Installed a gipro

 

Most people wouldn't think it, but a gear indicator is actually surprisingly nice to have.

 

i had one for about a week. having never actualy looked at it, i sold it


Sent from a submarine using an enigma machine

 

gipro is a brand of gear indicator/TRE made by the same people who make the speedohealer

 

I guess you learn something new everyday.

 

got bored over the weekend, slid the forks up the triple about 5-6mm. Rode to work this morning, the placebo is running strong, the bike feels much more agile now.

 

Put the bike entirely back together. New front end including steering head bearings, and some miscellaneous parts around the bike. Took it for its first ride in 4 weeks, and noticed some issues The front wheel is bent slightly, and makes a noticeable vibration at speed. No idea what I'm going to do about that besides buy a new one.

 

I have had several wheels and rotors straightened by http://willsrimrepair.com/

Great work and reasonable prices. His communication skills are a bit weak but worth the effort.

 

And the clutch cable snapped whenever I went to start it up this morning. Jesus, I'm almost too frustrated at this point to keep fixing these issues.

 

installed dan-moto motogp extreme exhaust. so happy with it.

 

Same thing we do everyday, Pinky! Try and take over the world! Er, commute... I meant ride the commute route...

 

Same thing we do everyday, Pinky! Try and take over the world!

Ok Brain, but how are we going to do that wearing leather pants?

 

Made a new front wheel spacer that sucks 100% less than my last one. Installed front wheel bearings and stem bearings.

 

Finished exploring the numbers for all possible cam arrangements from all versions of the 650 engine. All except any arrangement using SFV cams. I can't find the opening/closing angles anywhere. Anyone got them? If I ever fill all the missing data I plan on making a tech post with image overlays of the valve timing. At least, for the arrangements that shouldn't cause bent valves.

 

The two members using Pinky and the Brain references, you guys are awesome!

As for me, I rolled over 43k on my odometer bringing my total for the season so far to about 13.5k and about 26k total since I bought it last June. Started thinking about what i'd replace it with when I wear this bike out and realized I should be able to pick up another one for a song when/if that ever happens.

 

Stripped off the front headlight so that I can get my new Buell headlight on in less time tomorrow.

 

Still shocked that I found an oem rear hugger for my 2003. Now it's installed

 

Well, yesterday...

Cleaned out someones old home....

 

HA! reminds me of this

 

Phase 1 Complete. Just waiting on the Flyscreen and mount to get here to finish her up.

I also replaced about a dozen butt connectors with solder and shrink tubing. As much as the previous owner knew mechanically, he either isn't nearly as electrically inclined, or just didn't care. I think I'm about to start looking for an unmolested wiring harness and start over. Works out ok for me though I guess, I'd much rather be doing this than having to deal with mechanical issues.

 

New tires, chain and sprocket set, soda blasted the backup plugs and installed them.

Yes I'm planning on keeping the bike for a while.

 

hooked up 12v power socket under the rear seat, mounted GPS holder, ran power back to socket, and installed the shinko raven 009. all ready for the 4 day trip on friday!

 

I've got those Shinkos on mine right now, loving them so far!

 

Installed new hi power led tail light bulbs, ALOT brighter than stock.

 

Which tail light is that? I'm looking at upgrading mine, now that the winter is coming...

 

When the 009 wears out...try one of these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/28036/i/shinko-011-verge-radial-rear-tire Seriously....a MUCH better tire than the Raven and mine last 1500-2000 miles longer on the back with better traction the whole time.

 

How is the Tomahawk holding up?

 

Picked up a passenger who stayed with me through a stop for gas on the way home.

 

I had one of those the other night. It didn't stay with me for very long, I stopped and put it on a tree.

 

It took me until 4 in the morning but I finally got enough of the storage oil out of the cylinders to get the da'gum thing runnin

 

Changed oil, cleaned and flossed the chain, lubed the chain, gave her a bath, and added reflective blue rim tape around the lower edge of the tank. Pictures of that later...

 

Put it up for the winter... going to pull the engine and refresh everything soon.

 

If you cover the tires in plastic wrap, they will off-gas less and be less exposed to ionization, and thereby be stickier next season...

Here's a shot of my bike with the new reflective stripe around the tank...