New tires and front brakes day. Installed new Metzeler ME888s and Lyndall Xtreme pads with a new Lyndall floating "Gemini" rotor up front. I had an original Lug Drive version of the Gemini rotor, but they don't make those anymore, and I couldn't replace the worn out friction disc, so I went with a complete new unit. After going for a short break-in ride, I can say that the front brake feels better than with the Lug Drive rotor. Once the pads bedded in, the grip is better, and zero pulsation. Be interesting to see the difference long-term. I had the Lug Drive rotor for many years, and tens of thousands of miles, so I am very familiar with its performance.
Last year, I couldn't find a 90/90H21 front ME888, so I settled for an 80/90H21. You wouldn't think that 10mm would make much of a difference, but it definitely DOES! Happy to be back on a 90/90H21 front tire.
Fit my sidcar (20 min)
Took dear old dad for a ride.
Removed sidecar (20 min)
Brought the bike as a joke after
30 years of dad threatening to
buy one (He never rode).
Absolutely loves it!
So you can have your cake and eat it! 2007 Deluxe with chair 2007 deluxe without chair (20 min)
Swapped out my Rinehart slip-ons for a set of Vance and Hines short shots.
Sound incredible, not crazy loud like I read in various reviews, but definitely head turning loud.
The ride is night and day, really unleashes the 103's potential, combined with a Vance and Hines VO2 air cleaner.
Installation really was a cake walk, less than an hour removing parts and prepping, another hour actually installing the pipes.
Been taking her to work, gas prices over 6 bux in thw Northeast for Premium. I really don't care as much as some because I have less than a 5 mile commute, round trip.
06-11-2022 | 09:11 PM
