Well my real name is Chris. I'm on many other motorcycle forums as I have been into bikes for years. Use to be big time into cars till bikes. During my anti-car time, I did nothing but lease cars/trucks/suvs, which I did nothing to during my renting time. Last one is/was a TBSS. Now I have the HHR SS. So far I love it.

I'm in the petro industry, hence the screen name. I'm happily married to a great woman that also rides her own motorcycle. I ride, wrench, and enjoy all things biker. I'm a big picture taker of everything. I think my chopper build was 2000 pics... blogged on a forum.

As far as bikes... I did rockets for a while and barely survived.


***Had to pull my IMG tags due to the picture police. Guess 800x600 is TOO big.***

'97 Ninja EX500
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'02 ZX-9R
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../ZX9R/Gas3.jpg

Then did a BDM chopper
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Which I tore down and rebuilt way better
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Which then I also got the wife a new '07 HD 883, that I rode sometimes
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ing/Uma009.jpg

Till I changed it all up for 2 new bikes. '09 HD Nightster & Ultra
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Needless to say I'm into bikes. Luckily I'm in good with the neighbors. Cause I'm constantly wrenching on all kinds of them...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...rimary004a.jpg
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So that's how I roll on 2 wheels. But now I'm into the HHR SS since I've made you endure this long.

I ordered my 2010 HHR SS with the 5 speed, performence package, and dealer installed stage 1 kit. I just so happen to be at the dealership when it rolled off the truck, as you can see in the background.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...AwMjEuanBn.jpg

2 days later it's in the driveway with the TB SS (which will get turned in soon).
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...AwMjMuanBn.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...AwMjQuanBn.jpg

I have been lurking around here for months befre my order and ever since as part of my "homework" I do for all my rides. So far I have done the stage 1 at the dealer.

RAS LED Tails
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...RASLEDs016.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ASLEDs019a.jpg

Then LED'ed all my interior lights, plate lights, side markers, and front turns via www.superbrightleds.com
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...lights040a.jpg

 

I did the TWM short throw
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../lights036.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...shifter001.jpg

Throw in some nice new DDM HID kits
Headlights 55W 8K
Fog lights 35W 6K
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ods/HID001.jpg

Not sure why they came out green in the pics... but they are brighter than the sun
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ods/HID019.jpg

Blacked out my bow ties
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The wife named the car the "Silver Surfer". Thinks it looks similar to a "california surfer van" style. Plus it goes with the SS and she likes the movie Fantastic 4. Whatever, it goes well for everything besides the movie piece. So I named it. Right in the center tail light. Was simple. Sorry for the bad black berry pic, and if you're in the car behind it, you don't see that slight red outline. But I couldn't get a good pic unless I got this close.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...AwNjUuanBn.jpg

Not bad for the thing only have 1200 miles on it now. But it's been officially broke in my way. Even had the oil changed at the dealer (1st one free) last week. Next one and the rest of them I'll do with Amsoil (being I'm a dealer).

So far I love it. It's the perfect change from my gas guzzler TB SS, with a smaller tighter suspension, easier to cut thru crazy michigan traffic and about double as good on mpgs.

Guess I need to work on getting some better posed shots of the HHR now...

Next on the dockett for the HHR is a set of sway bars, more specifically the rear. Which I'm miffed that TTR quit making. A high dollar adjustable should be another option not a replacement.

I'm debating exhaust. Been leaning more towards the Magnaflow cat back. Something a bit louder with a nice deep tone.

perhaps as well some new air intake/turbo/intercooler tubes with a K&N air filter.

I try to keep in mind that I want to do everything in moderation. I'm not looking for the most power in the world, but something to keep the blood pumping as I just showed my buddy on an exit ramp at about 130mph thru a decent highway turn. He was impressed.

And in case you're wondering... yes I still have the 2 SS's for now. I think the stage 1 HHR will take the TB in a light to light scenario. However, on the highway, the ole rule "No repalcement for displacement" still holds at this point.

 

Welcome....

I'm into Harleys a 'bit' myself..

 

Awesome... I see your welding shot in your avy. Nice springer..

 

Thanks, but it is actually David Mann pic.. I felt it kinda captured my thing & me..

 

Yeah now that you mention it... it sure is... Love David Mann stuff. Guess I wasn't paying close enough to it... that's what I get for posting at work... multi tasking is the devil. LOL

 

from another Michigander.

 

Welcome.....