graverobber6
Standard Bore
Hello, thought I would take a moment to introduce myself to the board. I'm a Captain with 21 years of service in the Army. Just picked up a 2008 RIII Touring prior to my move to Spokane, WA in June. Thought I would take advantage of the area to get some long distance rides in this area. The landscape has not failed to disappoint. Since we are near the Idaho border, we have been hitting up the N ID area. Only 76 miles to hit big sky country in Montana. Wonderful riding country, glad I transitioned from a Speed Triple to the RIIIT. Arthritis has set in both my knees and when I got back from Iraq last year I found that I could no longer bear to crouch and ride the S3. Needless to say my wife is in love with the luxurious ride and ample comfort of the RIIIT compared to the Speed Triple. RIIIT is my 4th Hinckley. I have 3 Meriden bikes in the stable as well as a 65 BSA rigid that is a basket case.
I am considering exhaust mods to get a little more oomph out of the motor. I've read some preliminary posts on this board. My main question would be is the D&D system ridiculously loud? I don't have any desire to break noise ordinances and draw the attention of flashing lights. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Once the shoulder heals, I am going to embark on a restoration of a 1970 TR25W. I snagged the bike from the original owner, still in running condition. Has the 1976 Iowa plate on it from when it was last licensed. Complete bike, missing nothing but passenger footpegs. Worst thing about it, was painted mustard yellow in the early 70s to make it look more like a "dirt bike".
Fun times!
I am considering exhaust mods to get a little more oomph out of the motor. I've read some preliminary posts on this board. My main question would be is the D&D system ridiculously loud? I don't have any desire to break noise ordinances and draw the attention of flashing lights. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Once the shoulder heals, I am going to embark on a restoration of a 1970 TR25W. I snagged the bike from the original owner, still in running condition. Has the 1976 Iowa plate on it from when it was last licensed. Complete bike, missing nothing but passenger footpegs. Worst thing about it, was painted mustard yellow in the early 70s to make it look more like a "dirt bike".
Fun times!