I just finished the build-up on a new to me '19 701 Enduro. Lot's of modifications. Everything is running fine except for no speedometer indication or total elapsed hour counter. Hoping a cockpit ABS switch solves the problem.
Finally got to take a first ride after finishing up the mods. Turned out well enough for me without a rally tower. I like the slimline USB just right of the left grip. The CUMPAN is great for tach readings, engine and ambient temp, plus GEAR INDICATION. I never know what gear I'm in. I was able to adhere it to a flat spot on the FLEXX bars. I added the Cyclops EVO F&R turn signal inserts but had to buy the smaller dirt bike housings because they would not fit in the stock housings. The fronts are bright like mini driving lamps and emit yellow strobe when the blinker is actuated. The Ruby R7 worked out great, is super bright and even useable for city driving in the dim mode. Oh, and I'm not getting the dreaded glare off my Baja Works Windscreen. I can't see my dash because the ZUMO is in the way but I don't care because I can get speed from the GPS and the SICASS switchgear blinks when the blinker is on. I added another USB and VM on the rubber key cover for shits and grins. Plus there's a Powerlet adapter on the left fairing for heated jacket connection. All electronics are routed through a Rowe PDM 60. I used all 6 circuits. The MX-TECH Lucky Carbon fork cartridges are amazing and have adjustable pre-load as well as comp and damping in each fork. The rear shock is a TracTive Experience rear shock with a preload assembly to add up to 15 MM of preload. The Reckless 10 didn't work out as planned. The straps are too short to hang the bag aft of the fuel filler neck, so I have to undo a strap and throw the bags over to fill the tank. I am going to take the straps to a sew shop and ask them to extend them. I got the Rekluse broken in and free play gain set properly. I got all the shit from Vanasche and Rottweiler, to include an Arrow full system. Breathes well and the Power Commander VI adds a noticeable kick. I have the map switch mounted on the handlebar strut near the Scott's damper. I stacked crash bars on top of Flatland radiator guards to ensure I don't rupture the radiator when I drop it. This fricking bike is TALL and I'm only 5-10 with a 32 inch inseam. That about sums it up, lot's of little things not mentioned here. All in all I'm happy except for the speedometer issues.
Thanks so kindly. Wanted to share my collection with my European friends. I lived in Germany while in the Army, 1981 bis 1986. Those were the best years of my military life. Lived in the wonderful little village of Mutlangen, not far from Schwaebisch Gmund (sorry for not adding the umlauts). I had no money back then and the Germans would roar past my street on their red Duc's in full leathers. I envied them.
I had many friends and one very special guy who I lost contact with. His name was Mannfred Osterle and he lived in Winterbach, near Stuttgart. I guess he would be at least 65 years old now. I would bring him beef, whiskey, and Marlboro cigarettes for cash. Always cheaper than he could buy on the German economy. I would sell him a carton (10 packs) for 30 DM. Whiskey and cigarettes were even cheaper. And he had this craving for American peanut butter. It was really funny. I guess all he could buy was Nutella and I personally never took a liking to it. He had a wildly insane Honda 750 chopper. It looked like something I would see in America.
I travelled to many towns via helicopter and car. Ulm, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Munich, Hanau, Heilbronn, Frankfurt, etc. Young pretty women with hairy legs and armpits! Those were the days. Would love to bring one of my bikes back to Germany and travel about, but I hear it's not the same anymore as it was back in the 1980's. Cheers.
Hello Frank, I am happy to write about motorcycles and cars with people from other countries. Germany in the 80s and 90s was much freer when it came to vehicles, today people are seen as polluters and speeders. I live 40km from Stuttgart and had my first motorcycle in 1989. I can imagine that your life as a soldier was exciting, but also full of responsibility and that you had fun with us in Germany back then. I've always wanted to go to America and visit the motorcycle and car enthusiasts. Let's see if anything comes of it!? Best regards
Come on over. I'm near Huntsville Alabama. We live in the country. Lots of great riding in this area. Barber museum (Google it) is 2 hours South. Tail of the Dragon (168 curves in 11 miles) is 2 hours East. I have 4 bikes, you can choose which one to ride. We have a large home with plenty of space, no kids, only barking dogs.
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