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SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HEAVY!

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:26 am
by Blackbeard1718
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Well, for the last three weeks, with my Medical Down-Time Recovering at home, and my New Unridden FORZA sitting in the Garage..... apparently..... I've had TOO MUCH TIME on my hands!

Here is the result of WHAT CAN HAPPEN, with the WEB, EBAY, REVZILLA, STREETGLO, & PAYPAL..... and a New Battery in my Mouse:

I'm calling this a SNEAK-PEEK, because:

1. I have a few more items coming in the mail.

2. I can't install the Malossi Shocks, until I'm completely healed up in another 2'ish weeks.

3. I can't do the Rim Tape on the Front Wheel, until I can lift more than 10# (See #2).

4. I can't do the CounterAct Balancing Beads in my Tires, until I can roll the Front Tire by hand (See #2).

PARDON MY PICS, but they're all taken in the Garage. This Vessel won't see the light of day until next month, since she's still in Dry-Dock! Anyway..... here's what I've been up to:

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

DECAL MODS & REBADGE:

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ABS Decal, Black Fader Stripe, & Thin Yellow Reflective Pin-Stripe:

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Night:

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ACCESSORIES:

Givi Windshield:

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Large Space between Givi Windshield and Dash Cover:

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Larger Air Vent Hole with the Givi, than the Stock Sport Windscreen:

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Biker’s Friend Roll Bag & Backrest (FORZA Butt-Pad Removed):

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Holes were NOT Drilled! The Zip-Ties and Hooks are running through the Existing Holes from the Butt-Pad Removal. Completely Reversible to Remount Butt-Pad. No Fuss & No Muss!

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Zip Ties through the Rear Biker’s Friend Hooks & D Rings, to add extra Security & Support:

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Helmet Lock on Handlebar:

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Mobius Camera & Handlebar RAM Mount:

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AirHawk Seat Pad & Biker’s Friend Lumbar Pad:

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AirHawk Pillion Seat Pad, used as a Backrest Cushion, strapped to the Biker’s Friend:

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GRAB-ONS (Grip Puppies) Installed:

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I used thin 1/6" Yellow Reflective Pin-Stripe, for Day & Night Visibility, and because I wanted to add a bit to match the already installed Yellow Decals on my Helmet. I've got a Red Roll of 1/6" Pin-Stripe Tape coming in for the Helmet, so I can add a bit to match the FORZA.

I removed all of the FORZA's Stock Decals & Badges, and replaced them with Vinyl Decals in both Black & Red.

I used an Automotive Decal, with Black & Clear Fader Stripes, to give it a different effect (I have the same kit on my car...).

EVERYTHING..... I've done to the FORZA can be UNDONE in a couple of hours, and Restored to Stock, without having to replace any Panels, Fill in any holes, etc.

I played around with the Helmet Cable and Underseat Helmet Lock, and didn't like it. I replaced it with a Helmet Key Lock, that mounts to the Handlebar. When I turn the Handlebar to the left to Lock it, I can Lock the Helmet with the D Rings at the same time.

Anyhow..... THAT's what I've been up to. Still playing around with a few ideas, and it should all come together by the time I get in the Saddle in the next 2 weeks!

Give a Pirate Sick Leave, and they don't have a clue what to do! Image

Cheers!

BB

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:14 am
by E. Foster Salsbury
Looks beautiful :)
Looks like it's going to be a smooth, quite, comfortable and efficient ride when you get to it.
Is it for commuting or pleasure?
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Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:33 am
by you you
E. Foster Salsbury wrote:Looks beautiful :)
Looks like it's going to be a smooth, quite, comfortable and efficient ride when you get to it.
Is it for commuting or pleasure?
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Piracy me lad

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:25 pm
by Mario
Looking good 8)

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:21 pm
by Ratster
Looks good.

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:37 am
by waybar
Looks like it will be a much more comfortable ride, and it's always good to make yourself more visible. Let me know how the malossi shocks are after you get them installed. I've been thinking about getting them myself, but it will have to wait until next year now.

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:17 am
by Kompact
Looks awesome in the dark.

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:37 am
by Branyers14
Bravo! Nicely done BB. Looks like you're all set for a tour!

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:13 am
by homie
Perfect!... might have to like Forza after looking at all that perfection. I use the Mobius looping 3min segments every single trip out as habit. I think it makes me a better driver because if and when I join my list of survivors I don't want the idiot to be me in the video.

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:29 am
by Jge64
I like it, i rarely drive in the dark, so id like to see these stripes in a diff color on my bike, if i owned a forza.

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:12 pm
by Blackbeard1718
Branyers14 wrote:Bravo! Nicely done BB. Looks like you're all set for a tour!
NEXT WEEK!!! Back in the Saddle! I gave myself an Extra Week of Down-Time, to make sure I'm healed up well enough to Ride! Can't wait!
homie wrote:Perfect!... might have to like Forza after looking at all that perfection. I use the Mobius looping 3min segments every single trip out as habit. I think it makes me a better driver because if and when I join my list of survivors I don't want the idiot to be me in the video.
I run my Mobius on 5 Minute Segments, and it works very well. I've got mine set to Continuous Loop, for the 32gb Micro SD Card. Videos always come out Great! Neat little Camera!
Jge64 wrote:I like it, i rarely drive in the dark, so id like to see these stripes in a diff color on my bike, if i owned a forza.
Here are a few New Pics, Showing the Flash On & Off, to see the Reflective Effects at night. Once I can get it out in the Driveway at night, next week, I'll do a few more "Real World", rather than "Garage World", Pics.

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No Flash:

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Flash! I used some Black Areas on the Forza, like the bottom of the Givi Windshield, Mirrors, etc., to put Black-On-Black Reflective Decals. If the Sun or Headlights hit them, they'll glow White:

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THANKS for the Comments, Folks!

Cheers!

BB

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:21 pm
by you you
Have you ridden it yet?

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:04 pm
by Blackbeard1718
you you wrote:Have you ridden it yet?

Next week!!! It's still got 4 Miles on the ODO! Image

Finished up my 30-Day Medical Recuperation on Wed, but wanted to give myself an extra week, just to make sure.

Cheers!

BB

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:06 pm
by homie
you you wrote:Have you ridden it yet?
sorry about your medical condition first I heard of it, but youyou did you know when you posted that?

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:53 am
by you you
homie wrote:
you you wrote:Have you ridden it yet?
sorry about your medical condition first I heard of it, but youyou did you know when you posted that?

Yes, why is that important? Just wanted to know if he'd managed to get out on it

Re: SNEAK-PEAK of Blackbeard's RED OCTOBER! WARNING! PIC HE

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:54 pm
by WhiteNoise
Making it truly yours 8)
Nice job BB, I like the shapes and placement of all the reflective tape. I definitely would see you should I be in the same place same time as you.
You are an inspiration. I've had reflective tape for sometime, but it's sitting in my catch all bike draws with other stuff waiting on me. Not enough hours in the day and now we get dark at 4:30pm.
Me no likey.

Soon you will be riding that scoot of yours! Happy Safe Trails to ya!! :P