Dag
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« on: September 07, 2011, 12:20:35 PM » |
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I'm curious if here are others with the same opinion as me
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 12:28:18 PM » |
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I changed the Windshield, Seat, Shocks and Tires (nobody runs the OEM tires...) but you can only select one
for the poll...
I went on the meet in the middle ride with Stanley Steamer's OEM shocks, they were OK, I could live with that...
The tall OEM windshield is hard to see through in the rain, but it is not always raining, I could live with that...
You can't get the OEM tires if you wanted to, so ...
I guess I'll click on seat, I rode on the OEM one for about a year, and got to hate it worse and worse...
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 12:40:20 PM » |
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Well Dag, I've changed all the items from OEM, except for the last one on the list  And since I don't want to have to start using WIFE ver3.0, I'll keep the present 2.0 on the rear seat  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 12:59:04 PM » |
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Well, I clicked seat. I changed mine from the 1998 standard to the 2000 standard OEM. I would probably have clicked No change if that had been available. Most of the changes to mine are cosmetic. I've added a trunk to my tourer and a maiden head badge based on my wife's face to the saddle bags.
I'm running dark-side on the back and a Shinko on the front, but I never really considered changing tires as changing the bike. I look at tires as a consumable, and every bit as changeable as gas or oil.
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2011, 01:03:36 PM » |
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Please add brakes to the poll.  Is it perfect? No. Am I 100% satisfied? For what it is (a 14 year old bike) I'd be more than 100% satisfied if that were possible. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
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Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 01:04:32 PM » |
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changed to a russell seat, progressive shocks and fork springs, lotsa tires
same wife,
I would put abs brakes on the bike if i could as I love the brakes on the beemer
I would also like it if the windshield was adjustable, just sayin
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 01:46:28 PM » |
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I've changed everything except the windshield. The OEM hedalight needs a better set up.
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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 01:51:40 PM » |
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Changed everything except the paint...but that's coming soon.
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POPS 57
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2011, 01:55:56 PM » |
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I have a standard with an after market sheild. I would like to try the o.e.m. windshield. Also would like the hard bags. Sounds like i should trade up to the next model. But i like my bike and know what i have. So i guess i am satisfied.  As to the passenger read the bottom of my post. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2011, 02:08:17 PM » |
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Dag, I was looking for the: 1.self canceling signals 2.cruise control 3.heated grips Tags to choose....  Those are on my wishlist. |
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Dag
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2011, 02:10:18 PM » |
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Dag, I was looking for the: 1.self canceling signals 2.cruise control 3.heated grips Tags to choose.... Those are on my wishlist. Heated grips??? What temperature are you used to in TX? |
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« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2011, 02:14:37 PM » |
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We are used to the 100's..... much cooler than that.... the grips feel GOOD.. LOL |
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2011, 02:17:19 PM » |
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I voted for seat which I have changed to an Ultimate, but I have a standard and have added a windshield, hard bags and progressive shocks among other things. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2011, 02:18:37 PM » |
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Heated grips??? What temperature are you used to in TX? Texans and Floridians are known to freeze to death at room temperature! |
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« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2011, 02:23:22 PM » |
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Heated grips??? What temperature are you used to in TX? Texans and Floridians are known to freeze to death at room temperature! I saw a lot of snow last winter in Amarillo and Dallas |
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2011, 02:24:50 PM » |
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A SIXth gear and electonic cruise control. Bigger gas capacity.
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Dag
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I have a love affair with a bumblebee
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« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2011, 02:27:55 PM » |
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We are used to the 100's..... much cooler than that.... the grips feel GOOD.. LOL I would prefer air-conditioned gloves instead of heated grips |
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« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2011, 02:30:00 PM » |
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We are used to the 100's..... much cooler than that.... the grips feel GOOD.. LOL I would prefer air-conditioned gloves instead of heated grips Change gloves to "codpiece" and I'm with ya. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2011, 02:31:52 PM » |
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Well Dag, I've changed all the items from OEM, except for the last one on the list And since I don't want to have to start using WIFE ver3.0, I'll keep the present 2.0 on the rear seat GJ, sounds like you know the old joke already, but you KNOW that wife ver.2.0 cannot run on the same operating system as girlfriend ver.4.0. This causes a system crash and a complete system restore is in order.  b Sorry for the hijack. Now back to our regularly scheduled program/poll. I voted for tires. I have been darkside for about 30k miles now and the GY TT has another 10k on it I think. I still have the stock seat, for now. Hay  Jimmyt |
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Gerard irl
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« Reply #19 on: September 07, 2011, 02:52:24 PM » |
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Hello All the only thing I changed on my Interstate was The Windshield the oem one was to high for me as I am only 5/8 I put a clee baily 0ne on 2in shorter than stock everthing elce is 100 pc
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« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2011, 03:14:51 PM » |
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Not on the list, but.....
I would take fuel injection and a single sided swing arm.
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« Reply #21 on: September 07, 2011, 04:19:23 PM » |
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Final drive....hate having to lube the splines every 4 months or so!!
A 1800 swing arm/final drive would be wonderful.
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« Reply #22 on: September 07, 2011, 04:36:01 PM » |
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it's the seat for me. I've tried the OEM pre-2000 the post-2000, Ultimate Big Boy, Mustang, and a Corbin. Some are better than others but none eliminate the butt-burn. My next stop is the Russel Day-long. Hoping that's the one  |
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« Reply #23 on: September 07, 2011, 04:37:13 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: September 07, 2011, 04:38:11 PM » |
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Heated grips??? What temperature are you used to in TX? Texans and Floridians are known to freeze to death at room temperature! True. In Florida and Texas, water freezes at 50 degrees |
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Live From Sunny Winter Springs Florida via Huntsville Alabama
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« Reply #25 on: September 07, 2011, 04:48:22 PM » |
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« Reply #26 on: September 07, 2011, 04:51:43 PM » |
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At the moment I'm very satisfied. I've played with a few things but not the rest and it is currently the bike that I want.
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #27 on: September 07, 2011, 04:56:41 PM » |
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Still would like to get a Woody. There is medicine for that. |
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« Reply #28 on: September 07, 2011, 04:57:16 PM » |
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it's the seat for me. I've tried the OEM pre-2000 the post-2000, Ultimate Big Boy, Mustang, and a Corbin. Some are better than others but none eliminate the butt-burn. My next stop is the Russel Day-long. Hoping that's the one Before you blow money on another seat (and assuming you haven't tried this already) give bicycle compression shorts a try. They worked very well for me and the gel padded crotch ones help with even the worst of seats. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #29 on: September 07, 2011, 05:31:20 PM » |
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Don't know if that's an offer or a suggestion. In either case, I'll keep what I got  |
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Live From Sunny Winter Springs Florida via Huntsville Alabama
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« Reply #30 on: September 07, 2011, 05:38:41 PM » |
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I opted for windshield, as the previous owner was a tad "vertically challenged" and cut the OEM shield to suit him. Way too short for me, so that would be my first priority of the choices listed.
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« Reply #31 on: September 07, 2011, 05:51:25 PM » |
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Would not change a thing on mine. It is perfect.  |
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #32 on: September 07, 2011, 06:11:51 PM » |
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The only thing I'd like is a little more mpg's.
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« Reply #33 on: September 07, 2011, 06:18:49 PM » |
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We are used to the 100's..... much cooler than that.... the grips feel GOOD.. LOL I would prefer air-conditioned gloves instead of heated grips Change gloves to "codpiece" and I'm with ya. Build it... and they will come!!!!!!! sounds like just what we REALLY need!!! LOL |
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« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2011, 06:28:38 PM » |
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it's the seat for me. I've tried the OEM pre-2000 the post-2000, Ultimate Big Boy, Mustang, and a Corbin. Some are better than others but none eliminate the butt-burn. My next stop is the Russel Day-long. Hoping that's the one Before you blow money on another seat (and assuming you haven't tried this already) give bicycle compression shorts a try. They worked very well for me and the gel padded crotch ones help with even the worst of seats. On my recent trip to Inzane I experimented with beaded seat covers. I switched back and forth a couple of times and the beads work wonders. It's about the captive heat and sweating that leads to my discomfort. The air circulation is where it's at. Sitting on small hard little beads takes some getting used to but I prefer it. In the heat they have my vote for sure. BTW I have a Big Boy Ultimate. |
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« Reply #35 on: September 07, 2011, 06:41:38 PM » |
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FI 1800 single swing arm Better seat 2011 version Valk Chrome wheels I am happy to say, i can already see the flames coming, I run my girl with oem everything except rubber. 110% Satisfied |
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #36 on: September 07, 2011, 06:44:37 PM » |
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Heated grips??? What temperature are you used to in TX? Texans and Floridians are known to freeze to death at room temperature! True. In Florida and Texas, water freezes at 50 degrees Amen to that! I am a native Floridian {yes we do exist} & I will NOT swim in water colder than 85 degrees. Anything below 70 is freezing. I'm too far north here in Ocala, I have no idea how you poor folks living above the 30th parallel manage to exist. |
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« Reply #37 on: September 07, 2011, 06:46:07 PM » |
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Most important change from stock for me was 440's and progressive fork springs. After that would be tires and then my Ultimate seats and backrests.
If I could add anything I wanted to her now, it would be 20 - 50% more HP without losing dependability.
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #38 on: September 07, 2011, 06:53:25 PM » |
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Seat had to go. I have an Ultimate now. Stock shocks, w/shield, & mirrors are great for me... it's a cruiser not a race bike! Avons make me happy, never had the stockers to try. Passenger has her own bike equipped just for her & since we both have Ultimate 4 piece seats the passenger is always smiling on either bike! Gettin' a bit tired of the "Ice Cream truck" look on my red & white so the next big project will be a repaint. Garnet solid color with some gold striping is what I want.  |
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« Reply #39 on: September 07, 2011, 06:56:13 PM » |
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100% I entered the back seater just to 'play' but honestly? None of the said items. Yes, some bikes have things we'd like but they come with trade-offs. I've had Beemers with heated everything (never used the heat once). Power windshield - nice touch, sure. But it comes at a price in other areas. For one, it's not a Valk! Like Al said - 100% perfect. (Except his is black, so that's more like 82%) When you update the results, please don't say something like 52 out of 40 riders are happy. |
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