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That's fair. I've heard of people doing alright with generic maps but never had it happen personally, which makes me wonder how in tune most people are with their bikes. Most POs back the assumption that everyone is terrible up.
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I may or may not turn my fuel screws in ~1/2 turn or so until I get nice pops on decel. Not enough to make starting or part throttle cruise weird, but I definitely edge to the lean side cause like to hear those pops.
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Z3n posted:That's fair. I've heard of people doing alright with generic maps but never had it happen personally, which makes me wonder how in tune most people are with their bikes. Most POs back the assumption that everyone is terrible up. A thousand times yes. Twice now I've bought bikes with all the settings turned to the firmest possible position because they're a hard rider who ride hard.
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Mar 25, 2014 21:26
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Got the ride out of the garage, lubed the chain, changed the oil, checked my tire pressure, and took it for a ride.
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Mar 25, 2014 21:49
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KozmoNaut posted:All 4-stroke engines backfire (or crackle and pop) to some degree. How audible it is depends on carbs vs. EFI, cylinder size, exhaust, emissions equipment and a bunch of other factors. We're not talking little backfires here. The Micron slip-ons pop *some* on decel and do that popcorn thing, but with the stock cans? Nothing, nothing, nothing, BANG, nothing (etc). I assume an occasional backfire is ok, but we're talking predictably regular. Took the bike out for a long ride yesterday night with the slip ons still fitted and I'm getting used to the noise. Probably a bad sign.
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I took my bike to the carwash. $10 and ten minutes later, it was the cleanest it's ever been since I bought it. After that, I installed a switch for my aux lights.  Weirdly, kill means on and run means off. It was the cheapest handlebar switch on Amazon. I almost bought the one from Eastern Beaver, but when I added it to my cart, it tacked on nearly a thousand dollars worth of shipping. I tried again out of curiosity after I'd ordered the Amazon switch, and shipping was $4.something. Seeing as how it is the cheapest switch on Amazon, I packed it full of axle grease to keep water out. If it dies on me, gently caress it, I'll buy a marginally more expensive switch. Finally, I installed  CUSTOM GRAFFIX I ordered these from a goon a year or so ago, and only just now got around to putting them on anything. The Buell was looking a little naked after I pulled the previous owner's stickers off, and I wanted to make it my own. Not pictured: I redid the fuse to my power distribution bar, and I reinstalled the pigtail for my heated jacket. I also deeply considered the Stebel horn I've had sitting in the closet for years, but did not do anything with it. Things I forgot to do today: get gas. Safety Dance fucked around with this message at 03:01 on Mar 30, 2014 |
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Mar 30, 2014 02:57
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Safety Dance posted:Seeing as how it is the cheapest switch on Amazon, I packed it full of axle grease to keep water out. If it dies on me, gently caress it, I'll buy a marginally more expensive switch. I guess that works, not really sure how nonconductive axle grease is, for the future go down to your auto parts store and get a big tube of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AL8VD2?pc_redir=1396037099&robot_redir=1 ... or similar, and slather that poo poo all over everything. I also need to get off my rear end and install a Stebel.
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Snowdens Secret posted:I guess that works, not really sure how nonconductive axle grease is, for the future go down to your auto parts store and get a big tube of this: Seems to work okay. I wandered over to Ace Hardware looking for dielectric grease, but the one across the street from me didn't have any.
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Just set up a system with a scottoiler constantly pumping lubricant into your backwards killswitch. Preferably using some system that collects and recycles leaked engine oil.
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Replaced my sparkplug on the XR400R. I went ahead and bought the Honda factory tool thing and it made reaching the plug super simple. Old plug looked OK but reeked of gasoline. The thing was coated from my horrible kickstarts I guess. Bike started on the second kick!  Also put like 60 miles on the FZR (hah). The bike needs a modern front master cylinder to match the blue dot r6 calipers. I don't like the lovely on/off brake feel.
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Realized that my front light doesn't work and that I rode 120 miles yesterday without lights ... Guess it's time to change the bulb
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And it's never as simple as burnt out light bulb. Some doodah had to be replaced, and while waiting I had him change the oil, oil filter, spark plugs, and the air filter. Not bad for a one morning's work
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It is cute how a Harley owner, a member of the self proclaimed group of Real Motorcyclists, goes to a mechanic to change a light bulb. Maybe you should get a ducati or something bro
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EX250 Type R posted:It is cute how a Harley owner, a member of the self proclaimed group of Real Motorcyclists, goes to a mechanic to change a light bulb. Maybe you should get a ducati or something bro I never said i'm a Real Motorcyclist, but I do like Harleys and I ride one  When it comes to mechanical stuff i'm a total idiot and prefer to have someone who knows what they are doing do the work (plus I'm a spoiled IT manager who doesn't like to get their hands dirty)
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At least you are honest with yourself I want to work on my bikes and go riding but uhh  I don't think I get a spring this year
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EX250 Type R posted:At least you are honest with yourself You should move to where i live. 12 month riding season
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Mar 31, 2014 16:10
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I put my battery in my motorcycle. Backwards. I know where the main fuse is now. 
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Mar 31, 2014 17:57
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That happened to my Fiat. Let a lot of smoke out of the alternator.
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Mar 31, 2014 18:04
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I had a big list of things to do on both this weekend but decided to have a two day migraine instead. Yay!! Only managed to lube my chain for this weeks commute. At least my brain has stopped trying to violently exit my skull.
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Mar 31, 2014 18:07
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Changed the rear brake pads. Step 1: remove rear wheel  At least the brake fluid wasn't dark brown and filthy this time.
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Mar 31, 2014 21:22
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Make sure you pump the brakes back up. I forgot to do this once and it was a bad thing.
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Dellikose posted:once Every time I do anything with brakes, I forget this and it makes for an exciting *oh poo poo!*
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For extra comedy I did both front and rear brakes. So I head down the street and have NOTHING. I downshifted and engined braked just enough (thank you l-twin) that I was able to get them back just before I hit a major street. It ruined the whole ride because I kept thinking about what could have happened if I didn't stop. Now I tie a piece of string or put a ziptie on the levers to remind me.
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Dellikose posted:Make sure you pump the brakes back up. I always do this to make sure I have a firm brake lever/pedal with no sponginess.
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Apr 1, 2014 07:49
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adary posted:12 month riding season rear end in a top hat.
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Changed the oil, bleed the brakes, oiled the chain and went for a ride.
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Tell me you just had the seat off to take something out/put something back, and not because you got a flat battery.
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Slavvy posted:Tell me you just had the seat off to take something out/put something back, and not because you got a flat battery. My phone was low on battery, so i plugged it into my
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Does the 1100 have the hidden cigarette lighter port pointlessly fitted under the tail plastics where you can't reach without disassembly?
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Cigarette lighter port? I don't think I've ever seen those stock on a bike. The goofy BMW power port, but not a straight up cigarette lighter port (whatever the technical name is.)
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Slavvy posted:Does the 1100 have the hidden cigarette lighter port pointlessly fitted under the tail plastics where you can't reach without disassembly? No, but I use the quick disconnect from my battery tender to hookup a cigarette lighter in the battery box.
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1200's got one hidden under the tail section from the factory. It makes no sense, but it exists, believe me.
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New tires, new brake pads on rear. I love the feel of new tires.
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Slavvy posted:1200's got one hidden under the tail section from the factory. It makes no sense, but it exists, believe me. The Uly has one on the instrument cluster and a second in the under-seat area for some reason. I fully plan to run a MicroUSB cable from there to my top box one of these days.
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Safety Dance posted:I fully plan to run a MicroUSB cable from there to my top box one of these days. Don't worry! I'm sure eventually you'll find the time and money.
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First I have to *get* a microusb cable that I'm not already using. That requires either going to a store or ordering on on Monoprice. Then I have to figure out how I want to get it into the top box. Squeeze the cable in? Drill a hole? What about when I want to detach the top box? Plug the hole? How will this affect the weatherproofness of the top box? It's a logistical nightmare!
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Safety Dance posted:First I have to *get* a microusb cable that I'm not already using. That requires either going to a store or ordering on on Monoprice. Then I have to figure out how I want to get it into the top box. Squeeze the cable in? Drill a hole? What about when I want to detach the top box? Plug the hole? How will this affect the weatherproofness of the top box? It's a logistical nightmare!  Followed by 
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Snowdens Secret posted:Cigarette lighter port? Most new "big" scooters have a proper one in the glove box. I actually keep a lighter from my wife's car in there for emergencies
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Put some Techspec Gripster pads on my FZ6. Hanging off good. Falling off bad.
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