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The Search: Part III

Started by Ideapimp, June 10, 2008, 03:02:28 PM

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bryant8

#30
Ruh oh, after 2pm on Saturday is no good for me to help pick it up.  Not kidding.  I can probably help out after 6 or so, but no promise though.  (I have to pick up a ton of bookshelves up at IKEA for the parents)

You can't go wrong with Pitbull stands,

Speedymoto sliders are pretty good as well.

IP give me a call when you get the chance
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

Duc L'Smart

Very cool... Congrats [thumbsup]

Skip the rear wheel stand. You need helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, boots........... [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

never2loud


Awesome IP!  Can't wait to see the new ride  [thumbsup]

And I agree with Scott; buy all the GOOD gear now (anybody ever tell the one about pea gravel, tweezers, and knees?  :'( )

Duc L'Smart

Yo, IP, what you REALLY need is someone with a lot of experience on a SC to go out with you & ride the new bike back. Much safer [thumbsup]

Just sayin' [evil]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Ideapimp

Helmet = Check
Jacket = Check
Gloves = Check
Boots = can get by with what I have, but could use some good ones.

Argh, the money damn has burst!!


Ideapimp

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on June 12, 2008, 02:35:10 PM
Yo, IP, what you REALLY need is someone with a lot of experience on a SC to go out with you & ride the new bike back. Much safer [thumbsup]

Just sayin' [evil]

Might have to happen. If I can't find a buddy with a truck or trailer available after 2 or get this guy to let me come get it earlier, I'm gonna be riding that thing home.   [moto]

bryant8

I love my Sidi boots.

Don't forget earplugs... the megaphone will kill your ears otherwise
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

bryant8

Quote from: Ideapimp on June 12, 2008, 02:41:37 PM
Might have to happen. If I can't find a buddy with a truck or trailer available after 2 or get this guy to let me come get it earlier, I'm gonna be riding that thing home.   [moto]

Get the wifey to take you out there and then ride it back.  I'm sure a few people my make the ride out and back
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

Duc L'Smart

I've got a truck, ramps, & Baxley Sport Chock & tie downs if that's what you really want to do.
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Ideapimp


caffeinejunkee

#40
Congrat's on your new ride [thumbsup]

Glad to hear you got what you wanted!

BarneePhife

Quote from: Ideapimp on June 12, 2008, 01:58:49 PM
- Rear wheel stand
- Frame sliders

Ryan,
Congrats!

Rear wheel stand - Pitbull makes only one that works with the 06 SC1K.  I just got one last week.  Others have problems of the bike falling off.  so, if you get one, look on Pitbull's site and make sure you get the one for the '06/Paul Smart.

Instead of a rear wheel stand, I highly recommend a Baxley Sport Chock instead.  There are some local shops that keep them in stock (for about the same price as if you ordered them from Baxley's website).  I've had one since I bought the bike.  It gives me piece of mind knowing that I don't have to worry about whether I set my kickstand right.  Plus, I think the bike actually takes up less room in the garage since it's not leaning over.  And the ride in/out ease of the Baxley is super convenient!

Frame sliders...  be sure to look at a lot of pics of SC's with them installed.  They might take a little getting used to (visually).  And, there's arguments on both sides of the fence on the good and bad of using frame sliders (may cause more damage than they prevent argument).

We expect pics on Saturday!

  • 2006 Ducati SportClassic 1000
  • 1978 Yamaha GT 80

Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy.

♣ McKraut ♣

glad to hear you're on your way, man...  i can't do much besides offer to ride out there with you in a cage and ride it back or drive the cage back...but i'm happy to do either, seriously.
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX

♣ McKraut ♣

FWIW...the cyclecat stands are pretty awesome; the only thing is you have to find them used, since they're no longer doing business.



i've heard good things about powerstands and pitbull though, too...  just depends on what type of stand you want...some you'll even have to drill into your swingarm to install posts for spool type stands.
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX

Ideapimp

Quote from: BarneePhife on June 12, 2008, 03:52:49 PM
I highly recommend a Baxley Sport Chock instead.  There are some local shops that keep them in stock

Care to name said shops? Looks pretty darn cool to me. ;D