TimTheAzn Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 30 minutes ago, cptchaos said: Installed the led license plate light and took it out for a spin. Checked pressure on the tires and both were way over the spec. PO must have had a reason, maybe not but now I know why the grip felt so weird in turns. What was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Changed the rear tire. I had just purchased a new tire this week anticipating the current one only had a few hundred miles left. Rolled the bike in the garage last night and noticed a nail sticking out of the tread So spent the evening mounting up the new tire. Only got 3000 miles on the Metzeler Sportec M7 on the rear of my DRZ. Seems awful short lifespan for such a light and low powered bike. Trying out a Power RS. The latest Power series comes in SM sizes and the DRZ OEM size is H rated which should warm up faster than the W rated models that most sportbike tires come in. The DRZ is not going to test the 168mph limit on a W rated tire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 10 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: What was it? Both were over 50 and I think the front might have actually been closer to 70. I've seen a lot of tires underinflated but never so far over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 39 minutes ago, cptchaos said: Both were over 50 and I think the front might have actually been closer to 70. I've seen a lot of tires underinflated but never so far over. holy fook!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Some take that much to set the bead and never get deflated. how new were they? do they have balance weights or diy jobbied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsr900Rider Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Added new grips and ram mount for my phone. Of course ordered one set of grips open ended and they sent a totally different color pair with closed ends. I being the impatient type already had the stock grips off and all surfaces ready for new grips so a little cutting and got them to fit so I can ride this weekend. Of course had to go for a spirited ride to make sure the grips would not bind on throttle side after the alteration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 22 hours ago, motocat12 said: Some take that much to set the bead and never get deflated. how new were they? do they have balance weights or diy jobbied? It's a 2012 and the tires are original. I didn't check the sidewall to see what the max pressure is but I think that's what the po may have referred to instead of the manual or sticker on the swingarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsr900Rider Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Went for a nice ride and on way back the bike had check engine light. Now off to dealer to figure out what is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsr900Rider Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Looks like from my research it is a known issue that Yamaha is looking into. If you accidentally try to start in gear with kickstand down or turning off with key or dropping kickstand it will cause the check engine light to come on. Only way to turn it off is take it too the dealer. They have my bike to check it but hoping it is something dumb like that so I can get it back Tuesday. My garage feels empty with no bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Got my new custom machined top triple clamp installed today. I think it came out looking great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 I took about two minutes to verify that the USB cable was the issue with my phone charging setup. Once I swapped out the cable I spent the rest of the day working like a Hebrew slave child out in the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killer_kaw Posted June 11, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Absolutely nothing but put gas in it and ride it. First day in a week I haven't tweaked, adjusted or filed something. While at Fontana had to fix brake linkage issues, pull the ignition cover and reseal it and make a dozen little adjustments. Not bad for leaving the day after I thought I was finished with the build and riding through a half dozen states. Seems pretty solid now after a 2,000 mile trip. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptchaos Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Props for the dancing banana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Shot the inside of my bellypan with adhesion promoter and Hi Temp paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 2 bellypans mix of stress cracks, broken tabs and cool decals-> $ in my pocket from someone wanting to make a carbon mold and a solid bellypan with 1 cool decal(painted around it.) Edited June 15, 2017 by motocat12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Took off the rear hugger/chain guard because it was rubbing on the tire after I changed the chain and sprockets. Not sure how re-installing it caused it to shift the way it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 16 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Took off the rear hugger/chain guard because it was rubbing on the tire after I changed the chain and sprockets. Not sure how re-installing it caused it to shift the way it did. You must have f'd something up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Danimal said: the hugger is designed for SV rear end and 160 rear wheel/tire Your SV is running a 180 width GSXR rear wheel Under one of the mounting points on the chain cover area there was a steel band that extends up to keep it spread wider to fit the GSXR wheel. (Tonik is right lol) I saw that when I took it off, must have got bent in during re-installation. Dan, at this point you cant go anywhere, I'm forever going to have questions about how/what was done do this damn thing. I know better than to ask why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, Danimal said: well the hugger was on the bike before I went to the wider wheel, so I had to adjust. You're Asian You'll figure it out Theres so much custom stuff on this thing, everytime I do something to it theres always a surprise or something to be learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Well I stripped the bike down yesterday to fix a valve cover gasket that's been leaking for about a year now. I love riding this old girl but I fucking hate working under her bonnet. Hope the leak is fixed only time will tell, it was an all day job just getting to it and putting it all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDemo Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I moved my GPS mount from the handlebars to over the gauge cluster, using a homemade Ram type mount. It really cleans it up and gives a much better view of everything. I also updated my footpegs from stamped steel to cast, machined aluminum. Much wider and more aggressive (too bad I'm not), plus rode about 200 miles. Not a bad weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xsr900Rider Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Got my bike back from dealership. Software glitch causing check engine light to come on. Flashed the ECU so hopefully no more issues and I can get it out this weekend and test out the action cam arriving tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Haven't touched mine since I rolled it into the garage Sunday from the gap trip. I've been trying to find the motivation to clean it all week, maybe tomorrow... Anyone riding SEO this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I may be up for a ride somewhere. Not sure of Saturday or Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Rode it to work. Sitting here planning a route for tomorrow. Probably gonna zig zag up through the east side of 77. 26, 260, 800, 536, 556, 78, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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