Must say I agree with TC on all counts, That's coming from a person (Me) that is not a real fan of black but it does all go well together, now you just need to look at the exhaust next thou the Headers made by Trev up in QLD are smick just check out the "Rocket Science" thread
Thanks yea I have been looking at that thread... My powder coater bailed on me but all chrome is getting blacked out too... Exhaust is in the works 3into1into3 like the valkyrie cobras but all 2"
Tight, thats the word that comes to mind looking at your bike. The hardbags and fairind look like anything but accessories. excellent work. Now will you hold onto this one awhile or do you enjoy the creation as much as the ride?
Your on the road by now, but if I had read this post in time I would have asked to tag along awhile since carpenters union has asked for a walkoff I have a 4 day weekend and an itch for some warmer weather. oh well, my tires should probably be replaced before I stray too far from home.
Bike has 3000miles on it now and everything is holding up good... did a stint yesterday heading home in front of a major storm and mpg's dropped to 33 since I averaged 97mph on that tank full.... the fairing and bags held up at a few 130+mph runs to stay in front of the rain...
well since we have a long weekend here, I am contemplating going riding all weekend or fabbing up my trailer hitch for the bike or my 3 into 3 straight pipes...
mate, like what you've done, kinda miss mine being all blacked out...hm..maybe ... nah, id get killed, and not by anything other than my wife.
just about your proposed exhaust, I know there are varying opinions all over but my understanding is if you go to big you'll lose torque. I am led to believe that 2 inch is too big and bike will run too lean (i think it was lean but somebody who knows might give you more solid advice). Maybe research your options before biting the bullet on that one mate.
It will be a stepped approach, I have been talking to a few guys on here as well as some Rocket tuners and I will have removable baffles as well in the event that the torque gets to be an issue.
I just love the look of the straight pipes similar to what you get for the Valkyries...