gutted Dunstall megaphone and I stuffed chicken netting up it after a complaint and the nice local copper suggested I quiet it down. Didn't make a jot of difference, but I just throttled off when passing that person's house from then on...

Where do they live? I will go past and give it a redline and slam the throttle off.

Re the bike... I dunno.... maybe get custom inserts made - or replace the bike with something else. I am getting an itchy wallet again.

**Toaster** · 4th September 2008, 16:09

I have had two dealers make an offer on the bike already.

But what the hell would I replace it with even if I did sell it??!!!

**avgas** · 4th September 2008, 16:32

mmmmmmmm porn

**NZsarge** · 4th September 2008, 16:50

Originally Posted by Toaster

I have had two dealers make an offer on the bike already.

But what the hell would I replace it with even if I did sell it??!!!

A new V-Max.

**Toaster** · 6th September 2008, 20:34

Finally made an appearance at the cruiser ride up north today. Damn the bike rode smoothly and it was great too see so many turn up.

Shame about the speeding ticket aye JJ?! Bummer dude.... Peak Road is regularly policed on weekends.

**Edbear** · 6th September 2008, 20:51

Originally Posted by Toaster

Where do they live? I will go past and give it a redline and slam the throttle off.....

LOL!! That was back in '74, mate!

How's it feel on the road now?

**johnnyflash** · 6th September 2008, 21:38

Originally Posted by Toaster

Finally made an appearance at the cruiser ride up north today. Damn the bike rode smoothly and it was great too see so many turn up.

Shame about the speeding ticket aye JJ?! Bummer dude.... Peak Road is regularly policed on weekends.

It was good to see the 9 back on the road T, my eye in the sky :-) tell me its handling well :-)
Yeah it was a bit of a bummer the tax collector was working hard to make his money, but running between 40k-60k a year on the road (bikes and cars) I expect to get robbed every now and again, well every10 years or so, its the laws of probability :-( but it didnt ruin a great day,
The silliest thing is that Peak Rd wasnt on my flight path, but last minute change when a 9 pulled up beside and gestured route change, shite happens as they say :-)

14 Heavy Cruisers in the mirror is just majic

**Toaster** · 7th September 2008, 10:54

Originally Posted by johnnyflash

14 Heavy Cruisers

Sounds like a battle group!

**johnnyflash** · 7th September 2008, 15:24

Originally Posted by Toaster

Sounds like a battle group!

Actually that's a pretty description Toaster, a mate of mine made exactly the same comment when he saw us bearing down on his cage on sh16

mind you they also describe 747 jumbo jets as XXXXheavy when the come in :-)

**cowboy** · 7th September 2008, 18:49

Was great to se youout yesturday T & the bike looks & sounds great

**Toaster** · 7th September 2008, 21:40

Originally Posted by cowboy

Was great to se youout yesturday T & the bike looks & sounds great

Thanks mate - great to see you too. Shame I couldn't stay for lunch but hey... there will be many more cruiser (and cruiser enthusiast) rides to come. Bring on the fine weather and hot babes in skimpy clothes that we all love in summer!