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  1. 14 hours ago, KenNcDoD said:

    Sierra, an Aermacchi sounds like a tinkerer's dream come true. You probably have your own machine shop. Good for you for keeping that antique bike in running condition. Presumably. Of course, if it's a piece of decor, then all you have to do is dust it.

     

    Do you have any photos of your titanium Bird, perhaps including a bikini babe or two? (The photo would still qualify as moto porn without the babes.)

     

    10K miles is way low, but that doesn't mean that it's been neglected. You'd know by now if it hadn't been stored properly.

     

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    Ken...It's pretty close to perfect.  There was s scratch on the rear grab rail...which I replace with a new one.   There is a couple of minor scratches on the mirrors, which mostly polished out and there is one small scratch on the front fender...which I was planning to have repainted.  It has a small scratch on the stator cover of which I have a new cover to replace.  It now has a MRA Touring screen on it.   Here are pics of the day I brought it home.  

     

    ...and the Redbird...just because 

     

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  2. Dumb question.  In the manual it states to put sealant on the crankcase face prior to the gasket in the "area shown".  It looks like that is the two little areas on the right and left per this diagram.  Is that correct ??   Not the entire surface ?  

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  3. 13 hours ago, superhawk996 said:

    Switching back & forth would be a bit of a bitch, and seriously increasing the odds of damaging stuff.  If you wanted options I'd do a stock header & get a set of aftermarket mufflers to swap for stock when you want a little more grunt & sound.

    Yep.  That's kind of what I was thinking.  Once I do the swap then I can figure out what to do with the Yosh set up.   The XX, like my 999S, I hope will be a forever bike.

  4. Looking for a set of stock exhaust cans.  Bike is a 2002.  Looking for excellent condition.  The 4 - 1 Yosh that is on the bike is a little loud for my tastes and I'd like to go back to stock.  I have a new header already on the way.   Let me know if you have a set and what you would like for them.  Shipping to 95762.  Thanks !

  5. 13 hours ago, nomadicdread said:

    Report from her class.

     

    I rode over and parked in the shadows to see her standing and everyone else riding.  Break time came and she spotted me. She told me that she was having fun but, didn't understand how she was supposed to coordinate her hands and feet. I had told her yesterday that I would give her a stationary-no motoring lesson on that if she wanted but, she didn't take me up on it.  Well not understanding how, caused her to get into a situation and down the bike went. She said most of the impact was on her knee but, she's up and doing chores so I think she likely had a 5 mph or less fall. After that she didn't want to get back on the bike and she finished out the day watching everyone else.  

     

    I gave her a good look over and listened to what she had to say about the day. She didn't land on her hands, or head, and all her gear looks just like it did before she went to the course. I think she's physically fine. "I have a new respect for your motorcycling and will always be your passenger. I'm not scared to ride on the back, I don't know if riding in front right for me.", she said.  At this point I'm just going to be a support and if she wants to continue and perhaps take some private lessons, I'll be around to support.

    After a few questions about the instructor and the bike she was on I got to thinking....the Intruder she was on was not right for her and was a piece of garbage to even learn on.  The instructor drove his car to the class, didn't provide any demonstrations for the class and commented that the bike she was on wasn't in good condition. That's three strikes in my book.  She's not much on upper body strength, so if she's going to continue this, I'd like to find something inexpensive for her that's got less rake and still suitable for her...while still being able to take a beating without anyone feeling bad about it. However, I think she won't pursue it much more.


    I started my wife on a CRF100 and sent her to dirt bike school.  Perfect learner bike, light, easy to maneuver and pick up.. No problem flat footing on her 5’ 1” frame.  The instructor was great and the class was full of people that had never ridden before.  He taught her how to use a clutch ( something I had failed at ) and to coordinate the hands and feet.   She loved it but never really got past fixating on the front tire on anything but a fire road.  After one hilariously spectacular 10 MPH high side she told me she loved that I was patient and had helped her learn to ride, but she’d rather be on the back.....or play golf😂.  

  6. The problem with buyers guides like KBB and NADA are that they are extreme averages for extremely pedestrian vehicles.   Regardless of what they say about tying to a local market by zip code they are still not accurate for vehicles that have a loyal or enthusiast following or change hands infrequently. They do not take into consideration the decrease in the available market and changes in market desire.   Try running a reasonably low mileage (50K) example of a 1994 Porsche 911 from the 993 vintage....last of the air cooled....KBB indicates that the private party value is $32K - $36K.   I'd buy every one I could find at that price since the real "market" for these cars is more like $ 55K - 70K and climbing.  People want these for the simplicity of drive as well as the aural sound of the motor and the general connected feel of these vs the isolation,  interfering electronic nannies and drive by wire of today's models. 

     

    In the end a vehicle, or item for that matter, is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay vs what someone is willing to sell.  

     

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  7. Posting here in case you know anyone that might be interested.  Located in Northern California.  30 Minutes Outside of Sacramento.  Looking to get $ 5,000.00 for it    It's a great bike, but the garage is overcrowded....and I have my eyes on a new Multistrada Touring...so The Triumph is the first to go and then maybe the Hayabusa....though I regretted letting the last one go :)

    It's in the Sacramento Craigslist if you would like to see more pics, or I can send them to you if need be.  Thanks for looking/passing along.

     

    Excellent condition. 14,600 Miles. Never Down. Properly Maintained and Adult Owned. This bike runs, rides, handles and stops as it should. The 1050cc Triple is smooth, powerful, has great torque and sounds great. This bike is the perfect combination of sport and sport touring. Extremely comfortable and competent. Easily removable OEM Hard Luggage make it great for a long weekend or commuting. With the bags installed it is still narrow enough for lane splitting. The bike has the proper modifications: OEM Off Road Exhaust is installed and OEM 50 State Exhaust is also included. Corbin Saddle is installed and OEM is also included. MRA Vario Medium Tint Windscreen is installed and Clear OEM is included. MFW Adjustable Peg are installed. Pazzo Adjustable Levers are installed. Real Carbon Fiber Dash Panels installed. Real Carbon Fiber Chain Guard is installed. Real Carbon Fiber Key Protection is installed. TechSpec Snake Skin Tank Protection is installed. Clear Bra professionally installed on seat/zipper contact area. BatteryTender Pigtail Installed. Always stored indoors. $ 5700.00. Clean and Clear Title in my name.

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  8. So the Wife decided a couple of years ago that she was no longer interested in riding her own.  I have the attached riding apparel free to a good home.   It is light used.  Happy to ship to the Lower 48.  Paying it forward.   She's 5/2" on a good day and 118# sopping wet.   The stuff is the girls version and it fit her well.  I'd like it all to ship to one location.  

    Pant, Jersey, Chest Protector, Knee Guards, Elbow Guards.   

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  9. I have 4 ARAI SAQ Face shields that I no longer need.  I am crazy nuts about my shields and these are near, if not actually, perfect.  2 are clear.  2 are dark smoke.  I will ship them to you free of charge and pay shipping in the lower 48.  You receive them and enjoy them.  If you feel like it, send me something cool and unique from your home town, if not that's just fine also.    According to REVZILLA these fit the following helmets.  ( I used them on my RX7 Corsair ).

     

    Arai Helmet SAQ Faceshield

    Fits the following Arai helmets:

    • RX7 Corsair
    • Quantum 2
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    • Vector
    • Quantum/f
    • Quantum/s

    First dibs in the post gets them.

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