08-13-2010, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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New windscreen...
After much head-scratching, gnashing of teeth and general angst...
I decided to go with the Gustafsson's +4 screen in a "light smoke" color. Why: readily available, taller than Skidmarx, not as complicated as the MadStad variable mounting system (and I don't think the stock screen would have held up under supporting the Madstad brackets). Good: The screen has a bit of kick-up at the top. Has decreased the amount of buffeting and wind noise. The wind-blast hits right at the faceshield and the helmet can handle that. A +6 incher would more than likely be "perfect" for my height. Bad: You gotta drill your own holes. I cracked #4 (out of 6) :oops: , it was easily glued and the rest were fine. No idea what happened. I had a new, sharp drill bit, was just letting the weight of the drill run the bit in...it went "snick"... :x dang it! You can just see it, top bolt, clutch side, sorta milky at the bolt head. Pics... |
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08-13-2010, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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I like the way it looks. The bike is sharp too. I bet you get lots of questions about it. Especialy the one "What is it?".
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08-13-2010, 03:48 PM | #3 |
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very nice, love the color and the windscreen compliments the bike very well..
dont know if i could do the saddle bags, but to each their own.. its still a very nice bike.. would love to see it after a wash n wax sitting out in the sun |
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you know, East German factory, owned by a Malaysian corporation, designed in England, Yamaha motor and Italian suspension and body work... 8O Quote:
Supposedly "Honda San Marino Red" according to the PO. It's almost copper colored with some fine metal flake when the sun hits just right. Thanks, Bill PS: I wasn't much on bags til I started commuting regularly. The hard bags are great for just throwing things in and going. Plus they come off easily and I've got the "sport" bike in place... B |
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08-13-2010, 04:22 PM | #5 |
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it looks like almost the color as my firered mustang, before this stang i had a silver 98 stang and didnt care to much for silver, before that i had a torino red pearl acura integra.. the torino red and firered both have metal flakes in it.. but damn after a good wash and hand wax in the sun light it just pops and gleams pure sexyness...
those colors the firered and torino red pearl are the nicest colors for cars and trucks and even bikes.. its the only color ive come across that just pops out at you in the sun after a good hand wax.. my next stang will be a red on par with those 2, as well as the bike i get will be red.. |
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08-13-2010, 05:17 PM | #6 |
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Great bike. I love that engine. I dig big singles. Gotta get another KLR someday. Enjoy!
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08-14-2010, 11:11 AM | #7 |
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Your bike looks really good. 8)
The drill bit you need is called a Lip and Spur bit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit I use 'em to drill holes in fiberglass, and they're perfect each time.
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08-14-2010, 01:45 PM | #8 | |
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Yep. They had 'em for sale on the Gustafsson's site, I just cheaped out :oops: saved a whole $7... :roll: Bill |
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08-14-2010, 11:47 PM | #9 |
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The windshield, and your motorcycle look great, Bill! Please remind me; how does a person purchase a Skorpion in the United States?
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08-15-2010, 06:58 AM | #10 | |
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The Skorpions went out of production in 2004 and the company went under at the end of 2009. It has been resurrected by some former employees and racers. Not sure what type of bikes will be produced. |
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08-15-2010, 09:44 AM | #11 | |
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The Skorpions went out of production in 2004 and the company went under at the end of 2009. It has been resurrected by some former employees and racers. Not sure what type of bikes will be produced. They had a great little 125 that put out 15hp at 9k RPM, rumor that may come back. Bill |
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