Oil filter and drain plug are completely dry.

So, I got a tankslapper total protection kit. http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

Some pieces don't work. They're the wrong shape. Part of the tank top pieces don't have cutouts for the Kawi emblems.

They sent the kit rolled up, wrapped in some foam, USPS. USPS, being who they are, smashed both ends of the roll. So, the film for the seat cover is crinkled up on the edges. I don't know if it'll smooth out properly.

I also discovered that my ass isn't fat enough to get this bike up on the Pitbull stand. My feet were off of the ground and the bike still woudn't budge. It is also a two person job. I can't hold the bike up and line the stand up with the spools at the same time. I just can't see under there.

The crinkled up tail piece seemed to smooth out ok. The tank top pieces that aren't cut for the emblems are probably geared toward people that strip those off. Once you cut them out for the emblems, there's so little material left, you might as well not put them on. I may still give it a shot, though. They'll be good for protecting against hang-fisted refuelings. :)

What an awesome machine. Looks just like mine, in fact! LOL

Welcome.

Enjoy that land missle and be safe!

Loving it so far!

The tankslapper film was a flop. What pieces I got on there started peeling up, either from the wind, the heat of the sun, or my knee catching the edge of it.

I stripped it all off and got Stomp Grip on there and called it a day.

I think I'm going to go with RKA soft bags instead of the Givi/rack setup. The Givi setup requires too much bike modification for my liking. Seems like a lot of hassle for the 1-2 trips a year I'd take.

I am worried about protecting the paint from soft bags. I think I'll just use some painters tape and hope for the best.

Turned over 500 miles today (519 to be exact) and can go up a little in the RPM range. Took the bike for its maiden voyage through some local curves. Man, I forgot how much fun that is.

Did my 600 mi. maintenance a little ahead of schedule, since I had a little free time tonight. Still can't believe dealers push so hard for you to pay them so much money to do it for you. I have yet to pay someone else to do it.

Tem did you pull off the green flame stickers?
Peace bro

No stickers come on the 2013.

$1100 later, I have license plates.

question, do usa models come with rear seat cowl? i gotta pay over 200 for one,
all we get it rear handle and retractable luggage hooks
i can haul mine up on bobbins, but its tricky, hook one while its on side stand ..and straighten bike by grabbing hold of rear passenger handle..oh ye, you dont have one!!it defo helps haul it onto rear stand

Yep, we get the cowl. I'm not using mine because I commute with a messenger bag and I don't want the bag rubbing on it.

I'm getting better at the rear stand. I just put my hand on the rear seat and balance it that way. Not that it's really hard to do; just makes me nervous.

gotta be a little more tricky without grab rail on rear
did you find out where that oil came from?

Yeah, one of the engine case half bolts. Warranty fix.