put on new temp switch...

 

I finally bought a replacement tank and can't wait to get it delivered!! After that, it's only forks and when I get those back, elbow grease FTW!!

 

Checked to make sure the radiator was topped off. Noticed that it didn't look like there was anything in the brake reservoir..opened it to find nothing and a small circular gasket slightly hanging down in the reservoir.

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..opened it to find nothing and a small circular gasket slightly hanging down in the reservoir.

Ouch!

 

new rear tire (dunlop sportmax q2), all the this and that of checking the chain tension. noticed that my chain was pretty scummy so i took some time to clean all the chain poop off then took some cleaner to the engine, shock, rims.

then test ride to wear in the tire a bit and show her off

 

new rear tire (dunlop sportmax q2), all the this and that of checking the chain tension. noticed that my chain was pretty scummy so i took some time to clean all the chain poop off then took some cleaner to the engine, shock, rims.

then test ride to wear in the tire a bit and show her off

 

put a hole in my tire annnnnnnnnd RIM. It'll be a while before I'm riding again as I think I'll be working on my zx6r swingarm swap now.

 

got dyno tuned! +4hp and +3lbs of torque if i remember correctly.

 

I changed the oil and filter. 3500 miles on Rotella T6, it looked like it was good for another 1000. Could be the Bales adapter that lets me use a Purolator 14610 Pure One filter. I think that the Pure One filter did a better job than the Purolator "for motorcycle" filters or Hi-Lo Filtro filters.

Suzi needs a bath, but that didn't happen; the roads are going to be really wet in the morning.

 

Filled it up with coolant, it was EMPTY! No wonder it was overheating all the time.

 

Moved it over slightly so I could get to the cafe project.

 

Changed oil, took the battery out and put it on a smart tender, filled tank with fuel and stabilizer. Just have to clean her and put her on some foam or cardboard to finish winterizing.

 

Ordered some parts for the off-season tinkering. I know that doesn't really count, but I haven't post-whored in this thread for a long time. ;D

 

Got a list of things I need to do over the winter. New Battery, sonic springs and heavier fork oil, look for a different steering stabilizer, maybe a new headlight/windscreen setup, new pipe, maybe a danmoto nano cockpit, new rearsets and see if I can find some rotary caliper brackets. This all if I don't get my CR500 sumo project bike.

 

Peeled some stickers off. Put on a banjo bolt with bleeder. Bled the brakes. Found the battery was dead. Forever dead.

 

Forever dead.

Isn't there some infantile meme for that? :dontknow:

 

Installed a Shorai LFX18A1-BS12 to replace the stone dead OEM Yuasa

 

Took my insurance off of it for winter storage, oil change tomorrow.

 

Ha! I used to take the insurance off my SV during the winter also. It must have ****** my agent off enough, to go thru the process of stopping and starting coverage every year, that he reduced my monthly payment so that 12 months equaled what I was paying for 9 months before.

 

Installed my scottoiler

 

Taking insurance off during the winter puts you into a higher risk category and increases your rates. Don't take insurance off your bike, just drop it to the bare minimums.

 

Taking insurance off during the winter puts you into a higher risk category and increases your rates.

Wow, that's the first I've heard of that. My rates never went up when I was doing that. Perhaps it's something your agent is telling you so that you don't cause them the extra work, or something specific to your insurance company?

Of course, I had my house, 3 cars, and my cycle with my agent, so maybe he was just being nice to me.

 

do what i did...call ur insurance company tell them ur putting ur bike in storage for the winter and maybe they will give u a credit when u take it out...

Im paying full price while bike is in storage, but when i get back i get a 70% credit put to my policy and probably wont have to pay for the rest of the policy

 

I made my own quick release tank pins!

 

I put it in the barn because it is raining.

 

Getting it ready to winterize. I'm also collecting a parts list to do S to N this winter. Anyone interested in fairings?!?

 

Still commuting - it's chilly but manageable here in Boston (about 38 deg F at 6:30am when I ride) as the roads I use (I-90, I-98/128) are clear for most of the season.

Also in today's update I got the first of a few UPS parcels for my winter projects: New springs (upping the spring rate, the current 0.85kgf/mm despite the recommendation from Racetech's site are bottoming out), '02 fork caps (adjustable), voltmeter, FH008 R/R with D'Ecosse wiring, ZeroGrav windshield, and last but def not least, my Ohlins shock just was serviced and has a new (correct) spring fitted.

 

Rode to school, little chilly in Central PA, changed oil, lubed and adjusted chain when i got home. Put on no-cut Moto-sliders last night too

 

Just finished installing new Racetech springs and 15w oil in front suspension ;D