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Still riding the poo poo out of the R90.  OK so pick was yesterday but so what? I've put about 2,000 miles on this since November and can't wait to do more. There is a crazy dirt track event for all classes of bikes, from sport to moped, coming up and I'm gonna put around on this just for fun. I might actually swap some knobbies on the bitch for a bit more control.
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The event is near Central Florida. It's the Woodsman Cup, just a small locally sponsored thing that sounds fun as hell. Racing happens on a 1/4 mile groomed flat track. Here are a bunch of Groms tearing poo poo up from a previous event. http://youtu.be/L6HCgLdkHjE
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Mar 3, 2015 17:59
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I managed to kill a tube today.  Great timing too since there isn't a spare to be had for at least 2 days and my Woodsman Cup is Saturday morning. Guess there's always next year... 
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Mar 26, 2015 19:48
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Homemade bleeders are generally the best.
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Mar 28, 2015 03:16
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Meanwhile in Florida, it's been in the 80s all week and I've been without a bike since March 26 because the local dealer can't seem to source a loving tube that fits the motorcycle they sell. I've broke down and ordered one from Cycle Gear and will bring it to the dealer if they don't get their own within 2 days.
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Apr 4, 2015 20:16
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Removed side reflectors from forks Installed plate relocation kit Installed swing arm plugs I like the way this is coming together.  
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May 7, 2015 23:17
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Not so much what I did to it, more of what I did for it - no more sitting in the rain for my costly euro bike. 
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Jun 1, 2015 22:13
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Marv Hushman posted:I sincerely hope your bouncy castle stays put. For now the bike stays on top until I got some really loving long lag bolts and screw that fucker to the ground.
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Jun 2, 2015 03:14
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semon demon posted:Today I fixed up some rust on my saddlebag mounts, re-tightened my lovely cyclegear barend mirrors, and hooked up my beautiful new ram mount! Ordered a bunch of new plastics to replace my busted rear end ones too. RWB VFR? That looks like some fungal growth or something. I second that you should try a clay bar after first giving a good washing. Also, get a bike cover if it's gonna sit for a while.
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Jun 3, 2015 12:08
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Jesus that sounds like a poo poo day
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Jul 13, 2015 01:01
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Put a few small scratches in the tank. As proof that no good deed goes unpunished, I picked up the goggles and helmet from a fellow in our group who did not have them securely fastened. Only place to put them is around mirror which left it hanging against the tank. O well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oaVemyDytY edit: goggles, not googles No. 6 fucked around with this message at 04:19 on Sep 21, 2015 |
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Sep 21, 2015 04:15
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Not sure if it's related but there was a wiring recall on the VFR800. Might want to check into that.
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Sep 26, 2015 04:15
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They are a lot more white than incandescent bulbs. I actually much prefer the LED for the color and light output.
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Oct 9, 2015 23:04
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I hate winter. Riding to work in 50F weather is a bit too cool.
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Nov 24, 2015 17:17
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I tried explaining this to my shitbird former roommate and even offered to fix it so he didn't keep blowing headlights at night. Motorcycles are dangerous! 
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Dec 29, 2015 20:32
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Coydog posted:My condolences. They get towed. It happened to me twice last year.  
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Feb 24, 2016 19:11
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One of the more frustrating risks of riding. At least your tire looked like it needed replacing soon, and you have tubeless so you didn't need it towed or whatever happens to flats on tubed bikes oh god
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AuxiliaryPatroller posted:How do you like the nineT? I like boxer engines and shaft drives and the nineT just looks awesome/sexy- did you compare it to a r1200r? I never tried the r1200r, but the R Nine T rides well. I ride pretty hard and the brakes and suspension do well. I can see super sport riders finding it a bit soft, but overall I can throw it around or just cruise. It's pretty great.
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Feb 25, 2016 06:27
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I flushed my brake fluid on the R Nine T. The rear fluid was quite dark but the front fluid was still looking good. BMW recommends a full flush annually, not sure if that's needed but the experiences techs also say to do it. I'm not sure if I did a full flush but I'll assume that 2/3 quart (625mL) is enough to clear the front lines. Less than half that was needed to clear the rear. Interestingly, while pumping the fronts (valve closed) I did get a few bubbles come out of the master cylinder reservoir. They must have been trapped there since delivery because my brake lever feels a bit firmer now.
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Feb 29, 2016 14:51
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Scuffed the gently caress out of the valve cover. Was completing a U turn in my street after a quick test ride, ran over some leaves piled against the curb, slipped and dropped it. Damages are $300 for a new cover, a pair of jeans, and a scratched up knee. 
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Mar 8, 2016 00:19
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Z3n posted:I hated the industrial bullshit feel of the BMW boxers What does this even mean?
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May 12, 2016 06:33
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:BMW boxers are like big luxury car engines. They might get you there smoothly and comfortably but they're not gonna handle great or be a lot of fun. And the modern ones are so tall and heavy as to be just an annoyance. The older ones were at least low to the ground so they felt better at low speed and for people under 6'4". I hope I don't come across as a fanboy, but the R Nine T really isn't like that at all and I think it performs better as a sport bike than my VFR800 ever did. I did drive a R 1200 R once and hated it. The R Nine T feels so complexity different. Maybe it's the exception to the rule?
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May 14, 2016 17:49
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AncientTV posted:It's weird seeing something I made in someone else's picture I feel the same way whenever I'm on Facebook and see my son with his "new daddy." loving restraining order.
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Jun 1, 2016 03:14
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echomadman posted:Not today but last saturday i put bar risers and a new chain and sprockets on my DRZ. This is why a side-stand kill-switch is important.
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Jun 10, 2016 04:54
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My rat-rear end track bike started overheating in traffic. Got home and checked the radiator fan, it's getting no power. Check fuse and it's good. Check fuse plug and it's dead. Now I get to chase an electrical gremlin. Joy.
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May 2, 2017 01:36
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With some help I set the sag, and adjust the suspension on my twenty year old CBR this weekend. Over all it went well, but the front forks still feel like poo poo. If I get a good handful of the front brake, I'm bottoming out every time. Now, I really have no idea the last time that shocks have been rebuilt. I do know that the oil was changed, but that's all. I've gone ahead and ordered a seal in bushing kit to rebuild the front forks. Do you guys think that would be sufficient or should I go ahead and purchase upgraded springs too? I honestly have very little knowledge when it comes to motorcycle suspensions, so any suggestions are welcome.
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May 8, 2017 15:59
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They're standard forks, not inverted. I found some RaceTech springs, but not sure what I want. I'm about 175 lbs, do no clue how that converts to spring specs. RaceTech Fork Spring 1.00 KG/MM F/ Buell Duc Honda CBR VFR Kaw Suz Triumph Yam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006LCEYAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1fjezbKY81DCB No. 6 fucked around with this message at 16:42 on May 8, 2017 |
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May 8, 2017 16:35
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Thanks. Just ordered a set based on my load.
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May 8, 2017 18:36
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Gorson posted:F2? F3? F2's are damper rod forks, F3's are cartridge, not sure if the model number and spring rates would be the same between them. Some F2's were modified with F3 internals, a common mod back then. No telling what you might find when you dig into those forks. That said, FWIW I run .85 Racetechs with GVE's on my street-only Hawk GT (damper rod) and it is just about right. I'm 190lbs. It's an F3 and it's a track bike. I hope their website tool is accurate. Guess I'll find out soon.
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May 9, 2017 00:14
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So long unneccassary VTEC
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May 11, 2017 04:04
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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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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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May 14, 2017 14:02
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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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Yup, got it from Craigslist. It's pretty badass.
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May 14, 2017 22:44
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Somehow I broke my exhaust. The weld immediately after the cat completely failed. Thankfully i still have warranty left. 
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May 29, 2017 17:10
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Love those rims
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May 31, 2018 12:48
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Renaissance Robot posted:Is there a point to having two fuel tanks like that? I'm guessing they're linked but two caps so you can fill on either side (as it's not center).
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Dec 16, 2018 22:29
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Haha holy poo poo filling both is required?
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Dec 17, 2018 00:51
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goddamnedtwisto posted:Actually something I did last week, finally upgrading the most important bit of equipment on my bike: What horn did you get?
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Nov 9, 2019 13:35
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Invalido posted:e-bakfiets You're in NL?
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Gonna start a shoe company called Helmeti
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