I Did It! New to me ST

ToddC · Apr 30, 2015

Thanks Smash

ToddC · May 4, 2015

Ok finally got to a good computer....
Took a couple pics of both bikes together. Rode the 06 back to Bothell so I can go through her and make sure all is well. Have found a couple of missing items that have been gone since bike was new. Notice in pic that the front yellow reflectors on the forks are not there...never were.

Just had to share...

ToddC

ToddC · Mar 18, 2016

Almost a year with "Darth" and I had to replace the left headlight bulb. Many thanks to those who were kind enough to document the process before me. Tried on my own.....read service manual..... Could reach the plug.....couldn't figure it out.

Thanks again to those before me......saved fairing removal and took less than 30 minutes.......after I read up on it here!

ToddC

cyclenut57 · Mar 19, 2016

After reading this thread I can truly say that I AM JEALOUS!! Maybe if I just bring home a third one and ask for forgiveness?????? Easy than asking for permission????? It has worked once before! HHHmmmmmmm?

ToddC said:
Almost a year with "Darth" and I had to replace the left headlight bulb. Many thanks to those who were kind enough to document the process before me. Tried on my own.....read service manual..... Could teach the plug.....couldn't figure it out.

Thanks again to those before me......saved fairing removal and took less than 30 minutes.......after I read up on it here!

ToddC

ToddC · Mar 19, 2016

cyclenut57 said:
After reading this thread I can truly say that I AM JEALOUS!! Maybe if I just bring home a third one and ask for forgiveness?????? Easy than asking for permission????? It has worked once before! HHHmmmmmmm?

Life's short....just go for it....

.....what's the worst that could happen????? There's always the guest room right??

ToddC

ToddC · Apr 4, 2016

Darth went on a LRD !! WA to AZ and back. 3888 miles.

View attachment 172402. Had bike for just less than 12 months now and just under 10,000 on this bike since purchase last April.
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ToddC · Aug 26, 2016

Over 12,000 miles and two new rear tires since buying Darth last April. Love this bike! Taking it to WeSToc tomorrow am. Woo Hoo! Another few thousand miles and smiles!

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ToddC

DaveM · Aug 26, 2016

ToddC said:

No license plate?? That's stealth!

ToddC · Aug 26, 2016

DaveM said:
No license plate?? That's stealth!

It's painted with the new invisa-shield , only visible when viewed from the eyes of non-authourative types.....

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Had the lower bracket off for tire install.

ToddC

DaveM · Aug 26, 2016

ToddC said:
It's painted with the new invisa-shield , only visible when viewed from the eyes of non-authourative types......

Had the lower bracket off for tire install.

ToddC

Nice...I need to get some of that invisa-shield....LOL

ToddC · Dec 1, 2018

Loved this trip..... Fly and rides ROCK!!
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ToddC · Mar 31, 2019

Can't believe it has been 4 years...
Thanks to Igofar last week, he made this bike like new. Couldn't believe all the things he found. Some were my fault, but many were from prior owner and the dealer. Wrong brake pads was one. Wearing uneven and the too thick pads caused the Pistons to seize. And Larry found a stone the size of a small pea balanced on one of the throttle butter fly flaps on the intake. Could have dropped into the cylinder and ruined the engine....!?!!!?
So glad he had the chance to find it.
ToddC

Larry Fine · Mar 31, 2019

ToddC said:
I'm starting to believe that.......

And they look a little like Darth Vader !

No bull: I knew a car salesman named Garth Schrader.