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Well it has been exactly one year of ownership for my 1300. I figured I would give everyone a short rundown of my past year with the Blu Bomb.
The day I bought I could not ride it home due to the several inches of snow and ice on the roads. So it had to sit at the dealers for a little while. Man you wanta talk about foaming at the bit to get your bike! I had it bad!
So a week passes by and there’s a slight break in the weather but it’s still threatening to sleet! I good friend of mine had an enclosed trailer he let me barrow….. off I went to Topeka, KS to get her.

Backed the trailer into the driveway and the “first” ride was about 40 feet to the garage, where she would set for another week!

Finally a good break. The roads were clear and it warmed up to 28 degrees. That’s was good enough for me. Suited up and off I went!

That day was a turning point for me in my life. I knew I would never go without a motorcycle again!

Now about the bike and my experiences!
The first the "mod" I did was to rotate the handel bars upward as far as they would go. Then on a trip to visit my parents I stopped at a Yahama Dealer and they had some crash bars and Highway pegs, so on they went! After reading tons of info on this cite I was convinced there were certian other "mods" I could do. So I drilled the excaust and air box right away (wow what an improvement). I layed down the license plate as well. For a little more comfort for me and the wife I put on an Ultimate Seat. The next big "mod" was going to the darkside! My personal opinion........ one of the best things you can do!

Like I stated above I got the bike a year ago, so it was in the middle of Jan. with 9 miles on her. As I write this I now have 22800 miles. The bike will just not give up or give out. I have road it hard and with no forgiveness. This bike will just not quit! It pulls through the gears like a team of draft hourse pulling a plow! It just diggs!

I have to thank Will for this awesome website and the awesome people that come here. I have already made several friends and know I will make more as we all get to meet more and more!