New bike, new accessories

[kevin567]

So far, I added the Koso Apollo heated grips. Had to shave off some of the plastic on the bar end of the throttle tube to allow the grip to "slide" on. Slide on means using a block of wood and a mallet! I had the Oxford set on my Gen1 and they worked great for many years (still working!), but I opted for the Apollo since there is no additional controller box to mount. There is a single button and multi-coloured LED on the left grip (see attached image) to turn the grips to 5 different levels of heat. A much cleaner install, and it looks like the OEM one you can get in Europe/Japan. I tucked all of the wiring under the right front cowl.

Next was the fork stem RAM mount for the Quick Grip. I used to use the X-Grip, but found that it kept pushing one of the volume buttons or the power button constantly and was too annoying to have to deal with on the road. With the Quick Grip that rarely happens and it's much easier to un/load the phone with one hand.

Stomp grips, of course, and later today I'm going to using my wife's handy little vinyl cutter machine (Cricut) to make a couple of tank protectors. One in front of my belly and another on top of the tank where I sometimes rest my arm. Also going to cut some rectangular strips out of the same "VViViD Clear Door Sill Paint Protection Anti-Scratch Film Vinyl Sheet" I found on Amazon to put under the fixing straps of my tail bag.

 

[kevin567]

Oh yes, I have been meaning to do this one since day 1... Removed those ridiculous warning stickers on the front left cowl and the fuel type sticker on the tank. A little WD40 to take the adhesive off, then some rubbing alcohol to remove the WD40 residue. Bike looks much better without them!

 

[Bumblebee]

Oh yes, I have been meaning to do this one since day 1... Removed those ridiculous warning stickers on the front left cowl and the fuel type sticker on the tank. A little WD40 to take the adhesive off, then some rubbing alcohol to remove the WD40 residue. Bike looks much better without them!

I surely don't know why manufacturers feel the need to put those sticker on there....you don't see stickers on the side of a car telling what gas to put in or a sticker on the door telling you to wear a seatbelt...

 

[sixpack577]

I surely don't know why manufacturers feel the need to put those sticker on there....you don't see stickers on the side of a car telling what gas to put in or a sticker on the door telling you to wear a seatbelt...

They are on there by Law

 

[Bumblebee]

They are on there by Law

Which law is that?

Some sort of international law...I'm lazy, please send me the link.

I just looked it up for the Canadian Safety Regulations and it says nothing about warning labels regarding fuel or warnings.....it does mention manufacturer information labels (the one on the frame) but that's it...

Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Federal laws of Canada

laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

 

[sixpack577]

Which law is that?

Some sort of international law...I'm lazy, please send me the link.

I just looked it up for the Canadian Safety Regulations and it says nothing about warning labels regarding fuel or warnings.....it does mention manufacturer information labels (the one on the frame) but that's it...

Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Federal laws of Canada

laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

No, I did not mean to imply an international law.
The laws would only be by country designation.
What law is current where I do not know.
I read an article in a motorcycle magazine years ago, based on customer complaints on warning labels.
Regardless, they go on All bikes to help cover the manufacturer's azz from ridiculous lawsuits.

 

[sixpack577]

These labels are also 100% on All new vehicles too, not just motorcycles.
Look inside the gas door for the warning.
Read the sun-visors for the rest.
Bought a new vehicle in the last 10 years?
If you saw it before dealer prep, there's alot of cardboard warnings and easy peel stickers all over.

 

[Bumblebee]

These labels are also 100% on All new vehicles too, not just motorcycles.
Look inside the gas door for the warning.
Read the sun-visors for the rest.
Bought a new vehicle in the last 10 years?
If you saw it before dealer prep, there's alot of cardboard warnings and easy peel stickers all over.

I agree, but I pointed out there are no warning labels on the outside in plain view like on a gas tank or fairing upper..

I do agree they are there to cover the arse of the manufacturer more so than some law directing the labels to be affixed...

 

[Fisstt]

So far, I added the Koso Apollo heated grips. Had to shave off some of the plastic on the bar end of the throttle tube to allow the grip to "slide" on. Slide on means using a block of wood and a mallet! I had the Oxford set on my Gen1 and they worked great for many years (still working!), but I opted for the Apollo since there is no additional controller box to mount. There is a single button and multi-coloured LED on the left grip (see attached image) to turn the grips to 5 different levels of heat. A much cleaner install, and it looks like the OEM one you can get in Europe/Japan. I tucked all of the wiring under the right front cowl.

Next was the fork stem RAM mount for the Quick Grip. I used to use the X-Grip, but found that it kept pushing one of the volume buttons or the power button constantly and was too annoying to have to deal with on the road. With the Quick Grip that rarely happens and it's much easier to un/load the phone with one hand.

Stomp grips, of course, and later today I'm going to using my wife's handy little vinyl cutter machine (Cricut) to make a couple of tank protectors. One in front of my belly and another on top of the tank where I sometimes rest my arm. Also going to cut some rectangular strips out of the same "VViViD Clear Door Sill Paint Protection Anti-Scratch Film Vinyl Sheet" I found on Amazon to put under the fixing straps of my tail bag.

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Where did you get your phone holders and those pads on your tank?