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Finally went in a bought a new Speedmaster. What a pleasure to ride  Aint she a beauty. Weathers great here in Oz at the moment. 25 c and sunny
2008 Black Speedmaster
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Great ride! Welcome to the group, Ride safe.
Warren
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cant stop grinnin can ya?? hahahahahahaha welcome!!!
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Let the customizing begin! You'll be adicted to this site in no time. Congratulations on your new ride. she's a beauty.
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looks great. this forum is more addicting than myspace AND facebook! enjoy.
thorn
06 Speedmaster. Black and Sunset Red.
SS long slash, 135/45, AI out.
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Welcome and enjoy that new Speedy.
Dave
04 SpeedMaster, Windvest Screen, Leatherworks Bags.
F&AM, WM 3 times
Rifle & Pistol Competitor
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Welcome to the family!  /Johann 
Gooseman
Bonneville America 904 Black/Silver
Triumph Tiger 1050 Black
Ducati Multistrada 1200s
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Welcome to the club.
ENJOY!!!!!
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
Seller of fine automobiles.
Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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You were smart and bought the best color. Good for you!
Gerry
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Welcome to the Sanitarium, we all know why you're here. Have you adjusted your bars yet? They look pretty flat in the photo. Drop 'em a bit and it's more comfortable. At least for me. What's the bike's name?
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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nice color choice and the prettier sister of the two. look forward to seeing more pics from that upside down place.
Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul...
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Welcome to the site, nice bike.. mine looked similar to that.... once...
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I'll drink to that, I just got one too! Exactly the same, how's the running in coming on??
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The running in is going well. I havent been to harsh on it though it is sooo tempting when you open the throttle and it just takes off in any gear. I had a choice when buying it from my local dealer, get the mulberry now as they have a few or wait 4 months for the black. I searched all the dealers till I found the black and bought it straight away. I had already been on test rides and stuff and new what I wanted.
Modifications ? Yep for sure but after my first service by the dealer. Feel free to throw in suggestions. I know pipes are a must but still working out what I like best. I want deep and loud but not over the top. Just want people to know that when I open the throttle up, watch out for Speedy.
2008 Black Speedmaster
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don't do pipes without air box drilling/removal and air injection removal and be SURE to rejet.
didn't mean you have to just helps the engine breathe.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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you can do pipes without airbox mods. thats how i ran mine for awhile and pipes alone made a very big difference
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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some will do pipes and never do any airbox mods
THE VOICE OF REASON
per: Stewart
AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster
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It's very easy to do simple airbox changes like removing the snorkle and putting in a UNI filter besides removing the AI system. My carbs were definitely re-jeted, but I haven't felt the need to go further.
If I do anything else, it will be a 904 big bore kit. I'm waiting until my bike is two years old to decide.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Should be Riding
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Congratulations on the new bike!!!!
The only suggestion I have is to remove the air injection as soon as possible to keep your header pipes from blueing.
Soren
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Good job Derek. Snap. What a cool ride. Warning - stay away from the Tech and mods sections on this wonderful site. But if you dare there is a wealth of good stuff here.
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Great decision Derek you won't regret it.Where abouts in OZ are ya??
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Im out Penrith way. Western Suburbs of Sydney. Some great roads out this way too.
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Welcome Willyrover and now you begin to spend the rest of that stash in your pocket.. 
Ray(UK)
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Ramsound,
just interested why you would go for the 904 big bore kit instead of the 988 kit..
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Simplier, less additional work, solid, proven, and reliable. The larger kit changes the stroke with the same bore. It requires more engine work and labor. The biggest gain I'm interested in is the torque gain. The hp may go up slightly, but there's a big torque inprovement.
Also, I am not planning to make other major changes like different carbs, cams, etc. and I wanted to keep the airbox. Because I would be paying my dealer to do it, I feel it would be the most bang for the buck to get more of what I wanted. My dealer has done a bunch of them.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Thanks for the advice. Not being technically savvy i was interested in reasoning
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