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BigKat
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« on: February 12, 2020, 08:41:40 PM »
Thank's for adding me! this post serves two purposes. 1. I get to say high to everyone. 2. I can help move that wall post further down the list!

I bought my '99 IS a couple of weeks ago, I've only got to ride it a few times as it's still winter in Amarillo, TX. I fell in love with these bikes in 03 when I bought a new 1800C. It wasn't in my price range at the time.

There is little known history for the bike. It is in pristine condition so I guess it's been kept inside. Plans are for new timing belts, going to start on the glass pack exhaust mod this weekend, oh and a seat. I know from experience the stock ones are not for the long haul. I've already added LED headlights and a FM modulator for my iTunes. Is there anything else I should consider while I'm prepping for the riding season. Most of my trips will be to Houston and Corpus. Hopefully I can meet some of the Texas riders on my ventures.
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Bighead
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Madison Alabama
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2020, 08:46:14 PM »
I would try to find a set of used pipes for the mod. If your are pristine because they dont make em anymore. Just my $.02

Oh and welcome. 
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2020, 08:55:52 PM »
Welcome BK.   Smiley

You want metal valve stems and not the 2-piece Honda ones when you can get to them.  The rubber ones will crack at the rim, and can fly off with rapid deflation at speed.
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DirtyDan
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Kingman Arizona, from NJ
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2020, 09:08:52 PM »
Welcome aboard

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Oss
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2020, 03:59:59 AM »
welcome

Check out the Texas board where you will find many friendly members

One great fellow is Valker, who I think is northeast of you in Pampa

But I have never come across a Texan who I did not like
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Rams
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2020, 04:16:32 AM »
Quote from: Bighead on February 12, 2020, 08:46:14 PM
I would try to find a set of used pipes for the mod. If your are pristine because they dont make em anymore. Just my $.02

Oh and welcome. 

Welcome and Agreed.

Those pipes are worth at least a Buck two ninety eight.   Should you not want to store them, let me know.   I'd be happy to keep'em for you.  Wink

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Disco
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2020, 04:00:58 PM »
Welcome from Oak Point, TX!
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Chrisj CMA
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Crestview (Panhandle) Florida
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2020, 04:04:23 PM »
Welcome to the madness. Ride and send pictures
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Pappy!
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Central Florida - Eustis
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2020, 06:52:31 PM »
Do yourself a favor and service the rear end just for peace of mind if nothing else.
Welcome to the madness and we expect to see you at Inzane this year!
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