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It's not the taking out, it's the putting in that hurts. You'll need a piece of thin sheetmetal and a whole lot of wd40. Have fun!
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Slavvy posted:It's not the taking out, it's the putting in that hurts. So...much....innuendo....must...resist..
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May 10, 2016 08:56
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Ola posted:So...much....innuendo....must...resist..  Like I said
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Chichevache posted:I'd be concerned about how long that would last on my bike. No fairings, so water and dust get everywhere. try colored zip ties if you still want to label everything. Then just make a note on your phone of what the colors mean.
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May 10, 2016 16:44
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Are you aware you can get zipties with integrated label panels? They're good.
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Anyone have recommendations on a good pair of saddlebags for a cross country trip? I'd need space for a few days worth of clothes and extra stuff if need be. Lockable is also desired, or easily removable. I've been looking around the internet, but figured I'd get the opinion of some fellow goons. Oh, I ride a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, if that matters.
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May 10, 2016 17:21
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Get whatever bags you want and put them on Easy Brackets. Lock to the bike, and come off in a couple seconds.
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Renaissance Robot posted:Are you aware you can get zipties with integrated label panels? They're good. Where can I find this wizardry? I already own all the zip ties home depot has.
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idk mate just google "label zipties" These look okay though.
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May 10, 2016 19:55
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Even better, you can get little printers that print onto heat shrink tubing, which you can then slip over any hoses or wires you want. Imagine having your entire wiring harness labeled at each end of the wire with what that wire is for.
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HotCanadianChick posted:Even better, you can get little printers that print onto heat shrink tubing, which you can then slip over any hoses or wires you want. Imagine having your entire wiring harness labeled at each end of the wire with what that wire is for. Yeah, no way the missus is approving that purchase any time soon.  That is one of my fantasies though: to be the goober dad with a perfectly organized garage that is also heavily used.
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Chichevache posted:That is one of my fantasies though: to be the goober dad with a perfectly organized garage that is also heavily used. Meanwhile, at my house... "Dad, I need help with my bike." "What's wrong with it?" "...it's in the garage." It's a carefully choreographed dance. Of junk and greasy tools and inflammable liquids.
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My dream is the checkered floor, snap-on tool box, retro pinups, mechanical man cave. My fear is that it'll end up like so many hobby garages tend to. The owner points and tells you "there's my moped project, there's a lawnmower I'm fixing up, here's my Triumph Spitfire...." but all you can see is an avalanche of scrap metal and oily cardboard.
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captainOrbital posted:Meanwhile, at my house...  Things will be different when I have children! I swear! Ola posted:My dream is the checkered floor, snap-on tool box, retro pinups, mechanical man cave. My fear is that it'll end up like so many hobby garages tend to. The owner points and tells you "there's my moped project, there's a lawnmower I'm fixing up, here's my Triumph Spitfire...." but all you can see is an avalanche of scrap metal and oily cardboard. You forgot the one clear walkway adjacent to your poorly chosen neon beer sign. That's my dream garage as well. My fiance's uncle has even managed to pull it off. Crazy bastard.
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Hoses come in any color you want, so long as you don't want plain black. Thank God my bike is naked so everyone can see these!
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My garage is 8 feet of sidewalk next to the carport. Meanwhile my dad/brother's garage 1000 miles away is the dimly lit garage in hipster bike videos filled with old motorcycles, walls covered in old junk like a wacky family restaurant, an antique lathe and pretty much any weird tool you could imagine. Why couldn't I have gotten into this junk while I still lived at home
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Chichevache posted:Hoses come in any color you want, so long as you don't want plain black. Thank God my bike is naked so everyone can see these! Are those for fuel?
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Coredump posted:Are those for fuel? The black 5/16 will be the fuel line. They're supposed to be fine with gasoline, right?
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Dog Case posted:My garage is 8 feet of sidewalk next to the carport. I too would like to play four Yorkshiremen with garages. I swapped out the crank case in this, using that ikea bag full of tools. 
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PaintVagrant posted:Enjoy your new engine under warranty!  Bottom ring was broken. I'm at least getting a new piston, maybe a new cylinder. Dealer doesn't know if it'll be done before I on a 2500 mile vacation, but they'll allow me to use the cb650f loaner they gave me for that, which is excellent service. They even put my Garmin mount on. Test rode the sd1290 and the 990smt. With the 1290 it's freaky how they managed to get such an engine so smooth, but that also means it feels tame. I mean, when you whack open the throttle wheelie control has to step in, yet it still feels tamer than my Duke. It feels like a much more polished bike though, it actually shifts nice, much nicer finish, etc. But I'm not in love with it like I hoped. The 990 felt rawer than the 1290, but you do notice it's got less power, and it's a bit more toy like in finish like my 690 is, gearbox isn't great, etc. Maybe I should just get another Buell. High Protein fucked around with this message at 12:36 on May 11, 2016 |
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Chichevache posted:The black 5/16 will be the fuel line. They're supposed to be fine with gasoline, right? Honestly I dunno. I was reading some on adventure rider about fuel line and some folks complained about tygon saying it would harden after being exposed to fuel. I went with black rubbber sae306r or something like that fuel line. But those look so cool... mmaannn.
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builds character posted:I too would like to play four Yorkshiremen with garages. I swapped out the crank case in this, using that ikea bag full of tools. Is it legal to rent out garages as living quarters? I just need a garage and like, space for a bed. and a shitter. I don't cook. Getting tired of my open air apartment parking lot
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A MIRACLE posted:Is it legal to rent out garages as living quarters? I just need a garage and like, space for a bed. and a shitter. I don't cook. Getting tired of my open air apartment parking lot While probably not technically legal, depending on where you are, you could probably rent an industrial lockup with a bathroom+ maybe a small office for not a lot compared to an actual apartment, and if the landlord doesn't mind and you keep it low key, you'd probably get away with it. An awful lot (if not all) depends on your location though.
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Coredump posted:Honestly I dunno. I was reading some on adventure rider about fuel line and some folks complained about tygon saying it would harden after being exposed to fuel. I went with black rubbber sae306r or something like that fuel line. But those look so cool... mmaannn. If it fails I'll let you know! The bike shop just pointed me in the direction of their wall of hose, and I grabbed one of every size to make sure I wasn't coming back.
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Replaced all my hoses. Finally able to run the bike so I can diagnose. Let it run till warm. Radiator kicked on. It is a sprinkler that shoots coolant nearly 8 inches into the air.  I think I need a whole new radiator. I'll post a video later if anyone is interested in seeing the Kawasaki Oasis Air Misting System (patent pending).
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It's a good thing you don't ride a Buell because then you'd have dependability problems
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Chichevache posted:I'll post a video later if anyone is interested in seeing the Kawasaki Oasis Air Misting System (patent pending). Absolutely 
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Linedance posted:While probably not technically legal, depending on where you are, you could probably rent an industrial lockup with a bathroom+ maybe a small office for not a lot compared to an actual apartment, and if the landlord doesn't mind and you keep it low key, you'd probably get away with it. An awful lot (if not all) depends on your location though. SoCal. I'm sure our commie government has a law against it somewhere on the books haha
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A MIRACLE posted:SoCal. I'm sure our commie government has a law against it somewhere on the books haha My partner once lived in a shed in someone's backyard in LA for a while which is apparently completely normal, so you'll probably be fine.
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I use google maps voiced directions with my iphone and earbuds to get around point to point when I do long rides out. I'm planning on making a ride that goes into a loop and used the google map tracing thing to set up the ride. However when I load the route into the app, it won't give me the voiced directions, which kinda seems retarded because the route looks fine. Any app that exists that accepts custom maps for voiced directions?
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clutchpuck posted:It's a good thing you don't ride a Buell because then you'd have dependability problems Maybe I'm just too much rider for most motorcycles to handle. Gonna get that Daytona finally so I can reach my full potential (4 inches of grease on the side of a truck).
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Chichevache posted:Replaced all my hoses. Finally able to run the bike so I can diagnose. Let it run till warm. Radiator kicked on. It is a sprinkler that shoots coolant nearly 8 inches into the air. Put beer or wine in there, ride around with a sleeve of plastic cups. Make friends. You're welcome.
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Gorson posted:Put beer or wine in there, ride around with a sleeve of plastic cups. Make friends. You're welcome. Coolant=alcohol+water=Margarita= 
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hell its already green as it is, just pour over ice and dont stick around after they pay you
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Chichevache posted:Coolant=alcohol+water=Margarita= Dunno whats more expensive, the Tequilla or the anti-freeze.
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Well that was a little embarrassing ride home. I came to stop at some lights which lead to joining a main A road and also had a coach behind me, but when I came to a stop the engine started bogging down despite that I've been riding for about 20 minutes or so. I usually sit in 1st gear so I pulled in the clutch and started opening the throttle which just made it bog slower, and twisting it all the way made the engine sound a bit more promising but then it conked out and stalled. Luckily it did come back to life after cranking it (good thing too as I was stuck at a green light for a horribly long 10 seconds) and it wasn't hurting for power as I gave it the beans to peel out at 50mph to get the gently caress moving again (I hope a camera didn't see that). Although it sorta happened yesterday where I came to stop on a hill and got a bit lazy with the gears, it's not really something I've experienced much. Anything in particular I should look out for? A cursory google says the gas cap might not be properly sealed, and of course carbs.
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Super Slash posted:
Actually it's the opposite, the tank is too sealed and is not getting air in to replace the spent fuel which causes a vacuum which holds the fuel back. Could be a clogged vent somewhere. Can of course also be carbs or petcock. Where you riding at high throttle setting before the problem occurred? If the petcock is not getting enough vacuum or the vacuum hose is kinked or leaking, it could prevent fuel from flowing. Next time it happens (perhaps repeat the exact route on the weekend or something?), open the fuel cap as fast as you can. If it makes a big PSSSHH you're on to something - although it does usually make some noise.
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Renaissance Robot posted:Absolutely Welp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p6KHQOY0Bg Edit Ten dollars for a radiator that might work sounds too good to be true. 75 in shipping sounds about right. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-ZRX1100-ZRX1200-ZRX1200R-Radiator-Fan-Fan-Switch-Shrouds-/182109928787?nav=SEARCH Chichevache fucked around with this message at 03:00 on May 12, 2016 |
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Turn the TC off and the SuperDuke becomes a very different experience. 
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