[Bass fisher]

I took my 2 wheeler trax out today in CTand started my scout 🤣

 

[saxmaniac]

Got this Saddlemen R1300LXE Tactical Deluxe rigid bag for an 2 day trip come spring. Rok straps look like they are going to work quite well. Much better than bungee cords. But without the saddlebag spools it would be a * to make the bag properly secure
. These luggage racks are designed for retro looks, not actual use.

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I found zip ties to be more useful for the tail bag on wife’s solo rack.

 

[Lonesome Scout]

Today, despite the cold, I mounted my children's Christmas present.
Before

After

 

[Gcollie3810]

Swapped out the Scout's wheels for a set from an Octane with new rubber. Lifts the bike quite a bit and really changes the handling through the twisties. Loving it!

 

[Accipiter]

Swapped out the Scout's wheels for a set from an Octane with new rubber. Lifts the bike quite a bit and really changes the handling through the twisties. Loving it!
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Nice....what size wheels and tires?

 

[Gcollie3810]

Nice....what size wheels and tires?

18x130 front and 17x160 rear

 

[Accipiter]

18x130 front and 17x160 rear

Awesome thanks...I plan on putting 18s on my scout so it's nice to see it close!

 

[Gcollie3810]

18 worked awesome on the front. A 19 might even fit. The 17 lifted the back up quite a bit though. I think an 18 might throw off the geometry a little but give it a go! Obviously has to drop the tire wall size as well so it is a 160x70R17 on the back and a 130x70R18 on the front instead of the ...x60R16 from stock.

 

[K9F]

18 worked awesome on the front. A 19 might even fit. The 17 lifted the back up quite a bit though. I think an 18 might throw off the geometry a little but give it a go!

17” front 18” rear. Geometry can be adjusted if need be to suit. Bars may need to be cranked up a little or replaced entirely.

 

[Accipiter]

Here's a look at the differences I'm looking at not a big change other than the .9" in the back.
150/70x18
130/70B-18

Front:

Rear:

 

[Gcollie3810]

17” front 18” rear. Geometry can be adjusted if need be to suit. Bars may need to be cranked up a little or replaced entirely.

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Now that looks mint! Love what you've done with the pipes. So she doesn't ride weird with the larger rear? I changed mine over because I'd riden an octane before and knew they were a straight change over. Wanted a little more rim and a little less meat to the look. The handling translated over amazingly well and I look it up into the twisties. The bikes is heaps more capable than I am so I could just push and cruise control was still maintained perfectly for the fwy. All in all, good modding weekend.

 

[K9F]

No ‘weird’ ride at all for my stature and position. So many people ask me or say “She must be difficult to get round corners?” Which is getting mundane to say the least, with the compensating much skinnier front and if road conditions permit and you lean on the gas with the low centre of gravity she tears round corners and with the Avons the rear remains firmly planted and can be very much relied upon! She also affords a greater lean angle than OEM.

 

[Gcollie3810]

No ‘weird’ ride at all for my stature and position. So many people ask me or say “She must be difficult to get round corners?” Which is getting mundane to say the least, with the compensating much skinnier front and if road conditions permit and you lean on the gas with the low centre of gravity she tears round corners and with the Avons the rear remains firmly planted and can be very much relied upon! She also affords a greater lean angle than OEM.

Ahh not that weird from the thickness but more having the rear wheel a larger size. Is the total diameter the same or does your bike now lean forward more?
I know when you mean with the lean angle! I think mine is a little over 1" higher now which has drastically improved the lean angle. Hills rides are now more fun and you can just push! 🤙

 

[Old Kentucky Guy]

Today, despite the cold, I mounted my children's Christmas present.
Before
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After
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What did that run you?

 

[Lonesome Scout]

What did that run you?

My children said I should finally fix it now and not wait until the season begins.

 

[Rayiam5]

I finally put on my zippers intake, new iridium spark plugs, fuel moto tune and tbr exhaust. It's like a whole new bike 🤩

 

[Tipper]

I had tried a 3.8 litre flat fuel tank on my rear rack, liked it so added another one on.I hsd to modify the holding bracket to get 2 cans on. Decided to see if I could make a bracket behind the seat to add a backrest on. Got it done, just waiting for paint to dry. I have a backrest off a pillion seat that works good. Only problem is the colour. It is tan leather and my seat is a black Mustang seat. Looking around for the materials to clean off the tan and then dye it black. Amazon has it but may take a couple of weeks to get it. Going to start looking tomorrow and see if I can find some locally. I figure the added gas will allow me about 300 miles give or take. Been looking at maybe heading out to British Columbia this summer depending on covid restrictions, forrest fires.or floods like the west had this past year.A lot of iffs. They had a lot of roads and bridges closed and need to be rebuilt..I will have to wait and see. If not possible I may go to the east coast. I will post pictures when I get her done.

 

[Accipiter]

I gotta the threads chased on the rear brake lever so I could install this Kuryakyn Toe "peg" to match the other side. Almost done with this floorboard mod.

 

[Tipper]

Got my backrest done today. Here are some pictures as to how I ride. Can carry an extra 7.6 litres of fuel. Also added risers so had to make extensions for the windshield fitment. By using the risers my cup holder is not rubbing the tank. These tanks will also fit in my leather bags.

 

[indian4dirt]

got my KlockWerks fender installed. . . . .