20 Dec 05
Installed illuminated switches for the two accessory cig plug outlets. Used a relay to connect them to the accessory wire triggered by the tail light (ignition-on).
13 Dec 05
Got my Gerbing heated jacket liner. Expensive but well worth it. Should be a lifesaver someday in some cold ride. Installed the GIVI topcase luggage rack too. Handy for tying up the light stuff.
12 Dec 05
Installed Kimpex grip heaters. At $24, one of the best investments. My hands were toasty warm on a 5 mile ride at close to 30 F, even when the heat was on for the first 2 minutes ! I wrapped the elements over the existing murph grips and secured by electrician tapes. Then I put the wrap-on Noj neoprene soft grips over them, another great $15 investment.
10 Dec 05
Changed oil to Mobil 1 MX4T 10w-40 synthetic motorcycle oil. Gear shifts and smoother now. Also next change is due at 6k miles, instead of 3k with non-synth (dino) oils.
9 Dec 05
Successfully practiced tire plugging with the Stop and Go tire plug kit on the old rear tire. Doing it on the road will be totally different exercise though.
7 Dec 05
Put a home-made rectangular lexan sheet in place of the triangular one. Wind noise is next to zero now. Cost: $2
5 Dec 05
Got tires changed to Avon Azaros. Bike loves to lean on corners.
29 Nov 05
Installed RAM mount for my Garmin eTrex VistaC GPS.
28 Nov 05
Replaced DOT4 fluids in all the hydrolics. Bled front and rear brakes using speedbleeders. Front brake feels less spongy now.
23 Nov 05
Added a home-made triangular lexan sheet to the top of the windshield to remove wind buffet noise. It is partially successful.
18 Nov 05
Installed the Murph tip-over bars. Back breaking labor for 3 hours.
17 Nov 05
Cut off top 3″ from the stock windshield. The laminar lip made a lot of annoying turbulence behind my head.
15 Nov 05
Got the bike ! Installed the fork braces immediately.