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[SneakyPete]

Over the holidays I decided to take advantage of various parts discounts offered and do some long overdue maintenance in preps for Daytona.  The project involved replacing windshield, installing LED headlamp/aux lamps, LED turn signals, LED tail light, new brake pads, tires and flush brake fluid.  Also fix intake manifold leak.

Went with the Freedom shield in 8" dark smoke replacing the 8" light smoke Clearview.  Nice product and great service.  Same eurolip design but thicker, polished edges and slightly different profile that provides a little more protection from the wind.

Finally bit the bullet and bought the LED headlamp/aux lamps only because they do provide superior visibility over the stock halogens, so I made an investment in safety and performance.  Really liked what JR and Spyde did so went with the black version.  Looks good with the dark smoke shield and chrome trim rings.

Installed Superbrightled  1156 and 1157 bulbs for the turn signals and Badlands load equalizer to make it all work.  Also scored a Brightasslight tail light on eBay to complete the LED conversion.

Three years ago I decided to install the Lyndall composite brake rotors and red pads to improve braking.  Lyndall products are used by many members on this site and I have been extremely happy with the performance of these rotors and pads.  The rotors are pricey but have a lifetime guarantee.  I needed some info from Lyndall and when speaking with Paul (owner)' he told me about their new lug design floating rotors which were developed to handle the extreme loads in racing applications.  He offered to exchange my old rotors with the new design free of charge, so I made the switch.  They are full floating rotors but look like solid rotors (no buttons, sorry Spyde!).  They use a spiral lock ring to connect the friction ring to the carrier and the lug design is able to carrying much higher loads.  Real neat and clean design.  The six spoke carrier complements the stock detonator wheels.  I do miss my old orange buttons though!

Developed an intake leak, seals were cut, so changed them and found some power!  Test rode bike today after everything done and am very pleased with the results.  I've never given my bike a name, but that changed today.  She's now "Lisbeth", named after the character in the movie "Girl with the Dragon Tatoo"' a wild, nasty, crazy azz biatch!

[Fired00d]

Good job Pete!!! Love to see the 's still out there looking sweeeeeeet!!!! Had been looking at those lights (headlight/spots) but can't justify pulling the trigger yet... I don't like driving a cage at night and try to never get caught at night on the bike. Getting ole, eyes, and reactions ain't like they used to be my @$$ tightens at night for fear of critters jumping out in the road.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SneakyPete]

Thanks Gary!  Not a lot of traffic on this thread, just shows you how the SEEG has seemed to fade into the sunset on this forum.  I would trade it though, just haven't found something I like better.

[hdbrad03]

Great Job Pete! Nice to see Great Looking  getting some nice upgrades.


 

    Brad

[spydglide]

Very nice Pete.  (I miss the orange buttons also, but the way you ride, the added strength will be good to have)  How do you like the lights at night?  I'm with Gary on riding at night now, but sometimes you get caught having to, and the added light really helps ya get home.  How'd your intake seals get damaged?  Lisbeth is lookin' good !  :-*Hope to see her in Daytona.  har.  spyder

[49445CVO]

Nice job!   I too am gonna change out the lights on my SEUC.

[SneakyPete]

Very nice Pete.  (I miss the orange buttons also, but the way you ride, the added strength will be good to have)  How do you like the lights at night?  I'm with Gary on riding at night now, but sometimes you get caught having to, and the added light really helps ya get home.  How'd your intake seals get damaged?  Lisbeth is lookin' good !  :-*Hope to see her in Daytona.  har.  spyder

Well to tell you the truth I didn't have a problem with the halogens which is why i have sat on the sidelines through the HID craze and now LED.  I rode a friends bike who had the LEDs and was impressed by the clarity and range.  Takes some getting used to the beam pattern, but new car lights are this way, so time to join the 21st century!

Don't know about the seals, they kinda deteriorated slowly, didn't really notice until I started getting some decal pop.  Changed to a different seal which fits better and there is a big difference in performance!  Lisbeth really scoots now.  Ole Hub, Harry and I are going to have some fun!

[Sierramadre]

Very, very, nice.  Still a head turner whenever I see one on the road.  I had an '04 Black & Blue, and it may have been my favorite bike.

[spydglide]

Very, very, nice.  Still a head turner whenever I see one on the road.  I had an '04 Black & Blue, and it may have been my favorite bike.

  Sorry she left ya.  har.  spyder

[CVOjunkie]

I dont think the love or passion for the seeg will ever pass people just want something everybody else does not have I will never sell my seeg I dont like the ultras because everybody is always trying to take the tour packs off to look like our seeg's look out we wil rise again Ha Ha

[erniezap]

Great mods!  I gave up my pumpkin for the 2012 orange/black SEUC since I am doing mostly 2 up riding.  I miss the 135 HP though...

[SneakyPete]

Great mods!  I gave up my pumpkin for the 2012 orange/black SEUC since I am doing mostly 2 up riding.  I miss the 135 HP though...

Well went with the tour pack this year because the better half wants to ride more (a good thing), but this bike's a keeper.  If she really likes to ride....well then we need bike #2 in orange and black!

[Black Diamond]

She's looking good Pete!

[SBB]

Great mods!  I gave up my pumpkin for the 2012 orange/black SEUC since I am doing mostly 2 up riding.  I miss the 135 HP though...

I bet you don't miss the down time due to having 135 HP on tap.

 

SBB

[Twolanerider]

Nice changes Pete.  Good catch on the intake leak too.  That's a cheap performance bump when you catch it.  The new rotors are cool.