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ReelBigLizard posted:It depends on what your power curve is like, my 690 is (relatively) mild up until about 4krpm. As a result by bike surges a lot around 20mph in first, and second only really kicks in at 22mph, unfortunately the traffic in my area moves, for a lot of the time at pretty much 21mph. I'm considering shortening the gearing slightly to shift the surging down so that second gear is more usable in traffic. Yeah this is exactly it. Saga posted:Ah, ok. Just go one tooth down on the front. More wheelies ahoy! Nah it's FI. http://www.churchofmoto.com/ducati-motorcycles/ducati-monster-s2r-1000/2007-ducati-monster-s2r-1000 My experience is almost exactly what ReelBigLizard is describing. I just want to be a little smoother <25mph. Thanks for the advice. I think I'll try something around that 3.14, if I don't like it it'll be easy enough to sell the two sprockets/chain local or on one of the ducati forums.
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So my bike was parked like so and I got a ticket for "improper parking" statute 39:4-135. Do I have any chance of fighting this in court? Or should I go move my bike to take up a full spot on my tiny block with poo poo parking? Edit: in the great state of NJ
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Mar 29, 2011 17:15
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I got s ticket like that once in town because I was 'too far from the parking meter'. I now park directly in front of the meter between two cars. lovely deal though.
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Mar 29, 2011 17:30
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That's how most bikes park here, I have never heard of anyone getting ticketed.
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Mar 29, 2011 17:39
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I park like that every single day. It never occurred to me that it was anything other than the proper way to park?
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Mar 29, 2011 17:45
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Yeah I don't know wtf. Cop also gave me a ticket for inspection when they passed a law last august that it's no longer needed on motorcycles in NJ.
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Mar 29, 2011 17:47
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KidDynamite posted:Yeah I don't know wtf. Cop also gave me a ticket for inspection when they passed a law last august that it's no longer needed on motorcycles in NJ. Cop's an idiot, fight it. Edit: http://law.onecle.com/new-jersey/39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation/4-135.html You might be screwed by the letter of the law. I'd look up the code and see if there's an exception for motorcycles, as technically you're violating the law by not parking parallel to the curb. Otherwise you might be able to get out of it by explaining it to the judge. See if you can do some sort of trial by mail. Z3n fucked around with this message at 17:51 on Mar 29, 2011 |
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Mar 29, 2011 17:48
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Judging from what I know about NJ, are you black or something?
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Mar 29, 2011 17:49
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A Duck! posted:The S2R 1000 was 15T, 42T stock. I was thinking about 14T, 44T. http://www.gearingcommander.com/ going down a tooth in front (or up in the back) helps with snatchy FI because it means you're turning a higher rpm for a given speed and usually all the glitchyness is at small throttle openings/low rpms. My SV is much nicer in traffic with -1 +1 gearing, you can crawl along in traffic with way less clutch slipping.
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Mar 29, 2011 17:49
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SlightlyMadman posted:I park like that every single day. It never occurred to me that it was anything other than the proper way to park?
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Mar 29, 2011 18:34
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But..you never park a bike parallel to the curb. I've never seen it in my life. Always perpendicular. Anyways cops really are idiots a lot of the time so just fight it. He will have nothing to show the judge and it should get tossed.
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Mar 29, 2011 18:52
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Fight it if its worth the time, or if your pissed off and dont want to pay regardless. Take you picture in, show it to the judge and explain your story. Of course, this is after you meet with the prosecutor, who will probably reduce or throw it out to try and keep you from clogging the courts.
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Mar 29, 2011 20:23
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To add more to the story of me being hosed. That ticket for improper parking was given on the day that I had just gotten my bike back from the impound lot for no regstration no insurance. The cop hit me with a ticket for statute 39:6b-2 which is driving without insurance, which is like 300-1000 bucks and 9 points. What the gently caress? The bike was parked and had no insurance because of the winter holy poo poo. I'm thinking I may have to lawyer up on this guy because it was the same cop that gave me the improper parking ticket as well.
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Mar 29, 2011 21:27
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Im taking the wheels off my bike and I need someway to hold the front up. The center stand holds the back. I don't have any bike stands. Suggestions?
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Mar 29, 2011 21:44
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Clank posted:Im taking the wheels off my bike and I need someway to hold the front up. The center stand holds the back. I don't have any bike stands. Suggestions? Blocks of wood or a jackstand
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Mar 29, 2011 21:51
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Clank posted:Im taking the wheels off my bike and I need someway to hold the front up. The center stand holds the back. I don't have any bike stands. Suggestions? Two jackstands. Available for  from your local autozone or equivalent (assuming you're a US goon that is)
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Mar 29, 2011 21:51
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Clank posted:Im taking the wheels off my bike and I need someway to hold the front up. The center stand holds the back. I don't have any bike stands. Suggestions? Secure the center stand so it can't fold up (ratchet strap or something), put something that comes up to roughly 3-4 inches below the swingarm to support it, and weight the back end to lift the front off the ground (break the nut loose on the front axle first!). Have a milk crate or something standing by to let the forks down onto when the wheel is gone. I did this with my Ninja and it worked great. There is probably a balance point where the bike will tip towards the back onto the swingarm by itself, so you can just go all the way down to the ground, or you can just have someone sit at the back of the bike until you get the front wheel off.
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Mar 29, 2011 21:55
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KidDynamite posted:To add more to the story of me being hosed. That ticket for improper parking was given on the day that I had just gotten my bike back from the impound lot for no regstration no insurance. The cop hit me with a ticket for statute 39:6b-2 which is driving without insurance, which is like 300-1000 bucks and 9 points. What the gently caress? The bike was parked and had no insurance because of the winter holy poo poo. I'm thinking I may have to lawyer up on this guy because it was the same cop that gave me the improper parking ticket as well. Yeah, lawyer up here, what the gently caress is going on here. Does he just hate you or something? How did he hit you with the driving without insurance ticket when you weren't riding the bike? Or did you?
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Mar 29, 2011 22:46
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sirbeefalot posted:Secure the center stand so it can't fold up (ratchet strap or something), put something that comes up to roughly 3-4 inches below the swingarm to support it, and weight the back end to lift the front off the ground (break the nut loose on the front axle first!). Have a milk crate or something standing by to let the forks down onto when the wheel is gone. I should have thought of this but, I went and picked up some jackstands. (needed them for other stuff anyways) def snow leppard fucked around with this message at 23:26 on Mar 29, 2011 |
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Mar 29, 2011 23:03
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Clank posted:I should have thought of this but, I went and picked up some jackstands. (needed them for other stuff anyways) http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Hex-Axle-Tool/dp/B001PJVDPQ You want one of those. Yeah it's like 30 bucks but you will use it as long as you work on bikes. Also, there should be one in your tool kit, but typically it's made out of lovely, mild steel, and ends up bending.
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Mar 29, 2011 23:28
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Clank posted:I should have thought of this but, I went and picked up some jackstands. (needed them for other stuff anyways) If your bike came with a toolkit, chances are it's in there.
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Mar 29, 2011 23:28
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Having a problem with my 07 Ninja 650R. It sat for about 8 months in the elements, before sitting it ran fine - but when I fired it up 2 weeks ago and took it for a drive I was experiencing bucking/hesitation/stalling. I thought it was he gas sitting in the tank, and it was low, so I threw some of that water in the gas tank poo poo in there (half a bottle) along with filling it up - however the symtoms still exist. - It will stall if I don't keep it above 1k RPM - When I give it gas up to 5k it bogs like it's running on one cylinder and feels like the plug is fouling - Most of the time over 5k it will just scream up to 9k without any issues, once I change gear and give it gas it bogs down again. - When I first started it this season it started fine, I ran it and didn't run it again for 2 weeks. Whn I went to run it again the battery was dead. I charged the battery and took it out, it died at a light and I had to get a jump to get it home. I'm not sure what my next step should be, replace the battery? Could it be affecting fuel delivery? Should I pull the tank off and check the throttle assembly? Should I replace the plugs? The bike only has 9k miles on it.
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Mar 29, 2011 23:52
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Battery is probably dying, check that first. Then start troubleshooting from there.
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Sepist posted:Having a problem with my 07 Ninja 650R. It sat for about 8 months in the elements, before sitting it ran fine - but when I fired it up 2 weeks ago and took it for a drive I was experiencing bucking/hesitation/stalling. I thought it was he gas sitting in the tank, and it was low, so I threw some of that water in the gas tank poo poo in there (half a bottle) along with filling it up - however the symtoms still exist. New battery, new plugs, drain the tank, fuel lines and replace the fuel filter (if there is one) and run a bunch of injector/fuel system cleaner through it.
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Z3n posted:You want one of those. Yeah it's like 30 bucks but you will use it as long as you work on bikes. Yea, the PO didn't have the toolkit. Ill see if I can find one of those in a brick and mortar store before I order one.
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Mar 30, 2011 01:28
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Z3n posted:Yeah, lawyer up here, what the gently caress is going on here. Does he just hate you or something? How did he hit you with the driving without insurance ticket when you weren't riding the bike? Or did you? Nope I hadn't ridden the bike since my insurance lapsed in december. Besides the fact that I wasn't home when the ticket was issued.
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Mar 30, 2011 02:31
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KidDynamite posted:Nope I hadn't ridden the bike since my insurance lapsed in december. Besides the fact that I wasn't home when the ticket was issued. In MD I think that "driving without insurance" covers any time the vehicle is *on* a street. So, even parked on a public roadway, it has to be insured. I don't know if NJ law is comparable, but I'd do your homework and see if this is the case.
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Mar 30, 2011 02:55
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Yeah, usually you need tags to park on the street, and you need insurance to have tags. Since you say it had neither, then it shouldn't have been on the street at all. Even in that case though, while they could ticket you for not having it registered, I don't see how they could then ticket you for not having insurance either. That would only be the case if you had tags on it but also no insurance.
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Sepist posted:Having a problem with my 07 Ninja 650R. It sat for about 8 months in the elements, before sitting it ran fine - but when I fired it up 2 weeks ago and took it for a drive I was experiencing bucking/hesitation/stalling. I thought it was he gas sitting in the tank, and it was low, so I threw some of that water in the gas tank poo poo in there (half a bottle) along with filling it up - however the symtoms still exist. Drain the tank and refill with fresh gas, new gas filter, new plugs and see if that helps. Some seafoam might also help.
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I'm about to pull my bike out of the garage after having it stored for winter for 6 months. Before I stored it, all I did was put some of that sta-bil stuff in the gas tank. I'm hoping the battery will still have enough charge to start and run, and I'm bringing my trickle charger in case it isn't. Beyond that, I was just going to pour some gas in and go. Anything else I should be aware of? Also, all of you please be f5ing this thread constantly Saturday afternoon so if I have trouble getting it running I can come get help immediately 
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charge that fucker up before you try to start it. 6 months, it's sure to be dead.
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the walkin dude posted:charge that fucker up before you try to start it. 6 months, it's sure to be dead. Yep, I always take the battery out for the winter. Slapped mine back in and it started right up. Also I check stuff like fluid levels and lube the chain.
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The Wonder Weapon posted:I'm about to pull my bike out of the garage after having it stored for winter for 6 months. Before I stored it, all I did was put some of that sta-bil stuff in the gas tank. I'm hoping the battery will still have enough charge to start and run, and I'm bringing my trickle charger in case it isn't. Beyond that, I was just going to pour some gas in and go. Anything else I should be aware of? Make sure you change the oil asap as well.
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Is oil alright when sitting for lengths of time in freezing temperatures? I have a quart of Rotella T6 left over from last year. It's sat untouched in the shed all winter. Is it good to go or should I buy fresh stuff?
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Mar 31, 2011 04:59
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A whole gallon of T6 is 20 bucks, why worry about it?
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I wanted to get my headers jet hot/ceramic coated, but all the places I checked were going to take too long. I'm thinking about just cleaning it really well, then using this 2000F coating on them. Anything I should keep in mind with that? A guy on another forum had some good results with it, but I want to make sure it adheres as best I can.
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kylej posted:Is oil alright when sitting for lengths of time in freezing temperatures? I have a quart of Rotella T6 left over from last year. It's sat untouched in the shed all winter. Is it good to go or should I buy fresh stuff? I don't see why it would matter, I'd use it.
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Need some carb tuning/diagnostic advice. Bike is a 1980 SR250 (same motor as the XT250 but with a CV carb). Has a pod filter and a custom exhaust. I can't seem to get the high-rpm jetting correct, or more likely I have a different issue. Bike is fine at part and mid throttle, even fine at WOT until the higher RPM ranges. It pulls hard until it gets to 60mph (geared for 80ish) when it stops accelerating and spits, sputters and backfires until you back off the throttle some. If you modulate the throttle carefully at the point before it starts sputtering it will continue up to ~70. I've adjusted the fuel level up and down and tried from a 130(stock) to 170 main jet and it makes no difference in the sputtering, happens at 60mph every time. I have plenty of fuel flow threw the carb and the plug is staying a nice medium brown. Any ideas? I've also looked the diaphragm over and can't see any cracks or splits.
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kylej posted:Is oil alright when sitting for lengths of time in freezing temperatures? I have a quart of Rotella T6 left over from last year. It's sat untouched in the shed all winter. Is it good to go or should I buy fresh stuff? I think it should be fine. I read somewhere that the paraffin in oil used to separate out when left in freezing temps but with newer oil, especially a synthetic, there shouldn't be any in there to separate.
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I decided to take the exhaust off to remove rust and replace gaskets, and now have two problems. 1) An exhaust bolt snapped off clean in the head, I soaked it in PB blaster for a few days, and broke a grab-it bit trying to get it out. It continues to soak in PB blaster, but shows no signs of budging. Any idea on a way to get this thing out that isn't an expensive helicoil kit, and/or expensive trip to a machine shop? 2) The old exhaust gaskets also seem seriously sealed to the head, and I can't get them out. Admittedly I haven't been that forceful with them for fear of damaging the head. Is there a safe trick to these things? As a side note, since the previous owner was practically running no air filter or intake system at all on stock jets, the bike has likely seen extensive use with an incredibly lean jetting. I know a really lean jetting generates an amount of heat which can easily damage a bike's engine in many ways, but could it generate enough heat to fuse either of these parts to the head? What kinda options do I have here?
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