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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    Don't forget the Human Growth Hormone so that normal people can touch the ground. (or training wheels)
    It's ok, because Big D will follow you around with a step ladder before he admits his bike ain't perfect.

    He will also carry your (and your wifes) gear because the he ain't going to let you know that standard is only standard if your called "Big Dave"

    Ok, so if i was taller and richer then it would definatly have been my bike. (or maybe the HP2)

    But Dave, isn't part of touring or even riding making changes to personalise your bike, cagers are sheep, we are not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by XP@
    But Dave, isn't part of touring or even riding making changes to personalise your bike, cagers are sheep, we are not.
    I spent thousands hotting up my trophy. got it to 125hp at the back wheel, ohlins front and rear, Neptunes, Corbin seat, flash paint the works - and then spent the next 2 years trailering it to the shop cause it kept breaking things. Cam chains gearbox, coils coils coils coils, I fixed it up for the last and sold it when i got the Buell. Don't miss it at all.

    My tbird is heavily customised so i use that energy there

    but for the buell - with noise testing, emissions testing and all sorts of other new regs looming - i'm not even going to worry about the muffler - she can stay bog stock - and you are right, it is just about perfect for me - there are little gripes like the hand guards and the handlebars are slightly too narrow. But after the trophy experience - not enough to be arsed with changing.

    So far it hasn't missed a beat either. happy happy joy joy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XP@
    standard is only standard if your called "Big Dave"

    I work for it buddy. 40 hours on a trade show stand paid for some of it.

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    Tow bar for the trailer
    Intercom for the pillion
    Radio for bike to bike comms , Next mod is to run an external aerial for better reception
    Radar detector to keep the speed in check
    Heated grips for the really cold days or nights, they get HOT so don't use them much.
    Loose baffle removed in the collector box so she breathes a bit easier now.
    Sheep skin thrown over the seat for the really long rides 500km+.
    next mod would be a lights upgrade, add some spots and a hi stop lamp ready for the grand challenge.
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    touring mods

    this is what I took around australia
    intercom
    mp3 player
    taller screen
    soft paniers
    tankbag
    venturer packrack
    standard toolkit
    puncture repair kit.
    tent
    sleeping bag
    thermorest
    camp chair.
    thermos flask

    didn't need the puncture kit till the last 3 days, when I got two punctures.

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    just starting

    .sundowner seat and sissy bar, some ohlins which make a huge diff from stock (which were bottoming out on highest preload )with 2up and wife says its more comfortable than before.

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    Pannier bags rule
    Although I haven't needed it for a number of years, I always pack one of those little puncture repair kits.
    A radar detector is an essential piece of kit.
    Heated grips are nice...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    Yeah, yeah, I was waiting for that. Did I not mention being two-up and having the contents of my wifes hair and make up department on board?
    I only make up 85 kg's and two pairs of undies in that load.
    Never to go on more than a 2 day tour with Lou!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Krayy
    Never to go on more than a 2 day tour with Lou!!
    You get two days from one pair. Turn 'em inside out. On the fifth day, wash 'em in the sink. After the dishes.
    Socks work the same way.
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    I got the wrong class....

    isn't Metro 101 fairly similar?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    You get two days from one pair. Turn 'em inside out.
    Haven't you done Man 101?
    You obviously failed can get at least 4 days from nicks . turn 'em around. turn 'em inside out again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sAsLEX
    You obviously failed can get at least 4 days from nicks . turn 'em around. turn 'em inside out again.
    I wear 'em the wrong way round all the time. Need the extra space y'see.
    Speed doesn't kill people.
    Stupidity kills people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    After the dishes.
    Nice touch Lou :-)
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    Well the 1400 is an ideal touring bike with a bloody comfortable seat for me and the squeeze and with the a set of "Givi" can carry enough gear to make your trip comfortable.
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    I just fitted one of these "throttle rockers",takes seconds to fit,a couple of minutes to find the position where you feel happy with it and a few miles to get used to but certainly makes a difference.I find that even on a twisty road where you can`t really use it as a "cruise control" I`m not gripping the throttle so hard and am using the heel of my hand as well as my fingers.Sounds a bit dodgy and possibly dangerous but once you get the hang of something that feels a bit strange initially it`s a brilliant little thing,a bit like the old "heel and toe" gear-levers in principle I guess.Been on my bike for 2 weeks and now I cant imagine riding any distance without it.Because of the shape you can move your hand sideways slightly to hold a higher speed without needing to twist your wrist,a lot easier done than explained.
    http://www.throttlerocker.com/

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