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big poppa pump · 11-20-2012, 04:04 PM

Howdy Guys/Gals!

Long-time lurker (about a month or so), 1st time poster. Just wanted to introduce myself and thank this great community for all the knowledge shared on this forum.

Bought myself a used 2006 Shadow Aero with about 1500 miles about a month ago. Bike was already customized when I got it - custom risers, drag bar, 'Saddlemen Profiler' seat, a few Kuryakyn accessories including 'Skull Air cleaner'.

Although I am not new to bikes, this is my first cruiser. The last bike I had/rode was about 15 years back and it was a Ninja 500. So this was a new experience for me and I am loving it. I already have put 1300 miles on this bike (I have seriously no clue what the previous owner did with this bike).

Thanks to some of the posts here, I have been able to all of these in the past few days:
1) Add 1-1/2" riser extensions to my drag bar (the 4" risers were just a little too short and I had to stretch my arms a bit).
2) Install an air horn (Damn Soccer moms yapping on the phone).
3) Change the O-ring in my petcock this morning (Slow fuel leak). I wasn't able to get the OEM O-ring from any of the Honda dealers around town. So I improvised and got the Viton assortment O-rings from autozone and used the one that fit. Bike started up without an issue and the best part - 'NO LEAK'!!!

Will post a couple of pics later on.

Take care.
BPP.

lazyboy · 11-20-2012, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the forum from Florida! Have fun on your cruiser and be safe! Looking forward to seeing pics!

SuperboyX · 11-21-2012, 05:56 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

DRVMN · 11-21-2012, 06:14 PM

Welcome from Minnesota! What part of Texas are you from?

C.W. · 11-21-2012, 06:36 PM

Hello from Northern Utah! Glad you're liking it.

mlr · 11-21-2012, 06:49 PM

welcome to the forum. your bike sounds nice post a pic.

big poppa pump · 11-21-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRVMN

Welcome from Minnesota! What part of Texas are you from?

Home of the SPURS! San Antonio, TX.

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pshields · 01-19-2013, 03:25 PM

Welcome. I am also from San Antonio. Happy riding.

11-20-2012, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
big poppa pump Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 211	Hello from TX Howdy Guys/Gals! Long-time lurker (about a month or so), 1st time poster. Just wanted to introduce myself and thank this great community for all the knowledge shared on this forum. Bought myself a used 2006 Shadow Aero with about 1500 miles about a month ago. Bike was already customized when I got it - custom risers, drag bar, 'Saddlemen Profiler' seat, a few Kuryakyn accessories including 'Skull Air cleaner'. Although I am not new to bikes, this is my first cruiser. The last bike I had/rode was about 15 years back and it was a Ninja 500. So this was a new experience for me and I am loving it. I already have put 1300 miles on this bike (I have seriously no clue what the previous owner did with this bike). Thanks to some of the posts here, I have been able to all of these in the past few days: 1) Add 1-1/2" riser extensions to my drag bar (the 4" risers were just a little too short and I had to stretch my arms a bit). 2) Install an air horn (Damn Soccer moms yapping on the phone). 3) Change the O-ring in my petcock this morning (Slow fuel leak). I wasn't able to get the OEM O-ring from any of the Honda dealers around town. So I improvised and got the Viton assortment O-rings from autozone and used the one that fit. Bike started up without an issue and the best part - 'NO LEAK'!!! Will post a couple of pics later on. Take care. BPP.

11-21-2012, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,097	Hello from Northern Utah! Glad you're liking it. __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

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