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  1. Jim Karam

    How old are you?

    72, which used to be the oldest.
  2. Jim Karam

    Question for handlebar risers 1" up and 1" back

    +1 on the SW Motech 1" up and 1" back. They're easy to install and improve comfort without any notable handling difference.
  3. Jim Karam

    Throttle Meister Cruise Control

    I've used both it and the Cramp Buster, but I prefer the Throttle Meister. As noted by others, it's mainly for highway use, not urban or twisties.
  4. Jim Karam

    I bought an Aprilia and finally took a few pics

    Well, there's a good feeling of pride when the kids grow up!:thumbup:
  5. Jim Karam

    Help me name my company! :D

    Your design! Your way!
  6. Jim Karam

    Clutch Slave Levers - I'm making them again

    So, am I allowed to say that I told you so?:cheer: I wrote the first endorsement in this thread as one of the original adopters.
  7. Jim Karam

    Should I buy this 2007.5 Aprilla Tuono?

    ... in a minute!:rockon:
  8. Jim Karam

    Volunteering?

    I'm the local chapter chairperson for SCORE, a resource partner of the SBA, whose volunteers help folks interested in starting or growing small businesses. SCORE legally stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, although you don't really have to be retired or have been an executive...
  9. Jim Karam

    Happy Birthday Jim Karam, spdyike, jbwaterman84

    OK, is this the way you pick on the old guys?:Flip:
  10. Jim Karam

    Summer mesh jacket recommendations?

    You didn't say what size you are, but if you can handle an XL or XXL, NewEnough has a great deal on yellow mesh Cortech by Tour Master GX Air Series 2 Jacket :: MotorcycleGear.com . I've enjoyed the blue version for a few years. I particularly like the leather on the elbows and shoulders for...
  11. Jim Karam

    Any horn systems like this one?

    So, what he's done is add a nicer horn controller that allows the original OEM horn to "beep" politely, but quickly overtakes it with raucous pulsating blasts from your high beams and the compact Stebel airhorn. Since I've used and endorsed the latter for years, I might just have to add another...
  12. Jim Karam

    Stebel horn in stock horn position hits front fender

    There's an empty hole on the lower left part of the frame that's just waiting to mount a horn. I've been running for years and 20K miles in that position, so, no, water and road crap don't bother it. It's also easy to route wiring to it using the clips that hold the wires going to the...
  13. Jim Karam

    Adding Givi Topcase

    I've got the topcase, but not sidecases, so I don't know whether they share mounting hardware or not. If I were you, I'd download the install instructions from their website Motorcycle Cases, Hardbags, Side Hardbags, Motorcycle Soft luggage, Tank bags, Spoiler and compare. Failing that, send...
  14. Jim Karam

    Fender eliminator

    +2 on FAZR6's fender eliminator. You can see from my signature that it was the first mod that I ever did (I was one of his first purchasers). It works great and has held up for years.
  15. Jim Karam

    Pod lights

    If you've just wired them as running lights, I'd suggest that you change that so that they also alternate blinking as turn signals. The trick is that you do not use a ground connection. That is, you connect the pod lights' plus to the running light wire, and you connect the pod lights' minus...
  16. Jim Karam

    Fun in the forest!

    Those are not fun when you have to pick them up periodically... and you WILL have to pick them up periodically unless you're just riding on dirt that's like pavement. Light weight is your friend in the dirt.
  17. Jim Karam

    Handlebar replacement

    +1 on the SW-Motech setback risers, but this sounds like a good deal to get you started.:thumbup:
  18. Jim Karam

    Thinking about selling and parting out Ohlins, Givi, rizome rearsets, R6 forks/brakes, etc., etc.

    This wasn't a generic observation, since I first met Defy at the first forum gathering at the Dragon in June 2006. I'm the one on the left and Defy is the second from the right. Lots of good rides since then.
  19. Jim Karam

    Thinking about selling and parting out Ohlins, Givi, rizome rearsets, R6 forks/brakes, etc., etc.

    Sometimes it seems like I'm the only original early owner left, but I know you'll have fun with your new toys.
  20. Jim Karam

    I wasn't paying attention :(

    Or you could just buy a helmet lock that looks like it was built-in, e.g., Chrome Universal Helmet Lock | Küryakyn
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