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Irelage
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've bee too lazy to put the spoiler on after my last oil change. It is easier to inspect for leaks by the filter.

How many of you run without it?

Is there a downside to not using it?
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Bearly
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've never put mine back on for the last year since installing the Micron Exhaust System.
I've experienced easier oil changes and leak inspection for the last year.
Mainly I haven't put it back on because I had trouble with the Micron system always getting loose.
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Michael1
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I took mine off for my first oil change and have never put it back on. I like it without. Looks more utilitarian in my book....

It's just something else that I don't have to worry about getting scratched up or broken when I take her off road.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Have the touratech bash plate, no chin fairing.
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Xbswede
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No chin fairing here for the last 12000 miles. the only down side is that the end of your exhaust can gets pinned from small rocks.
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Onemanclan
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Took mine off...Don't miss it. I like that you can see my Jardine CF pipe...
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Xbimmer
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like it without. Looks more utilitarian in my book....

Me too, I hardly ever run with it attached. It's kind of useless IMHO, although it may somewhat protect the oil filter.

People sometimes ask me "What's that big black can thing under the engine?"
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 07:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

all this yackin and no pics?



chin spoiler, I dont need no stinking chin spoiler
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Treadmarks
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 07:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

All neckid and hanging out in the sunshine.

Easy to get to the oil filter tho.



(Message edited by treadmarks on May 28, 2008)
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Treadmarks
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here is a shot with her underware on.



Still get to the filter with the bash plate on. Bashplate is now mounted solid to the micron and the flimsy adaptors have been eliminated. Oil filter is easy on...easy off. Revised bashplate now works well as a jacking point, just incase you old farts have problems bending over to get to the filter. Added a couple inches of ground clearance as well.
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Maximum
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 02:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sweet Picture Tread...but your bike needs way more RED!!
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Treadmarks
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Red would only look good, if I went all out like you did. Besides, I'm way too lazy for that.

Red is baaad...very baaaad



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Michael1
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mine without as well (since everyone loves to look at pics...)

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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Downside would be a rock putting a hole in the oil lines or filter and then your engine seizing. That oil filter sheet metal isn't very thick.
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Irelage
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good thought but leaving for LA in a few minutes. I will put some duct tape on the filter for a cushion. Touratech is going to get some of my business.
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well the four rivets have all fallen out of mine, so I guess it will be coming off pretty soon!
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M_singer
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

TT says that the bash plate cannot be used for a jacking point. Seems a little ridiculous that a bash plate is less sturdy then the item it is supposed to protect.

I would never make any change to my Uly that would prevent using the muffler as a jacking point. Swing arm stands do not work well due to the lack of spools and the extreme angle/width of the swing arm.
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Treadmarks
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 01:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

TT says that the bash plate cannot be used for a jacking point.

Yeah, I read that too. More of a cya note than anything else. I use a 2x8x12 inches long piece of wood on top of my regular floor jack without issue for the last 18 months. I prefer it over the stock muffler due to the fact is is flat. If mine ever breaks or fails, I will build another from something stronger. I will get some pics next time it is up.

If your that concerned about it You should probably stick to the stock can.
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M_singer
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"If your that concerned about it You should probably stick to the stock can."

I plan to do that.
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