TimTheAzn Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Steve Butters said: How's the beam? Like factory just brighter? Some LED bulbs have built in cut-offs. I had projectors on the SV that did a decent job of cutting it off. (It was ok but I didn't care because I typically didn't ride at night and the light that did get dispersed just added to my safety.) @2talltim is the most recent to install into non-projector housings. May want to ask him how these went. From what I'm reading about the Auxbeams, they have some sort of internal cut off. From Amazon: Throw super bright light on the road evenly at appropriate angle without dark spots/foggy light. Solid beam pattern with sharp cut-off line, will not dazzle on-coming traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: Some LED bulbs have built in cut-offs. I had projectors on the SV that did a decent job of cutting it off. (It was ok but I didn't care because I typically didn't ride at night and the light that did get dispersed just added to my safety.) @2talltim is the most recent to install into non-projector housings. May want to ask him how these went. From what I'm reading about the Auxbeams, they have some sort of internal cut off. From Amazon: Throw super bright light on the road evenly at appropriate angle without dark spots/foggy light. Solid beam pattern with sharp cut-off line, will not dazzle on-coming traffic. Depends on which ones you get. Yes mine have a awsome cut off line and dont scatter the light but mine look nothing like the ones in your pic. Mine mimic the halogen bulbs and have a reflector. Edited September 28, 2018 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Those look nice Tim... Need to keep that in mind... I wonder sometimes if the HID is causing my electrical problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 I fought the HID crap in cars and bikes for years. Dealing with ballasts, flickering, and power issues. The auxbeam LEDs are awesome. Got them in the FJR and my Honda Accord. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Plugged mine in and never touched them again... No problems... But my bike does have some charging issues, not sure if related though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Steve Butters said: Plugged mine in and never touched them again... No problems... But my bike does have some charging issues, not sure if related though. If you are running LED probably not, they don't draw much current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: If you are running LED probably not, they don't draw much current. which would shunt more heat to the regulator. edit* oh, he already said HID Edited September 28, 2018 by motocat12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said: If you are running LED probably not, they don't draw much current. Using a cheap HID plug in kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Steve Butters said: Using a cheap HID plug in kit Probably doesn't help. Didn't you say you were having electrical gremlins with that 1000r? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 3 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: Probably doesn't help. Didn't you say you were having electrical gremlins with that 1000r? Yep. I got so discouraged by it that I've just stopped riding it. I haven't tossed a leg over it in probably 6 months now. Some people here gave me some advice to troubleshoot, but I work so much now that I just haven't had time to mess with it, and when I do find free time I find other stuff that's more important... Now that I have a nicer car with AC the bike is less important since it's not my commuter... Maybe I'll yank the HID kit out and buy a back up battery jumper I can store on the bike somewhere and see how things go ... Just tired of getting stranded and having to go buy a new battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I Rode it 500 miles. It definitely was a bit chilly but had a blast. Pretty sure my fuel pump is on its way out. Squealing like a pig like the 1 I replaced last year. I’m going to have to get off my wallet and buy a new one instead of a used EBay replacement. I also need to sort out my front tire. I’m not sure if me being cheap has once again come around to bite me or not. I mounted Contimotions and the bars will shake like none other. I’m not sure if I need to just balance it or if it has issues. @Pauly I seem to remember you had some issues with these. Am I correct that you came to the conclusion the tire was just junk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Ordered a new rear tire for the MT. Seems like all I do is change tires... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Looking a wrecked bikes, a large number of them have contimotions, though dealers seem to love slapping them on their used bikes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 How many miles did you get out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, Skinny guy said: How many miles did you get out of it OEM Bridgestone S20 lasted 1800 miles. The Michelin PR5 has 3600 on it. Probably good for a couple hundred more. Since I'm heading to the gap, I picked up a Q3 on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 16 hours ago, durk said: I Rode it 500 miles. It definitely was a bit chilly but had a blast. Pretty sure my fuel pump is on its way out. Squealing like a pig like the 1 I replaced last year. I’m going to have to get off my wallet and buy a new one instead of a used EBay replacement. I also need to sort out my front tire. I’m not sure if me being cheap has once again come around to bite me or not. I mounted Contimotions and the bars will shake like none other. I’m not sure if I need to just balance it or if it has issues. @Pauly I seem to remember you had some issues with these. Am I correct that you came to the conclusion the tire was just junk? Bad tire. Same thing happened with the Multistrada. I installed Michelins and it went away. Those ContiMotions are absolute shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks for the response Pauly. I’ve ran them before and never had a problem. I’m going to contact Rocky Mountain and see if there is anything they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 I had two or three sets prior to this last set. Never had an issue with wobble, but never had a single set last more than 2500 miles. Two rears were splitting. One rear turned blue from a gap trip. Never had any other tire do any of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, durk said: I Rode it 500 miles. It definitely was a bit chilly but had a blast. Pretty sure my fuel pump is on its way out. Squealing like a pig like the 1 I replaced last year. I’m going to have to get off my wallet and buy a new one instead of a used EBay replacement. I also need to sort out my front tire. I’m not sure if me being cheap has once again come around to bite me or not. Check out Quantum pumps at www.highflowfuel.com I have one in the connie and so far very happy with it with about 4k miles on it. Lifetime warranty and very reasonable prices. I bought mine on Amazon so there is that option too. A few tuners and engine builders recommend them. https://www.highflowfuel.com/ Edited September 30, 2018 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Check out Quantum pumps at www.highflowfuel.com I have one in the connie and so far very happy with it with about 4k miles on it. Lifetime warranty and very reasonable prices. I bought mine on Amazon so there is that option too. A few tuners and engine builders recommend them. https://www.highflowfuel.com/ My only fear is that it may be the regulator? It’s my understanding the regulator is built into the whole unit. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Tim what was your pump doing when you replaced it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, durk said: My only fear is that it may be the regulator? It’s my understanding the regulator is built into the whole unit. Thoughts? my regulator is on the throttle body, using the return line I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 My regulator is definitely on the pump. I have read at least one situation where a guy replaced just the fuel pump but it did not fix the problem but when he bought the whole assembly from Honda, fuel pump, regulator altogether it fixed it. It sucks basically the pump alone I could get for $70-$80 but the whole OEM Assembly is around $300, and that is doing some shopping around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Pauly said: I had two or three sets prior to this last set. Never had an issue with wobble, but never had a single set last more than 2500 miles. Two rears were splitting. One rear turned blue from a gap trip. Never had any other tire do any of that. It twas that damn Porsche. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said: It twas that damn Porsche. That Multi overtook its fair share of fast cars. She's a good bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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