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Forum: Road warriors 12-18-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By ec90t
You can't use any gmail addresses for...

You can't use any gmail addresses for registration. The mod is a computer geek and won't allow gmail because it is a big info gathering scheme. Like I said, the mod runs a tight ship and it is by and...
Forum: Road warriors 12-17-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By ec90t
Bandit Forum

There is a good bunch of people at maximum-suzuki.com. It's a close knit community with some very smart folks. The mod runs a tight ship so read the rules. Have fun with the Bandit as they are a hoot...
Forum: Beasts 11-02-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By ec90t
Givi Screen

I have a Givi screen for my 2011 Versys and it works well. I'm a 6'2" rider with a 32" inseam so I'm very long torsoed. The Givi is only used in the cooler months or if I'm riding in the rain. The...
Forum: Beasts 09-09-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
The NC is okay as a commuter, but the super low...

The NC is okay as a commuter, but the super low redline (5600 rpms) really limits the fun. I've ridden my boss's a bit and it does have a low center of gravity, but at the expense of a long...
Forum: Beasts 08-13-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
I hope he's not using ATF in that oiler. The...

I hope he's not using ATF in that oiler. The additives in tranny fluid will eat the rubber o rings up in no time.
Forum: Beasts 06-15-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
If you are ever in the Central Indiana area, you...

If you are ever in the Central Indiana area, you are more than welcome to ride my 2011.
Forum: Beasts 06-14-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5,187
Views: 774,715
Posted By ec90t
That sounds realllllllyyyyyyyyy good:wink:

That sounds realllllllyyyyyyyyy good:wink:
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,340
Posted By ec90t
I wasn't sure of the alloy numbers and the like,...

I wasn't sure of the alloy numbers and the like, but you have it all right there. Thanks for the post!
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,340
Posted By ec90t
If you ended up with a DR then the Versys was...

If you ended up with a DR then the Versys was never a real contender. If you would have ended up with a DL, then your statement would had more credibility. A KLR and a DR are competing bikes, not a...
Forum: Beasts 06-12-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
Be more concerned with the lower protection as...

Be more concerned with the lower protection as the radiator is tucked away nicely. Just watch the Twisted Throttle vid of the guy that lowsides the Versys. lightly scraped the SWM crash bar and the...
Forum: Beasts 06-11-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,340
Posted By ec90t
Titanium bicycle frames didn't do very well years...

Titanium bicycle frames didn't do very well years ago. A couple of bicycle manufacturers went belly-up partially because of this. I imagine what they are using now is quite a bit softer so it doesn't...
Forum: Beasts 06-11-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,340
Posted By ec90t
Why? Even with the 17" front it's a better...

Why? Even with the 17" front it's a better off-road bike than the wee. While tire selection isn't as great, what's available is quite capable.

I've read lots on here about titanium frames. Bad...
Forum: Beasts 06-10-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
No need to worry about adding vibes. I installed...

No need to worry about adding vibes. I installed a set of Motech's on my '11 and saw no increase in vibes. Now if you leave hardware loose, it'll be a different story. It took me all of an hour to...
Forum: Beasts 06-09-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By ec90t
K L E Roundels Where to buy

I've seen a couple of Versys with KLE roundels. They look just like the KLR ones. Anyone know where to get them?
Forum: Beasts 06-08-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
That's where mine is at most of the time.

That's where mine is at most of the time.
Forum: Beasts 06-08-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5,187
Views: 774,715
Posted By ec90t
I've been folowing this thread as I wouldn't mind...

I've been folowing this thread as I wouldn't mind adding one of these to the stable next year.

The flat black looks better in the pic's than I thought it would, but I'd like to have one in a...
Forum: Beasts 06-07-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
Lets see. I have $7800 in my brand new (less than...

Lets see. I have $7800 in my brand new (less than 1 mile when I left the dealership a little over a month ago) Versys and the equipment list is as follows (all purchased new):

SW Motech quick...
Forum: Beasts 06-06-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By ec90t
From what you describe, yes $3500 is a fair/more...

From what you describe, yes $3500 is a fair/more than fair price for a CLEAN DL650. Start subtracting for damage.
Forum: Beasts 06-05-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
Totally un-necessary. If you look at the vid on...

Totally un-necessary. If you look at the vid on Twisted Throttles website of the low speed lowside on the Versys, the only things that hit was the barkbuster and the engine guard. Nothing on the...
Forum: Beasts 06-04-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
I don't think it is common enough to be an issue....

I don't think it is common enough to be an issue. The europeans use their bikes a lot harder than we do here in the states, and I've not read anything that I would call alarming. Have there been...
Forum: Beasts 06-03-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
A report paid for by Amsoil:roflI'll bet they...

A report paid for by Amsoil:roflI'll bet they didn't manipulate the outcome any:deal The one thing I took from my college stat's class was you can make data support any result you desire.

Back in...
Forum: Beasts 06-03-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,942
Posted By ec90t
Huh, my Versys is neither heavy nor its the...

Huh, my Versys is neither heavy nor its the weight down low. It is exceptional in heavy winds for a motorcycle. Guess it kind of blows that theory doesn't it:lol3

Poor design = poor results. Keep...
Forum: Beasts 06-03-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
Have a looksee at Twisted Throttle's website and...

Have a looksee at Twisted Throttle's website and get back to me. What I have is in the order of $1400!
Forum: Beasts 06-03-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,942
Posted By ec90t
Keep dreaming! There ain't no cure for the...

Keep dreaming! There ain't no cure for the buffeting other than to sell the bike and move on. It took me 12K miles and a lot of money spent on shields/madstad bracket to find this out. The best of...
Forum: Beasts 06-03-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
The Mobil 1 will be fine in your bike, it has the...

The Mobil 1 will be fine in your bike, it has the right additives. I've been using using it for the last 40K miles with no issues. 3K mile service intervals will serve you well. It cost all of $10 to...
Forum: Beasts 06-02-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
I run my '11 without the windscreen on a regular...

I run my '11 without the windscreen on a regular basis. 4 allen bolts and it is off.
Forum: Beasts 06-01-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
It does make a world of difference.:D

It does make a world of difference.:D
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
I agree, my Versys is just such a bike. Cost less...

I agree, my Versys is just such a bike. Cost less to own and a much better bike out of the box. The only part where a strom is better than a Versys is the aftermarket. There is a reason for that, the...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
Here's my point entirely. Take a strom and...

Here's my point entirely. Take a strom and address all of the subpar issues that they have. I'm not talking about bringing them up to S10 status, just descent enough not to be an issue. Now how much...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
My experience is that of a rider of 35+ years. I...

My experience is that of a rider of 35+ years. I have enjoyed a lot of bikes in that time and I know what a good bike is. It was just one issue right after another. The seat sucked, buy a new seat....
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
Still good, but not quite as good. The deal...

Still good, but not quite as good.

The deal I got on mine was $7600 OTD for my red '11 with 1 mile on it. The extras that was included at this price was SW Motech engine bars, Givi windscreen, SW...
Forum: Beasts 05-31-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
Nope just stating what the strommer community...

Nope just stating what the strommer community never wants to hear, the cold hard truth of the matter.
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,290
Posted By ec90t
I can tell you there has been two motorcycle that...

I can tell you there has been two motorcycle that I've owned in the last 5 years that needed nothing other than a descent seat installed (personal taste here) to be competent right out of the box. 1)...
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By ec90t
I just sold one for $35 on the classifieds. It...

I just sold one for $35 on the classifieds. It was a factory manual.
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,454
Posted By ec90t
A lot of disapointment during the life of...

A lot of disapointment during the life of ownership on everything that just plain sucks and needs to be upgraded/fixed. Just think of it as a two wheeled boat that is always sucking your wallet dry.
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
Didn't have time to talk to Skip about the...

Didn't have time to talk to Skip about the internals, but he did mention that he could make my Versys a lot faster:evil
Forum: Beasts 05-30-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
That bike was designed and built by a buddy of...

That bike was designed and built by a buddy of mine Ricky Howerton. The engine is a Skip Eakin built unit and is a 750 that makes around 100hp. Very good innagural outing for the bike as this was the...
Forum: Beasts 05-29-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
A clean one for $4K sounds good.

A clean one for $4K sounds good.
Forum: Beasts 05-29-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,942
Posted By ec90t
There is no such thing as a quiet helmet when it...

There is no such thing as a quiet helmet when it comes to a Glee/Wee/Vee.
Forum: Beasts 05-29-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,365
Posted By ec90t
I found out Sunday that if you coast into the gas...

I found out Sunday that if you coast into the gas station the tank will hold 5.4 US gallons:eek1
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