Holy Shi'ite- this thing is fukcing loud now. I couuld put the supplied baffle in it...but meh.
the thing does feel like it got a little bit of a power bump- but who knows- i can't come close to opening the throttle all the way on this bike.
one thing i do know- is that lane splitting is so much easier now. those loud pipes make me into moses parting the HOV lane and the passing lane. previously no one heard my bike or moved- now everyone hears it and probably every fourth person pulls to the side to give me more room.
my cat HATES my bike now. he hears it coming and bolts under the bed. the only thing he hates more is the garbage truck. honestly alleviating the suffering of my frucking cat is FAR more likely to make me install the baffle than worrying about my neighbor's stupid sensitive car alarm, the environment, my own hearing, etc.
my old man bought me a nice Garmin GPS and i've got a stem mount that should position it pretty perfectly. i need to figure out how to route the cables to the battery so they aren't visible but i'll figure it out. i get lost a lot and GPS is going to be great.
i also ordered a quick fill gas cap because the stock one sucks with California pumps.
i also ordered this awesome helmet:Evoline PRO Carbon - DISCOVERY
i love my AGV Iannone edition Pista Carbon. it's light and aero and awesome. it's the best full face helmet i've ever tried. it's super light, really loud, and really aero. you can look around without the wind pushing your skull around, it tucks really nice and has great field of vision....but it sucks when it's super hot out and for riding around in town. this Shark thing isn't legal in the USA although it passes tests far harder than our DOT tests- so I ordered it from Spain. It can be used and ridden at all speeds as either a half helmet, a 3/4 helmet or full face. plus it can fit a communication device that the AGV doesn't allow. i'm going to get one for Kate too I think if I end up liking it.
next gadgets for the Aprilia will be either some slick rear sets or new levers. One day- I'll get fancy wheels too. I'd love some super light mags or carbon wheels.
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