Tpoppa

16 hours ago, Pauly said:

Yeah, but they claimed to be compatible. It came with incandescent signals, but I bought CANBUS LEDs without issue. Had them on the GSA, too. Every other light on that bike was LED and it had a full color TFT dash, but had incandescent turn signals. Weird.

Anyway, it might have been heat. It's tight between the heat sink and water tight cover. These don't have fans. I unplugged the low beam and figured I'd ride home on my high beam. It was daylight, so no big deal. After a couple minutes I got a fault for high beam inop. Unplugged it and rode home on the Clearwaters at 90mph hoping to beat the rain. Worked.

I put H7 LED replacement bulbs on my R1200R and they have worked perfectly.

I would imagine yours is nearly identical to mine.

These are the ones I used:  Amazon.com: AUXITO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs 6500K White, 8 CSP Chips Super Bright, 1:1 Mini Size, Non-Polarity, No Adapter Required Easy Install Conversion Kit, Fanless H7ll Fog Lights, Pack of 2 : Automotive

I've used this brand on 2 motorcycles and 1 car.  No issues at all.

3 hours ago, bowdog said:

That's a great looking bike!

Thanks.  It's one of the most engaging motorcycles I've ridden, and has character for days.

16 hours ago, Pauly said:

Never thought that wood happen. 

I see what you did there.

Went from a really good sounding stock exhaust, to the better Triumph/V&H exhaust (now for sale), to these  British Customs Turn Outs.

Bar far the best sounding exhaust I've owned, with stronger midrange and top end (SOTP dyno), and dropped 13lbs.

Just picked up this sweet-Kawasaki-powered-ride.  It even came with a 34ft Travel Trailer.

1 hour ago, JustinNck1 said:

We rode 16 from Ripley to BOTD and it was blah until you get below Beckley. Made for a long day but no highway.

16 doesn't really go near Ripley?

The stretch of 16 from the Ohio River all the way to Beckly is pretty damn good.  I take the highway bypass around Beckley save 20 minutes of traffic lights.

15, 20, 39, etc are all great roads in that area...from there you can cross into VA on 250 which is as tight and technical as you'll find anywhere.

2 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

I really like the eastern sections of WV around Seneca rocks. We did ride through Hawks Nest over by Fayetteville and it was rough as shit though.

Lots of excellent roads in the Western part too.  Buckhannon is a good base.  From there, there are fun routes in all directions...just bypass Beckley on 16 on your way to the BOTD.

On 7/31/2023 at 9:36 AM, JustinNck1 said:

Home safe from my gap trip. 1400 miles for the weekend. I did witness a fatal crash on Saturday and it was definitely an eye opening experience. Stupid decision by the motorcyclist trying to pass in a blind corner and hit a car head on.

Wow, that is fucking terrible.  Imagine if that was a group of motorcycles coming the other way.

I've had both cars and motorcycles come into my lane on the dragon.  That road is super fun, but I won't ride it on weekends, and preferably 1st thing in the morning. 

As much as I like the roads by Deals Gap, I actually prefer riding in WV.  The roads are 95% as good, with 99% less shenanigans...not to mention less cops, less traffic, and fewer towns to ride through...and it's sooo much closer.  I ride more miles of curvy roads on a WV trip then I do on a Gap Trip.

I came back to my senses after a short episode of temporary insanity and possible dementia where I test rode and considered buying a newish HD.  

Thank goodness the Harley dealer had deceptive & predatory sales tactics which snapped me out of it.  And instead I bought a minty fresh 2020 Triumph Street Twin

**note** the Harley M8 motor (especially the transmission) feels more like a modern motorcycle and less like farm equipment.

On 7/24/2023 at 12:24 PM, max power said:

Brakes are for pussies!

 

I just replaced a T32 rear with only 3k mi on it. 
 

trying a conti road attack 3 next

 

 

Never been a fan of Bridgestone...on the other hand the Conti Road Attack 3 is the grippiest ST tire you can get (even the RA4  doesn't claim more grip over the RA3).  The Dunlop Road Smart 4 has "almost" as much grip as the Road Attack 3 but tends to last a bit longer (the RS3 is sorely lacking in grip...do not recommend).

On 6/20/2023 at 10:13 AM, Gpaw said:

Went with Pauly and tpoppa on Sunday 484 miles and some new road had a blast

That was a fun route.  Might make a few adjustments before I ride it again.

1 hour ago, Pauly said:

450+ miles on the RS today. New handlebar is awesome. So much more nimble and flickable, plus all day comfort. That is how it should come from BMW. 

Super fun ride today.  Thanks for coming out 👍

2 jackets.  Buy them both??  Make offer.

Red Jacket.  $30 Joe Rocket Motorcycle Jacket Men's Medium. Good condition, used but no damage. Waterproof with several adjustment and pockets. This jacket is good for Fall, Spring & Winter. It has vents, but not really meant for hot weather. Comes with the zip in liner & back pad, but not the elbow or shoulder pads, priced accordingly.  

Black Leather Jacket. $125 OBO. Joe Rocket Sonic 2.0 Men's Medium. Complete with the back, elbow and shoulder pads/armor & zip out liner. This is a nice motorcycle jacket that is made of thick, quality leather. There are panels that zip out for ventilation. Lightly used, the condition is good/very good. This jacket sells on Amazon for $350.

I've had a long-term hatred of Dunlop tires.  They've come on a few new and used motorcycles that I've owned.

It always seems to be the same problem...the fronts are typically good enough, but Dunlop rears seem to easily break loose when accelerating out of corners or when braking in a straight line.  Noticeably less grip than tires in the same categories from Michelin, Pirelli, Conti, Metzeler, etc.

Based on several good reviews, I decided to give the RS3 a try.  Big mistake.  It was the absolute worst ST tire I've tried in the last 10 years.  It was complete trash when accelerating out of 2nd or 3rd gear corners & my TC light would come on frequently just to remind me that my rear tire was garbage.  It even limited the amount of fun I had on a trip to Deals Gap.

I wound up trying the RS4 rear, based on someone's opinion.  Everything that was bad on the with the RS3 rear is actually improved on the RS4.  Maybe it's not quite as good as a Conti Road Attack 3, but it's pretty close...and should last a bit longer too.

Fair enough.  I am just not a fan of 3 wheeled vehicles.

2wheels > 4wheels > 3wheels

I think this begs the question on how you would use it and how often.

When my 2-wheel career is over, I don't think 3-wheels will be MY answer.

I think I would have more fun in a small sporty car than a trike or a Spyder...something like a BMW roadster or maybe even a Miata???    

On 12/25/2022 at 12:08 PM, Pauly said:

Large group rides are overrated, but I definently enjoy rolling with the usual suspects that I know and trust. Crashing is never off the table, but it can be mitigated with competent riders. 

A failure I see more than anything is a lack of understanding between new riders and veteran riders on what constitutes a ride. While I firmly stake my flag in the soil of "personal accountability", some folks get in over their heads. The difference between riding a bike to work every day and riding a bike in the twisties is massive. It is not the same thing in the slightest to the average rider. 

I have a friend that has been riding for decades, but he commutes. When we hit the mountains he can't begin to stay on pace with the rest of us. He just doesn't have that skillset because it isn't how he rides. He can pilot a bike, but he has to do it at his own pace. Luckily, he's mature enough to recognize this and doesn't try to keep up. That plays a major role.. personal accountability and leaving ego at the house. 

There are few people that I'm willing to ride with anymore.  Fast isn't necessary, but a mindset that matches your skillset is required.

I prefer small groups where all are comfortable leading or following.  Sometimes I prefer to lead, sometimes I don't.

Oil is no joke.

Years ago there was a patch of oil by one of the fracking sites on a curvy section of 556.  I was accelerating out of a corner, and suddenly the rear tire just started spinning.

The CBR600RR I was riding shook hard and flicked me on top.  Next thing I knew I was laying on the tank looking down at the front fender.  Luckily still holding onto the handgrips.  Somehow, I was still on 2 wheels with pavement underneath me.  I took a second, but I was able to get it back under control without riding into the woods.  

I actually called OSHP and reported it.  Hopefully that fracking site got cited, before someone got hurt.

...Dunlop finally made a Sport Touring tire that isn't a hot steaming pile of poo.

The RoadSmart 4 is actually a good tire, and way better than the slip slidey RS3. 

I prefer the looks over the Wing...seems to have more power also.

Curious how reliable Indian products are.

2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT Plus 220741 | Thrill Point Motorsports

The F6B is actually a pretty cool bike.  After selling poorly when new (discounted leftovers were common), prices for used ones have gotten crazy high lately.