[grendel]

xxxxx

 

[jtkratzer]

I noticed the same thing. I think it's because on hazard, you have both stockers running, so there is enough current draw to slow down the rate.

What signals you get? Pics or thread?

Lockhart Phillips LED...inexpensive and actually they were cheaper locally than buying them online. I would have preferred plain back, but for some reason the carbon fiber look was cheaper. I don't really care, I just needed working blinkers.

I don't think I've posted a picture of the bike since I got it, but I bought it from J-Dog and he has pictures floating around here of it. I should post some even though nothing has changed cosmetically until I changed the signals yesterday and I take the NESBA sticker off the front fender.

 

[SexYonMySV]

Impatiently awaiting parts for the track bike!!!!! ;D

 

[SVs Wupsey]

Changed the oil, Changed the coolant, Applied rim tape, Modded the rear fender and license plate braket, Installed K&N air filter....and i washed and waxed the bike.

It was a great day

 

[jtkratzer]

Got the front turn signals installed and when I get back from my appointment for w**k, I'm going to tighten everything down after adjusting the headlight down.

 

[BKK Jack]

Got the front turn signals installed and when I get back from my appointment for w**k, I'm going to tighten everything down after adjusting the headlight down.

I would be interested in seeing how those signals work. One of the main reasons I haven't switched to LEDs is that I don't like a clear lens on a turn signal. For some unknown reason, I think motorcycle signal lenses must be amber. Since those are in the exact same housing as the incandescent ones I have, I could get the LEDs and put the proper amber lenses on them.

 

[Rock Dodger]

I inspected my back tire. It has cords showing. Must be time for a new one.

It's a Bridgestone BT-016. It lasted 2750 miles. Not very good, at all, considering I put it on in the fall and have mostly ridden slowly because of rain and cold temperatures.

 

[Rock Dodger]

Lockhart Phillips LED...inexpensive and actually they were cheaper locally than buying them online. I would have preferred plain back, but for some reason the carbon fiber look was cheaper. I don't really care, I just needed working blinkers.

I don't think I've posted a picture of the bike since I got it, but I bought it from J-Dog and he has pictures floating around here of it. I should post some even though nothing has changed cosmetically until I changed the signals yesterday and I take the NESBA sticker off the front fender.

I'd like to know how bright they are.

 

[jtkratzer]

I would be interested in seeing how those signals work. One of the main reasons I haven't switched to LEDs is that I don't like a clear lens on a turn signal. For some unknown reason, I think motorcycle signal lenses must be amber. Since those are in the exact same housing as the incandescent ones I have, I could get the LEDs and put the proper amber lenses on them.

The LEDs blink a bright yellow/orange. I like them so far. I'm going to spend the $12 or so on the relay and get the blink rate to slow down.

I guess the laws are different from state to state. What about an integrated brake light that's red for running light and brake light but blinks yellow for a turn signal?

I'd like to know how bright they are.

I think they're brighter than the incandescent white bulbs behind amber lenses I previously had.

 

[Lost1888]

Lockhart Phillips LED...inexpensive and actually they were cheaper locally than buying them online. I would have preferred plain back, but for some reason the carbon fiber look was cheaper. I don't really care, I just needed working blinkers.

Something you might want to think about is putting some silicone between the rubber and bulb housing. I've tried a couple cheaper leds and always had moisture get into the leds and burn them out. Plus the inside rusted and turned brown and made them look like poop.

 

[Zokambaa]

These work... but you may not be able to get away with it in your state... some have laws that signals must be x# of inches apart... so the integrated ones are deemed illegal... but you could probably toss a couple extra small leds off the side somewhere as backup...

I guess the laws are different from state to state. What about an integrated brake light that's red for running light and brake light but blinks yellow for a turn signal?



I think they're brighter than the incandescent white bulbs behind amber lenses I previously had.

 

[christoph]

Took clip ons off the SVS and replaced with LSL Bar. Replaced S clutch cable with N cable for a smoother shift. Added taller wind screen. Really need a different seat as the SV Gel seat just doesn't cut it on long rides.

 

[jtkratzer]

Something you might want to think about is putting some silicone between the rubber and bulb housing. I've tried a couple cheaper leds and always had moisture get into the leds and burn them out. Plus the inside rusted and turned brown and made them look like poop.

Thanks for that tip. I'll definitely look into it. The signals that were on there were cheap ones from newenough and they worked alright until I lost the left rear. I have some silicon seal for a window that should work just fine.

I also decided to pass on the LED relay. I think they blink fast enough to almost be obnoxious. I'll ride as is for a bit and ask my brother in law tomorrow when we head out and see what he thinks.

These work... but you may not be able to get away with it in your state... some have laws that signals must be x# of inches apart... so the integrated ones are deemed illegal... but you could probably toss a couple extra small leds off the side somewhere as backup...

They'll be fine. They're just short stalk markers. No more narrow than what was on there previously and they passed inspection about 3 months ago.




I also got the headlight adjusted and now have a usable high beam.

 

[PatrickE]

Stared at the gigantic pile of parts sitting there, mocking me, because I can't install any of them much less ride my bike. Having a broken arm blows.

Sent my front fender to speedfrk on here to get painted. One more part I won't be able to install...

 

[JEFF 07SV650S]

Removed baffle from Scorpion exhaust. Bike picked up a crap load of power! Also replaced the fuel line between the two throttle bodies.

Bike gets going really quick now.

Michelin Pure tires going on really soon.

 

[Kipster1203]

Bought a dragbar so I had to drain front brake line to grind down brake line stopper on master cylinder.
When putting everything back together I dropped the washers which fell through the frame and only one fell on the ground....... shook bike left and right, nothing...... went to the hardware store to buy a new washer, put everything back together and added new fluid...... hopefully the lost washer won't cause me any trouble!

 

[kjkrow]

Put in some time on my DIY seat cowl project.

More here: http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=96097

 

[DT444T]

Adjusted clutch, throttle cable, Changed brake fluid. TPS adjustment, cleaned chain.

Bought a smoked helmet screen, new gloves.

 

[PatrickE]

went to the hardware store to buy a new washer, put everything back together and added new fluid...... hopefully the lost washer won't cause me any trouble!

You bought a cooper or aluminum washer, right?

 

[Rock Dodger]

I inspected my back tire. It has cords showing. Must be time for a new one.

It's a Bridgestone BT-016. It lasted 2750 miles. Not very good, at all, considering I put it on in the fall and have mostly ridden slowly because of rain and cold temperatures.

I got home and installed a Michelin Pilot Road 2 rear tire. Put some light scratches on the rear wheel when I lowered the wheel and it hit the brake caliper. Duh.

Got the wheel on, was tightening things down and had that feeling that something wasn't right. It wasn't. The brake side spacer had fallen out and was sitting on the center of the tire changing machine. Great.

Off comes the wheel, again, put the spacer in, insert the axle, tighten everything down, torque the axle nut, check chain alignment... Done!!

So I got a new rear tire. Hopefully, this one will last longer than the "gumball" BT-016.