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    Viking exhaust

    Finally got the video of the rocket with Paul’s exhaust and got it uploaded to YouTube. It was all recorded with my iPad so sound quality doesn’t do it justice, but will give an idea of the difference. The perspective also fails to give a good account of the difference in acceleration from stock...
  2. Waconut

    Decel popping problem

    Got Paul's crossover, mufflers and K&N filters all on with stock manifold. Installed a tune I got from Martin Brighton. Both roadsters are 2011. His has stock manifold with after market crossover and I believe Dave Platt mufflers. Figured it should be real close. Seams to idle fine and...
  3. Waconut

    Where to move sensors

    Finally getting to change out exhaust and intake. Wondering if you guys have removed all the intake plenum including the center section under the tank that the pressure sensor and lines mount to. If so, what did you do with the junction for the pressure lines and the sensor. The other question...
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    Moving sensor after K&N install

    finally ready to put my exhaust and filters on. Just wondering what gage and type of wire most of you have used to lengthen your sensor wires so you can relocate it to where it needs to be. I know some have just gotten the Ramair extension, but I'm going to just lengthen mine. Thanks for the...
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    Birthday present to me - Viking parts

    Got a nice box in the mail today from south of the equator. And my wife didn’t even disown me lol. The packing was great and the workmanship is fantastic. Kudos to Paul!! Now if I can just get the timing chains and gears in her car changed I could get the exhaust and intake on the Rocket done .
  6. Waconut

    First run of the season

    Made a run to an annual Guzzi rally on the Mississippi for a weekend riding with friends from two different states. Had a great weekend of bikes, riding and scenery despite the rain off and on all weekend. A good short run to start the season. Just under 700 miles total with at least 400 of them...
  7. Waconut

    viking bags quick release

    I know some of you are using these. I'm mounting some on my roadster and the question I have is did you use the 8mm bolts that came with them on the front or did you bore out the mounting piece and get a 10mm bolt. If you used the 8mm, have you had any problem with the fender shifting? Id rather...
  8. Waconut

    Ramair or K&N

    I've posted questions on pipes and tune earlier. This is one for helping me decide which filter setup to order before my exhaust comes. I like the looks of the K&N with the cut bear claw and the thought that the engine will get cooler air compared to completely covered filters. However I've seen...
  9. Waconut

    Two kinds of people

    Ran across this and thought it was great. Sent it to a buddy who's a Guzzi guy just to pick on him. Got quite the response lol. Thought you all would enjoy it. Like a lot of you I've been riding for too many years to think about and have owned different brands over the years, but Triumph has...
  10. Waconut

    Tuneecu equipment

    Am waiting on pipes from Paul and getting ready for the change over. Posted before about tuneecu dyno availability and it appears the nearest one is hour away. All of the tuners within a descent reach are v twin guys that only use PCV. I've decided to tax my computer illiterate brain and go for...
  11. Waconut

    Tuners

    Have exhaust and filters on the way. Not knowledgeable enough to try and tune it myself so planning on taking it to a dyno. The problem is, I live in south central Iowa and all the tuners I can find only work with Power Commander and nothing else. From what I understand, I'd not only have to buy...
  12. Waconut

    Rockets finally home

    A suicidal deer decided to use me as a means to its end last September. Took the insurance company a month to make up its mind and repair it, then another eight weeks for all the parts to get here from Triumph. Had the Harley to ride, but how I missed the Rocket! They finally called this...
  13. Waconut

    Back in the saddle

    its been five days since I wrecked the Rocket and even though I'm still in house slippers due to the swelling in my leg and foot, I had to try. With patience I managed to get my leg over the Harley and found I could even get my foot up to the brake. Movement was stiff enough at first, I didn't...
  14. Waconut

    Windshield bags for Roadster

    Posted this elsewhere but thought this might be a more appropriate spot. Finally got around to designing mounts and making bags for the Rocket. Not the best tooling as it was an after thought when the bags were finished. Not easy to tool with things turned inside out lol. Anyway, since bags for...
  15. Waconut

    Windshield Bags

    Finally got around to making bags and brackets so I can have some place to carry little things like sunglasses and garage door opener. Have a week or so on them and wish I'd done it sooner lol. Been spoiled with bags on the Harley and a tank bag on the Sprint. Excuse the sloppy tooling. Was an...
  16. Waconut

    Rocket ride

    Nice night in Iowa for a Rocket ride. Humidity dropped a little and the sky was awesome. Looked down at my tank and had to take a pic with the clouds in the background. Doesn't get any better
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