2talltim Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 26 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: Rode the MT to work today. Trying to get the rear tire to last until time to leave for the Gap trip. 1600 miles and it is into the wear bars. I have the opposite problem. Tire won't make the entire gap trip but still plenty left on it. So ill be putting it back on later in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travisty Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Took the track bike to Autobaun last Monday. They were running the full course, couldn't pass that up. But the top case and panniers on my demo. I will be on the road 11 days starting next Tuesday! Got the forks rebuilt on the KDX, along with the new head stock bearings. Can't wait to ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Absolutely nothing and it kind of pisses me off. Busy with car stuff and the fairlane is about ready to drop the throw out bearing and needs the rear springs done ASAP which is happening next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Lubed cables on the wind screen mechanism. Bleed the rear brake and clutch slave. Gave the new Neotec 2 its maiden voyage and so far loving it. So much quieter than the original neo. Adjusted the LED headlights lower to keep people from flashing brights at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Installed a waterproof USB port on the FJR and successfully wired it to the Fuzeblock. Now to just create a plate to screw it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Cleaned battery terminals. Changed final drive oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Pushed it out of the garage to make sure it would start. Gonna ride to work tomorrow after 2 weeks working out of town... Edited June 4, 2018 by MSerfozo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/2/2018 at 10:48 AM, 2talltim said: I have the opposite problem. Tire won't make the entire gap trip but still plenty left on it. So ill be putting it back on later in the season. I should be good on the back tire, 3000 to 3500 left on it. My front has 6000 on it, need to finish it and get a new one before the rally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Got the break in oil out of the Vaquero and most of its first service done before running out of time. Pulled the forks to add a little heavier oil and big boy single rate springs. Good riddance to the excessive brake dive and progressive springs. Added a fork brace on recommendation from @Tonik and it really takes the flex out of the front end. This bike won’t be nearly as much fun at the gap compared to the ZRX but sure will be comfy getting there. Edited June 4, 2018 by Killer_kaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Installed a set of ExtremeDualSport LED turn signals on the WR, with 12 O-Clock labs running light adapter. http://extremedualsport.com/ http://shop.12oclocklabs.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=70 Edited June 4, 2018 by Qman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travisty Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Took the KDX to "The Doug" yesterday. Good times. Still need some carb tuning......I hate carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Rode down to New River Gorge, WV today on the FJR. 350 miles of nothing but twisties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 16 hours ago, Travisty said: Took the KDX to "The Doug" yesterday. Good times. Still need some carb tuning......I hate carbs. ...So does Danimal! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Mounted the koso blinkers on the front. So much better looking than stock it way more visible than flush mounts. Bright as fuck too. Triple tree stand came yesterday, so put that together and played with it. Contemplating ordering some reflective tape for the wheels to make them pop a bit and keep with the blue and black theme. Any recommendation? I've used yakuza before but they peel off and I don't like that they're in 4 pieces per side. Revzilla has some rim striping tape with decent reviews, anyone tried it? Also contemplating luggage options. I doubt I'll use the bike for any serious overnight touring, just need something to keep odds and ends in and my lunch for work...that doesn't look horrible. Tried my tank bag on it but was not happy with what it did to the paint. Open to suggestions there. As soon as I have help I can set my sag. I don't wanna screw with any settings till that's done. Also considering a saddleman seat. Stock unit gets uncomfortable after an hour or so. Could have sworn the blinker was lit when I snapped this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) 45 minutes ago, CrazySkullCrusher said: Also contemplating luggage options. I doubt I'll use the bike for any serious overnight touring, just need something to keep odds and ends in and my lunch for work...that doesn't look horrible. Tried my tank bag on it but was not happy with what it did to the paint. Open to suggestions there. I use a Givi Tanklock tankbag that doesn't touch the tank. If that doesn't suit your needs, check out the Nelson Rigg CL-1060 S or ST. I have a ST and it has enough room for a full size lunch box. Edited June 5, 2018 by JustinNck1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, JustinNck1 said: I use a Givi Tanklock tankbag that doesn't touch the tank. If that doesn't suit your needs, check out the Nelson Rigg CL-1060 S or ST. I have a ST and it has enough room for a full size lunch box. The tank lock is a neat system, I just cant get past how it looks. I may just get the cortech sport saddle bags....the back seat isn't really big enough to hold a tail bag large enough for my needs that doesn't look like a big brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, CrazySkullCrusher said: The tank lock is a neat system, I just cant get past how it looks. I may just get the cortech sport saddle bags....the back seat isn't really big enough to hold a tail bag large enough for my needs that doesn't look like a big brick. I looked into the SW-Motech Blaze saddlebag system. Very nice, but pricey. The way it mounts makes it easily removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 I'll look into that. So far I've only needed storage for my lunch commuting to work but it would be nice to have more than the tiny compartment under the back seat for storage for things like a flashlight, extra shirt, visor etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Mehlhose Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Got a new chain and sprocket kit for my 2006 vfr800. Went from 530 chain to 520 and -1 front sprocket and +2 on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 12 hours ago, CrazySkullCrusher said: Contemplating ordering some reflective tape for the wheels to make them pop a bit and keep with the blue and black theme. Any recommendation? https://motoinkz.com/ really like these products. Install not bad and they hold up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 45 minutes ago, Killer_kaw said: https://motoinkz.com/ really like these products. Install not bad and they hold up well. Looks nice, are they reflective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 13 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: I use a Givi Tanklock tankbag that doesn't touch the tank. If that doesn't suit your needs, check out the Nelson Rigg CL-1060 S or ST. I have a ST and it has enough room for a full size lunch box. Tried the Givi tanklock on my GSA...Wouldnt stay latched. That mounting mechanism is way cheep. Sent it back and ordered the SWMotech setup...SO much more robust mounting system. I like the Givi bags, but that mounting is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, CrazySkullCrusher said: Looks nice, are they reflective? Pretty sure it depends on what you go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 50 minutes ago, Killer_kaw said: Pretty sure it depends on what you go with. Literally zero info on their site. I emailed them to ask. If no reply I'll go with these: http://shine-graffix.com/product-category/motorcycle-wheel-stripes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebbors Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, CrazySkullCrusher said: Literally zero info on their site. I emailed them to ask. If no reply I'll go with these: http://shine-graffix.com/product-category/motorcycle-wheel-stripes/ These are the best. I swear it's amazing! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y3PXO6K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Having them precut and and already curved to your wheel size.... Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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