[Smokier104]

Cleaned her up, mounted the new front Shinko, preparing her for her winter's nap.

 

[Chattanooga_Mark]

Just curious why you didn’t go with a 160/60 front tire. By the way, that blue and silver paint scheme is drop dead gorgeous. Congratulations sir.

 

[Jabbeaux]

Watching it rain today, but heading out first thing in the morning to get a new front tire. It has the E3 on the front now and some really uneven wear patterns. The back is the E4 with a good bit of run left, so I’m just going with the 4 in front too. I’m ready to put some miles on this thing.

 

[ledzep]

Sent out my seat today to have Russell day long do their magic. Been using Airhawk pad for years now and it has been great but even that feels like a rock now. Can't wait to try this seat out. Been holding out for many years.

 

[Smokier104]

@Chattanooga_Mark ,

Thank you, agree she is a beautiful machine. I strongly considered going with the 160, but didn't want to fiddle with the front fender. Depending on how the Shinko performs, I may yet have another chance.

Ride safe,
Smokier

P.S. I blasted through Chattanooga Wednesday evening. Was in Orlando and my flight got cancelled (Nicole), so drove home.

 

[lou8700]

Just got these and will be sticking them on shortly. I had a pair on my XR and liked them. Anyway, I just thought they are a pretty good deal I'd pass along.

Kuryakyn Chrome Saddlebag Front Kick Accents - 7692 Cruiser Motorcycle - Dennis Kirk

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[burbansk]

Just got these and will be sticking them on shortly. I had a pair on my XR and liked them. Anyway, I just thought they are a pretty good deal I'd pass along.

Kuryakyn Chrome Saddlebag Front Kick Accents - 7692 Cruiser Motorcycle - Dennis Kirk

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Lou, You will like them and they look good. My wife likes them so much she bangs her boots on them every time she gets on or off my XCT. LOL.............

 

[ForestGiant]

Just got these and will be sticking them on shortly. I had a pair on my XR and liked them. Anyway, I just thought they are a pretty good deal I'd pass along.

Kuryakyn Chrome Saddlebag Front Kick Accents - 7692 Cruiser Motorcycle - Dennis Kirk

Find the Kuryakyn Chrome Saddlebag Front Kick Accents - 7692 at Dennis Kirk. Shop our complete selection of Cruiser Motorcycle parts and accessories including the Kuryakyn Chrome Saddlebag Front Kick Accents - 7692.

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Dang, 17 dollars is a pretty good price. I have them on my red 14 CC, and if nothing else, they do break up the color, and they can be removed easily.

 

[Smokier104]

Took delivery of an Ultimate heated Mid Rider. Installation happening today. The seat, construction, finish looks superb. Will probably go to town and back for an inaugural run.

Ride safe,
Smokier

 

[Smokier104]

27 Degrees during the inaugural run with the Ultimate seat. The heat does work, was spoiled by having a high and low option on the OEM seat. Now simply an ON or OFF button. "It works", is the most important thing. The seat is firmer than stock. Obviously not anywhere near the 100+ mile break in ride they suggest.
It looks good on the XCT. Even more excited for spring!

(Thought bubble) "... The days are getting longer, the days are getting longer... the days..."

Ride safe,
Smokier

 

[burbansk]

Smokier104, Glad that your new heated seat is working out for you. I have a Corbin on my XCT and wish it was heated. You are correct that the days are getting longer. It is 8:00 am in Northern Michigan and I can see the woods across the street.

 

[Motorbikerx]

See my post in
'Squeaking Rattling noise"

 

[Jabbeaux]

Checked the battery cables and they were really loose. The check engine light had been coming on intermittently, so hope the loose cables were the culprit. I did go ahead and order the 40 amp breaker from the local Napa store and plan on replacing the battery and breaker in the spring. I don’t know the age of the battery and it can’t hurt to change the breaker. Sure is a lot more trouble getting to the battery on this bike compared to the Kingpin LOL!! I’ll have it jacked up next time, I’m too old to be rolling around on a concrete floor!
I also did the saddlebag latch repair on the the right bag. I had read that it was usually the right bag and they were right.
just a couple more small steps of getting to know this bike and getting ready for some spring rides. The biggest problem I have with this bike so far is that the wife likes to ride it as much as I do and the damn thing is too heavy to push out to the road and sneak off without her knowing it…… just kidding….. kind of LOL! Take care everybody.

 

[MacDony]

Hi,
I had my saddle and the tope-case backrest redone in two colors of grey.
In light grey, it will be less hot in direct sunlight.
It is not leather, but synthetic material like the original black.

 

[quazimoto]

I looked in the general direction of my xct… looked at the cold wet surroundings… decided on a nap.

chortle…

 

[MagVic CCT]

 

[MagVic CCT]

 

[MagVic CCT]

 

[quazimoto]

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Looks suspiciously like Fat Bastard our cat.

 

[Bikesofbrads]

I sat on mine making vroom vroom sounds while daydreaming of past & future rides, my garage’s extremely hot & my eyes started sweating so I had to walk away