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  1. spalkin

    exhaust shields

    Man! You've got me looking everywhere for that. I saw them, too. I think they were slotted for cooling. I like these, though. CLICK
  2. spalkin

    How to get on the bike?

    It can be tough for anybody to get a leg over a fully loaded bike. If that person is wearing restrictive pants, isn't able to perform a simple Judo side-kick (it gets harder with age) or is small in stature, it 's even tougher. Try this. Have her sit side saddle facing either side, then scoot...
  3. spalkin

    In support of home wheel balancing

    I'm using the DynaBeads with my Avon Storms (read; tires that don't have any heavy mark) and they're running smooth. I figure this is because of any of three things: 1) if motorcycle tires are a bit out of balance, you can't tell. 2) the DynaBeads work 3) my tires came out perfectly balanced...
  4. spalkin

    FJRTom's Farkled 2008

    I see that Air Hawk. Smart man.
  5. spalkin

    Waiting out Ike

    Yep, a continuous line of hurricanes. We'll get all rain we've been missing all at once.
  6. spalkin

    Unbelievable!

    Unbelievable. Nothing amazes me anymore, though.
  7. spalkin

    RAIN X on windshield and helmet visor ?

    I have an EXO700 and I called the company. They said it's OK to use Rain X on it. Just make sure you go over it with a clean cloth and a splash of soapy water. It gets the haze all the way off.
  8. spalkin

    Lowered

    Hey Jason; Throw up a couple of pics. I bet it looks cool that way.
  9. spalkin

    cleaning windshield

    This little oven has a self cleaning feature. Just turn the speedometer dial all the way up.
  10. spalkin

    I bought it!

    That is one helluva windshield! I'm not huge on stickers but those are well done. Nice bike. ;)
  11. spalkin

    Wanted Laminar Lip

    I've got one, too and I'm in Columbus. I even have spare fasteners. It works alright, I just never use it. Nice shape
  12. spalkin

    WTB

    Hey bryanj; I have a Cal Sci Medium. It came with my '03 when I bought it but I use the stocker. I can sell you this one if you want it. Let me know. Nice shape, too.
  13. spalkin

    2009 Kawasaki GTR1400 photos

    It looks great! Kind of like an FJR.
  14. spalkin

    I got it!!! I got it!!!

    Thanks Scuba, they look great. I see why they went so fast. You're right big big difference 22 years makes! Your new black cherry will convince you she's all you'll ever want.
  15. spalkin

    I got it!!! I got it!!!

    Hey Scuba! Congrats, that's a beauty. Can you post some pics of your old bike? I loved the first two 1200's. Have you sold that bike? Are you gonna?
  16. spalkin

    OMG OMG OMG I pick up my 07 in 2 days

    I'm excited for 'ya! Have a great ride home. You won't soon forget it.
  17. spalkin

    At least it was a Har(d)ley

    It's almost worth the arson charge. Too bad there's no video. :(
  18. spalkin

    Favorite '80s bike?

    '87 FJ1200
  19. spalkin

    anyone ever tint their windscreen

    It depends on how dark you want it. A good way to tint acrylic is to get some Rit Dye (black). It available everywhere. You use a pan big enough to submerge the windshield, fill it with near boiling water and ad the two bottles of dye. then set the windshield in it and let it soak until the...
  20. spalkin

    Hottie loves my bike...

    Make sure she didn't have you leave it to her in your will while you weren't looking!
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