Let the V-strom mods begin...

[Trip]

looks good, Avery

Francois told me you got you a jacket and some other stuff as well

[Gas Man]

Looks good. I'm sure I'll see it all in ohio. Correct? U still meeting me for the ride to trips?

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by Trip

looks good, Avery

Francois told me you got you a jacket and some other stuff as well

Did he also tell you that I asked his advice, then didn't take it? He was suggesting a mesh jacket with rain gear to put over it, but I'm just not a fan of mesh. Of course, the more I thought about things after we hung up the phone, I realized I didn't really give him a true picture of how and when I'd be riding. I had told him I might ride in very little rain and probably warmer weather, but I've decided I'm riding regardless of weather (probably down to the 40's and 50's and rain or shine). I really like my choice of jacket, just wish it was easier to get to the armpit zippers to open them up.

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Looks good. I'm sure I'll see it all in ohio. Correct? U still meeting me for the ride to trips?

Most likely. Depends what day you'll be there. I planned on calling you this weekend, but see that you typed that message at 4am. Will wait till later in the afternoon to give you a call, or you can call me if you're up and see this message. I'm normally in bed by 10:30, so don't call after that.

[Gas Man]

Call me this weekend Avery. Got my number right?

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Call me this weekend Avery. Got my number right?

Sure do. Have my daughter's bday party Sunday, so I'll try to call Saturday. Anytime better than another?

[Gas Man]

Not too early but anytime... I'm not sure what I got going on.

[Captain Morgan]

Sounds good, Chris. I'm sure I'll go riding somewhere, but will make sure to call and set up plans.

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Here is another "mod," although it's not directly modding the Strom. I make field calls on the bike and need to take my laptop and case files. Now I don't have to worry about the laptop sliding around. This was very cheap to do, as I simply used left over floor mat that I had put down in the basement. Had to get the bottom of the "trunk" flat, then added another piece to keep the laptop from sliding around. Will probably make one more section around the upper portion of the laptop, with cutouts for power cord and wireless aircard, but too damn tired tonight. I should get close to 250 miles in tomorrow on field calls, possibly closer to 300. Nothing like getting to ride the bike for work and getting paid 47 cents per mile to do it.

[Captain Morgan]

My "fat bottomed girl"

Left side is larger than the right, but they both stick out 20" from center, for total 40" width. That's 6" wider than handlebar width, adding only 3" to each side. I'm thinking I should have gone with silver on the bags and the top of the case, simply to try and reflect some heat. Oh well, there is always paint if I feel I need it.

[Particle Man]

Looking good!

I almost walked out with the same bike today (again )
It was almost the most expensive fork oil I've ever bought. Price went up before I could (finally) pull the trigger. Oh well.

[Trip]

damn avery, you really are farkling that girl out quick. looks nice, too bad we are going to have those street bikes with us or we would DS it to copperhead.