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Posted by Troll
- February 23, 2015, 18:30:42 PMAlways was my favorite, along with the double S.....
Posted by gdrudd13
- February 23, 2015, 08:44:25 AMSo finally got a decent day to go ride. It was a bit chilly, but I at least got to take it for a short test ride on Saturday. Can't ride now as there is snow on the ground that started Saturday night.
Fork Upgrades: They seem to be great, but a longer ride will give me a better idea. At the very least, it doesn't dive when stopping anymore. My first impression about it is that it isn't near as rough over the small bumps, but again a longer ride will tell me more.
Cruise Control: Works great. Didn't really need it, but I still tested it out. It'll take some getting used to just getting it set to the speed I want, but so far I really like it. Tested the brake pop off part and it works well. I just tested it in a large parking lot away from cars and traffic, but worked just as it should. It's pretty cool. This also gave me time to practice slow speed maneuvering a bit. Can't hurt to keep up those skills. Troll will probably know what I'm talking about when I say I practiced "the box" as part of it. I still think it's a pretty fun exercise, but I bet I'm in the minority.
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 12, 2015, 16:52:14 PMQuote from: gdrudd13 on February 11, 2015, 17:12:58 PMHere are pictures of my cruise control/throttle lock..Here are pictures of the cruise control. I don't think it looks big or bulky on there. This is the updated version, and I think it is slimmer looking than the old version.
That would be an epic revenge snowball. I would be impressed.
It cost a little less than yours and is less bulky, more of a slim line version.
Fitting is not a problem, you just squeeze the hook end closed or pull it open a bit to fit different grips.
Use your thumb or index finger to slide the straight part forward against the lever to set the cruise speed and roll the throttle off to turn it off.
The downside is I do have to employ a full time security guard to prevent theft when I park.
John.
Posted by pcarrell
- February 12, 2015, 09:05:48 AMQuote from: greenbarn on February 11, 2015, 18:29:13 PMI know! I'm falling apart!Wow, I thin Ratman is rignt..... Be careful not to fall on the ice - you could easily break a hip, and then you'd be in REALLY bad shape/
Posted by gdrudd13
- February 11, 2015, 21:06:06 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 17:59:48 PMlol. I would probably deserve both of those. Actually, I know several people that would say I deserve a lot more than that, and something other than a snowball, probably closer to being hit with a snowplow or three. So what happens after March? I must have missed that.gbrudd13 it would be the fastest snowball you ever had thrown at you.......to say the least.........or I could go to Scott City and visit some friends there and then slide on over to get you....lol...you never know......and after Mar I am on my own clock and so boredom might set in and a I have to do something......... or I could go and get help and from Richwood it is only 889.3929 miles and you would be hit with 2 snowballs......lol
Posted by greenbarn
- February 11, 2015, 18:29:13 PMQuote from: pcarrell on February 11, 2015, 17:25:21 PMWow, I thin Ratman is rignt..... Be careful not to fall on the ice - you could easily break a hip, and then you'd be in REALLY bad shape/Believe it or not, I coughed really hard and immediately knew I had an issue.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 11, 2015, 17:59:48 PMGB FYI.......cough really hard = cracked ribs.........translation, weak bones or old age.........
gbrudd13 it would be the fastest snowball you ever had thrown at you.......to say the least.........or I could go to Scott City and visit some friends there and then slide on over to get you....lol...you never know......and after Mar I am on my own clock and so boredom might set in and a I have to do something......... or I could go and get help and from Richwood it is only 889.3929 miles and you would be hit with 2 snowballs......lol 
Posted by pcarrell
- February 11, 2015, 17:25:21 PMQuote from: greenbarn on February 11, 2015, 16:22:37 PMBelieve it or not, I coughed really hard and immediately knew I had an issue.Cracked ribs?? Oh no.... WHAT did you say to SWMBO to get THAT?
Posted by gdrudd13
- February 11, 2015, 17:12:58 PMHere are pictures of the cruise control. I don't think it looks big or bulky on there. This is the updated version, and I think it is slimmer looking than the old version.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 14:49:14 PMThat would be an epic revenge snowball. I would be impressed.North Bay to Wichita 2240.6 km or 1392.2823miles..........I have nothing on my plate after Mar. 2 years of free time........small cooler, ride to Wichita, throw the snowball, me the Wichita Line man, ride to Trolls for supper, then to GB's to let him know I got my revenge.......then on home......very doable......
Posted by greenbarn
- February 11, 2015, 16:22:37 PMQuote from: pcarrell on February 11, 2015, 07:42:16 AMCracked ribs?? Oh no.... WHAT did you say to SWMBO to get THAT?If it makes you feel better, I didn't get to ride last weekend when it was in the 50's. My bike is in fine shape and I had nothing to do........except nurse my cracked ribs back to health!
Posted by Troll
- February 11, 2015, 15:06:40 PMYou're quite welcome for dinner, just warn me in time so I can get some whale blubber for you.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 11, 2015, 14:49:14 PM 
my bike had a wicked dive to the front end and bounced at a stop sign really well, but since the switch it has become what I want in a front end.
But Mr. gdrudd13 even though we both ride 800's you have besmirched my reputation, so remember, you never know when, you will never know where, you will know why, so just beware that someplace, sometime, you will be smacked with a fresh snowball and you will know why.......
North Bay to Wichita 2240.6 km or 1392.2823miles..........I have nothing on my plate after Mar. 2 years of free time........small cooler, ride to Wichita, throw the snowball, me the Wichita Line man, ride to Trolls for supper, then to GB's to let him know I got my revenge.......then on home......very doable......
Posted by gdrudd13
- February 11, 2015, 13:51:25 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AMThe place I got it from has it listed at $179, but I had some rewards points and a coupon for an additional $10, which when combined with free shipping made it not hurt as bad. It still hurt paying that much for cruise control, but I really do like the added safety of it kicking off when you hit the front brake. That was the main selling point for me. I might find that it isn't necessary and I never need it, but I'm one of those "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it" people. My bike came with one, but it wouldn't work with my Kuryakyn grips and it never did hold the throttle steady anyways. I'll try to get pictures put up later today. It actually looks pretty nice installed being billet aluminum.Saw a video on the breakaway cruise control, looks awsome and seems to be the answer but the $230.00 plus price tag turned me off so I went with a Cruiser-Mate and am happy with it.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AMIt seems like it will be a good upgrade. I wish it wasn't so cold right now so I could test it out. Here in a bit it's supposed to get into the upper 40's for like a day, which would be warm enough to go for a short ride at least. The oil in mine was pretty bad too. It wasn't super dark I think because the bike doesn't have very many miles on it, but it looked almost like it had separated. Whatever the issue was it was nose diving badly when stopping, so it should be a huge improvement with the new springs.gdrudd, you will be amazed at how nice the bike handles and how smooth the ride will be. I will venture a guess that the oil in my forks had never been changed and the springs were original, after riding it that way for a summer and a half then the change and a full summer on the new springs and new oil....fantastic ride.....
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 11, 2015, 08:18:40 AMI got a nice little ride on Monday..
Cruise control.. I use the metal hook off a coat hanger. Works great.
John.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AMYou know GB that about the only person I trust anymore about not lying about when they ride is the only person who posts pictures of his rides and that is the guy who is turning 66 this month. Who is the member who said no pictures it did not happen.
gdrudd, you will be amazed at how nice the bike handles and how smooth the ride will be. I will venture a guess that the oil in my forks had never been changed and the springs were original, after riding it that way for a summer and a half then the change and a full summer on the new springs and new oil....fantastic ride.....
Saw a video on the breakaway cruise control, looks awsome and seems to be the answer but the $230.00 plus price tag turned me off so I went with a Cruiser-Mate and am happy with it.