New Dominator owner saying hello

[robnobrakes]

I have just purchased a mint condition 1997 Dominator with 10,000 miles covered. The engine was stripped and tuned at 5,000 miles including:

• High compression forged piston and rings.
• modified cylinder head.
• High lift camshaft.
• Oil cooler and temperature gauge.
• Arrow single side exhaust system.
• Brembo front brake caliper.

Claimed power up from 43bhp to 55 bhp.

I collect it tomorrow evening.

Photos to follow.....

[switch]

Damn that really sounds nice. Waiting on those pics :drools:

[robnobrakes]

It replaces a BMW R1200GS which I have to say I was not as good as I was expecting it to be. Don't even get me started on the indicator switching

I didn't lose any money on it, so that's a positive

[IgorVigor]

Sounds like you've got a beauty!

Definitely want to see some piccys :P

Especially of the oil cooler and temp gauge
Been wanting to fit one to my bike

[SquarePants]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Dommie ownership. I have a '97 Dommie too, with 32K miles and still going strong. It's not been without its (minor) problems but, to me, half the fun of biking is taking them apart.

For a while I've thought that all the Dommie needs is another 10 bhp and a better front brake and it would probably be the perfect road bike - well it looks like you've got it

I use mine mainly for all year round commuting and occasional rides with friends. Last Sunday we did a 260 mile round trip to the Cotswolds and back and it never missed a beat. Considering I was with an '09 CB1000R and an '06 RSV Mille I thought it did really well - just stay off the dual carriageways 'cos it soon runs out of puff.

Enjoy.

[robnobrakes]

Here she is

[Sohoeasy]

Nice one ! Italian ?

[robnobrakes]

Nice one ! Italian ?

UK bike

[Norton]

UK spec but made in Italy. You've also got the centre stand which is an extra.

[robnobrakes]

UK spec but made in Italy. You've also got the centre stand which is an extra.

Made in Italy eh... Just like my Ducati

I've just fitted a Scottoiler. Not a difficult job, but the tank had to be removed to allow easy access to the vacuum pipe.

Next job, buy and fit braided hoses.