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acrws

acrws

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Yikes, I’ve been lurking for about a year, getting upgrade and install tips…but it never occurred to me to actually say Hi. So HELLO!

I feel like we are a pretty rare breed, we should make a sticker or something. Like, “What do you mean this isn’t a womens bike?” or idk, haha.

Anyone taken their FTR to one of the women-centric riding events scattered around the country? Share your favorites!!
 
Welcome!! My wife also has one but she doesn’t mess around with the forums
 

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acrws said:
I feel like we are a pretty rare breed, we should make a sticker or something. Like, “What do you mean this isn’t a womens bike?” or idk, haha.

Anyone taken their FTR to one of the women-centric riding events scattered around the country? Share your favorites!!
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hey welcome! yeah not many female riders on this forum but I'm glad it's here and there's a spot just for us :)

what mods have you done so far?

I'm in Aus, no 'women centric' events here really but honestly that doesn't bother me, I don't really do group rides anyway I just order riding with my better half and with a couple of friends than in large groups

I do the pink ribbon ride from time to time though and the Xmas toy run every now and then.
 
ferraiolo1 said:
Welcome!! My wife also has one but she doesn’t mess around with the forums
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Oh yeah, follow you on Insta. I’m @musicgeek013 there. Love what you did with the tank shrouds for hers.
 
edgelett said:
hey welcome! yeah not many female riders on this forum but I'm glad it's here and there's a spot just for us :)

what mods have you done so far?
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Ooo, one of my favorite questions! Thank you!

So, I got my FTR Race Replica for a song with about 1200 miles on it, and the previous owner had installed:
+ Puig rally-style windscreen
+ Thick old man foamy grips (I think they’re called Grip Doggies or something…)
+ stock mirror delete, left-hand bar-end mirror
+ NRC fender eliminator w/turn signals

Right when I got the bike last year was when Polaris was having their big sale on FTR accessories, so I went a bit crazy on stuff, but so far:
+ ProTaper gray half-waffle grips
+ RSD Collection bits&bobs (brake fluid covers, engine cover, lever guards, swingarm spools)
+ RSD foot pegs
+ Akrapovic link pipe (de-cat)
+ “Ryan’s Secret Sauce” tune
+ Antigravity battery
+ Got rid of the stock Dunlops

Bought but not yet installed:
+ Clear tank pads
+ Puig frame sliders
+ Passenger grab bar (honestly got this by mistake trying to get my hands on the luggage rack, I’ll probably never install it)
+ Saddlemen Track-LS seat (on order, getting something custom)
+ Race number plates

Customizing this bike has been my 2nd favorite part of owning it, lol.
 
acrws said:
Ooo, one of my favorite questions! Thank you!

So, I got my FTR Race Replica for a song with about 1200 miles on it, and the previous owner had installed:
+ Puig rally-style windscreen
+ Thick old man foamy grips (I think they’re called Grip Doggies or something…)
+ stock mirror delete, left-hand bar-end mirror
+ NRC fender eliminator w/turn signals

Right when I got the bike last year was when Polaris was having their big sale on FTR accessories, so I went a bit crazy on stuff, but so far:
+ ProTaper gray half-waffle grips
+ RSD Collection bits&bobs (brake fluid covers, engine cover, lever guards, swingarm spools)
+ RSD foot pegs
+ Akrapovic link pipe (de-cat)
+ “Ryan’s Secret Sauce” tune
+ Antigravity battery
+ Got rid of the stock Dunlops

Bought but not yet installed:
+ Clear tank pads
+ Puig frame sliders
+ Passenger grab bar (honestly got this by mistake trying to get my hands on the luggage rack, I’ll probably never install it)
+ Saddlemen Track-LS seat (on order, getting something custom)
+ Race number plates

Customizing this bike has been my 2nd favorite part of owning it, lol.
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They are called Grip Puppies. I have used them for years on many bikes. They help alleviate pressure and vibration for your hands. I have tried the FTR with and without. About an hour or so and my hands are aching without. I can ride all day with them. I take offense at the old man comment...wait...no I don't. I just turned 60. 🙂😉😁
 
Fuse5 said:
@acrws .. welcome ..from the baltic sea


Don´t know exactly what it means but congrats Tash.
.. the first and only lady with that title down under?
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um no not me. there's no such thing as Indian Ambassadors in Australia at all.

Pretty sure Mike is referring to the OP as being an Ambassador.
 
ryde4ever said:
I take offense at the old man comment...wait...no I don't. I just turned 60. 🙂😉😁
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Glad there’s no hard feelings @ryde4ever 😉 And if you want a spare pair, I’ll drop these in the mail to you, they’re just sitting in the spare parts cabinet in my garage.
 
Thanks. They last a long time. Just keep your ears open for a fellow rider complaining about their hands hurting or vibration making their hands numb give them away. Enjoy your FTR!
 
acrws said:
Yikes, I’ve been lurking for about a year, getting upgrade and install tips…but it never occurred to me to actually say Hi. So HELLO!

I feel like we are a pretty rare breed, we should make a sticker or something. Like, “What do you mean this isn’t a womens bike?” or idk, haha.

Anyone taken their FTR to one of the women-centric riding events scattered around the country? Share your favorites!!
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Hi, I take my FTR everywhere, girl rides, mixed rides, solo. No matter what, everybody loves this bike- it's a great ice breaker. Haha

Pretty sure it is an 'everyone' bike.
 
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