Product Reviews

Carlini Super sweeps

needanewscooter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:22 GMT

Just arrived. I got the 1.5 inch diameter 9 inch rise. Amazing looking chrome, Amazing quality, flawless joints where the risers meet the cross bar.

Pics later.

Will be installed over the dark depression season (winter). I'll be taking a lot of step by step pictures and notes along the way, riser bolt size, electrical wire extension lengths, soldered/mecahanical splices, etc, etc,. Wires will be routed internally.

Corbin Fleetliner or similar

bboretsky1 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:53:37 GMT

Need a recomendation for a larger fairing than my clear windscreen. I looked at the new Batwing and Corbin's fleetliner. I am looking for anybody with pics of either one on their Warrior. thx, -Bryan

Question on Rain Suits 2009

Arizona Warrior — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:58 GMT

Its time for new rain suits. We're looking at FrogTogs, and Fieldsheer. Does anyone here have this Fieldsheer Sugo Max one-piece rainsuit? I'm wondering about quality, and also if these things are sized like jackets and coveralls - ie large enough to fit over jeans and shirts etc. Or do we need to add one size up for fittng over? Thanks.

Radiantz lights

TECK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:52:57 GMT

I need your advice with some Radiantz lights. I already ordered the 100 LED Flexible Red LED kit and the lights are super bright, the red is superb on daylight. Unfortunately, the Red LED kit does not flex in all directions, only back and forward. So, when I install it under the read fender, it does not follow the fender curve properly:

I need to know if the Sidewinderz are strong enough to be used as dual lights during the day. They look like a decent alternative, but I really hate the LEDs being so far apart from each others. If they are bright enough to be used with a R/T/B, I will get them and deal with the ugly spacing. Thanks guys.

Big Radius 2-1 for Warrior?

TECK — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:43:37 GMT

I'm wondering if anyone tried to fit a Radius 2-1 pipe for Raider on a Warrior bike? It should not fit, but I'm wondering where exactly are the fitting issues. I would like to know also if a pair of brackets are needed toward the pipe ends. Thanks for letting me know all details you found.

Carbon Fiber Parts from Independant Engineering

Z-Warrior — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:34 GMT

I wanted to take a moment and give a quick write up about the carbon fiber parts I put on my bike.One of our very own Independent http://rswarrior.com/members/Independent.aspx is in the market of fabricating carbon fiber parts and accessories. You all know him probably from the Front fairing build he has been working on the past couple of weeks ( http://rswarrior.com/forums/t/143452.aspx?PageIndex=1). I saw the prototype and it is quite impressive. His name is Jeff and he is a really great guy to do business with. He was professional, affordable, helpful, and only gives you more ideas for more mods. I would recommend doing business with him and I will do more business with him in the future. Best part he is an official site vendor now so no troubles.A while back I met Jeff in person in Lansing when a few of the Michigan warriors met up. Immediately seeing a lot of custom carbon fiber parts on his warrior I commissioned him to fabricate a set of carbon fiber pushrod tube covers and frame inserts. I was quite surprised how reasonable his prices were. Since he lives pretty close he even delivered the parts to me. What I can say is the parts are 1st class. Truly unique, great quality, and look BA. The Carbon fiber pushrod tube covers snap right on no real install. 2 seconds and snap I've changed the look of the motor. The Carbon fiber frame inserts just 3M tape right to the frame recess, and look really tough. Here are a couple crappy pics from my blackberry. I will take some better ones and post in the next couple of days. I know right now I sound like a marketing commercial for Jeff, but I wanted to post this to help get the word out. I haven't seen him pushing his own stuff hard yet I think because he was not an official vendor yet but now he is and I feel these parts deserve it.

Feast your eyes....

Close up of Pushrod tube covers

Frame Insert

Bike with the parts on

Hope this helps

-Z

Whats the best Motorcycle GPS?

dealrocker — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:08:31 GMT

Motorcycle GPS is a new addition to the gear of a motorcycle rider, who wants to have a high tech path finder to guide him on his way. A good motorcycle GPS can also help to make our journeys as comfortable, and stress-free as possible. Planning to get my first motorcycle GPS, but finding the best unit can be a difficult task. I need your guide/help to find the best option for my needs.
By the way my budget is about $250-$300.

EZ Bracket

Parisienne666 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:12:50 GMT

Does Anyones have try ez bracket? It is solid ? It shake? I want to put fiberglass saddlebag on it. Do you think that will do?Thank you

Stratoliner Deluxe - I don't mind sayin, it gave me wood..

needanewscooter — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:23 GMT

The WAVE 140 bucks per PAIR!

Bladerunr — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:35:54 GMT

These are knock-offs from China, but they fit perfect and look good. Had to replace my Galfers because the buttons were gettig loose. If Galfer wants to get more than 500 a pair from me.... Well, they gotta last more than 32k miles.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438736192&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I'll have a performace review after some miles on them......

PC 5 impressions

fake — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:44:21 GMT

I love it! The power delivery is silky smooth. The only backfiring I had was when the bike was still cold; after it warmed up it never back fired again. I highly recommend the PC V to anybody. It took 5 minutes to install, just like the other guys were saying; it took longer removing the tank than installing the PC V.

I downloaded this map from this site http://rswarrior.com/files/folders/pciii_maps/entry1072985.aspx I ran great until I got into the higher RPMS, the flat spots where so bad I felt like I was going to fall forward off the bike. I will have to find a better map for my bike (any PC V guys want to share their maps with me that have the same mods?)

I emailed dynojet and this was the email reply:

Our pre developed map # M22-011-027 is the closest to your setup that we currently have available in our map database library. The air flow characteristics between the two setups should be similar enough for the map to work for you as a starting point You also always have the option to have the bike dyno tuned and custom mapped specifically for your bike's setup and or riding style if you like at one of our approved tuning centers in you local area if you want to get it 100% optimized.

If you have any more questions let us know.

Thanks

Chris Kelly

Dynojet Research

Problem is, map M22-011-027 is for Bub Chubermaid with baffle, Yamaha power up kit, Open velocity stacks. This doesn't sound anything like my set up.

ness 1/4 fairng

laflamj — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:35:59 GMT

anyone have the ness 1/4 fairng on their warrior? Thinking about it.

The perfect Warrior battery

Washingtonwarrior — Fri, 06 May 2005 20:58:48 GMT

OK, I read and researched and re-read. I looked at posts here, there and everywhere. I measured, read, re-measured, re-read and I do believe I found the perfect battery for the warrior. I had to wait until I got it to see.
This Battery is made by SVR, it's an SVR 14. The battery was designed to start high compression motorcycles. It is also used by drag race car owners as it's light and will easily crank over a V8. Also, it's a favorite of electric car racing. Although the battery is larger than stock, the battery fits right in with no modification to anything and it cranks like a mofo. You can do your own research as it's use is well posted all over the internet. I had it shipped for 75 bucks total.

This is a Sealed Valve Regulated AGM Lead acid battery.Similar in design as the Hawker , but with larger interconnects . This battery was developed as a starting battery for high compression motorcycles .
Will easily start stock V8s with a big reduction in weight. 11.5 pounds

Remove Before Flight

Arizona Warrior — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:02:11 GMT

This is the nicest looking of these I've seen, so I thought I'd pass it along. They happen to be on sale right now and they mail 'em free (in the USA). We hooked one onto the bike battery floater/charger cable (below) so we don't roll out of the garage while still plugged in. Plus we will now use them for the disc locks on overnighters instead of the yellow coil-cord that looks hokey.

The 2 x 16 (pictured below) looks cool hanging off the bike like a warbird.

The 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 fits in your pocket with your key, as a disc lock reminder.

This is the only thing we've bought from these folks so we can't speak for the quality of the other stuff. But these are cool.

http://www.smokeymountaintrading.net/id7.htm

hi there .. a tire question.. someone try this??

spiderman3k — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:28 GMT

just wondering if some one has experienced with this tire in a warrior..thxz in advanced

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110433471116&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Lightning Performance....

bigbear2592 — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 23:00:41 GMT

What do you guru's and alike think of this kit. Its the lightning performance forward control relocation kit. Moves the control 3 inches forward. Any comments? or better suggestions?

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Michelin Pilot Road 2

06_warrior — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:21:23 GMT

I'm tired of having rear tires last a few months. Once again it's time to get another rear tire. The Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires are a dual compound tire. Softer compound on the side walls and a harder compound in the center. I don't live near alot of twisty roads so i always wear out the center of a rear tire with the side walls still in great shape. Has anyone tried these tires yet? How many miles did you get from them?

Any exp. with this helmet

warpig — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:52:02 GMT

Trying to make the transition to a full face but would still like to get wind in my face sometimes so I'm looking at modulars and wondering if anyone has any expierience with this http://store.valueaccessories.net/zoxgenesissvsflipuphelmetwithsolarvisorsystemchoiceofsizesandcolorsfreeshippingcontus.aspx

Fusion L.E.D. Motorcycle Lights

warrior71 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:12:24 GMT

Has anybody used theses lights they seem pretty good for the money with a ton of functions http://www.freymoto.com/MC-X6.php

Tourmaster Metro Jacket Review?

whajac — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:42:42 GMT

It seems that this is a new jacket for Tourmaster. I was wondering if anyone has one, how they like it, how the sizes run and the price paid. Phats doesn't show it on their site but they can get it for $144.00.

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/catalog/Metro-Jacket-p-299_3.html

gauntlet gloves? recommendations? experience/ reviews?

gchalifo — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:29:00 GMT

Morning all!

I am shopping to replace my cool weather gloves.

I'm looking at gauntlet specificly to get the jack sleeves inside to prevent the cold air from rushing up the jacket sleeves.

the pair I wore for the last 2 years were uncomfortable in that the wirsts were elastic and made it very tight when trying to pull the jacket sleeves into the gauntlet part of the gloves.

looking for anyone with this type of glove experience and feedback...and recommendations..

so far here's what i am looking at.

http://leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Gloves-/Mens-Black-Leather-Premium-Gel-Padded-Gauntlet-Riding-Gloves/91116.html

and

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mb1a-g28.htm

Wow New Warrior front fender

badzilla — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:28:05 GMT

Im new to the forum, had my bike for 6 months now and lots of great parts for the warrior, but I have not seen any front fenders that I like. There's great looking Reaper fender front Low and mean check out there website and video too. Very cool, Im placing my order now with the chin scoop. check out this front fender at www.Lowandmean.com

bates boots

AMEVL AKA badass01ram — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:23:47 GMT

since I woke up at 3am GRRRR and am jacked on coffee just put this up for yall. Lookin for some good boots lightweight like sneakers and waterproof. Bates enforcer series are the way to go lace up the front but zip up the side very comfy to walk all day in,I wear a pair for work.I buy the goretex lined ones since they are completly waterproof model number GX-8.can be had at Supershoes for about 100.Been wearing this brand for about 8-10 years now and have never been disappointed!!!

yamaha warrior vs mean streak

MCARROLL — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:48:21 GMT

i went today and rode a kawasaki mean streak i have to say it was fun my question is how do the two bikes compare to each other and is one the clear favorite over the other. i got a decision to make maybe ya'll can help. thanks for ya'lls help.

Front fender replacement?

TECK — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:42:02 GMT

Hi all,

Are there any manufacturers who sell a front custom fender that will fit the Warrior?
I know LowandMean do have something for Raider:

Let me know where I could buy something similar for my Warrior that will fit properly on a stock wheel. Thanks.