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Old 05-07-2013, 10:13 PM   #1
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Default Almost 9 years and finally...

I finally made some modifications to my bike after almost 9 years of ownership.

I "designed" a fender eliminator and had a couple guys make it for me.. too cheap to buy one. Plus I wanted to have a license plate light and use certain turn signals so it kind of needed to be custom.

I also bought a slip-on exhaust... hence the reason I was asking about oval vs round and material. I had already bought what I wanted, but was curious anyway. Dropped from 13lbs to about 4lbs. I think I heard my bike sigh when I took off the factory muffler.

Sorry - not the best picture. Will take a better one another day.
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Old 05-07-2013, 10:19 PM   #2
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How many miles do you have on it now?
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Old 05-07-2013, 11:53 PM   #4
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Dont feel cheap about tye fender eliminator. Those things are stupid priced.
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:09 AM   #5
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The Hindle looks sick...

I know what you mean about the weight though. My bike already had the Leo Vinces on it, but the original owner turned the box in with the original exhaust cans, so the dealer gave them to me. Jesus H Christ.... I picked up that box and was not ready for that kind of weight. I think I almost dropped it on my foot. I can only imagine what that kind of weight would have done to the handling and acceleration...
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PS- I spy a gen 5 VFR tucked behind yours??? Eric's???
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PS- I spy a gen 5 VFR tucked behind yours??? Eric's???
Good eye. By looking at the.mirrors, its a 98-99.
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Old 05-08-2013, 08:48 AM   #8
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Good eye. By looking at the.mirrors, its a 98-99.
Good guess. It's a 98 VFR and is Erik's.

And thank you PorkChop. I am pleased with the Hindle thus far. I can't wait to hear it when I take it down the road and the packing settles more.
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Old 05-08-2013, 04:36 PM   #9
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I just get lucky with ebay on slip ons. Ill never pay even close to full price for a slip. Call me cheap but I think they are way over priced.
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It only took me 3 years to put a slip on...On. Pissed i didnt do it sooner.

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Me too. It's the only color this one came in so you don't get much choice.

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I just get lucky with ebay on slip ons. Ill never pay even close to full price for a slip. Call me cheap but I think they are way over priced.
With the bike being as old as it is, I got stuff on clearance. One benefit of waiting so long,
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