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Hello from NW Chicago!
« on: March 11, 2007, 12:46:30 PM »
Hello Everyone!

I've been lurking since last Oct, when I purchased an '07 B/B Smurf Jester.  Put over 800 mi on it before I had the dealer put it in winter storage.  I plan to pick it up this Tues and can't wait!  I have found this site to be extremely informative.  Initially, my bike had a couple of quality issues, but from what I learned from this site, the issues were resolved by the MoCo and the dealer in short order.  Thanks guys, for the detailed and informative posts!  Saved me a lot of heartache.

Over the winter, I had the dealer install a fairing oil temp gauge, V&H Oval Slip Ons, PCIII, Stage 1 SE A/C, and a Smart Siren II to work with the HD pager.  Things I plan to do myself are the bluetooth fairing install, brake light module, J&M antennas, and Clearview windshield...then I should be good to go. 

Again, thanks!   :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2007, 12:52:41 PM »
Quote from: ual767plt on March 11, 2007, 12:46:30 PM
Hello Everyone!

I've been lurking since last Oct, when I purchased an '07 B/B Smurf Jester.  Put over 800 mi on it before I had the dealer put it in winter storage.  I plan to pick it up this Tues and can't wait!  I have found this site to be extremely informative.  Initially, my bike had a couple of quality issues, but from what I learned from this site, the issues were resolved by the MoCo and the dealer in short order.  Thanks guys, for the detailed and informative posts!  Saved me a lot of heartache.

Over the winter, I had the dealer install a fairing oil temp gauge, V&H Oval Slip Ons, PCIII, Stage 1 SE A/C, and a Smart Siren II to work with the HD pager.  Things I plan to do myself are the bluetooth fairing install, brake light module, J&M antennas, and Clearview windshield...then I should be good to go. 

Again, thanks!   :2vrolijk_21:

Rick Ferguson   

Great Rick, glad to have you aboard and out of the closet. Look forward to hearing more from you. How about some pics. Good luck with your Smurf and enjoy the site! Hoist!
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2007, 03:34:17 PM »
Welcome Rick :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2007, 04:04:00 PM »
Welcome Rick, sounds like you got a lot of your mods done or planned out

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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2007, 06:15:14 PM »
 Welcome from down south  :pepper: :pepper:
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2007, 06:26:09 PM »
Welcome Rick!

Please do not forget to post pictures of your scooter once you pick it up!

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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2007, 08:24:09 PM »
Rick; Welcome from NJ. Looks like you are on the way to making the smurf your own. Good luck with your mods and many miles. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2007, 08:26:31 PM »
Welcome Aboard Rick!  Great site with alot of Good People and Info.  Glad to have you :2vrolijk_21: T MAC
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2007, 09:06:01 PM »
:welcome_005: ual767plt, but we need a pic when you get it out of storage  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2007, 08:34:04 AM »
Hey there, a Great BIG CVO Welcome sent out your way.  So glad to hear that from the posts on this site you were able to get some small quality issues taken care of, right off the bat.  It helps to be armed with information when you start talking. I don't understand how anyone can stand there and tell you they never heard of a problem before when there is a laundry list of members here that have reported them, but the bottom line on yours is that they were all taken care of.  That is great news. 
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2007, 09:13:29 AM »
Welcome Rick,

We're glad to have you as part of the family.

Ride Safe,
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2007, 11:17:23 AM »
Hello Rick,

I send you the  :welcome_005:  from FRANCE.

Best regards

 :vrolijk_26:   Jacques
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2007, 01:45:08 PM »
Hi Rick -  :welcome_005: from the UK.

Looking forwar to seeing some pics of the Smurf Jester.

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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2007, 02:14:39 PM »
Rick,
Welcome from Virginia.  Great site and friends!  Enjoy the ride.
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Re: Hello from NW Chicago!
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2007, 06:54:14 PM »
Sorry guys, but the pics of my bike will have to wait.  The bike is back at the dealer for the following:

1) Fairing Oil Temp gauge doesn't read any temp.  Gauge also has annoying red glow at night along left edge of gauge face.  Seems as if the gauge face not properly seated.  Before the install, I suggested that the sending unit be installed in the oil pan (per your previous threads), but the dealer apparently installed it upstream of the oil cooler.

2) Excessive exhaust popping during decelleration.

3) Yellow discoloration on brand new right-side V&H Oval Slip-On.  Apparent when they rolled the bike out of the shop.  Must have yellowed during the dyno run.

Bike seems to be running hotter (and leaner) after installing Stage 1 AC, V&H Slip-Ons, and PCIII.  Could be my imagination.  Would help to have a working oil temp gauge.  I don't like the dipstick design since I had one stolen off my previous bike.

Anyway, I meet with the GM, Service Mgr, and Tech tommorrow to discuss the issues.  I'll keep you posted with the outcome.

Rick
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