Finally! first ride on new 929

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:02 AM

It seems like it has been raining for EVER !! I got this bike before Thanksgiving and haven't been able to ride until today. This is my first liter bike and I LOVE IT!!

Got off work early and cruised around in the sun until dark. I felt a little weird because I sold all my street gear with my last bike and was riding around with MX gear. NOT SQUID STYLE! Just looked funny

Can't wait to get out of town!

Since I am in the market any suggestions on where to get a good deal on gear?

dmock96 · 01-14-2009, 12:09 AM

Congratulations on the new bike! Motorcycle-superstore has a lot of sales/clearance if you can find the right size. Check around on this site and ebay. I picked up two more jackets last month just because they were pretty cheap.

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:18 AM

Just checked out the site ...awesome.

In the spring is it harder to find sales?

lanbrown · 01-14-2009, 12:19 AM

You can find sales all of the time, you just have to look around. With the current economical climate, prices will be negotiable. If you find something you like now and the price is right, get it now.

WyoJames · 01-14-2009, 12:23 AM

congrats on the new bike! where are the pictures?!?!?!

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:26 AM

OK I'm just curious

I keep seeing the bright colored helmet mohawks around town and at first I thought they were goofy, but now I realize that they are eye catching (noticeable) I even see them in the other side of the freeway when I drive my cage. So I am thinking of getting one because I think It might help drivers see me, but on the other hand I don't want the world to think I'm a stunting jerk

Opinions?

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:26 AM

I'll put pictures up as soon as I can get my phone to lalk to my computer

lanbrown · 01-14-2009, 12:27 AM

It will be the wrong type of attention you will get. The upside, if you carry a dustpan, you can use your helmet as a broom.

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:29 AM

WyoJames · 01-14-2009, 12:31 AM

If you get one I will drive to portland and take all ur other gear and force you to ride in the mohawk helmet, t-shirt, shorts, and flipflops

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:42 AM

I did get a lot of bad looks from people today, not to sure sport bikes are really popular in this hippie town

lanbrown · 01-14-2009, 12:46 AM

Put some peace symbols and a VW logo on it.

WyoJames · 01-14-2009, 12:49 AM

don't forget about the Bob Marley sticker too

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 12:53 AM

40 mpg and will outrun anything I've ever been in What more could you ask for?
I think the sound negatively affects the aura of the neighborhood

WyoJames · 01-14-2009, 1:14 AM

40mpg? really?

zero937 · 01-14-2009, 1:45 AM

congrats same here got to go out and ride and a good site is Sportbike Track Gear Home Page

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 9:34 AM

Just bought icon helmet for 66% off thanks DMOC96

Taino · 01-14-2009, 11:19 AM

Type in motorcycle superstore coupons in a search engine

tlstreak · 01-14-2009, 11:21 AM

I got a set of Kobe leathers from 1888-fastlaps ebay page for like $200. Heavy nice leather, and probably the most comfortable for street riding ive ever had. I did get them 1 size larger. I laid the bike down already with them once and they held up fine. Build quality is good, sizing is a little off, they run big. Overall id buy another set tomorrow if I needed to. Fastest shipping ive ever had, paid on Monday fedex arrived on Tuesday.

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I couldnt find anyone cheaper. 3 day free shipping.

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 5:19 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions I am bookmarking all these sites and comparing prices...

Oh and I'm guessing at the mileage, All I know for sure is that it cost me 7 dollars to fill up and I rode for three hours and it still looks pretty dang full

Taino · 01-14-2009, 5:38 PM

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BigBassTurd · 01-14-2009, 5:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ijumpstuff

Oh and I'm guessing at the mileage, All I know for sure is that it cost me 7 dollars to fill up and I rode for three hours and it still looks pretty dang full

After you fill up hold the left button on the dash and you will reset the trip on the odometer. Then you will be able to see how many miles you get out of your tank. I do this everytime I fill up and get around 140 miles before the reserve light kicks on at 1 gallon left.

Ijumpstuff · 01-14-2009, 6:06 PM

Cool I was just trying to figure out those buttons. can I save a mileage so I know when to oil change with them?

BigBassTurd · 01-14-2009, 8:01 PM

Sure set you oil as trip "B" and reset it the same way. Just make sure you are on trip "B" (oil mileage)and not Trip "A"(gas mileage) when you reset it. To switch between "A" and "B" just press and release the left button. Do not hold it down or it will reset itself. Oh and if the battery dies it will reset itself too.

nitant · 01-14-2009, 8:32 PM

i am getting roughly 45 mpg on my 07 1000

McJohn · 01-19-2009, 10:41 AM

get on compacc.com's email list and they'll send you deals weekly. some of their deals are amazing.