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Thanks John01XX and MacBirdXX. I was told that mine was the first Spiegler XX kit sold in NA. Don't think it'd be any different from subsequent kits. I gotta go thru my garage, find the thing and look it over again. But from what I remember it's got about 16 hose segments and the instructions described the removal of all OEM lines (including the solid steel segments)... that's a whole lotta work. Oh well, whatever, I need to get those lines on the bike anyway. Be better if its just a replacement of the rubber lines, tho for the money (I paid just over us$ 500) perhaps replacing all OEM brake lines is not such a bad thing

Wow really, they only sold 4 sets of Spiegler lines in NA :shock: I bought my set of Spiegler lines about year and a half ago. Still haven't had the time to put em on the bike yet. They are really high quality stuff but I don't know if replacing all the lines as the Spiegler kit does is necessary. All the OEM brake lines that are hidden behind the frame and bodywork are solid steel anyway. Opinions???

I have the full TBR 4-1 system. In my vain and superficial opinion, I think Birds with dual slip-ons sound better than 4-1 pipes. The duals seem to make a deeper throatier exhaust note... especially at idle.

Thanks guys. BigBoy... that was exactly what happened. Wasn't sure if the XX shared the R/R problem with the VFR80's. Got the new battery in already, was a little worried... but no longer. thanks :cycle:

The situation: My '99 XX died in the middle of a ride last week. The bike hasn't been ridden much the past few months. Mostly short 1/2 hour jaunts around town even when it does get exercise. Anyway on this particular day, I had done about 2.5 hours of riding on a combo of freeway and backroads. Stopped for about 3 hrs shooting photos and then a bit of lunch. On the return, was stuck in 10mph traffic for about 30mins. I stopped at a 7-11 for a quick p-break before doing the freeway rest of the way home. Got back on the bike, she would not start... barely enough voltage to prime the fuel pump when I turned the key. Not enough to crank the starter. There were a coupla HD riders in the parking lot... I wasn't gonna become their joke of the day. So I did the big no-no for an FI bike. I got the bike rolling and bump started it. The XX started and got me home. When I got home, everything tested fine. Though, I replaced the '99 OEM battery since its about due anyway. Question: What could be wrong? - No big deal, just an old battery on its last hurrah - the rectifier/regulator (R/R) is about to go. BTW, I did a search and found a few threads about dying R/Rs. Didn't notice any of the dull wires sometimes indicative of failures mentioned in one of the threads. - something else ??? Like to hear your opinions. Thanks.

Hey Randy. I considered the HPX also. But no one keeps that tire in stock. And it was kinda pricy. Curious to see how well it works out for ya at Cody.

Hey since I originally posted the Michelin sales brochure a few weeks ago, I've put on just over 3200 miles on these tires. The Pilot Roads does pretty much what the company claims. Its wearing out a little faster than the Macadams, we'll see how long it actually last. Best thing though... NO CUPPING on the front tire. Even after repeated hard rides and braking at triple digit speeds. One slight draw back, its a little less stable at 160+ than the rounder profile Macadam 100X's. Small price for a quicker turning tire Until the something better comes along, the Pilot Roads will be the tire for my XX.

I have the TBR 4-1 header. The centre stand stop came with the kit. Just be sure to ask for it when ordering.

Got the following sales pitch about the new Pilot Road tires. Guess it worked cuz I will be putting a set on this week For those interested in what Michelin has to say about its new sport touring tires, read on: <<<<<<<< Pilot Road is the new Michelin radial tyre, developed with all the necessary qualities to satisfy the two most important categories in the top-of the-range motorbike offer: It can also be fitted on sportbikes where longevity is a priority. Due to the diverse nature of these bikes, following consultation with motorbike enthusiasts we have concentrated on the following areas: ROAD HANDLING SAFETY Road handling is enhanced by the excellent intuitive response of this new product, and the perfect balance between front and back. On both wet and dry road surfaces, safety is maximised by the new 100% silica rubber, and also by the new tread pattern for efficient water dispersion. This is due to the speed at which the rubber warms up. Unbeatable for stability at high speeds 150 mph cornering Tested on German motorways 100% SILICE Fastest tyre on the market in the wet: Gain 3 seconds per revolution (Das motorad test) With medium wear, identical to a new Mac 100 COMFORT LONGEVITY The innovative new structure makes the front tyre much The new specially formulated rubber compound ensures high mileage capacity but preserves the tyre?s grip potential for a long time. more supple, reducing sensitivity to shimmy and optimis- ing ride comfort, and lessens the impact of imperfections in the road. TREAD PATTERN VARIABLE-DEPTH TREAD PATTERN Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder è Very even wear right through to end of life STRUCTURE Innovative new structure at the front: · Consisting of two 75° casing plies + 0° cord gComfort gLess rigid casing, resists shimmy · Rounded profile gBetter handling, versatility, improved wear gAbsorbs and lessens the impact of uneven roads gLess lively, more gradual change of direction In general, the handling benefits from this suppleness which also leads to more consistent behaviour in response to load variations. This is an important quality in a tyre designed for a vari- ety of uses (use of a top case, riding double, or with luggage). COMPOUND OF RUBBER New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers -Unbeatable wear/grip compromise -Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster category. A slightly softer compound than that on the rear tyre enhances the intuitive response of the front tyre, offering better steering control while maintaining longevity. REAR TYRE : TREAD PATTERN STRUCTURE Architectures of the Rear Pilot Road were developed according to various dimensions of the range. They have one or two casing plies with variable angle following size, this in order to adapt to the characteristics of the principal motor bikes to equip with these sizes. · Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder g Very even wear right through to end of life · Stability at high speeds COMPOUND OF RUBBER New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers. · Designed for high performance and safety on wet surfaces · Designed for high mileage on dry roads · Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster category. A slightly more rigid compound than that on the front tyre enhances traction while maintaining longevity. FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF USERS AND MACHINES Pilot Road is aimed particularly at motorcyclists whose hobby is Sport-Touring, i. e. bikers whose riding style can take different forms depending on the circumstances. Such rides may vary from high-speed sporting activity where the riding surface makes heavy demands on the qualities of the machine chassis, to a more leisurely pace for an outing with a passenger riding pillion or going on holiday with a bike laden with voluminous luggage. A large number of modern bikes, even sportbikes, are perfectly suitable for such wide-ranging uses and this is exactly why Pilot Road was designed - to exploit this freedom. POSTIONING: Pilot Road will not replace the Macadam 100X but will be an additional ?Premium? product. The Macadam 100X will then become a ?Standard? product for less demanding users. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>