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  1. Wannbe

    Rocket sightings!!! They're everywhere!!!

    A few months ago couple buddies and I decided we would go to Sturgis this year. So we left 10 days ago planning to go the week before the rally started. We have had a blast and ended up as far as Idaho and Montana. We still have to go about 1600 miles to get home. I've owned my 14 roadster...
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    Got a new helmet, went for a 800 mi weekend test ride.

    My wife planned a weekend getaway and my old helmet was just no longer comfortable. ( probably not safe either since it is about 15 yrs old) Went to Cycle Gear in Huntsville Al and tried on all that would fit me. Just couldn't find one that I liked. Finally the guy brings a Shoei Neotec 2. It...
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    Hi, I'm Wannbe and I have a problem!!!

    Went out for a hot fast ride today and realized something about my riding style. I'm addicted to the torque and speed of my roadster, but must try to keep my professional license in tact. So I noticed that I have flyover gears. I mainly blow thru 1st and 2nd gears then pretty much skip 3rd and...
  4. Wannbe

    New Tuner Maybe????

    I have been talking to a dyno tuner near me that I've heard good things about. He had never heard of tuneecu before, but looked into it and told me he would give me 100$ off a tune if I let him tune it. I'm going tomorrow am. Is there anything I need to know or tell him? Or do I just see what...
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    Building my own exhaust!!!

    My wonderful wife ordered me a Ramair filter for Christmas and I knew I wanted to work on the exhaust also, so I started a project. I knew my stock exhaust was going away either way so I figured I wouldn't be losing anything if I ruined it. I pulled off the cans, cut the front of each one off at...
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    Christmas, Ramair, Secondaries, Remove or not?

    My lovely wife ordered my 2014 Roadster a new ramair for Christmas and I have been trying the search function for a couple days. I could not find a consensus answer on whether to remove secondary butterflies or not. My only mods are an opened up exhaust canister done by myself and the tune from...
  7. Wannbe

    Quick question?

    Does anyone know of a problem with using a Dunlop d 205 f for a front? The size is 140 75r 17. A local guy has one for sale for 25$ new with a date code of 1508. Seems like it would work but wanted confirmation from the gurus.
  8. Wannbe

    Not a darkside thread!!!

    Like I said, this is not a ds thread. I'm not looking to be berated for having a square tire on a motorcycle. It is just some pics of a recent ride. I wore out the original rear tire with 4400 miles on it and was about to lose the weekend of riding so I put a 225 on that is rated for 168 mph...
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    excessive tire wear!!

    I have just been forced to change out the rear tire on my 14 r3r at 4300 miles. OK I realize the way I drive is probably the cause, but I have concerns. The front is also almost slick and on the right side. I know the OEM tires are not the best, but I always got 2 to 1 rear tire wear on other...
  10. Wannbe

    no green light

    I got the new map loaded. (Domination tune) but could not get tps green light. The reset adaption works and says reset complete, but no green light on tps. Let it run about 20 mins but still nothing. Drove it today and it's kinda twitchy on the throttle. Not good at maintaining speed. What am I...
  11. Wannbe

    2014 Roadster Tune needed!

    Ok, 2014 Roadster, homemade tors, (big drill bit and a bit of cutting and welding) Got the cable en route. Where can I get a tors tune or is there something better for otherwise stock bike. I have tuneecu installed on my computer and have read some of the tutorials, but still feel like a monkey...
  12. Wannbe

    Barber Vintage Festival 2015

    www.barbervintagefestival.org Barber motorsports announced their 2015 dates. October 9-11. This is a huge event sponsored by Triumph with so much to see. It is always on my must go list. It would be cool to have a large group of rockets at the tent and on the parade laps at the end of the day.
  13. Wannbe

    Header Nostrils

    Thanks to Bob, I have a new to me Stock Header. My plan is to create a new header that looks stock, but with 2" tubes. My question is, the header has these v grooves in the middle for some reason. Are these for strength? Do these carry into the head? Would there be any benefit to taking a...
  14. Wannbe

    Want to Buy Headers or full exhaust

    I'm looking for a set of headers to cut up to make larger diameter tubes to a larger diameter crossover pipe and larger diameter exhaust. I will then add a ramair filter and have custom dyno tune. I want to have the stock look and better flow and keep my original. If someone has a spare set that...
  15. Wannbe

    Another Header Option for Me Maybe???

    I stopped by a local muffler shop today, and the guy says he can build a custom header to can system using larger diameter pipe"1 3/4 or 2". All this and keep stock heat shields and look. Will this give results similar to CES or at least be better than what is on there now. He can also open up...
  16. Wannbe

    Do I have 1st gear problems???

    I have less than 3000 mi on my beast and 1st gear just dont feel right. It goes in and has no problems but doesnt feel, at the shifter, like it is completely engaged. It has never popped out or any other problems. Just wondering if i need to run to the dealer or just casually mention it...
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    hp/torque mods and dyno sheets

    I've been reading posts and trying to get ready for a winter project, but wish there was a central place to see others performance mods and dyno sheets in one place. This would make comparisons easier for us and give you guys a chance to show off some. Mostly money spent relates directly to...
  18. Wannbe

    Roadster causes injury!!

    Last week I was able to take the new R3R out for a short ride and made a couple quick starts. ok I kicked it in the ass. Since then my left hand has been giving a little weakness and muscle strain. I already know I"m a 6'3" 270lb 44 year old fat outta shape truck driver. So no fat old man jokes...
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    Barber Motorsports Superbike Races

    Is anyone else going to Barber on Sunday the 22nd. I would like to meet some others if anyone is going. Maybe even a ride down from north Alabama.
  20. Wannbe

    Exhaust can discoloration??

    Has anyone had a problem with the factory cans having what looks like discoloration? My right side can near the passenger footpegs and on the side has a round spot about 2". Looks like heat color and is not something melted to it. Another problem is the passenger peg is too close to the pipe...
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