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This recently happened to me.  My issue was that while testing the circuit to determine running vs turning lights, I shorted something and blew my tail light fuse.  For some reason I don't fully understand, this meant I had a brake light but no tail, running, or turning lights.  I was still testing 2V on the turn signal circuits, not enough to make them flash.  When I found the blown fuse for the tail light, it all went back to normal.

Your circuit sounds different, but could be a similar issue.  I am sure you've checked for blown fuses though?

47 minutes ago, redkow97 said:

 They’re utilizing fear as a means of control.  

 

For what purpose? 

I got to ride it.  The rain didn't start until I was literally turning onto my street on the way home.  I told the Universe to go Fcuk itself a little less emphatically than usual.

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18 minutes ago, Steve Butters said:

Digging the naked look but not sure about that particular headlight either... Is that headlight different than the "euro" one from the FZ1N? I have always liked that headlight on the FZ1. This one looks a little different. 

It's a knock-off kit from China, but it is a copy (visually and aesthetically but not in quality) of the European FZ6N.  I think the FZ1N does have an entirely different headlight though.

Finished installing the FZ6N conversion kit.  None if the fasteners fit properly, parts were missing, the main stay is poorly constructed and all the tapped and thread holes are off.  It is also nearly impossible to install without cutting the wiring and relocating the connectors and flasher inside the frame (stock FZ6S they are  out front in the fairing).   I'm happy the bike is now naked, and I wanted an OEM look, but in hindsight I probably would source custom parts and use a round headlight bucket.  I may still do that. 

13 hours ago, Qman said:

"I started the pandemic..." We have the culprit!

Damn... Got caught slippin'

On 4/7/2020 at 1:43 PM, TimTheAzn said:

No store should allow returns for any of the popular over-bought items. Fuck those people.

I started the pandemic with 8 spare rolls on hand and haven't even used them all yet.  I have 3 bathrooms and 2 kids.  Idiots.

15 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

The guy got on the gas heading into a nice "S" curve.  I thought he was going to accelerate through it.  He checked up at the last second.  So I passed on the inside.  Kind of a dick pass, but I had room.

Somewhere a CBR rider is angrily posting about the beemer that passed him on the inside.  Or, more likely he is pretending it never happened and will tell no one.

2 hours ago, TimTheAzn said:

May? Good luck with that. Weather wise and Pandemic wise.

I mean there's technically an event taking registrations, but I'm not hopeful.  I'll defer to the people who know about track conditions.  Pandemic wise  If this damn virus hits peak infection rates in the US this week, I think by mid May we may see an easing of restrictions.  We won't be back to normal for several months, and I believe there's going to be a new normal.  This is going to stick with us awhile.

So yeah, mid-summer is a much more realistic estimate.  If I pretend I have something to do in May maybe I'll get my shit in a pile and be ready.

I got all excited about track last fall/winter when there were only a couple events left and I wasn't prepared.  Then I slowly forgot about it over the winter, now I am getting stoked again but am still not prepared.   I might try Mid Ohio in may if it isn't cold and/or drizzly.  That is if I manage to put the receiver on my car and finish converting the sailboat trailer I'll be hauling my bike on.  And buy some leather... yeah, I did nothing over the winter.  

After one last ride with the aerodynamic torture device that is the FZ6 fairing, I finally removed it.  I wanted to like that fairing and tried a couple different windscreens but the only one that didn't turn my helmet into a knuckle ball was comically tall for this bike.

New parts should arrive today.  Hopefully I'm not down long and all the wires find a home without me having to cut and shorten anything.  I really like the new view from the cockpit.  

1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said:

Did this just turn into a track thread? 

After all the multiple threads I started trying to figure out what track bike to get, I've finally decided to just ride the bike I have.  We'll see where it leads me.

But now the question is what sticker should I cover the dent with?

I've actually decided to take this route.  I'm going to ride this bike on the track in 2020, greatly increasing the chances of adding more dents and rash.  I'll save the nice paint for my next bike.

My Fz6 has some plasti-rash and a silver dollar size dent in the tank.  The bike probably isn’t worth it, but it looks like I’m keeping it for a long time and I want it to look good.  Let me know if you’ve had good luck with painting and dent repair anywhere in Cincinnati.  If you do this kind of work, PM me.  

I put this giant headlight on the DT.  If I move it up, it will double as a windscreen.

3 hours ago, MidgetTodd said:

I can’t honestly answer that. Like I said I never even opened it. I’m sure someone else has. Throw out an offer and make it yours to decide for yourself. It’s completely negotiable 

Thanks, I'll consider it.  I am sure you'll sell it soon, but I may grab it if it hangs around awhile. 

I've never used a bluetooth device of any kind while riding, and thusly am completely ignorant of this technology (not bluetooth broadly, but this category of device specifically).  Save me from Googling it myself and tell me why I do or do not want the Q-Solo.   

2 hours ago, Pauly said:

Two locked away. One on standby. I am ready for that 62 degree day in February. 

I will be as well.  I do plan to change the oil and coolant, as well as top off the tank.  I may or may not bother with stabilizer and then it's just up on the center stand until we get a warm, salt free day.  I might have the DT smoking by then as well.

Have we all put 'em up for the winter yet?  I got to ride on Sunday,  then suddenly winter.  I haven't done anything to the FZ yet besides park it.  It has anti-freeze in it though so I'm not feeling like a terrible person yet.

Nice.  I wish I had a heated place to work.  I neglected to do some painting jobs on my vintage enduro project before it got cold as balls out.

Can't remember if it was a superbike or motogp rider who when ceremonially presented with a Fireblade back in the day said something like "you'd have to be a f*ckin idiot to ride this thing on the street."  Somebody here probably remembers who it was.  Probably easy enough to narrow down to Honda riders when the Fireblade came out.

This looks promising!

11 hours ago, motocat12 said:

https://happywrench.com/2018/07/09/how-to-title-a-barn-find-motorcycle/

10 hours ago, Tonik said:

Well crap less than 300 cc may be an issue.

 

https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/vehicle-title#eligible-vehicles

The DT360 displaces 351cc, so I'm in luck.

55 minutes ago, Steve Butters said:

Usually when you're trying to clean a stolen bike you go on ebay and order a clean frame w/ title and swap the parts over....without asking publicly for help... 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

You're welcome. 

 😂🤣.... thanks for the pro tip!  I would actually do this if I could find a titled example cheap enough.   I've got half an eye out for a non-running, titled example.

Apparently West Virginia titles are easy to get?  I will do some internet sleuthing on the matter...

Just so nobody thinks I am a crook, I bought the bike from the nephew of the original owner.  The older gentleman to whom the bike was last registered had misplaced the title, and had no interest in applying for a duplicate from OH.  The  bike had been sitting uncovered in his barn for a couple decades before taking up residence under a blue tarp behind the nephews garage after a half-hearted attempt at getting it running again.

I'm looking for a loophole for procuring a title for a bike.  Long story shorty, I bought the bike knowing I wouldn't be able to title it.  I don't care too much, but if it isn't too much bother I would try to get it road legal.

I've already looked into a builder or re-built title in my state of KY, and neither will be possible in my case since the bike has been titled in the past.

Still a long way to go before it's trail worthy, but should be able to light the fire soon.