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alantf · 04-16-2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by diffluere

I have the little Spitfire Slipstreamer windshield. I don't know if it's in my avatar or not...

??????????? Ever thought of turning your eyes just a LITTLE to the left? There, for all the world (including you) to see, is your avatar. A quick glance should be enough for you to answer your own question.

:lol:

Mercutio57 · 04-16-2010, 08:17 AM

Thank you.

The little bike has always gotten some attention (principally because where I live one very rarely sees small motorcycles), but now with the tank logo it gets quite a bit more. Spanish speakers, of course, "get it" right away and smile; others wil ask for a translation and explanation.

As a consequence of these questions I have discovered that none of my friends and neighbors here know anything about "The Motorcycle Diaries." I had sort of assumed that everyone knew at least something about Guevara's famous trip, especially since the release of the rather successful film, but I guess I'm more of a history nerd than I realized.

So the logo, in effect, is much more of an inside joke than was intended.

Should I ever succumb to the temptation to buy that Ninja, by the way, I already have a nickname and corresponding logo for it in the works!

mrlmd1 · 04-16-2010, 05:54 PM

Oh, post it, post it. Since I have one also I want to see it, and I promise I won't steal it.

Mercutio57 · 04-16-2010, 07:03 PM

Oh, I haven't drawn her yet-- she's still in the "visualizing" stage! The clue is that name of the bike (and the logo girl) will be the title of an old Elton John song...

BillInGA · 04-16-2010, 09:08 PM

That's too easy a hint, but I won't give it away. :cool:

Mercutio57 · 04-17-2010, 09:18 AM

That's right. 1971!

Mercutio57 · 04-17-2010, 08:35 PM

Update on the windshield: Don't expect to see any photos, as I don't think I'm going to use it. It looks great, but no matter how I adjusted it the turbulence it sent up into my face was very annoying-- much worse than the wind without it. Oh well...

blaine · 04-17-2010, 09:49 PM

When I put my windscreen on it took me about a month of trial and error to get it adjusted to my liking

burkbuilds · 04-17-2010, 10:11 PM

Mercutio57, I had the same experience with my GZ's windshield, (the spitfire), so I removed it after about a week. When the weather turned colder, I decided to re-install it and I was able to adjust it (eventually) to where it didn't buffet me so much and I ended up just leaving it on after that. If you are happy without it though, I always thought the bike, all bikes for that matter, looked better without the shield.

alantf · 04-18-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercutio57

That's right. 1971!

Are you sure about the year? I'm not much of an Elton John fan, so I couldn't work it out. I went on a web site that listed his music, & 1971 didn't throw up anything with a girl's name.

04-16-2010, 08:17 AM	#12
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: So far... Thank you. The little bike has always gotten some attention (principally because where I live one very rarely sees small motorcycles), but now with the tank logo it gets quite a bit more. Spanish speakers, of course, "get it" right away and smile; others wil ask for a translation and explanation. As a consequence of these questions I have discovered that none of my friends and neighbors here know anything about "The Motorcycle Diaries." I had sort of assumed that everyone knew at least something about Guevara's famous trip, especially since the release of the rather successful film, but I guess I'm more of a history nerd than I realized. So the logo, in effect, is much more of an inside joke than was intended. Should I ever succumb to the temptation to buy that Ninja, by the way, I already have a nickname and corresponding logo for it in the works! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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04-16-2010, 05:54 PM	#13
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: So far... Oh, post it, post it. Since I have one also I want to see it, and I promise I won't steal it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-16-2010, 07:03 PM	#14
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: So far... Oh, I haven't drawn her yet-- she's still in the "visualizing" stage! The clue is that name of the bike (and the logo girl) will be the title of an old Elton John song... __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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BillInGA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 296	Re: So far... That's too easy a hint, but I won't give it away. :cool: __________________ ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: So far... That's right. 1971! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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04-17-2010, 08:35 PM	#17
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: So far... Update on the windshield: Don't expect to see any photos, as I don't think I'm going to use it. It looks great, but no matter how I adjusted it the turbulence it sent up into my face was very annoying-- much worse than the wind without it. Oh well... __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: So far... When I put my windscreen on it took me about a month of trial and error to get it adjusted to my liking __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-17-2010, 10:11 PM	#19
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: So far... Mercutio57, I had the same experience with my GZ's windshield, (the spitfire), so I removed it after about a week. When the weather turned colder, I decided to re-install it and I was able to adjust it (eventually) to where it didn't buffet me so much and I ended up just leaving it on after that. If you are happy without it though, I always thought the bike, all bikes for that matter, looked better without the shield.
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