Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I do the same and it's worked just fine for speeds up to 130+! As for "spooning" the tires? I've found that 303 Aerospace Protectant around the bead makes things MUCH easier and is much less messy than soapy water. More expensive for sure, but when I'm on my knees, sweating and cursing... er, that doesn't sound right! lol...

Gorgeous pic!

 

I have a stick of natural beeswax that I use when mounting a new tire. I just rub the beeswax over the bead of the rim and tire and it really helps when mounting the tire.
I like it because it’s natural and will not deteriorate the rubber, like some petroleum based products can.

 

Went for a scoot and almost lost the clutch cable!

 

Ok. TSport fairing is awesome. I didn’t realize how much the placement of the quarter fairing was aiming wind directly at my helmet. The noise coming through the vents was terrible. The higher windshield protects my chest and face and I can ride with an open visor without feeling any wind in my eyes. I have to get used to the windshield though as it sits right about chin level so i feel like it blocks my view of the road right in front of the bike (about 25 feet or so). Here’s where the knock off fairing shows itself: the windshield has a lot of wavy distortion in it and doesn’t provide a clear view of smaller details. Not really an issue since my vision is aimed at potential hazards further down the road, just annoying. If it bothers me enough I can get a better replacement windshield that’ll fit.

I’ll probably still narrow the overall silhouette of the fairing just for aesthetics but I’m digging it so far.

 

Just back from 4 days of great riding. FJR forum Eastern Owners Meet held in Flatwoods, WV. Left my house Thursday morning at 8:30 and got home today around 3:00.

Put a few miles on the bike.....

Visited Pikesville, KY and the site of the "Hog Trial" that started the Hatfield-McCoy feud.



Roughly 58 FJR1300 owners met up including riders from Maine to Louisiana.

 

Our route.

https://new.spotwalla.com/trip/9dc6-250a701c-8a5a/view

 

No riding for me. Truck needed some attention! Brake fluid flush, and new pads/rotors.

 

Got your money's worth out of those....

 

And then some!

 

LOL. I was gonna say the same but didn't know how to.

 

https://waltsiegl.com/

 

perhaps you may be right

i think i may have stretched myself a bit thin this year

 

I think I need to go take a very cold shower now.......

 

I remember when The Adventure got posted on Bike EXIF. I drooled over that for a solid hour at work one day.

 

You buy that banshee?

 

lol negative, but if I did bring one home trust me you all would be the first to know

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1_BxAikyP0

 

I just came here to post this hahaha. CB300R swapped grom making 40hp with carbon fiber everything, no air filter, 6x12" slicks on the back, 4x12 on the front. That thing screamed. Top speed 113 but it sounded like he changed the gearing to make it even faster.

 

FYI Do NOT fall down the Grom-Engine-Swap Rabbit hole. Much time and many dollars are at stake here. Do not follow this link. You have been warned. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=grom+engine+swap