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one more thing i take it mines a pointy, y are they called a pointy, just curious. lol
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because the bike exterior is mor epointy than the pre 2003 model which is curvy
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Very nice, the white ones look sick.
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I'm going to have to start customising my bike before it gets to the stage I can't find at a SV meetup!
Hope you enjoy it! |
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yes the D220's are a bit wooden and not very inspiring in the wet but ok in the dry. i don't like them but there is nothing wrong with them just lack of feedback.
this is a personal thing.. dont bother spending money on 'tat' like tail tidies, mini indicators, rim tape etc.etc it's all just cosmetic stuff. concentrate on what really matters and that's maintenance. so first off i would recommend you get a scottoiler which will make your chain last 4 times as long with less hassle. a nice after-market can to let the v-twin sound like it should, don't bother smashing the cat out it makes not one bit of difference to performance. next up are tools to do the jobs you will pay a fortune to get done and then add fluids to your kit like red rubber grease, white spray grease, stock of oil and oil filters. don't get trapped with the old 'stamp in the book' carp it means nothing. better doing the servicing yourself as then you know what's been done. keep a record of the work you have done with the dates and mileage, this is worth more than any stamp in a book. |
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my other hobby is building and flying model helicopters. so now i have a real man cave with my bike and helis. ![]() |
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what main things need attention on this bike. what are the brakes like, are they prone to seize or anything like this on other parts of the bike
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pretty much the swingarm bearings and brakes with a few electrical gremlins that can pop up.
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I love em.... if you don't want then I will use them to death for you ![]() |
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