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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
With the weather finally warming up here in Iowa, I was able to put 100 miles on the bike today and test out my new Special OPS exhaust and Ventura rack. The exhaust sounds great and the rack is very stable. Here are a couple pictures:







-Nick-
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Demarsico
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
is that a spec ops fender eliminator too. it looks like you used all stock lighting with it. i am looking into getting on i just thought it took cutting wires and re drilling holes. that pipe looks sweet.
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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
@ Demarsico

It's not a spec ops fender eliminator. It's a different brand (who isn't a sponsor on the forum). If you would like the company's name, just send me a PM.

Thanks,
Nick
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Niceguyeddy
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
"That pipe is sweet"...I can attest.
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Percyco
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Your bike looks to be an 09 model,any other mods to the bike other than the Spec Ops. How did it run with the new exhaust can on it ?

Very nice!
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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
@ Percyco

Thanks man. The bike is a 2009 XB12Scg. Here's what I've done to the bike so far:
-Fender Eliminator
-Special OPS Exhaust
-Ventura Rack
-Right Side Air Scoop

With the new exhaust, the bike runs great. I still run the stock air filter, so I haven't upgraded to the Race ECM. The stock ECM has "learned" the new exhaust very well and the bike runs strong. If you have any other questions, please let me know.

-Nick-

(Message edited by nickh on March 14, 2010)
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Motorico
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Did you get a Ventura bag as well or just the rack?
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Nickh
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I just got the rack for the moment. I'm saving up for a large bag.

-Nick-
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Nickh
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Well, I put another 50 miles on the bike today after work. The Special OPS exhaust just gets better and better. The bike doesn't surge as much at lower RPM's and it sounds great.



-Nick-
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Motorico
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 12:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Is there a trick to removing the bolts that hold on the passenger pegs? It seems that they are attached using a self-locking nut.
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Im_joedirt
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 02:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
looks really good nick!
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Ronin1
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
"Is there a trick to removing the bolts that hold on the passenger pegs? It seems that they are attached using a self-locking nut."
Two of the four have locknuts. You can see them on the sides of the battery under the seat.
Jim
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Nickh
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks guys.

@Moto

I just used pure man strength to remove them, but the tip above helps too.

-Nick-
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Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How many cases of beer can you get on the rack?

The set up looks great!
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Nickh
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 08:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Ha Ha. The instructions say 40 lbs, which should be enough beer for an afternoon : )

-Nick-
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Wfhaag
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
That luggage rack looks sharp! Do you mind me asking where you purchased it?
I have a '08 scg as well
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Nickh
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I don't mind at all. I got it from Al at American Sport Bike.

-Nick-
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Motorico
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks. I thought they were locking nuts looking at them.

Do they have to be replaced after removal?
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Nickh
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
@ Motorico

I did not have to replace them, I reused mine.

If anybody is interested, I purchased the optional grab handle which I have installed when I'm not going to use the rack. If anybody wants a picture to see what that looks like, I can post a couple.

-Nick-
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Murf2
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yes please

Murf2
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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Here are some pictures of the Ventura rack with the grab handle installed:







Let me know if you have any questions.

-Nick-
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Roadrash1
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Nick,

You might want to consider one of these Givi hardcases. They can be found new online for about $100 and they bolt on/off easily. I love mine for errands and a helmet fits inside. Nice lock on them.

-michael
givi
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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 07:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Michael,

What Givi model is that? That looks like it would hold a good amount for a weekend trip.

-Nick-
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Ronin1
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Nickh,
Could you post some closups of the mounting points?
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Nickh
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
@Ronin1

I'll take a couple pictures for you tomorrow after I'm done with work.

-Nick-
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Nickh
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
@Ronin1

Here are the 4 mounting points:
- Left Passenger Peg (1 bolt)
- Right Passenger Peg (1 bolt)
- Rear Fender (2 bolts)

I have placed red arrows at the mounting points.







Let me know if you have any other questions.

-Nick-
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Ronin1
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 08:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks Nick!

And Nick, be careful with the plate, my buddy has clipped his with the tire twice already with that setup.
Putting a few degrees more "bend" in it stopped the problem.
Jim
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Nickh
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
No problem. Thank you for the pointer as well.

-Nick-
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