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trialsman

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  1. Would like one for spare but can't see 250 plus for it. Got one laying around that has perhaps some curb rash or something? I'm in a suburb of Atlanta. If you're not, shoot me a price with me handling the shipping. I may consider a gray stocker. Thanks
  2. Probably a bunch of guys on here who ride street bikes and probably some who ride off road as well.....but, is there another SSS owner out there who rides "Observed Trials"? I've been doing it for perhaps longer than some of you whipper snappers have been breathing. Bought my first Yamaha trials bike in '77
  3. I loved the SSSs from the time I saw the first one but was heartbroken when I learned they were AWD. Then, in '06, I saw they were then making them in 2WD. I couldn't get to the dealership fast enough. I guess it would have been different if I lived where Winter happens often. BTW, 800 pounds over the rear wheels and like new tires allowed me to go just about anywhere I wanted in our last two bouts of Winter weather in the ATL. As long I could get around the idiots who didn't have a clue how to drive in snow and/or ice.
  4. I have seen a couple of sets of the 22" OE Replica wheels sell recently. Is there a problem with them that I haven't heard about? I'm close to pulling the trigger on a set of chrome ones. Trying to sell my 20s on the classified and didn't want to get caught sleeping..Thanks.
  5. I am wanting a set of 22" OE Chrome Replicas. I would prefer to trade my same wheel in 20" without rubber plus some cash. However, if that is not possible, I would sell my OE Chrome 20s with tires (Bridgestone Alenzas) in the OE size. The wheels are from my '06 SSS and are in great shape with only some moderate curb rash on only one of them. The tires have less that 10k on them. I got 40+ from the last set. I would need $1,100 and I will eat the shipping as long as it's in the contiguous 48. I know I just missed a couple of sets of 22s guys have sold, darn it. Is there a problem with the Replicas that I haven't heard about? PM me, Thanks
  6. Guess I'm old school. I think the stocks in chrome cannot be beat..Only other wheel I'd shod my SSS with would be 22" replicas in Chrome. Personally, I just don't understand the current fad of going to all black wheels. I have yet to see any that look good to me.
  7. Guys, clear this up for me. It's always been my understanding that the SSs were only made between '03 and '06. I even saw productions numbers somewhere once that only listed those years. Lately though I've seen an ad or two for '07s. Also, they were AWD only until late in the '05 model year then they were RWD only, right? Thanks
  8. Mine has done this a few times but it goes away then returns maybe a week later. It's not the sensor because of the lifter noise. I'm surmising the pump is good because the issue is sporadic. I'm guessing it has sludge or something in the pan that gets into something and restricts flow. Going to have pan dropped tomorrow and cleaned well. Will also have them check everything they can but I feel confidant that is the problem. BTW, my '06 has 176,000 miles on it and this is the first issue since new. I did have to replace the ball joints once.
  9. Since you asked: Doesn't do a thing for me. Seems as though something was started and not finished.
  10. I'm so envious..........With that I could scare the hell out of 4 passenger at once.
  11. I put about 30-35k miles a year on my Honda Goldwing. It has 207k miles on it and rides and runs like a new one. Aftermarket suspension makes it handle more like a sport/tourer in the mountains where I do most of my riding. Occasionall do long distance rides and am a member of the Iron Butt Association. Longest day in the saddle was 1580 miles in a little over 23 hours. Only other sanctioned ride I want to do is the 50CC which is Jacksonville, Fla. to San diego, Ca. in less than 50 hours. But, alas, I may be getting too old. I'm almost 64....... BTW, my Black 06 SSS has 125k on it. My bride calls me "Gas Ass".
  12. Like the car and the wheels, but the first thing I'd do is lose the lettering all over it.
  13. May I suggest a hidden switch that disables the ignition system? Something like a battery disconnect or ? I take the fuse out of my ignition switch when I'm not comfortable with the area.
  14. Looks just right, if you want to impress folks who wear their hats crooked or backwards, their pants around their knees and lots of gold chains and tatoos. Put those things on an '87 Cutlass or something.
  15. I just wondered today: Why wouldn't a GPS unit out of a Denali fit right in my SS dash? I would have to have a tech do it, I'm sure. Do you think I could find one somewhere and what would you think I'd have to spend?
  16. I've got the 2WD '06 SSS. I got it because I always wanted a SSS but was turned off by the AWD. Although I live in the South now and don't need it, I lived in Michigan and Iowa for 20 years and never needed AWD. Whatever I drove I weighted the ass end and figured out how to drive in the crap. Always got to where I needed to be.
  17. I put the Magnaflow dual in dual out on my SSS and on the outside it sounded awesome through dual tailpipes with an "H". However, on the inside between 1500 and 3500 rpms there was a resonance in the cab that I just couldn't live with. Went back to stock muffler with the dual tailpipes and it's just right for this ole man. If you want it sounding great for everyone else and don't mind cranking up the tunes, it might be just right for you.
  18. Guys, I live in the Atlanta area and am anxious to get the 3-M clear bra on the frontal parts of the SSS. I've seen the pre-cut kits on E-bay but am a little hesitant to do it myself. Can someone recommend someone in this area who will do a good job and not cost an arm and a leg? I've got estimates from 375 to 600. Thanks
  19. Guys, Got an '06 SSS, Onyx Black with the Chrome OE 20's. Standing and looking at the wheel everything behind the chrome is visible. Chevy painted the back part of the wheel a silver or light gray color. I'm thinking of taking them off, masking accordingly and spraying them black. Probably something between a gloss and a flat color. Do you think it would be worth the effort? Could someone photoshop a wheel with the back blacked so I could see what it would look like? Thanks
  20. Ended up with the same kit but only used the spindles in the front and the shackles in the back (in other words 2/2 drop) looks great and no other mods needed with stock wheels and tires
  21. When I bought the wife's new car I told them I DID NOT want the so-called paint protection package, 399 bucks. I got the salesman to admit that all they do is wax it.
  22. Thanks for the input guys, Since it is such a subjective thing, I guess what I really need is a db comparison of the performance mufflers.. Any web expert up for a search? Thanks again
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