Venus97

Beautiful bike, I cannot stop thinking about it since I saw it a couple of weeks ago.....

It depends on how picky you are. If you want something perfect, it may be easier getting a different XX. However if you feel like being handy and wants the challenge of a hunt on parts then keep and rebuild. You may a little negotiation power with the ins. company. But remember this, the higher value you settle with the company, then the higher salvage buy back. Plus you may have a CA branded title, which will surely diminish interest and re-sale value in the future. It is makes you feel any better-some dufus cager knocked me over on my 97 while I was stopped at red light a few months ago. I thought it was going to be a couple of hundred, estimate was $1,700 and the cager's company paid it. I kept the money and did not replace any panels. It is not perfect, but you really can't tell w/o real close examination. I figure it will help offset lower price when I sell.

22k is about right for a chain. Start looking for a replacement. ----------------------- +1 that is exactly when mine began failing.

This is a good question, as I find myself in a similar situation occasionally. #1 it taught me to check the traffic reports more aggressively before i leave home or work, and #2 it gets old real quick starting and stopping in the lane. (it is illegal to lane split here in NC as well and just my luck I would get popped either in an accident or ticket.) I have learned to tolerate for the most part, but one time in particular was very bad. I did actually lane split to a point where I was able to get off the road. I think I could justify it in that case.

There is a weight limit, I think around 400 lbs. You can do it, but remember, it will be like your straddling a sofa so don't plan any elaborate manuevers.

I use the Pro Grip Gels as well and Joe Rocket gloves with Gel stitched in the palm. The biggest factor in my experience is the angle of the levers. (level or up creates problems, angled down is natural extension of my hand)

--------------------------------------- I bought one of these earlier this year from John, and love it

I did the shim recently, big improvement in handling. Thanks for writing up.

Barry-I would chose the garage if at all possible-for all the reasons mentioned earlier-sun/fading, dirt, bird droppings, etc.

I've noticed dark rings at the end of the tips on my Scorpion slip ons, and actually have also noticed some signs of exhaust near a few rivet points as well. Is there a good over the counter clear that easily rmeoves this stuff?

I bought my Scorpions last summer for my '97 and also love them. The only real glitch was that the center stand stop did not match well so I need to fabricate my own stop. I also feel good about never having to re-pack them. I may get other bikes, but I think I will always have the 'Bird.

My question is how did this happen? It looks like something tore this rubber diaphram. Did the full pump nozzle do this?

Looks good.

Thanks for the great ideas. I knew I could tap your knowledge!

To clarify-If there is some noticeable type of improvement/benefit of the K&N over the stock, I would go forward with it and have the bike jetted to accomodate the K&N. If not, then I'll just have it jetted to the current set up.