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Slavvy posted:Today I fitted a replacement carb to a gn125 because someone stole it out of the bike in a carpark Why would you steal those. It's easier to spend $19.99 + free shipping for one on e-bay Although.... you might get one with the wrong settings... yeah. It was me. I stole it Edit: GN125 the CA page executioner 
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Sometimes you just really need a carburetor. Who hasn't been there? They probably left a note saying they'd ordered a replacement and would install it upon arrival but it blew away.
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Jan 31, 2023 15:26
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perhaps they thought it was a catalytic carburetor.
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Jan 31, 2023 15:41
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"You wouldnt steal a carburetor" gently caress you yes I would
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Jan 31, 2023 16:08
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:"You wouldnt steal a carburetor" YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CARB
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Jan 31, 2023 20:38
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Jazzzzz posted:YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CARB Jim Silly-Balls posted:gently caress you yes I would
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Jan 31, 2023 21:03
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Come to think of it... is 3D printer plastic gas-resistant? 
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Jan 31, 2023 23:11
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Slide Hammer posted:Come to think of it... is 3D printer plastic gas-resistant? A guy locally printed a carb adapter for my fcr-mx conversion in a nylon weave that was fuel resistant for this reason
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Slide Hammer posted:Come to think of it... is 3D printer plastic gas-resistant? Some are, yes. Jazzzzz posted:YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CARB Jim Silly-Balls posted:
Can, Have, And will continue to long after carburetors or internal combustion museum pieces are relevant.
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On the last ride of the season (Denver <-> Albuquerque) my countershaft seal started leaking, which on my bike isn't a trivial fix. On a warm day last month I pulled out the engine, which is step one in the replacement procedure:  (this was my first time removing it, which was a fun? learning experience) After a long wait for new seals, gasket, and sealing washers it was finally warm enough today to put it back together and button it all back up. No pics but my beater Nighthawk seems to be back up and running again. I took it on a shakedown around the neighborhood (enough to get it warm at least), it's smoking a bit but until I ride it tomorrow I'm not sure if it's just burning off the oil that dripped everywhere, or burning the oil that leaked into the heads while it was on its side, or what. Sounded okay though.
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Feb 13, 2023 04:24
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After I did a full teardown on my Monkey and put it back together, everything smoked for a bit. The exhaust seal needed time to seat/gunk up, various assembly lubes needed to burn off.
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Feb 13, 2023 04:36
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Went and bought a Corbin seat, only real issue I had with the Valkyrie is the seat is stiff and hurts my rear end on a long ride. Should be here by the time I head to my dad's and can start getting things situated and do the spring maintenance. Also no it just a black seat, no spikes or weird poo poo. The gently caress do you need to look like a moron with studs spikes and crap?
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UCS Hellmaker posted:Also no it just a black seat, no spikes or weird poo poo. The gently caress do you need to look like a moron with studs spikes and crap? Uh, how else will people know what a tough guy you are?
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Feb 14, 2023 00:06
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I've seen a few people put furry mats or seat covers on their seats. Does the fur do anything? It is for cushioning, warmth, style?
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Minor Nighthawk update: rode it around all day while it was warm out, no problems and more importantly it no longer leaks oil out the drive shaft. I'm chuffed.
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Feb 14, 2023 02:32
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UCS Hellmaker posted:Went and bought a Corbin seat, only real issue I had with the Valkyrie is the seat is stiff and hurts my rear end on a long ride. Did you try the Corbin before you bought one? Corbin seats are hard as a rock, they're known for it. They're shaped so they spread your weight out better which makes them more comfortable than stock, but if you're looking for something cushy you probably won't like that seat
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Feb 14, 2023 02:53
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T Zero posted:It is for cushioning, warmth, style? Yes
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Jazzzzz posted:Did you try the Corbin before you bought one? Corbin seats are hard as a rock, they're known for it. They're shaped so they spread your weight out better which makes them more comfortable than stock, but if you're looking for something cushy you probably won't like that seat I've tried them before and can get how they can be are hard as all hell. An issue is is that there are almost no aftermarket seats for my bike because they stopped making them as options due to the low volume. Better weight distribution would do a lot for me because the stock just is all straight into my bony rear end.
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Cleaned the front calipers & rotor bobbins. Bike had a very aggressive pulsing while braking at low speed. Was going to be very annoyed if the rotors were warped at 10,000 miles. Luckily the cleaning seems to have solve the problem.
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Feb 17, 2023 21:32
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Installed some Shad saddlebag supports on the new bike. Now I can fit my Oxford saddle bags without them wanting to sag in.
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Feb 18, 2023 02:12
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I woke it up early from it's winter nap to install a comically large top case
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Feb 18, 2023 03:33
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Toe Rag posted:Comically large you say?? Another death stranding reference??
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Feb 20, 2023 06:07
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Bike maintenance day! For three bikes. Start with a wash and rinse  Take that tank off because the throttle cable needs replacement  Did I say the throttle cable was bad?  Uh the oil on the old KTM is umm concerning  Looking better 
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Feb 20, 2023 06:37
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Dw they all do that
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No just the KTM
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Feb 20, 2023 06:47
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I mean all ktm's do it
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Feb 20, 2023 07:02
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Why would you pour a perfectly good milkshake down the drain?!?
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That was oil & filter change on the Kawasakis, oil change on the KTM, clean and oil air filters, change broken brake lever on the 300, throttle cable on the KTM, plus chain cleaning/lubing, and adjustments to the handguards since they're bent to hell
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Today I both unfarkled and enfarkled my new-to-me sv650. An absurd looking billet aluminum sidestand baseplate enlarger from the P.O. came off, heated grips went on. Unlike last time I did this I removed the throttle tube to wittle down the factory ridges and even chucked it up in the lathe for a bit using a collet and everything. Not because I had to but because I could. I tucked the cables away as neatly as I could without going so far as removing the tank. Bro helped with the electric stuff so it's fancily and non-destructively connected to a switched 12V signal through a relay. The end result is that the heat setting is remembered between rides so coupled with the thermistor control of these new grips it should pretty much be a set and forget kind of thing, hopefully much less distracting than the simpler setup I have on the learner bike which requires some attention to get the heat I want. Weather forecast looks like poo poo for the next week but now I'm ready for dry asphalt. Can't wait to finally ride this thing.
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So heated grips count as farkles? I guess I always thought a farkle should have an LCD or be sold by Garmin or something.
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Ulf posted:So heated grips count as farkles? I guess I always thought a farkle should have an LCD or be sold by Garmin or something. Heated grips are an accessory. No way in Sharper Image hell they're a farkle... I stake my Schubert windshield wiper, oscillating siren, flare gun helmet with electric defrost and app visualization (perfect for my vise-grip (tm) cruise control/bobblehead) on it.
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I dunno man. In my mind a farkle synonymous with any motorcycle accessory, the value of which is entirely subjective. I just love the word and I use it as often as possible. For me heated grips is a must-have, so is lockable storage of some kind. Except I don't really have to have these things, I just really want them since I think they make my bike way better for my particular use case. I'm sure others feel the same way about jewel encrusted handlebar tassles or carbon fiber exhaust enloudeners or whatever. According to rider magazine: Farkle (n): A modification to a motorcycle that satisfies the following criteria: creates “bling,” serves a purpose (the usefulness of which is in the eyes of the farkler) and is most likely expensive. Often used among touring riders to denote or convey status amongst their peers. Ex: “I picked up a new farkle for my ST today: a GPS-based burger joint locator!” (v): To farkle; to accessorize one’s motorcycle with farkles. Ex: “Boy, John really farkled out his K1300GT; it’s even got a cup holder!”
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My heated grips are the opposite of "blingy"
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I call everything farkling whether it is insanely good and life altering (luggage) or just some dumb cosmetic thing (windshield spikes).
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Where do stickers for my top box fall on the farkle scale?
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TotalLossBrain posted:Where do stickers for my top box fall on the farkle scale? Are they load bearing or just decoration?
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The load-bearing stickers will come with a gigantic sticker on them in caution-orange that says "NOT TO EXCEED 2 LBS." They will, however, be capable of supporting 3 lbs. but on failure you waive your right to a load-bearing sticker lawsuit.
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Is my top box a farkle if I chose the one I did specifically because it has more flat smooth surface for stickers than some of the other options I considered
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Dog Case posted:Is my top box a farkle if I chose the one I did specifically because it has more flat smooth surface for stickers than some of the other options I considered nah, that was a decision based on pure functionality now if you'd chosen it because it came with integrated LED aux lights and a brake light flasher that's a different story
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