Gramps
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« on: April 22, 2009, 10:36:34 AM » |
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[moto] Just got back from my ride home from the local Ducati dealer here in Minnesota. Had them do a spring oil and filter change and install red Rizmo bars on top of my Genmar risers. This mod along with my Wildhair lowered rider pegs has my bike just right for me. I was thinking about trading my Monster in for a Ducati GT1000 to get a more relaxed riding position. But now the Monster is perfect for me. Anyone needing a little more comfort might try these mods. 62 years old and still like to carve the curves. Gramps  |
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DucHead
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 10:41:25 AM » |
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Cool, and welcome aboard!! [moto]
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'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"  
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 01:49:39 PM » |
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Were you/dealer able to do the risers AND Rizoma bar without issues? Wires, cables, hoses?
Pictures maybe?
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237,000 km/sixteen years - loving it
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Gramps
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 02:23:07 PM » |
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Everything went together just fine. There were no issues with the cables and I can still have the little factory shield on the bike. This combination works very well.
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 05:00:29 PM » |
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[moto] 62 years old and still like to carve the curves. Gramps you know how to use a computer??  |
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MsTek
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Vroom, vroom, baby.
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 07:00:14 PM » |
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you know how to use a computer?? P'shaw... tsk! |
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"Do something each day that scares you..."
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2009, 09:21:57 AM » |
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Nice one Gramps i to had problem's with the reach to the bar's on my s4rs and fitted rizoma bar's which i find perfect, i also replaced the stock seat with one from sargent which just suit's me fine.  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2009, 09:33:38 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2009, 03:50:33 PM » |
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62, wow. or maybe  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2009, 12:04:41 PM » |
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Finally, I thought I was the oldest one on the board
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Gramps
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2009, 02:00:10 PM » |
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 Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!! Everyone have a safe summer of riding!! Gramps
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2009, 02:27:50 PM » |
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Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!! Everyone have a safe summer of riding!! Gramps All the old guys ride 1098's....................at least the ones I know  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2009, 03:55:06 PM » |
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Looks like there are at least two of us who still like to run the corners. Any other over 50 Monster riders on this board? If so lets here from you!! Everyone have a safe summer of riding!! Gramps I'm gonna be over 50 in a couple months, and I ride an s2r1k. I still ride a lot, and I also spend a lot of time tinkering with the bike. With a stock setup on my bike, I do get a sore butt after about 2 hours, but I don't think that's related to age. I haven't slowed down for health reasons yet, although I found out I don't bounce as graceful as I used to. I'm still sore from a crash a month ago. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2009, 06:23:45 AM » |
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54 years young, and loving it. S2R 1000.
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