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Forum: Vendors 05-14-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
I was worried about that too but so far while...

I was worried about that too but so far while riding in daylight or darkness over the past couple of months, nobody has flashed their lights at me. I do kind of wish there was a horizontal cutoff...
Forum: Beasts 05-05-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Here is my OEM shield after I cut about 3" off...

Here is my OEM shield after I cut about 3" off the top. No more helmet buffeting or the resultant headaches / ringing ears!
...
Forum: Beasts 04-25-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Here is my US spec Capo before and after...

Here is my US spec Capo before and after installing the Euro side stand. Feels just right to me now.
...
Forum: Beasts 04-21-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
I had the front section built with new foam and...

I had the front section built with new foam and had that raised, leveled, and dished. The rear was re-covered to match the front. I paid $275 for everything but they had a sale advertised on...
Forum: Beasts 04-19-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
My Capo has about the same amount of play in my...

My Capo has about the same amount of play in my rear sprocket. I suppose that optimally that should not be the case but I don't have any issues shifting or anything so I'm not losing sleep over it...
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Finally got to over 40 degrees here near Chicago,...

Finally got to over 40 degrees here near Chicago, so I got out for a 170 mile ride today to test out my recently built Sargent seat. It was a good ride...
...
Forum: Vendors 02-12-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
Finally got around to finishing up my...

Finally got around to finishing up my installation on a 2002 Aprilia Caponord. With the PIAA brackets, they went right on my factory crash bars.

...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-03-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By BrittC
I live about 20 minutes from MCC and have not...

I live about 20 minutes from MCC and have not been there in 10 years. I stopped in the new store yesterday and..... all I can say is that if you're in the area and you enjoy looking at beautiful...
Forum: Vendors 01-08-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
Mounted the lights and tested them. So far so...

Mounted the lights and tested them. So far so good. :clap

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u8H8hihcMMg/UOtVEg-mx1I/AAAAAAABUrg/tmUDjixLmcM/s800/20130107_170055.jpg
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Forum: Vendors 12-21-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
Lights already arrived. Great job!

Lights already arrived. Great job!
Forum: Vendors 12-18-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
Order placed for the MM10's with kit. Looking...

Order placed for the MM10's with kit. Looking forward to installing them during downtime in the cold of winter!
Forum: Beasts 12-15-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
I'm curious about how the Scouts do on pavement...

I'm curious about how the Scouts do on pavement in wet weather. 90% or more of my riding is on pavement so I need good traction, but when I do get off pavement I'd like the traction that the Scouts...
Forum: Vendors 11-16-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,218
Posted By BrittC
Will you sell a single tube? I just don't think...

Will you sell a single tube? I just don't think I have a use for two of them....
Forum: Beasts 10-27-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Looking good! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747...

Looking good!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
Forum: Beasts 10-22-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Any yellow Caponord that you find has been...

Any yellow Caponord that you find has been re-painted. They were never offered in yellow...
Forum: The Garage 10-22-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By BrittC
I've added a fuse box under my seat with wires...

I've added a fuse box under my seat with wires running up the frame to the dash. No problems as of yet but I want to feel that the job is a good one.

I'm riding an Aprilia Caponord - a bike that...
Forum: Beasts 10-22-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Tim - as great as this forum is, if you own a...

Tim - as great as this forum is, if you own a Caponord you're going to want to spend some time at the AF1 forum for all the technical details that you'll want to ever know. I continue to learn about...
Forum: The Garage 10-22-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By BrittC
Wiring Protection

When adding electrical goodies to your bike, what are you folks using to protect the wiring from heat and abrasion? :ear
Forum: Beasts 09-17-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By BrittC
Hmmm, my Caponord manual says to inflate to 220...

Hmmm, my Caponord manual says to inflate to 220 kPa which I went online and converted to 32 PSI. Maybe I'll increase it on my next set...
Forum: Beasts 09-16-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By BrittC
Thanks guys. I guess I usually wear a tire out or...

Thanks guys. I guess I usually wear a tire out or get a nail in it before it cracks like that. The rear Tourance has no cracks in it but is showing signs of squaring off thanks to our long, straight...
Forum: Beasts 09-12-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By BrittC
Cracks in Front Tourance

I've had this set of Tourance's on my Caponord for about 10K miles and 16 months. Tread depth still seems okay but yesterday while inspecting them closely I saw these cracks on the front tire. They...
Forum: Beasts 08-28-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
You will need all of the parts in the picture,...

You will need all of the parts in the picture, and for some reason they don't all appear in the list below it. For example, parts 30 and 36, etc. The set I ordered from BMW came with everything in...
Forum: Beasts 08-28-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
That is a good deal - I bought my set from a BMW...

That is a good deal - I bought my set from a BMW dealer and paid $107 last year.

They went right on the bike, but at first they didn't want to clear the tank and fairing without spending quite a...
Forum: Beasts 08-16-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Cool looking mirrors - I wonder what they're...

Cool looking mirrors - I wonder what they're from....
Forum: Beasts 08-13-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
I see several Caponord "goodies" on that new...

I see several Caponord "goodies" on that new purchase. Nice score!
Forum: Beasts 07-27-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
If you can confirm that the battery is good,...

If you can confirm that the battery is good, you're going to want to check the charging system. Once you charge (or replace) the battery, put a voltmeter on the battery and with the engine running...
Forum: Beasts 07-18-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 56,599
Posted By BrittC
Now that is a first class dealership! :clap

Now that is a first class dealership! :clap
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-05-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 111,846
Posted By BrittC
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9xMOMHM8GfI/T_D...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9xMOMHM8GfI/T_Du0Pp7AsI/AAAAAAABOKI/EVEhNTuUbIA/s1024/2012-07-01%252010.39.16.jpg
Forum: Beasts 07-04-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Recently finished 700+ miles on a trip from...

Recently finished 700+ miles on a trip from Chicago to Traverse City and back, and I did some exploring of some of the sand roads up that way on my Capo. The bike didn't miss a beat, but loose sand...
Forum: Road warriors 06-07-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By BrittC
I owned one and never had an issue. If I were...

I owned one and never had an issue. If I were you, I would ask the knowledgeable enthusiasts:

http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forums/index.php?act=home

http://www.cbrxx.com/
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-02-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,815
Views: 188,620
Posted By BrittC
Folks. I'm in need of someone with some tree...

Folks. I'm in need of someone with some tree cutting skills for a small job near Kingsley on Arbutus Lake. I have a large tree limb hanging up high near our cottage, and I have a smaller tree...
Forum: Beasts 05-19-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
I have an '02. Ignition coils are certainly an...

I have an '02. Ignition coils are certainly an issue and should be replaced. Plastic fuel quick connects get brittle and should be replaced with metal ones. The rectifier is not a great design and...
Forum: Beasts 05-01-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 163,432
Posted By BrittC
Any Capo owner looking for a BIG touring screen,...

Any Capo owner looking for a BIG touring screen, with a little bit of careful modification you can fit a Suzuki Burgman screen. I found that National Cycle makes an aftermarket one that I was able...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-19-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 111,846
Posted By BrittC
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1G2HnwFsdE/T4_...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1G2HnwFsdE/T4_4zE_rKmI/AAAAAAABK5Y/OBBjuCdjjGc/s800/KLR_Tank.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-19-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 111,846
Posted By BrittC
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UB18NDb4OOE/Tj7...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UB18NDb4OOE/Tj7PAnM5gzI/AAAAAAAA9EI/LLWk3r5U_Do/s800/IMG_0102.JPG
Forum: Vendors 04-18-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 80,914
Posted By BrittC
Any comments on the visibility of the BikeVis...

Any comments on the visibility of the BikeVis bullets as compared to the MM-01DRL? I put a set of bullets on my bike and would still like to see a bit more visibility in daylight hours....
Forum: Equipment 04-18-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,001
Posted By BrittC
I just put a set of these on my bike four days...

I just put a set of these on my bike four days ago. The jury is still out on whether they will help me be seen in traffic or not.



Here they are in the daylight. Pretty dang hard to see in...
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,667
Posted By BrittC
Subscribed, as I'm very interested to see how...

Subscribed, as I'm very interested to see how this works out in the real world. I've been a Stebel fan for years, and have never had one fail on me. I really like this concept....

By the way,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-13-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 235
Posted By BrittC
Exhaust Analyzer in the Chicago Area

I want to do some EFI tweaking on my Aprilia and need an exhaust analyzer to do the job correctly. Instead of spending $250 on a Gunson Gastester, maybe someone in the area has one that I could rent?
Forum: Road warriors 04-04-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,048
Posted By BrittC
I put 30K miles on a 93 Nighthawk and I only...

I put 30K miles on a 93 Nighthawk and I only needed parts for it when I highsided it. Honda couldn't get me a new engine guard, but the footpeg was no problem. I could have gotten a replacement...
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