Newbie From Scotland

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Stripler, Jun 19, 2017.

  1. Stripler

    Stripler New Member

    Jun 19, 2017
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    Thought id say hi, bought a new street twin which i collect on friday.
    change of scene for me this, but cant wait to get started modding.

    Where do i start........
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  3. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
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    welcome in
     
  4. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

    Dec 21, 2016
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    Welcome from Germany!
    Enjoy your bike...

    I do the same over here but this week, we are above 30 deg from tomorrow on.
    Guess, I'll pick the forest routes... :p
     
  5. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    Hi & Welcome in.

    Stripler - shouldn't it be Stwin'r !!!!:p
     
  6. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Welcome in !
     
  7. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to he forum stripler
    Keep some brass on one side to upgrade the rock hard suspension.
    Fit a Scottoiler as your first mod.
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

    May 12, 2014
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    Hi and welcome
     
  9. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome mate. I made the same mistake - bought a Street Twin and now working my way through the extras catalogue ;)
     
  10. Wasp

    Wasp Well-Known Member

    May 14, 2016
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    Carbon. And paint it yellow.;)

    Other than that, just ride it and enjoy. And when ya not riding or fettling (or painting) come on here, it's a great forum.

    Atb

    Bob
     
  11. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Stripler,
    Congrats on the new bike, you are going to have a fun weekend eh!
    With extras, take your time and read reviews of different makes for parts, from exhausts, mirrors, carbon bits, tyres, horns etc, it is good to go forthe same manufacturer to maintain the same look if that is a concern foryou.

    Priorites for upgrades in my book are:
    - Horn, get rid of the sad factory fitted excuse of a mouse fart that comes with any bike nowadays. For £20 you can have a lot more stronger sound that can be heard by car drivers above music and phone conversations.
    - Exhaust, you may need an engine remap too and this upgrade is usually done later, but a louder horn can save your skin, iti s also a good way of making yourself know to other road users where a horn may be excesive
    - Camera, get a decent weather proof camera to record any incidents htat may occur, these can literally save you thousands if it can prove you are not liable if you need to make a claim
    - Decent helmet, jacket, trousers and boots. Armoured motorbike kit that suits you and your bike. Not so much an accessory, but if you haven't already got some decent kit then do so.

    The above can cost a few hundred to a few thousand, but the camera and horn are as essential as protective clothing.

    Enjoy your bike, anddo post pictures when you pick it up...please:D
     
  12. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

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    Hello & welcome
     
  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome, I love my street twin. As red thunder has covered there are many opportunities to mod your bike. I had the heated grips, small screen, belly pan and rear rack fitted by the dealer. Since then I have added tank pads, TEC slip on exhuast (these do not require a re-map) and rear gas shocks. I've also fitted a different radiator cover.

    What ever you do enjoy making your choices and the impact they will have on your bike. Ride safe.
    Wessa
     

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