Author Topic: My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think? (Read 7284 times)

LensWork · « **on:** October 29, 2006, 06:34:46 PM »

Just got done with a few mods on my 2005 1200/S Limited Edition, and wanted the members opinions:

Mods:

Holeshot Stage 1, Two Brothers Racing can, Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreen, Manic Salamander Dragonfly bar-end weights, Pro Grip blue 719 grips, blue wheel rim stripes, blue anodized aluminum valve stem caps

ant_129 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2006, 06:38:35 PM »

Looks sharp. Do you like the jet kit? I believe I will be doing one also real soon.

How are the grips and where did you get them?

LensWork · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2006, 06:58:33 PM »

Quote from: ant_129

Looks sharp. Do you like the jet kit? I believe I will be doing one also real soon.

How are the grips and where did you get them?

Thanks!

The jet kit is good. It added a few ponies & some torque. The biggest difference is in how quickly the engine spools up now. I did not install the kit myself. The 1st "mechanic" that I took it to did not follow the directions, so I took it to the dealership to have the 1st mechanics work "fixed". My suggestion, as Dale told me, make sure whoever installs the kit follows his directions to the letter.

I like the grips fine. They have gel in them, so they feel better than the stockers. I got mine from Cycle Gear locally, but you should be able to find them just about anywhere that sells grips.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2006, 09:44:58 PM »

Wow the blue on the wheel rims really sets it off. Its funny how the commemorative 05 color scheme looked goofy in all the advertisements but in person looks great attracts so much attention. You are the first to capture the great looks of the 05 commemorative color scheme in a photo. What did you polish it with?

KX5000 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2006, 10:32:26 PM »

DROOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! DROOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!! DROOOOOL!!!!!!!!

She's Beautiful!

LensWork · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2006, 01:05:27 AM »

Quote from: CWO4GUNNER

What did you polish it with?

It is a product that I picked up at Cycle Gear http://www.cyclegear.com . It is the same as Plexus, private labeled for them and sold under their brand name Moto Pro, Spray Polish.

LensWork · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2006, 01:06:33 AM »

Quote from: KX5000

DROOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! DROOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!! DROOOOOL!!!!!!!!

She's Beautiful!

I appreciate it very much!

Rocketjock · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2006, 10:22:18 AM »

I like that can. Still looking myself. And does the windscreen make a big difference?

Asphalt · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2006, 11:28:14 AM »

Nice Bike.....

Rocketjock · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2006, 11:38:13 AM »

Checking out the Two Brothers exhaust. It looks like the VALE system does not come with a stainless connection pipe. They describe it as a thin wall S pipe and it doesn't look stainless to me. Can you clarify? Cause yours does. And do you know the price of the sound deadening end?

LensWork · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2006, 12:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Rocketjock

And does the windscreen make a big difference?

Yes, the ZG DB screen is a big improvement over the stock.

LensWork · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2006, 12:07:48 PM »

Quote from: Rocketjock

Checking out the Two Brothers exhaust. It looks like the VALE system does not come with a stainless connection pipe. They describe it as a thin wall S pipe and it doesn't look stainless to me. Can you clarify? Cause yours does. And do you know the price of the sound deadening end?

The mid-pipe is thin wall stainless steel. I do not have the "Power Tip" on mine, but I think it's about $20-$25.

LensWork · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2006, 12:09:14 PM »

Quote from: Asphalt

Nice Bike.....

kevinfromrex · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2006, 02:46:40 PM »

good looking!

I was not impressed with the retro color scheme either in the print ads but it is beautiful! Rim stickers are too cool, now Im gonna get some, can looks great (some of the older 2 bros are too big and gaudy).
Schweet!!!!

LensWork · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2006, 03:21:08 PM »

Quote from: kevinfromrex

good looking!

Schweet!!!!