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Benito is Back! Updated Mar 19/07
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I was able to pick Benito up today, he is not yet complete, but I have him back to ride until the rest of the parts for the mod come in.

So far, new front fork and front fender, heated hand grips, painted the GIVI top case to match the Dragon Red, reupholstered the saddle. What isn't done, rear crash guards, front fender crash guard, reupholstered back rest, LED kit for the topcase, brake light modulator.

Here are a few photos of Benito so far.
new front fender, no reflectors, waiting for the crash guard.
new front fender, no reflectors, waiting for the crash guard.
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Looking sharp. I'm really digging that seat!
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Looks nice Benny, Looks real sharp, You riding it this weekend?

Cheers!

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Looking good Benny. Good for you!
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Congrats on getting your scooter back, it looks great!
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Clap emoticon Clap emoticon Clap emoticon Clap emoticon Get out and ride. Congrats. Looks good.
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Wow the B looks great, nice choice on the seat. Will you be doing the ride this sunday, I am so tempted. 6 and sunny they say, best we have had in a few weeks. So are your mods on back order in the beaches, cause I too am thinking front and rear guards, but checking out different sites for better rates. Anyway congrats on getting Benito back.
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Looks great, see you Sunday! Looks like it'll be above freezing and sunny, what more could we ask for in March?
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jax wrote:
Wow the B looks great, nice choice on the seat. Will you be doing the ride this sunday, I am so tempted. 6 and sunny they say, best we have had in a few weeks. So are your mods on back order in the beaches, cause I too am thinking front and rear guards, but checking out different sites for better rates. Anyway congrats on getting Benito back.
Jax you should definitely join us. Tim, Quentin and I from this site will be there. It would be great to have more. If you're in the east end, I am hoping to arrange for The Eastenders to ride together to the meeting point in the west end.

The LED kit is the part that is back ordered. Once that comes in they will complete the mods all at once, I hope.
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dolawren wrote:
Looks nice Benny, Looks real sharp, You riding it this weekend?

Cheers!

Dave
Already had an nice cool ride today. I plan to do the ride with the TMSC on Sunday, weather permitting.
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Re: Benito is Back!
TorontoTL wrote:
I was able to pick Benito up today, he is not yet complete, but I have him back to ride until the rest of the parts for the mod come in.

So far, new front fork and front fender, heated hand grips, painted the GIVI top case to match the Dragon Red, reupholstered the saddle. What isn't done, rear crash guards, front fender crash guard, reupholstered back rest, LED kit for the topcase, brake light modulator.

Here are a few photos of Benito so far.
I love it!!
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Sweeeeeeeeeeet seat!! Glad you're back on the road,Benny.
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Looking great!
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SWEET!! The seat & custom painted Givi are fabulous, Benny. Yay! 8) Enjoy those heated grips!

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A few more, updated.
Just updated a couple of photos. I have the custom LX backrest pad now installed on my GIVI topcase along with the first of the bling. Waiting for the rest of the bling and the brake light mods.
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Reasons to be cheerful.....part 3!
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Looking sharp!
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8) Very cool Benny!
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Woo!! Sharp seat and backrest cover, nice!!



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Very sweet - nicely set off with the backrest pad.

Yes, Benito looks fabulous just in time for the 2007 riding season.. woohoo,

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I'm liking Benito's new look. Even more though, I'm loving the weather forecast. It will be 18*C in 2 days and 8 *C or so for the weekend and the forecast is calling for sun NOT rain/snow for the weekend. WooHoo.
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