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Installed: side luggage racks led indicators led compatible indicator relay Replaced the crap no name heated grips with proper Oxford premium adventure grips. Ran switched power from rear light to GPS mount and dual usb socket. Wired up extra brake light function in rear indicators.
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Finally put the rest of the plastics (minus one cover) on the Track Bitch. Also, cleaned and oiled the chain. Tomorrow the front suspension gets rebuilt 
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May 13, 2017 21:58
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Supradog posted:Installed: The Oxfords are nice. I've been really liking mine. I just finished up a mounting bracket for the controller. It's not perfect looking, but pretty good for being cut with a hacksaw. 
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May 13, 2017 22:24
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No. 6 posted:Finally put the rest of the plastics (minus one cover) on the Track Bitch. Also, cleaned and oiled the chain. Tomorrow the front suspension gets rebuilt Hell yeah, let us know how track day goes? When are you thinking?
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Next Saturday is the day. I also managed to have the bike dyno tested for HP yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMsgUzgnEMg  That's supposedly rear wheel power, which means I'm probably close to 100 at the crank. I think the dyno was calibrated too, a new Goldwing was putting down 100 at the rear wheel which makes (according to Honda) 118hp. No. 6 fucked around with this message at 14:08 on May 14, 2017 |
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No. 6 posted:Next Saturday is the day. I also managed to have the bike dyno tested for HP yesterday. All manufactures that I know of report power ratings at the crank, or BHP. Depending on the vehicle you stand to lose 15-30% from the crank to the wheel. My bike is claimed 127 BHP and last time on the dyno it read 101. It's for the same reason manufacturers will also report average MPG as if you short shifted everywhere and only used 10% throttle.
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May 14, 2017 14:28
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Yeah I dunno about BHP numbers, they all sound like lies to me. I know Dynojet is the best dyno at lying which is why everyone uses it. Ours (not Dynojet) recently showed 85hp at the wheel on a VFR800 with not very loud Leo Vince exhausts and a PC3.
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May 14, 2017 17:49
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Cleaned and lubed my chain yesterday (Kawasaki Vulcan S) using my spools & rear stand for the first time. The stand is the house brand sold by Cycle Gear. Ran into two issues... the spools were slightly too wide apart for the adjustable hooks on the stand, and the stand handle interfered with my rear fender. I'd had to put spacers on the spools because the bolt was too long, so if I could find a shorter bolt (need a M10 x 1.25, which is hard to find), I could fix that issue... but the rear fender is an bigger problem. I managed to make it work by removing the license plate bracket but I had to push the fender out of the way, and I'm afraid I may break something if it happens repeatedly. Dunno how hard it would be to remove the fender altogether. Alternatively, if I could find a rear stand with more clearance, that would do it... anyone had similar issues and know of a stand that might work?
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Yeah I dunno about BHP numbers, they all sound like lies to me. I know Dynojet is the best dyno at lying which is why everyone uses it. Ours (not Dynojet) recently showed 85hp at the wheel on a VFR800 with not very loud Leo Vince exhausts and a PC3. There's only four power ratings anyway: Slow Adequate Quick gently caress me this is fast
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May 14, 2017 20:41
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Well I did my font forks and it rides like a completely different bike. I only wish I had time to redo the back before next weekend's track day. Here is my setup for getting back and forth to the track. 
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May 14, 2017 21:55
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Haha, doooope. Is that a trailer in a bag?
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Yup, got it from Craigslist. It's pretty badass.
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No. 6 posted:Well I did my font forks and it rides like a completely different bike. I only wish I had time to redo the back before next weekend's track day. That's a sexy paintjob on the car.
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No. 6 posted:Well I did my font forks and it rides like a completely different bike. I only wish I had time to redo the back before next weekend's track day. Wondered why someone so conscientious would accept those horrible repsol fairings on their bike but then I saw your car.
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May 15, 2017 03:34
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Renamed 2nd gear to Satan's gear because it tempts me.
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Replaced the hilariously crap stock footpegs with some honda crf125/250/400 pegs. no spring action, but swivels ok + got good angle after some dremel gridning. modded new, stow new, old crap.
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May 15, 2017 22:25
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you know you can just order ones that fit right?
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May 15, 2017 22:36
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1993 honda nx250. if you find me aftermarket offroad pegs i'll buy you platinum/archives/ give 5 usd to your favorite humanitarian foundation.
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May 15, 2017 22:49
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Supradog posted:1993 honda nx250. if you find me aftermarket offroad pegs i'll buy you platinum/archives/ give 5 usd to your favorite humanitarian foundation. Without having one in my hands to compare to other pegs and just going by photos, it does not appear to be a different profile compared to other Honda foot pegs like those featured on XR series bikes from that era
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May 15, 2017 22:58
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Still a dremel job. would have to trim the pokey bit invard from the hole  Edit: believe me, I've looked. like the only engine crash bars/ protection I can actually buy that mayybe fits, is made for the updated asian only sister model AX-1, made by one random metalworking shop in Ukraine sold via ebay.. Supradog fucked around with this message at 23:19 on May 15, 2017 |
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May 15, 2017 23:14
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Supradog posted:Still a dremel job. would have to trim the pokey bit invard from the hole Stock NX250:    and I think the really common profile that I referred to earlier would fit fine:  
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Hm yeah, low cc XR/crf models actually looks to be similar, TW200 also. Not the higher bigger 650cc model stuff I found. Do you want plat or something else?
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Supradog posted:Hm yeah, low cc XR/crf models actually looks to be similar, TW200 also. Not the higher bigger 650cc model stuff I found. Do you want plat or something else? I don't want anything just trying to help you out
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Cool, thanks anyway  Hm, now that I think about it, a parts finder thread might be a nice thing. If you are stumped trying to find something that might exist, but you don't know the correct similar models to look up parts for.
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Every part fits eventually if you have a TIG welder, a grinder, and a bunch of files Guess how I made a set of VFR passenger pegs fit my Hawk!
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Sagebrush posted:Every part fits eventually if you have a TIG welder, a grinder, and a bunch of files You left out "hammer". And "zip ties".
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Slavvy posted:Does that coolant bottle act as a true recovery system or would you need to change to a different kind of cap for that? It definitely works as coolant recovery as well, because the radiator sucked down 1/3 of the bottle's capacity in water. Oops.
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Slim Pickens posted:It definitely works as coolant recovery as well, because the radiator sucked down 1/3 of the bottle's capacity in water. Oops. I ask because girly's husky likes to vomit more than most and if I could stop that by just strapping on an overflow that'd be bloody grand.
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Slavvy posted:I ask because girly's husky likes to vomit more than most and if I could stop that by just strapping on an overflow that'd be bloody grand. Did you buy a higher pressure rad cap already?
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It's coming in the mail but I want to make it more traffic friendly and even my ktm dumps coolant everywhere if you leave it idling for a long time.
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May 16, 2017 21:34
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Does it even have a radiator fan?
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slapping a radiator fan on there should help a lot. Motion Pro makes an overflow tank, but I'm using an RC airplane fuel tank, cost about $17 with that aluminum cap and pressure fitting attached.I cut some longer hose to stick in there so it would reach all the way to the bottom. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017QQPUA0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Slim Pickens fucked around with this message at 00:07 on May 17, 2017 |
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High Protein posted:Does it even have a radiator fan? Lol no. Hoping to avoid having to go that far seeing as lane splitting is legal here so you never sit still for longer than thirty seconds or so, plus it's not a commuter. Slim Pickens posted:slapping a radiator fan on there should help a lot. Motion Pro makes an overflow tank, but I'm using an RC airplane fuel tank, cost about $17 with that aluminum cap and pressure fitting attached.I cut some longer hose to stick in there so it would reach all the way to the bottom. Hey thanks!
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My 'quick ride to warm up the motor' went over-schedule last night by a few hours but because it's the first oil change @600mi on the SV so I ended up doing it at 1AM w/ amble lubrication and plenty good old American ingenuity as apparently pixies either stole or hid my tools and drain pan so I had to improvise with a goddamn snow shovel...that factory installed oil filter was on tight as balls and was a 3 beer job on it's own. Despite all this I had a fun time getting intimate for the first time with my new bike. Also, just got notification from DHL...my Arrow X-Kone slip on is on it's way from Milan and should arrive by this weekend - thing is gonna sound fkn tits!!! 
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King of the Beach posted:My 'quick ride to warm up the motor' went over-schedule last night by a few hours but because it's the first oil change @600mi on the SV so I ended up doing it at 1AM w/ amble lubrication and plenty good old American ingenuity as apparently pixies either stole or hid my tools and drain pan so I had to improvise with a goddamn snow shovel...that factory installed oil filter was on tight as balls and was a 3 beer job on it's own. Despite all this I had a fun time getting intimate for the first time with my new bike. Hell yeah, new ride acclimation is always a rush. I'm a sucker for pipes, post the sound when you get it? 
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King of the Beach posted:My 'quick ride to warm up the motor' went over-schedule last night by a few hours but because it's the first oil change @600mi on the SV so I ended up doing it at 1AM w/ amble lubrication and plenty good old American ingenuity as apparently pixies either stole or hid my tools and drain pan so I had to improvise with a goddamn snow shovel...that factory installed oil filter was on tight as balls and was a 3 beer job on it's own. Despite all this I had a fun time getting intimate for the first time with my new bike. That Harley owner is going to want his head back.
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PathAsc posted:Hell yeah, new ride acclimation is always a rush. I'm a sucker for pipes, post the sound when you get it? Yeah definitely, I keep forgetting I have an awesome new phone for once that can record video that isn't total rubbish so making a note to get some clips of my fleet in action. I'm OCD as all hell when it comes to tailpipe noises so I'm glad I went with the exotic Arrow pipe as I figured Italians know a few things about making V-twins sound absolutely boss (the MIVV would have been cool too, especially cause it has a devil on it - but I couldn't source one for a reasonable price and was getting antsy). Last night was actually the first time I felt 100% confident and comfortable on the bike after having it for a week...even riding in urban areas after dark in comfortable temps everything was just okie dokie and oh so right despite the chaos around me - it was all very Wu wei. I'm sure you all know this feeling, it's wonderful...can't wait until I can GTFO of werk and pick back up where I left off. R-Type posted:That Harley owner is going to want his head back. Hey it got the job done! I'll probably use it again instead and clearance is a bit tight below the pan at least compared to what I'm used to. Actually before I said screw it and decided on that I was poking around the pile of misfit car parts in the deepest, darkest confines of the shed at midnight for a valve cover or heatshield until either a rat or a squirrel jumped out of said pile and scared the everloving poo poo outta me (I knew it was likely bound to happen, and thankfully it wasn't a raccoon which I was expecting) and I said "gently caress this" and grabbed the drat shovel.
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King of the Beach posted:Yeah definitely, I keep forgetting I have an awesome new phone for once that can record video that isn't total rubbish so making a note to get some clips of my fleet in action. I'm OCD as all hell when it comes to tailpipe noises so I'm glad I went with the exotic Arrow pipe as I figured Italians know a few things about making V-twins sound absolutely boss (the MIVV would have been cool too, especially cause it has a devil on it - but I couldn't source one for a reasonable price and was getting antsy). Yeah, sounds are important. I feel like I got mine broken in well after the guy had it in storage. Friday is new tire day then I'll fix the lights and a few other things.
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R-Type posted:That Harley owner is going to want his head back. 
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