Motorcycle - To Sell Or Not To Sell: I Need Some Advice

[feddoc]

Does anyone have any experience putting on aftermarket pipes, (V and H, or Samsons) themselves?? I'm trying to see if I get them on ebay or craigslist and do the Stage 1 upgrade myself...vice paying at least $1000. I have stock pipes on my '05 softail right now and was wondering what else I need to do besides getting the new air intake and eventually re-mapping the EFI. I've also had a few buddies tell me they've augured out the baffles themselves...comments??

I put a set of V&H pipes on myself, was a tight fit, but well worth the 30 minutes or so it took for the install.

I also got the race tuner (aka SERT) offered by Harley, about $330 or so...it lets you customize your bike's performance levels based on what you have on it at the moment and/or real time data.

You might also take a look at HD maps dot com. They offer specific tunes, to be run through the SERT, for your specific set up.

You can also try vtwin forum dot com. I got my V&H pipes there for $75. The heat shield was scratched, no big deal, and I needed to buy a gasket from V&H. There is also a part of the forum where readers share the map settings as well.

 

[osuguy]

you can keep your silly HDs and CBRs, i ride this to work


http://youtube.com/watch?v=1CKitsNGsYU&feature=related

 

[jt71582]

you can keep your silly HDs and CBRs, i ride this to work


http://youtube.com/watch?v=1CKitsNGsYU&feature=related

I'll keep mine, thanks.
Doesn't Jay Leno own one of those?

 

[Rebel652]

I'm loving my 45-50 mpg.

WTF my GSXR 600 K1 only gets 35 mpg - guess I need to upgrade.

I'd keep the bike. I bought mine right after grad from the NA and haven't had any issues with ORM stuff. Just have to sign a few papers saying you'll be safe and take the safety course. Always have the safety gear in reach too - if ya lay it down you could always crawl over to the wreckage and put on your neon safety vest.

Some back roads in FL are fun and cruising the beach is a good ride - County Cops don't seem to friendly toward Sport bikes from my experience.

TX roads are also a lot of straight shots but with less trees so its easy to spot the fuzz.

 

[phrogpilot73]

Always have the safety gear in reach too - if ya lay it down you could always crawl over to the wreckage and put on your neon safety vest.

Bad advice. I don't know about the Navy Orders, but the MCO applies both on base and out in town. I found this out after I had to do a line of duty investigation on a kid who test drove a motorcycle sans helmet. After hitting one parked car, he flew over it's trunk and his face dented the rear quarter panel of the car parked next to it. Lucky to be alive, and it made me a believer in why the Marine Corps requires the safety stuff on and off base. After all, this guy was planning on only riding around the block as a test drive.

 

[MasterBates]

I personally think the vest is dumb.

We had to wear them while RUNNING in Pensacola for a while, and I got more near misses with cars with it on than without.

Basically drivers get "target fixation" on the shiny thing that's not a headlight.

Seen the same thing on the bike when riding with vest and without. That and I don't like glowing in the dark with cars coming at me, the refection sucks at times and really adds to the glare.

 

[HighDimension]

Nice bike. I just started riding earlier this year and bought my first bike, an 01 CBR F4i. I absolutely love it but I wish I could get the gas mileage that you get! I get around 30-35mpg tops.

 

[jt71582]

Nice bike. I just started riding earlier this year and bought my first bike, an 01 CBR F4i. I absolutely love it but I wish I could get the gas mileage that you get! I get around 30-35mpg tops.

Maybe I just wasn't paying attention to my mpg. Jooooos Keeeeeding!

Here's me on the bike up in Shady Valley, TN.

 

[feddoc]

Bad advice. I don't know about the Navy Orders, but the MCO applies both on base and out in town. I found this out after I had to do a line of duty investigation on a kid who test drove a motorcycle sans helmet. After hitting one parked car, he flew over it's trunk and his face dented the rear quarter panel of the car parked next to it. Lucky to be alive, and it made me a believer in why the Marine Corps requires the safety stuff on and off base. After all, this guy was planning on only riding around the block as a test drive.

Agreed, goofing up your body and your career is not a good thing. New traffic instruction came out earlier this month. OPNAVINST 5100.12H

New stuff: Gotta go through MSF course (experienced rider) every three years, brightly colored and reflective upper garments during the day are highly recommended. Reflective stuff is required at night. Can't yank your mirrors or turn signals off your bike.
Beware that each base can apply stronger rules.

 

[mb1k]

1. Naming your bike is GAY.

2. If you have to ask, you already know. At least the rest of us know.

3. I rode to work for three-years straight. Had to actually take my car out of the drive way and intentionally drive it. Can't imagine how gummed up and varnished the FI system got after that. My bad. Of course, I was an IP in S. Texas and didn't have to study for flights like SNAs.

4. I'm an MSF instructor. The classes are worth it. I became an MSF instructor after see how all the sportbike guys mentally check out when a Harley or Goldwing chick is teaching them "stuff". I've noticed the difference between when I'm teaching and demonstrating on my Ducati 853 and my partner demoing on a Virago...

5. Bikes aren't dangerous, it's the drivers. But most importantly it's us idiots under the helmets. I've ridden in the street with groups and have kept my scan for doors, traffic and left turners and watched others in my group shoot by me and get hit, drop their bikes, etc. You have to have the right mindset to ride daily.

6. Nice Harley... sorry about your penis. That's all I gotta say

7. I've installed aftermarket pipes on my own. It's not impossible and if you're mechanically inclined. Piece of cake.

8. The vest is DUMB. But I'm comfortable with my penis size and don't let the vest influence my self-image. My SGLI is no use to my family when they don't get it if I die and line of duty keeps it away from my family.

Mb1k
'97 Ducati 853, 108 RWHP, Termignoni, Marchesini wheels, etc.
http://www.visi.com/~moperfserv/bobby1.htm
MSF Instructor since '99

 

[jt71582]

^ Thanks for the input. I still stand by naming my bike, I don't care what you guys say about that. I'll be taking the MSF Advanced course his summer once my father improves on his skills a bit more.

I also don't do the whole Harley/Cruiser hating thing. My dad rides a fatboy and I love ride it whenever he allows it. Two completely different purposes - both are wicked fun. :icon_zbee

 

[SWCS242]

good for you jt, I have a sport bike too and don't think I would ever switch to a cruiser. Im glad you asked that question though because I was thinking the same thing. But I figured, wear a helmet, and don't do anything stupid and it will be fine. I am jealous of your CBR, I was looking at getting one.

 

[phrogpilot73]

8. The vest is DUMB. But I'm comfortable with my penis size and don't let the vest influence my self-image. My SGLI is no use to my family when they don't get it if I die and line of duty keeps it away from my family.

SGLI would probably be awarded. My CO was PISSED when I determined that the young man in question was in the line of duty, not due to his own misconduct. The bar is set VERY high for a misconduct determination, and simply violating an order won't make it. From the JAGMAN:

0223 WHAT CONSTITUTES MISCONDUCT

a. Generally. "Misconduct," as used in this chapter,
is a term of art. It is more than just inappropriate
behavior. An injury or disease is the result of a
member's misconduct if it is either intentionally
incurred or is the result of willful neglect which
demonstrates a reckless disregard for the foreseeable
and likely consequences of the conduct involved (for
death cases, however, see sections 0225(c) and 0236).
Simple or ordinary negligence, or carelessness,
standing alone, does not constitute misconduct. The
fact that the conduct violates law, regulation, or order,
or is engaged in while intoxicated, does not, of itself,
constitute a basis for a misconduct determination.

b. Presumption. An injury, disease, or death
suffered by a member of the naval service is presumed
to have been incurred in the line of duty and not to be
the result of misconduct. Clear and convincing
evidence (see section 0214) is required to overcome
this presumption.

 

[Scoob]

6. Nice Harley... sorry about your penis. That's all I gotta say

My penis needed the moral support after this:

 

[Hozer]

NO scuff marks on those knee pucks...or are you still coming into the turn?