Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Oh, also cleaned and lubed the chain. I ran out of the last stuff I was using and am now giving Dupont Chain-Saver a try. I had heard good things about it so ordered a can a while back. I had thought I was getting the teflon stuff, but when it shipped it was "non nano-ceramic technology" and not the teflon formulation. We'll see how it holds up, it went on much nicer than the last stuff, at least. I think the old stuff was a bel-ray white lithium-ish lube that left a white film over everything. The dupont went on nice and clear and wasn't quite gummy but wasn't runny either, had a nice viscosity. We'll see how much grime it ends up attacting.

 

Chain saver is that I use. I use the wax based stuff, and I have always liked it. It stays put and doesn’t attract too much grime. I use their degreaser too.

 

I've used the DuPont Chain Wax with good results but have moved on to heavy gear oil. It is a bit messier re: chain splatter but is so much easier to put on (small paint brush), costs less, and works just as well for my needs. I've also found that applying it without cleaning the chain makes no difference in it's effectiveness so... time saver!

 

I’m going to really date myself but before the O-ring chains were so common we would boil our chains in Gulf paraffin. It would cast off white paraffin dust for the first 50 miles but worked. I’m sure the products available today are much better.

 

Perks to working in a student union with a tech store: they were clearancing out their gopro stock, so I got a big ol hero 6 black bundle for $150. I know it’s several years old, but should be a huge image upgrade from my Session 5 and having a swappable battery was be super nice.

 

Nice score! I'm kinda surprised my Hero4 is still working. lol I tested it out on my Rally a few weeks ago and to my surprise it worked pretty well. Just a little noisy with just the skeleton case.

 

Pics of my 1979 Suzuki gs425 project and my 2012 Yamaha FZ1

 

Waiting on that tax check to come in. Probably or most likely gonna be picking up the 2021 mt09sp. There's none in my area or state. Closest place is Vermont

 

any luck with your brothers cbr?

 

I spoke to him he said don't buy it he said it has a mis fire in one of the cylinders. Thought it was in better shape. But can't see inside the motor. So I'll take his word for it

 

I was also looking at the t700 also. We will see. Wish they made a t900

 

Wait, i saw one recently! Let me look for the link. In Maryland i think

 

This crazy suspension one?

https://www.xps-usa.com/default.asp...1&s=Year&d=D&t=preowned&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

 

Brought back the gold fork!

 

hows the RM project?

dont feel bad, my xr50 project started in march of 2019...

 

Wow that's some hipster new age shit. Good luck with that Harley Davidson.

 

did you honestly think the older generation would live/ride forever??

 

Yamaha would enter the Africa Twin market with a T900. Or if Honda made an Africa Twin 900 or 850. That would also be great

 

Imagine if motorcycles never evolved?

 

They are doing just fine sales wise. I don't think they'll have any issues