PhilD'oh! Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Got the FJR all buttoned up and took it for a test ride. Due to work, waiting on parts, family obligations, other bikes and various distractions, she's been grounded for about 45 days. Two things became immediately clear: I REALLY missed riding this bike and the Ural is EXTREMELY slow and crude. Edited April 4, 2017 by PhilD'oh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Just finished installing a new front tire. Bridgestone T30. Also flushed the clutch fluid. Pretty simple. Michelin PR4GT with 5142 miles Edited April 4, 2017 by JustinNck1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Oh and I touched up my wheels with a gun barrel paint marker. Got it on amazon called Birchwood Casey flat black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: Just finished installing a new front tire. Bridgestone T30. Also flushed the clutch fluid. Pretty simple. Michelin PR4GT with 5142 miles Are you a NASCAR fan? Looks like you make a lot of LEFT turns!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, Qman said: Are you a NASCAR fan? Looks like you make a lot of LEFT turns!!? Knowing Justin, I bet the other side is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Right side was worse than the left. That tire had very low highway miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Installed my new seat from Terry's Custom Seats and dropped a new battery in. All she needs now is tires aired up, a bath and the chain cleaned and lubed. Sunday is looking like a good day for a shake down ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, cmh_sprint said: Installed my new seat from Terry's Custom Seats and dropped a new battery in. All she needs now is tires aired up, a bath and the chain cleaned and lubed. Sunday is looking like a good day for a shake down ride. If you like your Terry's Custom Seat as much as I do, you'll have a great time Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Riding with friend thru WV. The Ravenswood Day Loop. 33,119,14,36,60,20 and a few back woods roads down to Greenbrier area and return. Great day for a ride. The Numbers: 453.4 Miles, 7hr.55min Riding, 57.2 Mph Avg. 9hrs.07min total time. Edited April 6, 2017 by B-Mac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, B-Mac said: Riding with friend thru WV. The Ravenswood Day Loop. 33,119,14,36,60,20 and a few back woods roads down to Greenbrier area and return. Great day for a ride. The Numbers: 453.4 Miles, 7hr.55min Riding, 57.2 Mph Avg. 9hrs.07min total time. Nice! I may venture that way this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 29 minutes ago, B-Mac said: Riding with friend thru WV. The Ravenswood Day Loop. 33,119,14,36,60,20 and a few back woods roads down to Greenbrier area and return. Great day for a ride. The Numbers: 453.4 Miles, 7hr.55min Riding, 57.2 Mph Avg. 9hrs.07min total time. I stopped at that exact waterfall and took a pic on my first trip to Deals Gap. Enjoy your ride. Looks like the weather is nicer there. It's raining here and has been most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Screw you Kawasaki engineers on your air filter placement. First pic wase taken after 20 min of faring removal. Edited April 13, 2017 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Got suds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, 2talltim said: Screw you Kawasaki engineers on your air filter placement. First pic wase taken after 20 min of faring removal. Whoa - where's the airbox? j/k Edited April 13, 2017 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, 2talltim said: Got suds? Am guessing combo of pressure washer and forming gun thingy? Was wondering if it's worth the investment Edited April 13, 2017 by NinjaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 8 hours ago, 2talltim said: Screw you Kawasaki engineers on your air filter placement. First pic wase taken after 20 min of faring removal. It does suck. I am going to change mine in May. A couple of weeks before the trip. 8 hours ago, 2talltim said: Got suds? Did your bike catch on fire? It looks like fire extinguisher went off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 7 hours ago, mello dude said: Whoa - where's the airbox? j/k Some bikes call it a frame. C14's call it a frame/air box/battery tray combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 6 hours ago, NinjaDoc said: Am guessing combo of pressure washer and forming gun thingy? Was wondering if it's worth the investment Yup jury is still out on if it's worth it vs just using a bucket on the bike. I already had a pressure washer and the cannon thing was only $15 to $20 on amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 9 hours ago, 2talltim said: Got suds? The ghost of Kawasaki past? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 32 minutes ago, Qman said: The ghost of Kawasaki past? Past, present and future for me. She's a good ride and if I'd need to replace her for any reason at all I'd go buy another one. Unless I'd win the lottery then I would buy a Motus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Swapped out rotting fuel lines on the Duc. I smell like race fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said: Alternator belt with 58k miles. That's reminds me about the original belts and hoses in my wife's personal work car that now has 202k miles on it..lol..i prob should exchange them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said: Alternator belt with 58k miles. Bmw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Mounted a lockable top box on the WR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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