Just thought this would be a cool new topic. If there is already one in existence please let me know so I can delete this one, or a mod can do it. As for me I finished my under tail project and rode the crap out of it.
On1wheel01
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Today, I pulled her out of the garage for the first ride of the season. Started by checking and adjusting tire pressure, I then did a quick check over everything, looking for loose fasteners or anything out of place, checked the oil, lubed the chain and loaded the tank bag with some basic tools and zip ties, just in case, then went out for a nice long ride. About 52 degrees, sunny and did 160 miles through some decent country roads, including about a mile or two of dirt road so we could look at a camp for sale. Was a great day!
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@ I eat staples: I just put the buell pegs on last year. The position is way more comfortable but it takes a bit to get used to your feet being kept out that little bit. I'm pretty sure you will be scraping those peg feelers very soon if you don't remove them.
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Yesterday I cut down and cleaned my chain while it was off the bike. A couple months ago I did a stupid move and had the bike running in gear while lubing the chain and hit the kill switch before putting it on neutral... It sheared half the teeth on my 47 tooth rear sprocket so I swapped in the stock sprocket and havebeen riding with a sloppy chain till now.
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The wheel and tire were spinning at probably 15-20 mph and hitting the kill switch stopped everything immediately. The rotating mass of the wheel, tire and chain snapped off the tips of the teeth. It was a hard anodized aluminum sprocket so I'm sure that played a big part in it since the aluminum isn't nearly as strong as steel.
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This afternoon and evening, I took out the stock rear shock and pooped in an 06/07 zx10r shock. Woke on there, I pulled the wheel and degreased as much grime as possible then put it all back together, set the sag and went for a short test ride. I didn't notice a huge difference yet but I only rode a couple miles.
After the test ride, I swapped my front turn signals that were old and faded for a set I had sitting around.
This is what the rear sprocket looks like after the aforementioned mishap -
After the test ride, I swapped my front turn signals that were old and faded for a set I had sitting around.
This is what the rear sprocket looks like after the aforementioned mishap -
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This afternoon while my kiddo was napping, I replaced my speedometer sensor magnet, made some adjustments on the newly installed Competition Werkes fender eliminator/tail plastics, mounted my license plate and wired the license plate light, then installed new aftermarket brake and clutch levers since the previous clutch lever stopped activating the clutch switch and I broke the brake lever by dropping the bike in the driveway a year ago.
I'll be more careful installing the front wheel from now on. Below is a comparison pic of the old and new magnets.
I'll be more careful installing the front wheel from now on. Below is a comparison pic of the old and new magnets.
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I've been partial to the Michelin's as well. I currently have a pilot road 3 up front and a 2ct on the back. Stock Dunlops were garbage. My second tires were the old Michelin Pilot sports that grows great but only got 2k miles out of the rear. I then got a set of Pirelli Diablo Stradas that were ok but the back would occasionally break loose coming out of turns. I stick with Michelin now since I get decent mileage out of the newer dual compounds and they grip well.
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It all depends on how fast you're willing to go. Slow speeds in forward or reverse can be pretty unstable on the sv. You may be able to pick up a used gyroscope on eBay to balance things out but of course we'd need a detailed write-up on the procedure to have on record.
I think lifts in your boots might make it too hard and dangerous to operate the foot controls due to the added bulk. It probably hasn't been documented on here yet but you could possibly lower the bike by putting on some 13" wheels and tires. Maybe look into some old Geo Metro of Ford Escort wheels to get by cheap? An added bonus is thatyou could sell the other half of the tires and rims to offset the initial purchase.
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Today, I finally got a day to put into getting my bike fully put back together. I've been working too much the last few years!
-installed new/used motosliders
-installed new touring windscreen
-Bought new stainless steel bolts and installed stock mirrors with 5/8" spacers. The mirrors were removed last summer for a track day and the bolts were galled, so I've been riding (occasionally) without them since last August.
-installed my old PIAA driving lights that I removed for the track day
-installed the black plastic water/dirt deflector on top of the swingarm that was removed for a zx10r shock swap last year
- installed the side panels over the seat from having the battery out over winter
-lubed and adjusted the chain
-Bought oil for oil change soon.
-installed new/used motosliders
-installed new touring windscreen
-Bought new stainless steel bolts and installed stock mirrors with 5/8" spacers. The mirrors were removed last summer for a track day and the bolts were galled, so I've been riding (occasionally) without them since last August.
-installed my old PIAA driving lights that I removed for the track day
-installed the black plastic water/dirt deflector on top of the swingarm that was removed for a zx10r shock swap last year
- installed the side panels over the seat from having the battery out over winter
-lubed and adjusted the chain
-Bought oil for oil change soon.
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I flew home from a dreary rain filled Thanksgiving vacation visiting family in Kansas and arrived home to some pretty nice weather. I took advantage of the weather and adjusted tire pressures then went for a ride around town. I'd almost forgotten how cold 35 degrees feels at 70 MPH. I had several people stop or roll down their windows to express their surprise to see a motorcycle out.
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