Joined
·
173 Posts
Just got back from a 4-day trip to the Black Hills -- around 2500km of riding, and my 10,000 km 2003 999 performed really well. Once the Harley Brigade got out of the way, going through the twisties was a blast! Highly recommended riding for those that live near enough to go, but think about May or Sept -- June to August means RV traffic (both the 2 and 4-wheeled kind). Basically my 999 is bone stock. After returning from the trip, I'd like to make some mods to improve the comfort and make the exhaust the loudest thing on the bike, not the clutch!
1. Seat -- either a Sargent or a Corbin. Anyone tried either of these and can make a suggestion? Did 700 mi yesterday and am suffering from Monkeybutt!
2. Bars --some of the helibar-type product advertise a 1.5" rise, but according to the pictures, they look almost stock. A slight rise would be preferable... has anyone put on higher bars and can weigh in with a suggestion? My wrists are killing me!
3. Exhaust -- here is my plan... would like to get an MJS cored exhaust, and also eliminate the catalytic converters, to avoid toasting my rear (as I did following my cruiser buddies trolling through Sturgis on Monday...). Does MJS offer this service as well? I will need a PCIII as well I assume, and will have to download a richer Map to start, and then tune from there. My other idea was the Mivv system with Mid-Pipe, but that with a PCIII will be close to $1300, while the cored exhaust ($500?) and PCIII could be done for around $800 by my guess. Anyone gotten a 749/999 exhaust cored by these guys? They have been recommended here in the past.
1. Seat -- either a Sargent or a Corbin. Anyone tried either of these and can make a suggestion? Did 700 mi yesterday and am suffering from Monkeybutt!
2. Bars --some of the helibar-type product advertise a 1.5" rise, but according to the pictures, they look almost stock. A slight rise would be preferable... has anyone put on higher bars and can weigh in with a suggestion? My wrists are killing me!
3. Exhaust -- here is my plan... would like to get an MJS cored exhaust, and also eliminate the catalytic converters, to avoid toasting my rear (as I did following my cruiser buddies trolling through Sturgis on Monday...). Does MJS offer this service as well? I will need a PCIII as well I assume, and will have to download a richer Map to start, and then tune from there. My other idea was the Mivv system with Mid-Pipe, but that with a PCIII will be close to $1300, while the cored exhaust ($500?) and PCIII could be done for around $800 by my guess. Anyone gotten a 749/999 exhaust cored by these guys? They have been recommended here in the past.