Tpoppa Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 This is a good ratchet to keep in your toolkit: 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. Dual-Drive Extendable Ratchet (harborfreight.com) It's dual drive 1/4 & 3/8, and the handle collapses/expands. I know some people have feelings about Harbor Freight, but their Composite Ratchets have become my go to in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danimal Posted December 1, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Mounted and balanced the new tires. Then took the rear rotor off the stock wheel and mounted it to the new rear wheel from Woodys. Then mounted the 320mm front rotor and mounted the wheels for the first time on the new bike. After that I installed the Safari tank (all new hardware, new petcocks, new fuel line and fittings) and plumbed the fuel lines. Then installed the fairing and re-aimed the headlight and light bar. The last item is the new shock being built for the bike by Cogent Dynamics. For the 82,000 miles on the original Sunny I ran a Cogent Mojave shock. This bike is getting a new Cogent Mojave Pro model (large remote reservoir with adjustable compression damping as well) as well as their hydraulic preload adjuster. It’ll be awesome to be able to soften the preload bit when riding the bike without all the luggage. Once the shock is in, fuel is going in and startup!! It’ll be great to see how it runs. I only rode it 10 miles or so before tearing the bike down. Some minor changes have been made from stock. Better air filter. Carb rejetted and modified with ethanol-proof o-rings and gaskets as well as a remote choke knob and manual air/fuel mixture screw (only needed one tweak on old carb in all those miles. Had to open up the air in Peru when over 16,000 ft). I’m also running a different exhaust can. The bike ripped stock. I’m sure it’ll be sweet. Alaska Ho! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Looking good @Danimal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Oh so close now. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSmith7 Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just wondering if there are any Motorcycle backpacks that offer water tanks. I checked the Viking bags and RevZilla but could not find any backpacks with water bottle/tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I put a lumbar hydration bladder in my tank bag. If you want a back pack, check out hiking gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I got a cup holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 5 hours ago, AlanSmith7 said: Just wondering if there are any Motorcycle backpacks that offer water tanks. I checked the Viking bags and RevZilla but could not find any backpacks with water bottle/tank. Like this? https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-quench-pak?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOkwwiwtwNjjKvfBa93a7XiZcjSQ5OUG1XxGZUPnyt-WQ9dCEIF_ZihoCM8EQAvD_BwE&sku_id=1318863 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sedici-acqua-hydration-backpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Walmart has quite a few sizes of backpacks with water bladders for under $30. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post B-Mac Posted December 8, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 I have a bag that I am finished with that you can use for fresh water. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tpoppa Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 I bought a set of Pirellis today. They were attached to this. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 That’s sweet looking 👀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 That TFT just gave me blue balls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 gorgeous! Congrats man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 The Monster is comfortable enough to tour, it could use a larger windscreen though. Need a find a way to get this to Deals Gap...I don't plan on adding any luggage accommodations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Found my Multistrada in Maryland. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164463366720371/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A3f4907d0-e228-4db3-8ba2-c0f71ceb5a5b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) Started Winter Maintenance today. With long pants on.😞 Edited December 11, 2023 by B-Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Pauly said: Found my Multistrada in Maryland. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164463366720371/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A3f4907d0-e228-4db3-8ba2-c0f71ceb5a5b Is that your old bike? cause the ad says never dropped, and I remember yours didn't like the driveway at Fontana Village😝 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Tpoppa said: Is that your old bike? cause the ad says never dropped, and I remember yours didn't like the driveway at Fontana Village😝 Or the time it rear-ended a Mazda on the BRP. Same year, I believe. 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 The growing list of motorcycles I've owned: 2022 Ducati Monster Plus 2020 Triumph Street Twin 2022 Honda Navi 2020 Kawasaki Z900 ABS 2010 Kawasaki Nomad VN1700 2015 BMW R1200R 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2006 Harley Davidson VRSCR Street Rod 2014 Honda CB500X 2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer 2000 BMW R1100R 2010 Honda VFR1200 2008 Suzuki SV650S ABS 2010 CBR600RR ABS 2009 Suzuki Gladius 1992 Nighthawk 250 2003 SV1000S 2009 Buell 1125R 2005 Kawasaki Z750S 2006 CBR600F4i 2005 Buell XB9SX 2005 Triumph Bonneville America 1994 Honda Magna 750 2002 Honda 919 1989 Honda Pacific Coast 2003 Buell XB9S 1999 Honda Magna 750 1988 Yamaha Radian 1993 Bandit 400 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 1988 Kawasaki EX500 1985 Yamaha Maxim X 700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Dude, you need to add a Gold Wing to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Tonik said: Dude, you need to add a Gold Wing to the list. Like, when I get old? Actually, I let the wife site on the back of a 2020 GW and she did like it. It's an option, but I'm also waiting for the R1300RT, that hopefully gets released next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danimal Posted December 22, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 I completed the new bike today. First startup went well. Time for break in miles Alaska here I come 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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