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I dont get header wrap. All it does is hold in moisture and various petrochemicals and make your headers look like poo poo. Unless you plan to run header wrap forever, its not a great idea.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 01:07 |
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# ? Jun 3, 2024 23:42 |
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The P.O. probably wanted the bike to look beefier with its dual exhaust, like a 1000 instead of the little 650 it is.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 01:11 |
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Olde Weird Tip posted:I dont get header wrap. All it does is hold in moisture and various petrochemicals and make your headers look like poo poo. Unless you plan to run header wrap forever, its not a great idea. It's an easy way to badassify your crash-mangled header.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 01:13 |
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Olde Weird Tip posted:I dont get header wrap. All it does is hold in moisture and various petrochemicals and make your headers look like poo poo. Unless you plan to run header wrap forever, its not a great idea. I don't know that moisture turns into steam and makes my bike look badass as gently caress... Or a bit gassy depending on how you look at it.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 01:35 |
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My grasp of electricity is limited to don't stick a fork in the outlet. I'm trying to clean up my rear fender wires (blinkers, tail light, etc.) and while I got every wire pretty much figured out, I'm not sure how to connect two of them together. They were held together by a plastic clip thing with a metal liner which seemed to do the job alright, but when after I removed these clips I realized I was very short on wire. Too short. I can't hook them back together while having my hand squeezed in there trying to fold this blasted clip on itself. I was thinking maybe get a few extra inches of wire (what kind?) and some replacement clips or better yet simple plugs (in case I have to remove the fender again), but I have no idea what these are called. EDIT: These. internet inc fucked around with this message at 02:20 on Jun 19, 2012 |
# ? Jun 19, 2012 02:15 |
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Since we were talking race sag a page or so back, here is a good illustrated primer: http://www.tootechracing.com/suspension_tips.htm http://www.tootechracing.com/Static%20Sag%20Suspension%20Tip.htm Also a complete setup guide for modern upside down showas (biased towards dirt): http://www.tootechracing.com/Twin%20Chamber%20Setup%2010-12-07.pdf
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 03:48 |
Olde Weird Tip posted:I dont get header wrap. All it does is hold in moisture and various petrochemicals and make your headers look like poo poo. Unless you plan to run header wrap forever, its not a great idea. Is there proof one way or the other that that's all it does?
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 04:45 |
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I dunno but I plan to be buried in header wrap, then come back to haunt you all.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 05:09 |
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internet inc posted:My grasp of electricity is limited to don't stick a fork in the outlet. Get ya one of these: http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/posi-locks-for-sale.htm Watch the videos on Webbikeworld and figure out how to use the red things to make a butt splice. Then get ya some of these: http://www.waytekwire.com/item/31512/MALE-DISCONNECT--250-X--032/ And some of these: http://www.waytekwire.com/item/31513/FEMALE-DISCONNECT--250-X--032/ If you're using 18ga wire or 12ga wire, get a different product. It's pretty easy to find. Get some more of that gauge wire, too, to splice in the connectors above. Cut each wire, and splice in the connector. Like so: code:
Safety Dance fucked around with this message at 05:18 on Jun 19, 2012 |
# ? Jun 19, 2012 05:12 |
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I've got a friend here in Japan with a bike who is always helping me out with poo poo. Any suggestions on something not too much of a bitch to ship I could get him as a thank-you gift? Let's say no more than $100, can be more than one smaller thing. He rides an XL250R now but I'm buying it off him next month, not entirely certain what he's getting to replace it (he thinks a CB400 but is looking at other stuff).
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 06:41 |
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If he works on bikes a fair amount, buy him a high quality (Snap-On or other high end brand) 18 inch JIS screwdriver. I have one, it's the only snap on tool I own and it's worth it's weight in gold. Buddy who taught me how to work on bikes bought it for me as a birthday present and not only am I reminded of him every time I use the thing, but it's also drat handy, especially for stuff like carb boots clamps, intake clamps, etc.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 06:48 |
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Z3n posted:If he works on bikes a fair amount, buy him a high quality (Snap-On or other high end brand) 18 inch JIS screwdriver. I have one, it's the only snap on tool I own and it's worth it's weight in gold. Buddy who taught me how to work on bikes bought it for me as a birthday present and not only am I reminded of him every time I use the thing, but it's also drat handy, especially for stuff like carb boots clamps, intake clamps, etc. He does (cars too), although he may already have one already. He values good tools and I know he brought a pretty nice set of wrenches back from the States last time he was back (can get nice stuff here too, but like basically everything in Japan you pay a lot more for it than you would back home), so he might already have a good screwdriver already.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 07:20 |
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Turned the key, no lights. Perhaps I need a new battery. It's an extraordinarily beautiful day, and no bike. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2985117&pagenumber=308#post404781413
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 14:56 |
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Pompous Rhombus posted:He does (cars too), although he may already have one already. He values good tools and I know he brought a pretty nice set of wrenches back from the States last time he was back (can get nice stuff here too, but like basically everything in Japan you pay a lot more for it than you would back home), so he might already have a good screwdriver already. Well, the reason I say a JIS one in particular is because it's not the standard screwdriver type. I don't know how often JIS screws show up on cars, but it's one of those things that most people won't buy because you only run into JIS screws in a handful of situations, and many don't know why they're stripping out all of the carb screws. Ask him about JIS screws and you'll find out quick if he has one or not!
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 15:40 |
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But if the friend actually *lives* in Japan, I'd hope he's already got JIS bits and stuff? Japanese Industrial Standards and all that.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 17:01 |
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I'm trying to find a windshield for a 85 Suzuki GS550ES and I.can't seem to locate one, Any.suggestions ?
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 18:21 |
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Pompous Rhombus posted:I've got a friend here in Japan with a bike who is always helping me out with poo poo. Any suggestions on something not too much of a bitch to ship I could get him as a thank-you gift? Let's say no more than $100, can be more than one smaller thing. Get him the best clicker torque wrench you can for the money. For $100 you should be able to find some decent non-digital ones. A man can never have too many torque wrenches.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 19:04 |
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Some guy in AI actually did a test and found that the Harbor Freight torque wrenches are within 5% spec of the Craftsman ones. For a fifth the price, I'd gladly go with one. Of course, he didn't test it after several uses...
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 19:10 |
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Whoa has anyone tried these? Are they garbage or good? http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-torue-adapter-68283.html
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 21:17 |
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What the everliving poo poo is that smilie? For the same price you can just get a torque wrench and not have to worry about batteries or Harbor Freight electronic components rattling loose and setting your garage on fire or something
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 22:50 |
A guy I know had one and said it was garbage to use. The torque wrenches are on sale for something insanely cheap like 10 dollars each, grab one of those and see how it works.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 23:35 |
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Xovaan posted:What the everliving poo poo is that smilie? I have a harbor freight bathroom scale that I got for $9. I guarantee it uses the same level of sophistication and QA strain gauges. It's been going strong for two years, and is still within 1%. When I think it's off, I put my calibration weight on it, and if it is off, I replace the battery. Two AAA batteries in two years, and right on cal.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 23:38 |
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Olde Weird Tip posted:Since we were talking race sag a page or so back, here is a good illustrated primer: Thanks gonna use these. The Halls Cycle guy is making it sound like I don't need a stiffer spring, which is weird cause most riders 200lbs and up are all complaining their bikes are too soft and upgrade theirs.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 00:32 |
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I am about to embark on the grand adventure of working on my *running* bike tomorrow! I'm just going to take the wheels of my '81 CX500C so I can bring them to the dealership to get new tires. I have a centerstand so that should take care of the rear. I was thinking of unfolding a ladder and standing it over the front forks, and then using ratchet straps to secure the front up the ladder while I take off the front wheel. During this time the rear is on the centerstand. Decent idea of disaster waiting to happen? To elaborate I'm going to be outside, as the only place I have to put my bike inside is a shed for winter storage. Beyond that I'm outside to work on the thing.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 02:29 |
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What's the good word maintenance-wise on the '06-'08 Buell Ulysses? I know they have Sportster engines underneath, but are they KLR bulletproof or Triumph fussbuckets? I'm thinking about selling my KLR and getting one for touring / being generally more comfortable than the KLR.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 02:52 |
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They are basically maintenance free. Keep oil and fuel in it and bring a spare belt. You can change one on the side of the road if you get unlucky. The 08+ are preferable; the TPS adjustment is a snap for them. The <08 is a bit of a chore to do but you don't do them often. The ZTL works well for the bike and it's nice to only have one set of front pads to change out, it pretty much halves the brake maintenance cost. I love my Ugly, it has 40k mi, seeps a little oil from the bottom of the cylinders, but it's like a "makes the dust I let accumulate get oily" sort of seep. I've put about 1000 miles on it since its last oil change and the oil level hasn't moved. If that leak gets worse, its no big deal because I am waiting for an excuse to take it apart and go 1250. Also, find one that's been tuned. The stock fuel map is horror.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 04:24 |
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Marv Hushman posted:I was size-shopping an array of Japanese death machines the other day, and it seems to me they've all gained 1"+ in stock seat height over the last few years. I'm around 5'9" and 29-30" inseam, which makes these well beyond flat-footable. Not Japanese, but the Monster of your choice or a 2012+ Duke 690 should be easily flat-footable for you.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 12:46 |
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Xovaan posted:For the same price you can just get a torque wrench and not have to worry about batteries or Harbor Freight electronic components rattling loose and setting your garage on fire or something If accurate, it'd be a nice quick way to test torque wrenches. Looks awkward to use in place of one though.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 13:02 |
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Saga posted:Not Japanese, but the Monster of your choice or a 2012+ Duke 690 should be easily flat-footable for you. And if not Ducati offers a lower seat for the Monstaz.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 16:17 |
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Saga posted:Not Japanese, but the Monster of your choice or a 2012+ Duke 690 should be easily flat-footable for you. Just remember that the Duke 690 is the liter bike of supermoto's (SM standards). They are twitchy, explosively fast, razor sharp chassis that do not forgive pansy behavior but reward hooning and being ridden 100%. You will have just the biggest crash if you buy one of these. Duke 690's are probably one of the greatest and most under appreciated bikes of all time but don't let the HP number fool you, in this case 65 HP 'like an SV' is NOTHING like an SV.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 16:59 |
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~*-The internet never forgets-*~
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 17:22 |
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Wow, it's totally the same context and everything. Nailed it! lol!
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 17:23 |
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Who was that? And why does he or she not understand the apostrophe? Monster 696 or 796 will be fine for someone 5'9" without a lowered seat...they were too cramped in the leg around corners for me and I'm only 6'2".
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 20:34 |
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Saga posted:Monster 696 or 796 will be fine for someone 5'9" without a lowered seat...they were too cramped in the leg around corners for me and I'm only 6'2". At 5'10", this is my experience with Monsters. Low seat height, cramped ergos.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 20:36 |
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Alright, Took my battery out and left it on a continuous 12v 2Amp trickle charger, can leave it on for a whole month right?
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 22:09 |
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Does your charger have an auto shutoff?
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 22:36 |
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Not that I know of.
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 22:57 |
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Tenchrono posted:Not that I know of. Yeah no, you definitely don't want to do that then. It'll overcharge and with 2 amps could possibly overheat and cook your battery which is extra bad. You want something like a Battery Tender that'll automatically turn off/let the batter lose some charge and then re-charge it accordingly. The Jr. Model is the best for leaving it plugged up for a long time as i think it's not even a full amp of charging. Viper_3000 fucked around with this message at 02:07 on Jun 21, 2012 |
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Viper_3000 posted:Yeah no, you definitely don't want to do that then. It'll overcharge and with 2 amps could possibly overheat and cook your battery which is extra bad. You want something like a Battery Tender that'll automatically turn off/let the batter lose some charge and then re-charge it accordingly. The Jr. Model is the best for leaving it plugged up for a long time as i think it's not even a full amp of charging. Alright, I just did a short ride and I'm just going to leave the battery unplugged and just connect it when I get back.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 02:39 |
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# ? Jun 3, 2024 23:42 |
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No answer in the bike gear thread so I'll ask here: I need a stand for my 2012 HD night rod special. I'd like for it to be under $100. The problem is I have no idea what the different kind of bike stands are. I don't need it to lift the bike or anything, I just need it to stand up straight in the garage so I can fit my car in easier. So, I guess I need a front stand, but I don't know what kind or what to look for. Do they need to be a certain size or anything?
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