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You look pretty excited, but then you should be. It really looks awsome.:tour

Wow, R.C., you hit the nail right on the head with powdercoating the frame! Looks good on ya! Now stay off the damn grass! :D

Betcha yer out in the garage with a wireless laptop, cuz you can't get tired of lookin! Wow.

Betcha yer out in the garage with a wireless laptop, cuz you can't get tired of lookin! Wow.


LOL you caught me.... I was out in the garage...:roflblack :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

The white frame really sets your bike apart from the pack!

I dig it...just lay of the clutch a lil bit ;)

Adios

Looks real nice....

See how things have a way of working out....Sometimes for the better..

Now get out there and ride!

Get some black semigloss spray paint and paint the inside of you exhaust tips (cheap mod that looks good) ;)

:clap :clap Alright Rene!!!! Lookin good! hows the new pipes sound? I see a run comin up :laugh

:clap :clap Alright Rene!!!! Lookin good! hows the new pipes sound? I see a run comin up :laugh


The pipes are REALLY LOUD.... I had no idea....BUT, they sound
great! Lookin forward to Sat... :banana :banana :banana :banana

more pics....looks even sweeter than I thought...Damn fine scoot.

Adios

Absolutely smokin! Enjoy the weekend ride RC.

Congrats!!! :)

Looks freakin awesome. Good job and Congrats

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Man the white frame really sets the bike off. Personally I think it looks like a whole new scoot. What a proud mama. :D HA.

Looks like a bad ass girl's bike. :)

Looks good RC.

Awesome, just freakin' awesome!

:banana

Get some black semigloss spray paint and paint the inside of you exhaust tips (cheap mod that looks good) ;)


I am afraid I will get paint all over the bike.....Hmm???

Maybe I can a friend who can do it for me??

Thanks for the idea...:tour :tour

...nice looking bike... The boys at HD did good for you!

I'm diggin' it, RC!!!

Looks good!!!!

Wow....that white frame does set it out from the pack..... GREAT JOB !!!!!

I really love the white frame! Grats on having your bike back :banana

GREAT look'in bike, RC-you now have a unique bike which definetly sets it apart from the rest of the pack! If anyone from MoCo sees these pics, they may start offering a white frame as an option-awesome!:D

Beautiful scooter! Please keep it upright and between the lines. Congrats on getting her home

that came out cool.
definately a looker

Ya know I'm thrilled for you right...

but dagmar@$%^&*@#! this thread title is killing me.

Every time I see it that STOOOOOOOOOOOPID Avrile Lavigne (is that who signs it?) song gets in my head! :doh :frownthre ;)

RC, The bike looks awesome! Love the white frame and the pipes! Enjoy the ride this weekend!

Every time I see it that STOOOOOOOOOOOPID Avrile Lavigne (is that who signs it?) song gets in my head! :doh :frownthre ;)

Thanks Kev...I hadn't thought of that yet, but now that song will be in my head all day too! You're right...it is by Avrile.

I agree with all the posts. What a nice job, the bike is beautiful. Enjoy your ride!

Cheers - motorrunning

Man, that frame really sets your bike apart from the rest, very unique. Congrats on getting her all finished up and back home in your garage.

WOW! Beautiful. Both you and the bike. You look good together!

Wow, Thats gorgeous. The Frame, all the accents you chose, the accessories, the pin stripping.
What can I say, A beauty on a Beauty! :tour

Wow, Thats gorgeous. The Frame, all the accents you chose, the accessories, the pin stripping.

That goes for the bike too.:roflblack

Great looking bike RC.
Looks like a completely different bike.
Hope to see it in person next CA trip.

Have a GREAT run this week end.

SNAP!!!!!! That is very sharp Girlie....I can see why your smiling so big. Way to go. I'm so happy for ya.
Ride Safe...and Often:smoke

The white frame, oil cover, etc. are way cool.

Hey, are those the Buckshot Billet chrome covers on your air cleaner and timer covers? I'm thinking about those for my '05 1200c. I've got the Road Winder mag wheels, which have similar "buckshot" dimples, so I think the Buckshot covers would match.

Beautiful bike. The frame really sets it apart. Ride safe.

Ralph
Georgetown, Texas

Looking great Rene! Very sharp!!! Congrats on getting back on the road! :clap

I rode the bike to work and stopped at Star Bucks to get some coffee.

The whole time I was riding I kept thinking about the loud pipes, and HOPING
that I do not see a cop.

So, I go into Starbucks and lo and behold, the CA CPA officers are having
a meeting.. :doh I waited until they all left because my bike is REALLY FRIGGIN LOUD.....

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???

I rode the bike to work and stopped at Star Bucks to get some coffee.

The whole time I was riding I kept thinking about the loud pipes, and HOPING
that I do not see a cop.

So, I go into Starbucks and lo and behold, the CA CPA officer's are having
a meeting.. :doh I waited until they all left because my bike is REALLY FRIGGIN LOUD.....

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???
Start crying?
:roflblack

Start crying?
:roflblack

I tried that once when I was pulled over in my car...

It did not work for me....:frownone

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???

Distract him by asking if he noticed your new Harley vest. ;):D

I really like those pipes. I've always liked the look, but I'm not sure I'd like them to be really loud. After you ride a while with them, let us know how you like them. I might want some. :)

I rode the bike to work and stopped at Star Bucks to get some coffee.

The whole time I was riding I kept thinking about the loud pipes, and HOPING
that I do not see a cop.

So, I go into Starbucks and lo and behold, the CA CPA officers are having
a meeting.. :doh I waited until they all left because my bike is REALLY FRIGGIN LOUD.....

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???
Do you have baffles already installed in your pipes? If you do check around and you can find some quiter baffles are have some made. I kinda like my pipes inbetween loud and quite, it's not very much fun cruising around town if your worried about the man all the time. PS your bike looks killer!

Do you have baffles already installed in your pipes? If you do check around and you can find some quiter baffles are have some made. I kinda like my pipes inbetween loud and quite, it's not very much fun cruising around town if your worried about the man all the time. PS your bike looks killer!


No baffles for my pipes, they do not have any and they can not put any on. I asked the guys at the dealer already and they pretty much told me that I am screwed if I get pulled over.. :(

Bike looks great. About the pipes, I was always afraid that I would be puleed over when I first put my pipes on, then I got used to them and the local LEO doesn't even look my way. Biggest thing is don't go around "blipping" them and you probably won't have too much problems. Did you keep your stock pipes? I kept mine just in case I did get a ticket and had to put them back on to get it taken care of .....then back to my after-market pipes.
I heard Moker's pipes on the last run, they were loud but not obnoxiuos. Now Him on the other hand...LOL
Look forward to tomorrow

Darn - sounds like all you can do is keep and eye out and try and slide by... don't blip the throttle and lug by in a higher gear than normal keeping the throttle steady - definitely "getting on the gas" gets one noticed! when i roll into my neighborhood on the late side, i even try and coast into my garage...
Good luck!

very very very nice!!! :D don't know what else to say

Wow ur bike looks real cool

No baffles for my pipes, they do not have any and they can not put any on. I asked the guys at the dealer already and they pretty much told me that I am screwed if I get pulled over.. :(
Roadchick check around other indy type shops somebody can fab a simple baffle to fit in your pipes. Even if you take a 1 and a 1/4" washer welded on a bolt and drilled a hole on the back side of your pipes where you can put nut on the inside and outside to hold the washer in place would work. I've done that a few times and just that knocks down more noise than you would think. Plus it will give you more low end pull because it makes a little back pressure that unbaffled pipes don't have. There's a write up and picture on it somewhere on sportsters.org If i can find it i'll let you know. Anyway don't give up because what one shop says.

Hey RC

Are those WetDreamz pipes? If they are, they do make baffles for them.

If they aren't WD pipes, check out their site. I bet the WD baffles would fit in your pipes.

Roadchick check around other indy type shops somebody can fab a simple baffle to fit in your pipes. Even if you take a 1 and a 1/4" washer welded on a bolt and drilled a hole on the back side of your pipes where you can put nut on the inside and outside to hold the washer in place would work. I've done that a few times and just that knocks down more noise than you would think. Plus it will give you more low end pull because it makes a little back pressure that unbaffled pipes don't have. There's a write up and picture on it somewhere on sportsters.org If i can find it i'll let you know. Anyway don't give up because what one shop says.

Good advice!

Roadchick check around other indy type shops somebody can fab a simple baffle to fit in your pipes. Even if you take a 1 and a 1/4" washer welded on a bolt and drilled a hole on the back side of your pipes where you can put nut on the inside and outside to hold the washer in place would work. I've done that a few times and just that knocks down more noise than you would think. Plus it will give you more low end pull because it makes a little back pressure that unbaffled pipes don't have. There's a write up and picture on it somewhere on sportsters.org If i can find it i'll let you know. Anyway don't give up because what one shop says.


Thanks!!!:)

Hey RC

Are those WetDreamz pipes? If they are, they do make baffles for them.

If they aren't WD pipes, check out their site. I bet the WD baffles would fit in your pipes.

My pipes are Bassani Sweepers.... Thanks for the info, I will check out
their site.:) :)

You are getting Hard Core. It's supposed to rain later today and you rode in??
S'posed to be clear tomorrow, maybe drizzling in San Diego in the morning but clear up here.

You are getting Hard Core. It's supposed to rain later today and you rode in??
S'posed to be clear tomorrow, maybe drizzling in San Diego in the morning but clear up here.


Yeh, I rode in, I was so excited I did not even notice
the weather. I am going to ride it home at lunch and get my car.

I am afraid I will get paint all over the bike.....Hmm???

Maybe I can a friend who can do it for me??

Thanks for the idea...:tour :tour

DIY: Large piece of cardboard with a hole in it. Make hole same size as exhaust tips and use 'painters' masking tape to cover any gaps; use razor blade/knife to trim tape on inside of tip so paint coverage will come out to the edge...

Or maybe you can, you know, get a six pack and coerce, uh, ask a friend to help... :laugh :laugh :laugh

Oh, btw, really great looking bike

Funny, I had a totally different thought when I saw this thread.

Damm, RC...Your bike looks better than mine! And that's hard to do!

Roadchick check around other indy type shops somebody can fab a simple baffle to fit in your pipes. Even if you take a 1 and a 1/4" washer welded on a bolt and drilled a hole on the back side of your pipes where you can put nut on the inside and outside to hold the washer in place would work. I've done that a few times and just that knocks down more noise than you would think. Plus it will give you more low end pull because it makes a little back pressure that unbaffled pipes don't have. There's a write up and picture on it somewhere on sportsters.org If i can find it i'll let you know. Anyway don't give up because what one shop says.

Oh yeah - Bill is a wise man! It's also called a lollipop. Check this out for some info:
http://www.hdforums.com/m_79533/tm.htm

In part:
"To make this tunable mini-baffle scrounge a 1/4-20 x 1" thumb screw, or use a 3/4" OD washer welded to the top of a 1/4-20 x 1" screw. Next drill a slightly larger than 1/4” hole around an inch from the end of your drag pipes. Place a nut and lock washer on your new mini-baffle and slide the whole thing into the hole in your pipe, with the nut, lock washer, and thumbscrew flat or washer inside the pipe. Add another lock washer and nut to the outside, cinch it all down with the flat parallel with the length of the pipe. Of course, repeat for the other pipe! "

There's also a diagram/pic in the link...

Good luck!

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???

RC,
don't worry about the pipes. I've turned corners here in SD and gunned it several times with my V&H pipes barking and passed by cops (not intententially of course). One time I was pulling into my apartment complex and when I turned the corner I cracked the throttle and much to my dismay there was a cop sitting on the side of the street between two cars doing some paperwork!!! I even got a cold sweat. :doh In all cases the cop did not even look my way. They don't seem to mind noise from a Harley. I guess it just goes with the territory. I think as long as you are not tearing around a residential neighborhood late at night you won't have any problems.
Later,
W.
p.s. Can't wait to hear those things in person tomorrow!

Oh yeah - Bill is a wise man! It's also called a lollipop. Check this out for some info:
http://www.hdforums.com/m_79533/tm.htm

In part:
"To make this tunable mini-baffle scrounge a 1/4-20 x 1" thumb screw, or use a 3/4" OD washer welded to the top of a 1/4-20 x 1" screw. Next drill a slightly larger than 1/4” hole around an inch from the end of your drag pipes. Place a nut and lock washer on your new mini-baffle and slide the whole thing into the hole in your pipe, with the nut, lock washer, and thumbscrew flat or washer inside the pipe. Add another lock washer and nut to the outside, cinch it all down with the flat parallel with the length of the pipe. Of course, repeat for the other pipe! "

There's also a diagram/pic in the link...



Good luck!


Thanks thanks thanks!!:)

Hey guys and gals,

I just called the dealer after Mr. Jimi informed me that my pipes
come with removable baffles, and the tech told me he did install
them. It was another service guy that told me they did not
have them for those pipes...

Sorry for all the posts!! The pipes are so frikin loud I thought the
service guy must be right. :doh :doh

Any suggestions on what to say or do if I get pulled over for the loud pipes???

I say sidestep the whole situation...move to Texas!

Adios

Don't worry about the posts!

I don't know what pipes you had before but those bassani's great. Personally I like louder than the screamin eagles so I bet it sounds just as good as it looks. I'm so jealous of that Southern California weather!!!!!!!! Have a fun weekend and take lots of pictures.

hey did you get heat shields for your pipes??

I highly recommend getting some. the flame ones are pretty cool, but mine are just the regular ones

hey did you get heat shields for your pipes??

I highly recommend getting some. the flame ones are pretty cool, but mine are just the regular ones

No I did not get them... I need some though, my leg hit the pipe this morning and lemme tell ya, it was HOT.

we can cruise up to basanni some time. they're just north of tustin on the 57.

we can cruise up to basanni some time. they're just north of tustin on the 57.

Hey is that where you bought the heat shields?? I went to their website
and did not see any...

Yes a ride up to Tustin would be fun....:tour :tour :tour

RC:

I've been watching your progress, and to tell you the truth I wasn't sure how the all white scheme would look. But I must tell you it really looks good, not over done, I think you did very well with your scheme.

No doubt it will get you some real hard looks, and most assurdly with you on it, again very nice job.

yeah that's where I got mine. I ended up calling them and asking, they have the regular shields (like mine) and the flamed ones.

Beeyootiful! You won't see another one like that. Well worth the wait. Is the t/s relocation kit from HD?

Wow, R.C., you hit the nail right on the head with powdercoating the frame! Looks good on ya! Now stay off the damn grass! :D
yes , that frame look is sweeeeet:banana makes the whole bike stand apart from the rest

Beeyootiful! You won't see another one like that. Well worth the wait. Is the t/s relocation kit from HD?

Sure is from HD.