jroc
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Post by jroc on Mar 30, 2019 10:26:54 GMT -7
I ordered the Techspec today, I wish they had a clear variant as I hate covering my color, but I want some more side grip and I already started to notice some micro scratches from my riding jacket and I dont want them to get worse. This week I put on the Vagabond Fender Elim, RAM mount, and the MRA windscreen installed. I think I'll get the evotech rad/oil covers next week and I'm still considering some bar risers as well. I agree, the blue on our bikes is fantastic. I just really liked the way the Techspec material felt. Check out Stompgrip too if you really want clear. And take your time on the install. I made sure everything was "operating room" clean and used a heat gun and IR temp gun to make sure all surfaces were hot, but not too hot. |
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techsniffer
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 30, 2019 10:37:40 GMT -7
I ordered the Techspec today, I wish they had a clear variant as I hate covering my color, but I want some more side grip and I already started to notice some micro scratches from my riding jacket and I dont want them to get worse. This week I put on the Vagabond Fender Elim, RAM mount, and the MRA windscreen installed. I think I'll get the evotech rad/oil covers next week and I'm still considering some bar risers as well. I agree, the blue on our bikes is fantastic. I just really liked the way the Techspec material felt. Check out Stompgrip too if you really want clear. And take your time on the install. I made sure everything was "surgery room" clean and used a heat gun and IR temp gun to make sure all surfaces were hot, but not too hot. I did look at the Stompgrip but in comparison, it seemed feeble and I read some complaints about their stuff yellowing which would look worse imo. But when I get them I'll take a hair dryer and warm up the areas and use a tack cloth to make sure the panels are clean before application. |
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techsniffer
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Post by techsniffer on Mar 31, 2019 15:38:52 GMT -7
Got the bike out for the first time since installing the windscreen and it makes a huge difference at speed. One of the only screens that doesn't look silly imo, install only took 5 minutes and works great.
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techsniffer
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Post by techsniffer on Apr 3, 2019 17:04:07 GMT -7
I got the Techspec tank pads today and got them installed, I think they will help a lot with grip and also got a call from the dealership about my Corbin seat arriving. I got both put on today and the Corbin seat does NOT raise the rider height at all over the stock seat, if anything it feels like I might be closer to the ground now and I think I'm actually a little closer to being able to flat foot both feet. I hope to really test both of these in a few days once the rain subsides. I'll post an update once I get some miles on the new items.
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yokohamafresh
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Post by yokohamafresh on Apr 4, 2019 6:02:32 GMT -7
- I have to tippy toe - I knew before I bought the bike that I couldn't flat foot both feet from my demo ride 8 months ago. I do not want to sacrifice how the bike handles or performance in any way, but maybe someone has a possible solution? My biggest issue isn't the normal driving and stopping, its the ability to maneuver the bike when not under power. IE I can't get enough foot grip to back my bike into my own garage due to that little lip that leads into the garage without a push or getting off the bike and pushing it backward, which is also equally awkward. Any suggestions?
OP do you use riding boots or boots in general? you can take your boots to a cobbler and get them to add 1-2 inches onto them if you are really worried about the seat height issue. I can barely flat foot mine but I just try not to park on down hill slopes, but other than that it's been fine for me. Also, great looking bike...love the blue. |
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techsniffer
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Post by techsniffer on Apr 4, 2019 8:24:02 GMT -7
- I have to tippy toe - I knew before I bought the bike that I couldn't flat foot both feet from my demo ride 8 months ago. I do not want to sacrifice how the bike handles or performance in any way, but maybe someone has a possible solution? My biggest issue isn't the normal driving and stopping, its the ability to maneuver the bike when not under power. IE I can't get enough foot grip to back my bike into my own garage due to that little lip that leads into the garage without a push or getting off the bike and pushing it backward, which is also equally awkward. Any suggestions?
OP do you use riding boots or boots in general? you can take your boots to a cobbler and get them to add 1-2 inches onto them if you are really worried about the seat height issue. I can barely flat foot mine but I just try not to park on down hill slopes, but other than that it's been fine for me. Also, great looking bike...love the blue. As an update, Corbin sent me the wrong seat, I ordered the Gunfighter & Lady and they sent the Gunfighter seat, so it looks like I'll be waiting for the right seat before getting some miles in the saddle on the new seat. I always wear some TCX riding boots when riding for comfort and protection. I'm not that worried about the height because in normal riding I have no issues since I rarely put both feet down anyway. But it was nice to know that the Corbin seat does not add additional height as many people have insisted. My only problem was having to tiptoe when backing the bike up while still on the bike, but it's not enough of an issue where I think I'll need to really do anything about it, it's more about me getting used to the difference in height from my last bike to this one. The blue was the reason I went with the 2018 vs the 2019, I didn't like the color options for the 2019 models here in the US. |
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yokohamafresh
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Post by yokohamafresh on Apr 4, 2019 9:34:26 GMT -7
OP do you use riding boots or boots in general? you can take your boots to a cobbler and get them to add 1-2 inches onto them if you are really worried about the seat height issue. I can barely flat foot mine but I just try not to park on down hill slopes, but other than that it's been fine for me. Also, great looking bike...love the blue. I always wear some TCX riding boots when riding for comfort and protection. I'm not that worried about the height because in normal riding I have no issues since I rarely put both feet down anyway. But it was nice to know that the Corbin seat does not add additional height as many people have insisted. My only problem was having to tiptoe when backing the bike up while still on the bike, but it's not enough of an issue where I think I'll need to really do anything about it, it's more about me getting used to the difference in height from my last bike to this one. Yeah, gotcha. I've been using one leg to back up when I'm on a slope and my left leg has gotten really strong lol. |
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