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Happy to hear you are alright. Bet she looks better than ever when you get her put back together!
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Sorry it happened. I hope you will rebuild it even better than it was.
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Sorry to hear man! Now build that bad larry exactly how you want it.
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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PinWall on EBay has part prices that are hard to beat, and don't be shy, list your needs in the classifieds here. I just finished fixing my '07 Spdy from mowing down a deer last Aug 1st, BikeBandit prices listed out to close to 5 Grand+, but with saved searches, deal hunting, patience and perseverance, I finished up yesterday for roughly $1500. Even found a set of nice StainTunes for $210 delivered to replace the set, that one side of was trashed. My travel out bike is finally rolling again. Now if I could find a deal to replace my $675 Triumph jacket, the paras insisted on scissoring off of me, I think I could find total closure.
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Thanks everyone. I have already started ordering replacement parts and some better then new parts. The new look is going to have flames...
So far I got the front end off and repaired the stop, it bent during the impact and allowed the forks to turn so they hit the tank. Also, after this pic I took out the airbox and getting ready to do the battery relocation. Got a pair of Uni's on order and new jets, etc.
[image]http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/lrcarreiro/media/1374332906.jpg.html[/image]
The living room is starting to look like a motorcycle parts warehouse. Thankfully my wife has been very understanding so far.
My insurance company (Progressive) has been outstanding with quickly settling and getting me payments fast. They had no problem with me doing my own work and even included my labor into the repairs. They even payed for my helmet and boots that were damaged in the wreck.
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I have been doing a bit of shopping around. EBay, and several other places. I found a place called 2WheelPros that had OEM at better prices then Bike Bandit.
I understand about the EMTs cutting your jacket off. I wasn't wearing a jacket, just jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Those got cut off. Too bad insurance didn't cover your jacket. Mine did for my helmet and boots... I think she said they would have covered my leathers, if I was wearing them.
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Sharp lookin' bike. 
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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Thanks everyone. I have already started ordering replacement parts and some better then new parts. The new look is going to have flames...
So far I got the front end off and repaired the stop, it bent during the impact and allowed the forks to turn so they hit the tank. Also, after this pic I took out the airbox and getting ready to do the battery relocation. Got a pair of Uni's on order and new jets, etc.
[image]http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/lrcarreiro/media/1374332906.jpg.html[/image]
The living room is starting to look like a motorcycle parts warehouse. Thankfully my wife has been very understanding so far.
My insurance company (Progressive) has been outstanding with quickly settling and getting me payments fast. They had no problem with me doing my own work and even included my labor into the repairs. They even payed for my helmet and boots that were damaged in the wreck.
Sorry to here about your accident. Glad your ok.
I had an accident towards the end of summer last year. Progressive really came through for me. Total customized my bike the way I wanted to. Love my Progressive insurance. 
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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That's a FLAMMER alright!  Just kiddin'!  NICE! The Gray provides the perfect balance between the chrome, silver, black, and white!
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
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that man across the street is pretending to look at his wife yappin' at him but he's really lookin' at your flamey nice bike
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Man, that thing is sick. Nice work my friend.
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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WOW! I like it, very good work. 
08 SM, carb version w/ fat tank, blue and silver, AI removed, Short TOR'S, Air box removed, battery relocated and chopped rear fender.
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Thanks. My kids all think I went too far with the flames. Possibly a result of the dain bramage from the accident. I think it looks great. The Phoenix rising from the ashes. I got the bags in today and should have new jets etc. since I removed the air box and but UNI pods on her. I can't wait to ride her again!
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very nice work, is that the BC custom seat?
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary
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Looks good,I also like the seat.
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Yes, that's the BC seat. I haven't been able to test it out yet. Seems well built.
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Not sure how I missed this one. First off I'm really glad the wreck wasn't that bad, secondly, DANG! she's looking better than before, (maybe a wee bit to much flames, for me personally) but I LOVE the color combo and the lights up front. Looking good!
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Thanks. I loved that graphite color on the 06 America. I found that NOS tank and fender with factory painted flames on EBay. I took off my read fender and had it painted to match (no flames). Then I kind of got caught up in the flame theme. It might be a bit much, I'm giving some thought to going to normal clutch/brake levers. The lights are Ardure buckets on a Triumph light bar.
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Mal: "Y'all see the man hanging out of the spaceship with the really big gun?{ref, Jayne} Man's lookin' to kill some folk. So really, it's his will y'all should worry about thwarting."
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Congrats and looking good! Sump'n missing though, ya see dem other bags had the lights which was cool and all but what these bags are really missing are the FLAMES!!
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Congrats and looking good! Sump'n missing though, ya see dem other bags had the lights which was cool and all but what these bags are really missing are the FLAMES!!
I think you are right. I think those are going to need the flames. 
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Congrats and looking good! Sump'n missing though, ya see dem other bags had the lights which was cool and all but what these bags are really missing are the FLAMES!!
I thought about some bags with flames but didn't find any I liked. I like hard bags and after the last pair (Mutazu) I knew I wanted them to be waterproof. And had to be able fit my half helmet. These Viking bags fit bill and were a good price.
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Nice bags, now all ya need is to lose the passenger peg hangers.
You can use the lower hole for the pipe hanger and for that frame tab just get a cool 1.5" to 2" or so medallion and attach it, that's what I did on the Speedy, looks cool. Finishers just seem to excacerbate a defunct space.
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Nice bags, now all ya need is to lose the passenger peg hangers.
You can use the lower hole for the pipe hanger and for that frame tab just get a cool 1.5" to 2" or so medallion and attach it, that's what I did on the Speedy, looks cool. Finishers just seem to excacerbate a defunct space.
Hmmm. Good idea. I was going to use a finisher but the one I wanted was discontinued. I took the peg off and was just going to find a way to cover the holes. I'll have to get an idea for a medallion that would work.
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Nice bags, now all ya need is to lose the passenger peg hangers.
You can use the lower hole for the pipe hanger and for that frame tab just get a cool 1.5" to 2" or so medallion and attach it, that's what I did on the Speedy, looks cool. Finishers just seem to excacerbate a defunct space.
Hmmm. Good idea. I was going to use a finisher but the one I wanted was discontinued. I took the peg off and was just going to find a way to cover the holes. I'll have to get an idea for a medallion that would work.
Did you see these that Brent carries. 
http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/solo_finishers.html
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I finally got her put together today. Got the carbs set up and re-jetted. fired up no problems. I got the new bags installed. They are pretty nice.
That is one great lookin' bike!
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Did you see these that Brent carries.
http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/solo_finishers.html
I tried to order those, but they were discontinued.
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I finally got her put together today. Got the carbs set up and re-jetted. fired up no problems. I got the new bags installed. They are pretty nice.
That is one great lookin' bike!
Thanks!
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Very nice bike! I love everything you have done with it. Well done.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Great looking bike.
Those panniers look so good on the bike too.
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Thanks! I think it turned out better than I was envisioned it. 
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Thanks! I think they are pretty nice. I got them from Viking.com and they were a great price. Lined inside and water proof, which my previous ones were definately not!
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That's a sweet ride. I'm digging the flames. The white walls are complimenting the white flames nicely. 
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