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I'm really happy with the vapor I put on my bike. My only gripe is that I wish the engine temp was on the first screen instead of the ambient. It's quite a minor gripe, though, it's a good product.
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I replaced my valve cover gasket. When I got to the bolts I needed to remove they were loose enough I could spin them with my hand.  Welp, I guess that's why it was leaking. Do those bolts wiggle loose over time or something?
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Feb 11, 2010 09:09
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I noticed there were a few drops of oil on the ground below my f2, not enough to be seriously concerned about the oil level but might need a top off every few weeks.  took off the left fairing, noticed there was a bit of oil on the bottom of the generator case, so I busted out the torque wrench and torqued all the bolts down evenly, sat all night, and most of today, no more leaks/oil on the ground, i'm happy I don't need to replace the gasket now.
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Feb 11, 2010 09:55
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Zool posted:Good computer, I would have gone with the Trail Tech headlight as well though. Hmmm! This would look good on a streetbike as well.
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Feb 11, 2010 10:09
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Nothing. Because it's STILL IN THE loving SHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Feb 11, 2010 12:15
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EvilDonald posted:I'm really happy with the vapor I put on my bike. My only gripe is that I wish the engine temp was on the first screen instead of the ambient. It's quite a minor gripe, though, it's a good product. yeah at least it has a warning light that will come on if it gets too hot
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Feb 11, 2010 16:56
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Nothing. Because it's STILL IN THE loving SHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! drat dude, what's the story now? BotchedLobotomy posted:I replaced my valve cover gasket. When I got to the bolts I needed to remove they were loose enough I could spin them with my hand. No, they shouldn't be loose enough to spin by hand/work their way loose. Probably not torqued down right by the PO.
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Feb 11, 2010 17:28
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Not surprising. Either way, it doesn't leak anymore and that all that matters. 
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Feb 11, 2010 17:50
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Z3n posted:drat dude, what's the story now? Turns out Suzuki were right. You can't remove the SDTV actuator...because you can't put them back on straight. The new one burnt out. My mechanic checked everything and it's the actuator that's hosed. He found a good 2nd-hand set of throttles, but the guy who has them hasn't delivered them two days in a row. I WANT IT BACK FUCKEN. 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 18:34 on Feb 11, 2010 |
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Feb 11, 2010 18:32
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This is why you always own at least 3 bikes. At least that's how I justify it. Today I learned that the best way to wheelie the ZZR 1200 is definitely to pop the clutch just enough to get the front end off the ground and then use the power to modulate height. It's a lot of fun.
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Feb 11, 2010 18:44
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After stupidly listening to the weather forecast for the past two days that said snow and ice I rode the bike into work today. The last two days were fine and today was fine, good to be back on the bike with my nice parking spot in front. Did realize that just because my neighborhood is clear doesn't mean the whole route is clear. Got to do 1-2 miles of icy lovely roads, surprisingly no one felt the need to tailgate me going through there. Only had the rear end slip on two occasions, one on accident while accelerating and one when I was hitting the rear brake to check traction.
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Feb 11, 2010 20:12
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* I added a gallon of gas to the SR250 after a couple ounces of seafoam, and it fired right up, and ran smoothly. Aired up the tires (is 32PSI high or low for a 230 pound rider?) EDIT: Found full PDF manuals for both Yamahas. Both bikes are 28/32 for over 192 pounds load. * Added a couple ounces of seafoam to the XS400 and the BMW, started, idled for a bit. We're likely going out riding Saturday afternoon with Jendywo's friend Erica, who needs to move her Honda from her old condo to the new house, and a ride on a nice 50* day seems like a better way to do it than a U-haul. Kenny Rogers fucked around with this message at 23:44 on Feb 14, 2010 |
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Feb 12, 2010 17:02
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On the GS400.. Fixed the front brake light issue Fixed the rear left turn signal ground issue Put on new mirrors Put in new headlight Adjusted the carb sync Adjusted the pilot screws Hid some wires and cables out of the way with zip ties. And finally... Revved it a lot! Not too shabby of a day all in all.
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Feb 14, 2010 00:20
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Oh, nothing much. Just because, heres what I started with. Yes, Orange and Purple. No, I don't know what I was thinking.  And heres the frame, once it dries a bit more i'll take it into the sun for a better shot.  And the tank, this was just after getting the last coat on it. 
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Feb 14, 2010 00:41
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Borrowed a trailer and brought it home* from Cleveland. *"Home" = my dad's garage, until I get a cover. Catch-22: I could've built a garage with the money I spent on the bike.
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Feb 14, 2010 03:27
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Changed the oil and filter on the ST1300, and cursed repeatedly while trying to remove the filter that was muscled on by the dealership the previous owner let service the bike last time it was due.
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Feb 14, 2010 08:54
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2ndclasscitizen posted:Nothing. Because it's STILL IN THE loving SHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^^ GS500 still in the shop, apparently the 3 allen bolts that screw into the starter clutch and hold it against the rotor are coming from the east coast, and the place the shop ordered it from is closed down from the blizzard, gently caress. I'm feeling so much better about buying the F2...
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Feb 14, 2010 10:24
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On my xj600 Seca II I... Tinkered with my carbs some more. Too tired to ride it at the moment, but tomorrow morning will check to see if I got the stupid float levels correct this time. Cleaned and adjusted my cam chain tensioner New muthafuckin' tires Wrapped the exhaust pipe
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Feb 15, 2010 10:07
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Installed the battery tender, getting battery acid all over my hands and into an open cut, probably reducing my life span by at least a year.
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Feb 15, 2010 22:29
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yeah but that's off the end of your life and those years suck anyway
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Feb 16, 2010 06:29
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Found out the tank I ordered online couldn't be coated by the radiator shop because there were a number of tiny pinprick holes in it. The battery is charging now. Tomorrow I will take the bike to the cycle shop, and ask them whether I should keep and patch the current leaky tank, patch the new tank and hope it doesn't leak, or try to find a new tank. Also, the front tire is low and cracked, the chain is badly out of adjustment, and it needs an oil change. OWNING AN OLD BIKE IS FUN.
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Feb 17, 2010 23:18
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MrKatharsis posted:OWNING AN OLD BIKE IS STUPID EXPENSIVE.
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Feb 17, 2010 23:48
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Installed a bellypan and rear seat cowl thing. Been wanting these for a while and finally got a good deal. I want to start researching headlight options for my SV now.
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Feb 18, 2010 03:46
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Feb 18, 2010 03:59
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I rode the FZR home and went full redline WOT on a strech of open highway for a couple gears. Had a stupid grin on my face the rest of the way home.
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Feb 18, 2010 04:31
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Scrubbed all the grime off my plastics in the bathtub. ..not weird..
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Spiffness posted:Scrubbed all the grime off my plastics in the bathtub. You and dietcokefiend should have a party. 
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Feb 18, 2010 17:29
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Put it back together, rolled it out of the living room, and wheelied the crap out of it.
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Feb 19, 2010 07:26
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Installed rear brake pads over the last 2 nights (needed anti-squeal cream). Next up: Zard exhaust. Scheduled arrival, 2/22. I have my bike parked in the living room, which has white carpet. 
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Feb 19, 2010 14:31
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Schmitty posted:anti-squeal cream They should sell that at health spa stores.
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Took off the rear seat cowl+gas tank. Fixed up a bunch of scratches and started to sand it down. Going to paint them and try to fix my gas sensor tomorrow since it's stuck on and I can't figure out why. Click here for the full 1600x1202 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1202 image.
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Today I reinstalled my soldered gauges back on my Speed Triple, figuring it'd go one of three ways: A) the gauges work fine, as does the bike B) the gauges work the way they did before (busted buttons) and the bike works C) something got soldered wrong, and bricked the gauges which gives me a 420lb paperweight. I'm pleased to say that it was A). After reinstalling everything, including the battery, I took it outside the storage unit to start it up (since it was 45 degrees) telling myself I was only going to start it. Then I started it.. and sat on it. 'BUT THATS IT' I told myself.. nope, couldn't help it. Sunglasses, jeans, sneakers and my alpinestars hoodie was my gear today, but I only went around for a few minutes, and hit no major roads. Man, it felt really good to get back out there, even for a few minutes. Now I just want winter gone.  I also took a few pics so I can figure out what the suspension is current set on, and I need to also check into when to read the coolant level, because it looked VERY low.
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Patching holes, because there are SO MANY MORE holes in my gas tank than previously thought. It looks like someone blasted the underside with birdshot.
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Fantastipotamus posted:Today I reinstalled my soldered gauges back on my Speed Triple, figuring it'd go one of three ways: oooh pretty.
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ari.gato posted:oooh pretty.
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Feb 20, 2010 20:51
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I think I broke it  ( cruiser) 
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Feb 20, 2010 22:02
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Drained the old gas out of the tank of 2002 Yamaha R6 and replaced it with new gas plus a little Seafoam. I also changed the spark plugs. Why didn't anyone tell me that you have practically disassemble the whole bike to change the plugs? Also, cleaned and oiled the chain. It's running better but the carbs must still be gummed up. I let it warm up on 1/2 choke and then it would idle decent with no choke. Giving it any throttle resulted in stalling. I adjusted the idle up a little bit and it would sometimes hang at 4500 when I blipped the throttle but it no longer stalled. Nonetheless it was 40 degrees out. Roads are still covered in rock salt. gently caress it, I took it for a short ride. drat thing shifts like a dream! It never stalled and the idle didn't hang much at all on the road. Maybe I just need to ride it some more and let the Seafoam do its work. I'm pretty handy and have cleaned carbs before but the R6 carbs are a pain in the rear end to get to. If it doesn't clear up I guess I'll bite the bullet and take it to a dealer. Let's see. I just take off both seats, the gas tank, and then..  the airbox, air induction system, cowling, and heat shield. Seriously WTF?  This was the worst looking one. Which isn't bad at all. 
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Flooded it.  I looked at the temperature outside and it was 54 and sunny. I did what you aren't supposed to do. I thought "You know, the bike has sat for a month and a half due to crappy weather. I should give it a once over." ... NAH gently caress it - I want to ride NOW. Put on my gear, hopped on, didn't start. Gave it gas it still wouldn't start. After cranking for a bit, I smell gas and realize that I didn't have the choke on. Yep. loving flooded. Tried to clear it out, but the battery was low, so I ran it down. Bleh.Hooked up the charger, pulled 3 of the plugs (all I could get to) and cleaned them off. Let the battery charge for 30 minutes while I did a quickie inspection. After that, she started and the other 3 cylinders cleared. Turns out the negative terminal screw had become very loose (not the problem, though), so it was probably a good thing I had to do this. Then went on a 2 hour ride in the 60 degree weather.  Lesson learned: Take your time. 5 minutes extra on the road won't kill you, but taking off on an unsafe bike might.
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Before: Click here for the full 1600x1202 image. After:  Click here for the full 1600x1202 image. Clear coat coming up later.
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Took the beast out for its seasonal maiden voyage last night. Discovered its idling fast and the tail running light wasn't working. Fixed both today and went for a nice burn into the Olympic village and wherever. I missed riding!
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