Josh1234 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I changed my oil on the YZF this past weekend... First time I've done that bike. Feels good to know it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) The R6: installed new rear sets, then promptly crashed it and wrecked said rear sets. Also replaced the broken windscreen, broken exhaust, broken clipon bar, damaged rear set pieces, broken levers, and leaking coolant lines. Cleared the oil out of the hydrolocked cylinders and replaced the spark plugs. Should be ready for the next track day. Speed Triple: Replaced the modified 2010 header (long story) with a proper 2011 header and new exhaust crush gaskets to get it ready for a dyno tune. Still have an exhaust leak, FML. I also changed the oil. Edited August 19, 2014 by Limitedslip7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Built a glass pack for the honda, also rebuilt master cyl and put on steel lines, rebuilt carbs, re jetting if jets ever come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Not a morotcycle, but the Wolverine got a winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Had a nekkid woman sit on the track bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Had a nekkid woman sit on the track bike Pics or it never happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Happend several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporttour Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I broke down and washed the Norge. With three washes under its belt this year, this motorcycle has been washed more in four months than my ST1100 was washed in four years. Remember, time spent washing is time that could be spent riding. Be a rider, not a poser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Welded up a trailer (ok, it wasn't for me - but for a bud's HD) that came out pretty good.Udder than that - nada. I wanna put fenders on it but my bud likes the "hot rod" look of no fenders. Edited August 19, 2014 by Earache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditj13 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 bought the parts I needed to get the thing back up and running after a slow speed crash... sat with a beer (or 2, or 3) deciding what was worse.. the bruised ego, or the scratched and cracked fairings.... Waited....waited....waited.... until parts arrived, installed, and then finally, I rode again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welded up a trailer (ok, it wasn't for me - but for a bud's HD) that came out pretty good.Udder than that - nada. I wanna put fenders on it but my bud likes the "hot rod" look of no fenders. Looks good! A few rock chips and he'll stop liking the "hot rod" look so much. Other than my oil change, a did a few other little things recently with lots more little things to come New keychain to keep my triple tree from getting scratched, and new vanity plate... Here's the vanity plate from my old bike, my current plate from my 2003 Ninja 500 that's for sale if anyone wants to buy it, and the plate that'll be going on the new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welded up a trailer (ok, it wasn't for me - but for a bud's HD) that came out pretty good.Udder than that - nada.I wanna put fenders on it but my bud likes the "hot rod" look of no fenders.Very nice! Is that a steel frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very nice! Is that a steel frame?Yup. weighs a metric shit ton, but he'll be pulling it with an F-250 so it's not an issue. Aluminum frames are prone to cracking and cost quite a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks good! A few rock chips and he'll stop liking the "hot rod" look so much. Other than my oil change, a did a few other little things recently with lots more little things to come New keychain to keep my triple tree from getting scratched, and new vanity plate... rsz_photo_aug_14_9_19_54_pm.jpg Here's the vanity plate from my old bike, my current plate from my 2003 Ninja 500 that's for sale if anyone wants to buy it, and the plate that'll be going on the new bike. rsz_photo_aug_19_8_41_51_ammine are all hanging on the wall in the bike shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Welded up a trailer (ok, it wasn't for me - but for a bud's HD) that came out pretty good.Udder than that - nada.I wanna put fenders on it but my bud likes the "hot rod" look of no fenders.first time he hauls it in the rain and all the road shit get thrown up on the bike, or a chunk of road debris he will be begging for fenders Edited August 20, 2014 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Finished my little heat shield bracket for my saddlebags... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Bought a cheap tank bag from iron pony for the 650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskeyes Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Bought some S100 with the intent to wash it one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 15000 mile service on the Monster and 1098. New tires on the trailer. New tires on both bikes. bought my husband fancy frame plugs for father's day. Now installing new chain, sprockets and carrier on the Monster. Forks on both bikes are leaking AGAIN. So we need to figure out why that keeps happening. Both were done by GMD Computrak Atlanta and I even had him reinspect my forks for some kind of damage and he doesn't see anything so I'm not sure what is going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 oh yeah. new battery for my bike. They only last 2 years on the Ducs if we're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I took the Ninja 500 out for a spin last night, just because it had been sitting for a couple of weeks, since I bought the yzf600r. It was fun to ride the "little guy" after the "big girl." It's like a scooter! So light! Takes almost no effort at all to turn that front wheel. Rode into hunting valley, admired the houses, and along the Chagrin River for a bit. It was fun to watch the storm come in, & push away the last of the daylight before getting all windy & chilly & rainy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Changing the oil on the sv today, she pretty much let's me know when it's time by the way she sounds and runs. Not nearly as peppy.On another note, does anyone know the average mileage to expect before one should replace the clutch on an sv650? I'm thinking that will be on my to do list this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Might take another swing at the carbs on the honda today, despite being rebuilt they leak gas. I'm starting to suspect my floats aren't as buoyant as they were 40 yrs ago....put in new jets yesterday and I think I got it tuned in pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskeyes Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 oh yeah. new battery for my bike. They only last 2 years on the Ducs if we're lucky. Aprilias are the same...high compression, v-twin eats batteries. I switched to a Shorai a year ago and haven't had a single issue. Several dudes in the Ape forums have had them for well over two years with no issues. With the higher cranking power they are a lot easier on the sprag clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Aprilias are the same...high compression, v-twin eats batteries. I switched to a Shorai a year ago and haven't had a single issue. Several dudes in the Ape forums have had them for well over two years with no issues. With the higher cranking power they are a lot easier on the sprag clutch. I've considered a Shorai but NEO Ducati doesn't recommend them for the 1098s. They've seen a lot of failures and/or poor lifespans on them. Might have to try in the Monster next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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