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Shoganai
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 Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: Blue Streak is Home |
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She's home!!
BB = Baby Blue
SW = Shop Whore
Some comments after riding her home last night:
1. BB has 51,700 mile and it shows. Less overall vibration felt thru the grips, saddle and pegs than the SW with 180,000 miles.
2. The pull on the clutch is 35% - 45% lighter and the shifting up and down is very, very smooth. (I suspect I now need to adjust the cable on the SW)
3. The excelleration is smoother and quicker.
4. It is more nimble in the turns.
5. The throttle is more responsive.
More later...
Today 11/08/2008
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1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki
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Klinker
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I noticed that ol' SW looks a little cold and dejected over there in the corner all neked. Jealous of the perky ingenue, no doubt.
Beautiful machine. Love the color.
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Oh, don't you worry your pretty little head about the shop whore. 
BB will allow us to invest in her. (plans being drawn up as we type  )
Here's a teaser...
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Off the grid
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Oh you greedy beotch. 
Not only do you have to hoard up the RSs al la Johnny O, but you get one of the rare black FD ones!
/twitch
(looks great Gwen....hey! Didn't you say you were going to quit riding? /punt)
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Off the grid wrote: | Oh you greedy beotch.
Not only do you have to hoard up the RSs al la Johnny O, but you get one of the rare black FD ones!
/twitch |
Ouch... 
| Off the grid wrote: | | 9looks great Gwen....hey! Didn't you say you were going to quit riding? /punt) |
I tried, I really, really tried. 
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki |
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Off the grid
Chaotic Good
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Ouch...
I take comfort knowing that bike and it's rare, beautiful and unique FD will get used like hooker on dollar hummer night.
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Flying Duck
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I think you should name it CTD.
"Crash Test Dummy"
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Geoff
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats! I really like the color. Keep us posted on the mods.
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | I think you should name it CTD.
"Crash Test Dummy"
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| Off the grid wrote: | Ouch...
I take comfort knowing that bike and it's rare, beautiful and unique FD will get used like hooker on dollar hummer night. |
 You know it sweetie
(must link smilie http://shoganai.smugmug.com/photos/124605305_i4gjB-Ti.jpg)
Best seen on a black ground for best contrast.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki |
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rydor
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Baby Blue is home! |
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DAMN that's a pretty bike |
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drmalacarne
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| Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations for the RS!
Great color.
Guilherme.
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max
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:24 am Post subject: |
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ABS II as well?
Looks good, love the colour-keyed cases too, the base black does get a bit boring and we only ever got the colours on LTs. Don't forget to get the back paralever off & check the splines & drive boots. And the fuel lines too.
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:47 am Post subject: |
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| max wrote: | ABS II as well?
Looks good, love the colour-keyed cases too, the base black does get a bit boring and we only ever got the colours on LTs. Don't forget to get the back paralever off & check the splines & drive boots. And the fuel lines too.
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Thank you Max,
Yes ABS II.
Today we bought all the fluids to do the following:
1. Oil Change
2. Tranny Change
3. Final drive Change
4. Radiator Change
5. Fork oil Change
We also will be replacing the spark plugs, air and fuel filter.
During this time, we'll have her undressed on the lift inspecting every inch off all the lines, clamps, and wiring.
We plan to do a spline check soon, but it might need to wait until after Jan. 2009. It shifts like a buttery-smooch scalded weasel.
Next up is to wire in the Blue-C fuse block, and run wiring for a GPS and powered tankbag, and HID's.
At some point, we'll mount the PIAA 910's.
Then a tire pressure monitor by summer I hope.
Then SS break lines.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
Nana korobi ya oki |
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