Yet another freakin' oil and filter change. Seems like only 3 or 4 weeks since the last one. Oh yeah, that's right, it was.

 

Oil change and filter......cleaned and Waxed the chain

 

Unlike the previous responders, I changed the oil (Rotella T6 Synthetic) but kept the filter. (Suzuki says they're good for 3 oil changes.) Testing shows that filtration improves as a filter is used, up to a point, of course.

I started measuring the oil in a graduated container (Ratio Rite cup), so I have exactly the right amount and don't have to fiddle with adding a little at a time or worse yet, having to remove some if it gets over filled.

I've been experimenting with a samarium cobalt magnet inside the oil filter. I read that about 1/2 of engine wear is caused by steel/iron particles that are too small to be caught by the filter media; so they just keep recirculating in the oil over and over doing damage the whole time. Suzuki wisely uses a magnetic drain. It's not terribly strong, but it's a lot better than nothing. I think that an ultra strong magnet, like the sc magnet I'm using, exposed to 100% of the oil flow will do a much better job of catching all of the metal than the drain plug magnet can.

I'm planning on using this filter until the next oil change and see how much ferrous material is on the magnet. Since the magnet is exposed to only filtered oil, it will show how much bad stuff makes it through the filter; that's the stuff that wrecks the motor.

 

Post up on those results, sounds interesting. How are you securing the magnet? One of those things coming loose would suck

 

The magnet is so strong that it sticks like it's welded to the perforated metal inside the filter. I could get it to move a tiny bit if I hit the filter on my hand really hard, but it wouldn't come out of the filter. The magnet is bigger than the hole in the filter mounting stud, so unless it broke, it wouldn't leave the filter. Honestly, the magnet is so strong, it's going to latch on to the nearest metal it can find and it's not going anywhere. To get out of the filter it would have to climb over the ridge inside the filter base; not happening!

The samarium cobalt magnets are brittle and you have to be careful handling them. I'm looking at some hi-temp neodymium magnets that are nickel plated and might be a little bit tougher. I'll know more in 3500 miles when the filter comes off...

 

Sold it

 

Had some BT-023's mounted. And installed an SW-Motech center stand. I can't really comment on the tires yet, I've only ridden about a 2 miles so far.

The center stand doesn't feel very stable. It has some slop in the main pivot that lets the bike wiggle around some while it's on the stand. It doesn't feel like it will fall over easily, but it doesn't inspire confidence either.

 

I installed some moto-sliders today on my lunch break

 

Mufflerectocized the bike, Painted the exhaust system. Rode the crap out of it.

 

I washed it.

 

Simply went for a ride. 150 miles worth every minute of it.

 

left it in the 115 degree garage.

 

Installed the Scorpion high mount exhaust I got from 2003sv and fabbed up a rear turn signal relocation bracket out of 16ga steel painted satin blck since the muffler and right signal wanted to share the same space
pics tomorrow when there's daylight

 

I installed the new integrated tail light.

Before:

After:

Really tidies up the backend. Fitting was a bit of a pain, because it came with no instructions, but once I started hacking everything apart it wasn't so bad.

 

On the 1K bike I removed the cover from the original seat, then cut out about 1 3/8 inch of the firm foam. put a soft piece of 1/2 padding ( like the stuff you put inside a jacket for warmth ) and a 1/2 inch thick piece of soft foam. I made a new cover for the seat and put it all together. My butt should be about one inch closer to the ground than the stock seat, and about 1 3/8 of an inch lower than the gel seat. First ride on Monday afternoon.
At the shop on Saturday I had them apply one more turn to the anti squiggle device ( damping ) on the rear shock.

Later I will build a new windscreen a few inches higher than the double bubble. It will also come further aft than the DB.

Uncle Crusty

 

I rode the bejeezus out of it! About 300 miles I think. It gets awesome fpg. That's "fun per gallon" for those who don't know. Every time I ride this bike it amazes me at just how great it is. Oh, how it loves to have its throttle cranked! Now it needs a new back tire, and chain cleaning, so I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

 

I farted on the seat a couple times during a ride today. Other than that, just ridin'

 

took it for a good ride, and hit 210 km/hr (my highest speed yet)

 

Indicated or GPS measured?

 

This thread is supposed to be about maintenance and mods.

Riding your bike is really, really nice but is fail on this thread.

Just sayin'.

 

I was maintaining my seat by farting on it.

 

watched mine get rained on........................for the third day in a row.:'(

I did finish up the mock up of my R6 calipers n spacers over the 320mm rotors for the 05 GSXR front end getting ready to go on. Lookin pretty sweet!!

 

maintaining it by circulating oil and fuel through the engine is also good...

I did that to and from work today :nana: gonna have to wash it soon and get my new tires on though... the stocker is getting a wee bit bald on the rear... still a bit there.. but good enough until I get the car back so I can carry the tires in to the shop.... blaaaaaaaaaah

 

changed the oil and filter, installed my license plate and lights

 

Let's see.... the gal from whom I bought it produced a reciept showing oil & filter changed, as well as brake fluid.

The bike is over 7 years old, only 2,440 miles, and I have done some things to it since taking possesion of it.... and have more 'stuff' that needs to be done.

I bobbed the rear fender, installed some bar-end mirrors, trimmed my passenger seat and stuck a "Fast Pack" tail bag over it, cleaned the chain, then polished the bike.

What I need to do yet is, replace the 8 year old OEM tires, drain and replace the coolant, upgrade the suspension, install a 14 tooth counter-sprocket, and buy new tires (I haven't decided to go with the Power 2's or Road 2's....).

 

Let's see.... the gal from whom I bought it produced a reciept showing oil & filter changed, as well as brake fluid.

The bike is over 7 years old, only 2,440 miles, and I have done some things to it since taking possesion of it.... and have more 'stuff' that needs to be done.

I bobbed the rear fender, installed some bar-end mirrors, trimmed my passenger seat and stuck a "Fast Pack" tail bag over it, cleaned the chain, then polished the bike.

What I need to do yet is, replace the 8 year old OEM tires, drain and replace the coolant, upgrade the suspension, install a 14 tooth counter-sprocket, and buy new tires (I haven't decided to go with the Power 2's or Road 2's....).

One vote for Road 2's.

Sport bike tires last me 4k miles, tops. The Road 2 I've got on the rear now has 4k on it and I can just barely see any wear. The front doesn't show any wear at all. The handling is (for me) just as good as either Pilot Power 2CT's or Pilot Powers. Unless you are super hot sh!t on the street or go to the track, Road 2's are hard to beat and will save you a LOT of money.

 

I am patiently waiting for my replacement mirror to get here so I can get rid of the ugly and almost useless bicycle bar ends I put on to ride for now. Hoping it comes before I leave for vacation Friday. I am going to miss my bike for a week....sigh

 

Tipped her over in the parking lot.

Luckily, no damage other than a broken turn signal stalk. Glad i had some motosliders mounted last year. Was turning, when i grabbed the front brake a little too eagerly. Rookie mistake i guess..

Have been feeling overconfident as of late, so I'm kinda glad the proverbial 'punch in the face' happened there and not in the twisties..

 

New smoked taillight.