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Post by ccprof on Jun 2, 2010 9:53:03 GMT -6
I agree. I don't think you're going to get that much improvement that you'll be happy. Think about putting the money you'd spend on the upgrade into a 250.
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Post by ccprof on Jun 2, 2010 8:40:47 GMT -6
Cool Jake. I like the red gauge.
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Post by ccprof on May 31, 2010 5:15:55 GMT -6
The Deliverance theme - LOL guys!
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Post by ccprof on May 29, 2010 6:10:03 GMT -6
Zug - you got it - definitely floppy with the stock brackets. I rode yesterday and there's minimal wobble with the 8" L brackets.
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Post by ccprof on May 29, 2010 5:03:34 GMT -6
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Post by ccprof on May 28, 2010 5:24:48 GMT -6
Cruiser - I'll try and get some soon. Outside work around the house is priority right now. Stay tuned.
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Post by ccprof on May 27, 2010 9:27:32 GMT -6
I'm glad I went with the silver. I went out to Lowe's this AM and got 8" heavy shelf brackets and replaced the OEM brackets. NOW they're on there without any wobble.
That's the stock seat. I hear the 2010 MS3-250's have an adjustable back rest but I'm not sure if you can buy the seat and retro fit. It's not the greatest for support. My back gets tired around 50 miles so I get off and take a break.
You shouldn't complain about sore backs! LOL! LOL! Encourage your patients to ride - keep the business coming!
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Post by ccprof on May 27, 2010 5:40:06 GMT -6
I broke down and ordered a set of hard saddlebags last week. I got them Tuesday night and installed them yesterday. I was a major pain. I tried making my own brackets and mounting lower on the scoot - didn't work, there was too much play in the brackets. So I took the brackets that were supplied. I had to straighten them out and bend them to fit under the mounting bracket for my trunk. The wiring came with 3 wires - ground, turn signal and brake. I'd read that the turn signals were LED and might not work with mine. They didn't so the lights are wired as brake lights only. Talk about a pain splicing and soldering. Cramped space and bad range for the old bifocals. I'm not happy about the final mount job and need to come up with a better bracket arrangement but they're on.  |
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Post by ccprof on May 27, 2010 5:10:58 GMT -6
Looking good there 250! Sure looks blue to me!
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Post by ccprof on May 24, 2010 6:25:02 GMT -6
Dumb question here - do the lights work?
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Post by ccprof on May 22, 2010 11:16:58 GMT -6
Rich - I played around with them and that way seems to give the best field of view.
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Post by ccprof on May 22, 2010 5:56:11 GMT -6
I hate the stock mirrors on the Xpeed so I got "handlebar mirrors" from JC Whitney. They were a pain to install because the ends of my bars are tapered and they wanted to slide off when I tightened the bolts. I used clear plastic hose of smaller diameter and pushed in on then a drop of gorilla glue to tack the hose on. Mirrors mounted ok and they really help visibilty. I have to adjust the right one a lot because I tend to bump it when I throttle.  |
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Post by ccprof on May 22, 2010 5:10:20 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about the crash. I tell new riders practice, practice! Always wear safety gear - helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeves. Usually I wear boots and my armored jacket - saves skin. The MSF course will stress that. I hope you're up and running soon and the Mrs joins you!
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Post by ccprof on May 21, 2010 13:01:01 GMT -6
Way to go Al! The MS3-250's have the same setup and it's definitely a pain.
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Post by ccprof on May 21, 2010 8:05:07 GMT -6
Tom - Looks like you've got some fun roads down there. You can't beat riding those country twisties!
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