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Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,284
Posted By s&s
This basically sums up what I've read about the...

This basically sums up what I've read about the noise:
http://www.dandmbr.co.uk/blog/2013/04/30/triumph-explorer-engine-noise-service-bulletin/
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,284
Posted By s&s
I was considering trading my GSA to Explorer but...

I was considering trading my GSA to Explorer but I read about the noise issue and backed off... Such a pity, I got really excited over the XC.
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
Looks like an ok start but IMO they should have...

Looks like an ok start but IMO they should have gone deeper to the parts bin... Dual front brakes, XR1200 rearsets, 2-1 exhaust and gunfighter style long solo seat. That would be something :clap
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
Thanks man :) Exhaust is Supertrapp 2-1. ...

Thanks man :) Exhaust is Supertrapp 2-1.

Bike is a '97 883 Hugger, looked like this last August when I brought it home:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/xlh883h/images/20120815_right.jpg
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
There's still one possible option.. Rear sets....

There's still one possible option.. Rear sets. I'm 6' 1" w/ 33" inseam and I prefer rear sets over mids or forwards.

http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/xlh883h/images/20130507_right.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 04-13-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
Thanks :1drink I'm trying to make it joy to ride...

Thanks :1drink I'm trying to make it joy to ride and keep the looks close to stock... When using aftermarket parts, I like to go for the proven classics like s&s air cleaner and supertrapp exhaust....
Forum: Road warriors 04-13-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
Thanks :) Rearsets are from LSL. If I'd have to...

Thanks :) Rearsets are from LSL. If I'd have to choose again, I'd go for chainsikle reverse pattern... (I have their reverse pattern shifter peg anyway.)

Reason I chose LSL was the left side...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
Before: ...

Before:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/xlh883h/images/20120815_right.jpg

Now:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/xlh883h/images/20130412_pose.jpg

Almost there but still little something...
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
It's more than common, happened to almost every 4...

It's more than common, happened to almost every 4 speed evo I know (and to many late 84-85 ironheads, too). The magnets are not falling just for glue letting go, usually they fall off after hitting...
Forum: Road warriors 01-18-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3,725
Views: 562,204
Posted By s&s
http://static.stayontheblack.com/uploads/2012/09/T...

http://static.stayontheblack.com/uploads/2012/09/TK2_5443.jpg

It speaks to me... Loud.
Forum: Road warriors 11-21-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,434
Posted By s&s
H-D XR1200. Bike I really wanted to like but it...

H-D XR1200. Bike I really wanted to like but it just didn't live up to my expectations. I get more amusement out of my '97 883...
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,715
Posted By s&s
Since I already have a sportster in my garage, it...

Since I already have a sportster in my garage, it would be V7. In this trim:
http://static.vroom.be/images/news/21-26114-salon-de-milan-2011-.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 09-14-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2,722
Views: 447,456
Posted By s&s
After getting rid of my xr1200 couple of years...

After getting rid of my xr1200 couple of years ago I thought I'm never gonna buy another sportster... Well, little did I know. Here's the new to me 1997 hugger.
...
Forum: Road warriors 08-17-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 513,189
Posted By s&s
God damn it! I swore I'm not ever gonna buy...

God damn it! I swore I'm not ever gonna buy another harley, especially since I still have one very seldom ridden softail in my garage... Then I realized that I'm starting to get bored thinking what...
Forum: Equipment 07-11-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,576
Posted By s&s
Pretty sure I'd wear what I wear most often when...

Pretty sure I'd wear what I wear most often when riding anywhere...

Rukka lancelot jacket
http://munhiekkis.fi/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Lancelot.jpg

a* flak vest...
Forum: Road warriors 06-25-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,773
Posted By s&s
Mine with touring gear :) Pic taken this morning:...

Mine with touring gear :) Pic taken this morning:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/r12s/images/20120625_1.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 119,990
Posted By s&s
Too heavy and too slow to be the fun bike I was...

Too heavy and too slow to be the fun bike I was looking for. I mean I have owned 2 sportsters and an xb9r previously and I expected to get more buell and less harley.
Forum: Road warriors 05-31-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 119,990
Posted By s&s
H-D XR1200... Took me like 5 kilometers to get...

H-D XR1200... Took me like 5 kilometers to get that oh sh*t realization. I tried to like it for 3 months and 2000 kilometers, even bought ohlins suspension but ended up trading it against GSA. With...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-29-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,307
Posted By s&s
If I remember correctly similar symptoms were...

If I remember correctly similar symptoms were described in cam position sensor recall for 2010 dohc bikes... Maybe some 2011 bikes are suffering the same problem.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-23-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By s&s
I use edge of the sole.. Or at least I think it's...

I use edge of the sole.. Or at least I think it's edge of the sole.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By s&s
This is the way I learned to shift GSA right...

This is the way I learned to shift GSA right after getting sidi crossfires. There were some missed peg situations at first but now it feels really natural.
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 3,725
Views: 562,204
Posted By s&s
I've always thought road glides are ugly. But in...

I've always thought road glides are ugly. But in yellow... Well, I could picture that in my garage if I'm ever gonna get touring Harley. Nice!
Forum: GS Boxers 03-09-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By s&s
I'm not sure if GS front fork can hit the ground...

I'm not sure if GS front fork can hit the ground but swingarm definately can if bike is dropped on right side without panniers... I got one of these for protection:...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By s&s
Early 2010 didn't have fdr breather.

Early 2010 didn't have fdr breather.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-15-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By s&s
Dealership ran my bike on center stand on first...

Dealership ran my bike on center stand on first gear and the bike made banging noise sounding like it was gonna blow apart... According to mechanic that's normal due to the drive shaft angle.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-15-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By s&s
My 2010 had oscillating hum-hum noise around 70...

My 2010 had oscillating hum-hum noise around 70 kmh and I'm not sure what caused it. I noticed that if I spin the rear wheel bike on center stand and transmission on neutral, FD made very audible...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-07-2011, 02:28 AM
Replies: 8,047
Views: 4,000,930
Posted By s&s
I hear you :) Here's my not-a-gs... ...

I hear you :) Here's my not-a-gs...

http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/r12s/images/20110821_black1.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 11-29-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,129
Posted By s&s
41... Took me 24 years of riding to end up with...

41... Took me 24 years of riding to end up with gsa at 40.
Forum: Road warriors 11-14-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,962
Posted By s&s
I just changed my 2010 gsa to 2011 gsa w/ enduro...

I just changed my 2010 gsa to 2011 gsa w/ enduro gearbox so maybe I'm not gonna buy 2012 model... Unless the new bike is a lemon.
Forum: Road warriors 11-08-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3,725
Views: 562,204
Posted By s&s
It is special... It's a pity there's none for...

It is special... It's a pity there's none for sale over here and I don't want to purchase overseas without knowing the history of the bike. I'll figure something out, meanwhile I'll enjoy riding my...
Forum: Road warriors 11-07-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3,725
Views: 562,204
Posted By s&s
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/01_BMW...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/01_BMW_HP2_Sport.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 10-19-2011, 04:30 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 20,634
Posted By s&s
Well, 3 bikes... BMW GSA for touring BMW...

Well, 3 bikes...

BMW GSA for touring
BMW HP2 Sport for amusement
H-D '65 Electra Glide in full touring trim for tinkering and nostalgic feelings

Yep, I think I could live with that.
Forum: Road warriors 10-07-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,159
Posted By s&s
Some pics of my former sportsters... 1996...

Some pics of my former sportsters...

1996 xl883:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/images/Sporty_Left.jpg

1985 xlh1000:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/xlh1000/images/xlh1000_right.jpg...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-09-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,774
Posted By s&s
TT lockable mount, no xm antenna: ...

TT lockable mount, no xm antenna:
http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/gsa/images/20110307_zumo_dock.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 08-08-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,501
Posted By s&s
Top 5: Rear splash guard Front fender...

Top 5:
Rear splash guard
Front fender extender
Side stand enlarger
Headlight guard
Proper seat

Next:
Oil cooler guard
BMW enduro bash plate
Forum: Equipment 08-07-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
Posted By s&s
My feet are about same size as yours (~285mm). I...

My feet are about same size as yours (~285mm). I normally wear 10.5-11 US size, 43-44 european but w/ sidi I had to get 46, both crossfires and vortices.

I suggest trying them on before buying,...
Forum: Road warriors 08-06-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,157
Posted By s&s
I know what you mean, I got GSA last summer......

I know what you mean, I got GSA last summer... And then last spring I sold my KTM super duke and bought R12S.

http://personal.inet.fi/private/w3/r12s/images/20110731_left.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 07-09-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,773
Posted By s&s
I'm 185cm and there's plenty of room for me, I...

I'm 185cm and there's plenty of room for me, I suppose it would be no problem for you to "fit in"... Have a test ride if you can. IMO the bike is designed for taller guys, I usually find myself...
Forum: Equipment 06-14-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,737
Posted By s&s
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/data/articles...

http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/data/articlestandard/dealernews/132010/662363/KriegaR30.gif

That quadlock harness really works taking the weight off the shoulders... Waterproof main...
Forum: Equipment 06-13-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By s&s
I chose sidi crossfires over a* tech 3... I...

I chose sidi crossfires over a* tech 3... I actually had tech3 on order from interweb but before getting the boots went to a store to try them on. My immediate reaction was no way I'm gonna ride with...
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