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Slavvy posted:I want a speedo that isn't a hard to see LCD display perpetually lagging behind what I'm actually doing is what I want. I too monitor and adjust my speed multiple times per second.
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Yeah that's what I was going to say. I hardly ever even look at my cluster unless I see a cop or something.
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Mar 23, 2016 16:05
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If you buy an S1000XR the speedo updates so quickly you can watch it change when you spin up the rear wheel on a slick spot.
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Mar 23, 2016 16:16
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The angular relationship between the tach and speedo needles are my gear position indicator 
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Mar 23, 2016 17:21
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clutchpuck posted:The angular relationship between the tach and speedo needles are my gear position indicator I've actually gotten to that point on some bikes with analog attach and speedo, it's kinda nice
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Mar 23, 2016 19:09
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In 4th my tach reads exactly one tenth my speed in mph, or close enough. I was thinking it'd be a nifty (if functionally flawed) design feature to have a single needle on a large dial with fixed rpm readings around the outside and speed readings on an lcd display* around the inside that shifted depending what gear you were in. Obviously doesn't work when the clutch is in, but it'd look cool so who cares  (legislators, probably)e/ also it would almost certainly be a bitch to actually read. Cool though! *led backlit, none of that unreadably dim beige 80s crap Renaissance Robot fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Mar 23, 2016 |
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Mar 23, 2016 19:23
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Renaissance Robot posted:In 4th my tach reads exactly one tenth my speed in mph, or close enough. I saw something like this on an old bike that just had a speedometer, but would indicate the RPM you'd be at in various gears. It was an easy way for them to show approximate engine speed and also physical speed with a single sensor/gauge I guess.
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Mar 23, 2016 19:55
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clutchpuck posted:The angular relationship between the tach and speedo needles are my gear position indicator I see that you too have a 5 speed.
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Mar 23, 2016 20:26
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I installed the Cyclops LED headlight, 3800 lumen version. With my DOT H4 headlight it's actually pretty damned close to halogen when it comes to the shape of the light projection and it looks like I won't have any problems with dazzling other drivers on the road. Solid.  The hi-beam mode is loving hilariously bright and I love it for the sheer fact that I can see far enough down the road not to feel weirded out while on a back road at night. Absolutely awesome for doing some further-into-night riding on the Monster. Also bonus points because the dude at Cyclops was super cool and friendly when I called to ask him some questions about fitment, he basically told me "haha you can't hurt this thing, puny man" and he's pretty much right. Little light's built like a tank. That said the 4000k color temperature color is weird and brings to mind "Piss-O-Vision" but it's not the 6000k "rear end in a top hat Blue" bullshit that gets cops' attention and it's quasi-legal enough when combined with the DOT headlight that I don't imagine it will cause anyone any misery. Overall great choice and thank you for the suggestion, you leathery hog straddlers!
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Mar 24, 2016 02:43
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:I too monitor and adjust my speed multiple times per second. Must be nice not riding in a country covered in speed traps and cops with boners for ticketing people for going 5 over. Over here 'speed kills' and the police are 100% convinced that doing 60km/h in a 50 zone leads to death. People staring at their speedos instead of the road is a subject much brought up in the media, no joke.
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Mar 24, 2016 03:39
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Those blue or purple bulbs are more like 7000k+. There has been a "color temperature number" deflation the past few years. Yellowish is more from 2700-3500k, white peaks at 5200-5500k, and only barely starts to turn blueish a bit higher. This is to counteract the "11000k!!!" marketing of 10-12 years ago. They simply relabeled the purple bulbs as 7000k.
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Mar 24, 2016 03:42
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I can't remember if I've posted this already so forgive me if I'm repeating myself, but Cyclops now have a retrofit shield for 3800 lumen bulbs which will apparently provide correct low beam cut off for people not able to get that result using spacers.
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Mar 25, 2016 01:59
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Installed a permanent bar end mirror. It is now one with the clipon. Don't wrench while drunk.
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Mar 25, 2016 02:37
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Crossthreaded? 
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Mar 25, 2016 03:44
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No, the bar end shim was too big and I strongarmed it in anyway. RIP
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Mar 25, 2016 13:02
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Half the bar end mirrors I see appear to be permanent. I dunno if that's user error or manufacture error.
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Mar 25, 2016 22:46
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Picked up a spare set of carbs that had a jet kit in them, so I swapped them into my clean set. Also included were UNI pods and a new set of carb boots to replace my 30 year old rock hard ones.
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Mar 26, 2016 13:08
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Replaced my broken brake lever and bent the brake pedal back to a usable configuration. Rode it! Still havin' a blast every time I get on the bike. I really think it needs a valve adjustment and a carb balance, though. Not gonna mess with the valves until I pick up a manometer.
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Mar 26, 2016 13:32
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Beach Bum posted:Replaced my broken brake lever and bent the brake pedal back to a usable configuration. Rode it! Still havin' a blast every time I get on the bike. Don't limit yourself to a manometer. If you can find a good pair of inexpensive vacuum gauges, go that route.
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Dumped the bike in a new more technical offroad playground. 1) Painstakingly installed expensive 2inch shock isolating risers. 2) Took short ride on highway. 3) Quickly removed said risers because they ruin the ergos and vibrate more than stock. Ugh. In the process I found a much more sturdy and unobtrusive way to mount the spitfire windshield, and am very happy with the results, so I guess it's ok.
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Coydog posted:Dumped the bike in a new more technical offroad playground. Have you considered filling the bars with sand or something?
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Mar 30, 2016 05:05
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Sold it to another goon. Farewell sweet FZR, it was too brief. I actually bought the bike to resell to the new owner since he needed some time to get cash together
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Mar 30, 2016 05:08
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HCC- You have good self control. Every vehicle I've bought with the intention to resell I've ended up keeping for longer than I should. Slavvy posted:Have you considered filling the bars with sand or something? Nah, the vibes are fine, and the wrx is pretty smooth anyway. The risers just magnified any vibes, which was counterproductive. My real problem with them was that they made the bike uncomfortable to use, also counterproductive.
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Coydog posted:HCC- You have good self control. Every vehicle I've bought with the intention to resell I've ended up keeping for longer than I should. You could try finding some rubber mounts for your bar clamps, that would help too.
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Billet rear rack installed. Will be nice to actually use this bike for utility.  Cyclops LED 3800 lum headlight bulb installed. Wires and ballast tucked LIKE A BOSS. 
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Apr 2, 2016 23:22
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Hi5 cyclops buddy!
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I put new fork springs in today and now my rear shock feels like an old banana.
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:I put new fork springs in today and now my rear shock feels like an old banana. I've been sitting on a set of springs and emulators for my 650 for... two years now. The rear shocks I put on, are very nice. 66 degrees tomorrow... oil change and ride day.
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Apr 3, 2016 10:10
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Sold it for  See you, partner.
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 M42 posted:Hi5 cyclops buddy!  ! Your endorsement of it was a large part of why it kept bugging me enough to finally pull the trigger. After a night with it, I think I'll keep it. I feel like it should be twice as bright as it is, but I'm probably asking a lot of my pathetic dirtbike reflector setup. During the day it's absurdly visible to other cars. The cold white output makes it seem weak, but I cannot deny that it puts a substantial amount of light out, especially on pitch black country roads. It's very confidence inspiring.I'll just get a yellow vinyl cover for the headlight if the cold white keeps bothering me, but I gotta say the bulb is pretty great for what it is. The useable light is way wider than the stock bulb, which helps a ton, too. Clearly I just need to add a set of these for the handlebars and I'll be good.  http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/-Long-Range-Optimus-LED-Auxiliary-light-Round_p_10.html
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The first thing I did when I got my bike was remove the front fairing and replace it with a bucket headlight. Today I put the fairing back on. It has grown on me. Partly because the aftermarket bucket headlight was a pot metal piece of poo poo that gave me tons of trouble, partly because the fairing has been sitting indoors and is in very good condition while the rest of the bike has been deteriorating outside.
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I like that fairing, it's just enough 80's without being obnoxious
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Today, I finished the job I started last night: replacing my bitchin' drag bars with a set of stock SV650 bars I got for $shipping. Before:  After:  Next up, when I find the time...  e: i also swept the floor as you may have noticed solarNativity fucked around with this message at 23:49 on Apr 8, 2016 |
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And though it's a part of the lone star state, Nipples don't seem to care. They just keep on looking to SV...
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That blinker situation is hilarious. My setup is a Clear Alternatives integrated turn signal and a hotbodies undertail (also has turn signals) all together, works well - and in your case, will help you avoid clearance problems with the high mount exhaust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugsEqEjnaZA I don't know what the inspection situation is in texas wrt blinker distance, but this passes easily in VA. (the first part of the video is the mess PO left behind) M42 fucked around with this message at 01:44 on Apr 9, 2016 |
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M42 posted:That blinker situation is hilarious. My setup is a Clear Alternatives integrated turn signal and a hotbodies undertail (also has turn signals) all together, works well - and in your case, will help you avoid clearance problems with the high mount exhaust.  Slavvy posted:And though it's a part of the lone star state,
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For some reason I can really easily picture ILM turning this into some kind of star wars robot head.
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M42 posted:
Texas doesn't have a turn signal requirement, at all.
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Clitch posted:Texas doesn't have a turn signal requirement, at all. I'm not going to let that stop me from bolting this shovel onto my bike.
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