Hi from Princeton, NJ

Sckill · 03-09-2010, 05:53 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Stephen and I ride a 2007 919. I've been on this forum for a little while now and picked up lots of great tips from all of the people here. I spend most of my time between NJ and NYC so feel free to drop a line if anyone wants to go on a group ride in the area. Looking forward to seeing you guys around.

Mods:
Rizoma Track-77 Turn Signals
LTR 450 headlight retrofitted with FX-R bi-xenon projector and Phillips 85122+ bulb
G&J Stainless Brake Lines
DIY fender eliminator
Flapper mod
Aprilla shiver mirrors
Pazzo levers
Barkbuster storm handguards

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mattf · 03-09-2010, 05:59 PM

welcome Stephen

frankly · 03-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Welcome Stephen! Gotta ask - do you mean the headlight is from a LTR 450 quad?

PilotRPI · 03-09-2010, 06:18 PM

I'm in Bergen County. I usually ride in southern NY (away from the city Harriman-ish area) or NW Jersey. Always looking for people to go riding with. I'm not an aggressive rider, and I usually stay within 10 of the limit, but I don't loaf around either.

Sckill · 03-09-2010, 06:25 PM

Yep, LTR 450 quad. I got it because it's a relatively inexpensive headlight housing that looks good and has enough space to retrofit a bi-xenon HID projector.

When I'm riding at night back late from work on unlit roads with deer, I need something better than the stock headlight that can really throw clean light far down the road.

The Shadow · 03-09-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sckill

Yep, LTR 450 quad. I got it because it's a relatively inexpensive headlight housing that looks good and has enough space to retrofit a bi-xenon HID projector.

When I'm riding at night back late from work on unlit roads with deer, I need something better than the stock headlight that can really throw clean light far down the road.

Welcome, Stephen...that's an interesting mod...I totally agree with you about the need for it.

.

**HondaJim** · 03-10-2010, 01:47 AM

Howdy,

marylandmike · 03-10-2010, 03:43 AM

Welcome Stephen. Cool mods!

hornet919 · 03-10-2010, 04:47 AM

hola steve, im about 45 min north of you in clinton

ST-DocLizard1 · 03-10-2010, 05:34 AM

Welcome to the fold. There are a few of us 919 addicts in the Garden State.

Doc

rmb · 03-10-2010, 09:40 AM

Hi Stephen, give a holler the next time you'll be in NW NJ.

Bigdaa · 03-10-2010, 10:02 AM

Hey Stephen. I'm about 3,000 miles west southwest from you in California.

hornet919 · 03-10-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdaa

Hey Stephen. I'm about 3,000 miles west southwest from you in California.

lol you and your great weather and awesome roads can piss off

JGotts · 03-10-2010, 01:57 PM

Hi there... i'm in Wharton if you ever want to ride. Seems like there are quite a few of us from NJ...let's plan a big group ride!

I purchased my bike two summers ago. I rode quite a bit the first summer and maybe only 10x last year (I know, I know...). This year will be different. I never did a complete break down to clean the bike so it's currently in pieces. Some parts that I thought were black actually turned out to be stainless-colored - who knew?! Once my sprocket and chain arrives this week, I will probably be ready to ride next week.

Nice work on the retrofit bi-xenon. I was thinking of doing something similar with the stock housing...where'd you get the projector from?

Sckill · 03-10-2010, 06:43 PM

I ordered the FX-R projector directly from The Retrofit Source (U.S.) - HID Projector Retrofit Kits, Retrofit and HID Componenents, Projectors Lens, Wiring Harnesses, Shrouds and more!. They usually sell them in pairs, but I was able to call and order a single unit.

The stock headlight housing won't provide enough space to clear the steering head. You'll need about 6.5 to 7.5" to fit both the length of the projector and the igniter cap. Add some more on top of that for a headlight housing to prevent scratches on the lens.

WheelieTime · 03-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Welcome!

jlux21 · 03-11-2010, 09:34 AM

hello
I'm just north of you, in the Pittstown area. I'll keep an eye out for another red niner out there.

hornet919 · 03-11-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jlux21

hello
I'm just north of you, in the Pittstown area. I'll keep an eye out for another red niner out there.

yeah you are close, i pass through pittstown everyday on my way to work. i used to live in pittstown too

Bigdaa · 03-11-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hornet919

yeah you are close, i pass through pittstown everyday on my way to work. i used to live in pittstown too

Isn't Pittstown just north of Elbowville and south of Nape-of-the-necksburgh?

ST-DocLizard1 · 03-11-2010, 01:01 PM

There could be three of us in the immediate area with red 919's. I just picked this one up in December down in Chattanooga. Too good a deal to pass up.

Doc

zaq123 · 03-11-2010, 05:00 PM

hey welcome. Finally someone close, 5 min south from Allentown, nj / Cream Ridge area here

jlux21 · 03-12-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdaa

Isn't Pittstown just north of Elbowville and south of Nape-of-the-necksburgh?

Yes, It can get hairy going to Elbowville but Nape-of the neckburgh is normally smooth.

03-09-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
Sckill Tirone? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 41	Hi from Princeton, NJ Hi everyone, my name is Stephen and I ride a 2007 919. I've been on this forum for a little while now and picked up lots of great tips from all of the people here. I spend most of my time between NJ and NYC so feel free to drop a line if anyone wants to go on a group ride in the area. Looking forward to seeing you guys around. Mods: Rizoma Track-77 Turn Signals LTR 450 headlight retrofitted with FX-R bi-xenon projector and Phillips 85122+ bulb G&J Stainless Brake Lines DIY fender eliminator Flapper mod Aprilla shiver mirrors Pazzo levers Barkbuster storm handguards 919_sc1.jpg 919_sc2.jpg

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03-09-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
mattf Tirone is my middle name Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Howard Lake, MN Posts: 1,232 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	welcome Stephen

03-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#3
frankly Discen Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 227	Welcome Stephen! Gotta ask - do you mean the headlight is from a LTR 450 quad?

03-09-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
PilotRPI Milites Gregarius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 105	I'm in Bergen County. I usually ride in southern NY (away from the city Harriman-ish area) or NW Jersey. Always looking for people to go riding with. I'm not an aggressive rider, and I usually stay within 10 of the limit, but I don't loaf around either.

03-09-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
Sckill Tirone? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 41	Yep, LTR 450 quad. I got it because it's a relatively inexpensive headlight housing that looks good and has enough space to retrofit a bi-xenon HID projector. When I'm riding at night back late from work on unlit roads with deer, I need something better than the stock headlight that can really throw clean light far down the road.

03-10-2010, 01:47 AM	#7
HondaJim Fool in the Rain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Posts: 8,481 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Howdy,

03-10-2010, 03:43 AM	#8
marylandmike Tirone Choolaces Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland, USA Posts: 3,768 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Welcome Stephen. Cool mods!

03-10-2010, 04:47 AM	#9
hornet919 Ballaholic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nj Posts: 676	hola steve, im about 45 min north of you in clinton

03-10-2010, 05:34 AM	#10
ST-DocLizard1 Milites Gregarius Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hampton, NJ Posts: 169	Welcome to the fold. There are a few of us 919 addicts in the Garden State. Doc

03-10-2010, 09:40 AM	#11
rmb Imaginifer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex Couty NJ Posts: 479	Hi Stephen, give a holler the next time you'll be in NW NJ.

03-10-2010, 10:02 AM	#12
Bigdaa Harry says "Fuck PC!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coming to you LIVE from Belahalababa Posts: 10,571	Hey Stephen. I'm about 3,000 miles west southwest from you in California.

03-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#16
WheelieTime Vehicle Abuse Specialist Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 604 Blog Entries: 4	Welcome!

03-10-2010, 01:57 PM	#14
JGotts Tirone Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 23	Hi there... i'm in Wharton if you ever want to ride. Seems like there are quite a few of us from NJ...let's plan a big group ride! I purchased my bike two summers ago. I rode quite a bit the first summer and maybe only 10x last year (I know, I know...). This year will be different. I never did a complete break down to clean the bike so it's currently in pieces. Some parts that I thought were black actually turned out to be stainless-colored - who knew?! Once my sprocket and chain arrives this week, I will probably be ready to ride next week. Nice work on the retrofit bi-xenon. I was thinking of doing something similar with the stock housing...where'd you get the projector from?

03-10-2010, 06:43 PM	#15
Sckill Tirone? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 41	I ordered the FX-R projector directly from The Retrofit Source (U.S.) - HID Projector Retrofit Kits, Retrofit and HID Componenents, Projectors Lens, Wiring Harnesses, Shrouds and more!. They usually sell them in pairs, but I was able to call and order a single unit. The stock headlight housing won't provide enough space to clear the steering head. You'll need about 6.5 to 7.5" to fit both the length of the projector and the igniter cap. Add some more on top of that for a headlight housing to prevent scratches on the lens.

03-11-2010, 09:34 AM	#17
jlux21 libertine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittstown, NJ Posts: 1,484 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	hello I'm just north of you, in the Pittstown area. I'll keep an eye out for another red niner out there.

03-11-2010, 05:00 PM	#21
zaq123 Cornicen Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 598	hey welcome. Finally someone close, 5 min south from Allentown, nj / Cream Ridge area here