Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I want…. Don’t know why, but do.

https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Cyclops-Rally-Light_p_9.html

 

I’m getting real sick of this shit. This isn’t even snow, it’s hail and graupel

 

Keep that mess up your way.

 

Ope, I spoke too soon, now it's snowing. Fuck. Maybe I should try out the Grom in the snow

 

I want one, too. Same light they put on one of my favorite builds, the Alaskan by Earle Motors: https://www.earlemotors.com/home

 

Haha. Put the knobbies on it.

 

Well, found the bike, put the deposit down, and planned to go pick it up today as it's the only nice weather for a few days.... damn place is closed on weekends.

Kills me that this kind of business isn't open on Saturdays.

 

That is surprising. Usually motorcycle shops are closed Sunday and Monday so they can have a weekend to ride while also providing service to folks who have to work Monday through Friday. You sure you want to buy from these people?

 

Put some stickers on from @spencermarkd (and other stickers I had sitting around):







I added these two here so I can remind myself to keep it rubber side down while riding:



I also kept having an issue with the wire for my top box's brake light ripping out of the wire due to the wire getting caught and jostled around while putting my cargo in the box. I decided to take the PCB with the lights out and replace the stock wires with a little JST connector I had sitting around from my RC stuff.

Before:



After:



Done



Next thing to do is design and 3D print a wire holder to keep the tension off the connector area.

 

I saw that Yamaha is releasing 2 additional versions of the T700. The Extreme and Explore. Pretty sweet, now if they can only keep the price point below $15k, that would be nice!

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/yamaha-unveils-tenere-700-extreme-and-explore-models-for-2023/

 

Have they said if they'll come to the US? When they first came out, it was only Europe getting them.

I didn't read the article cause I'm being lazy

 

North american availability has not been announced, but since it looks like it's mostly suspension (one gains travel, one loses travel) and farkle changes I can't imagine why they wouldn't. Biggest difference to me seems to be the TFT dash they're adding.

 

I completely agree, but we get the Tacoma and not the Hilux........so I always wonder why manufacturers do the things they do
Hell, I haven't seen if the Transalp will come here.

 

Funny thing is, the reason we didn’t get the T7 in the US was a wheel spoke debacle! Lol

 

I think I like the extreme edition over the dual tank designed world raid edition.

 

Crazy

Being a shorty......the Explore one would probably fit me better Perfect world, I'd probably take bits and pieces from each one

 

They both get it done. Chances are if you’re gonna seriously Offroad it, your will mess with the suspension regardless.

The seat height most certainly plays the biggest role for decision. Either one can be out fitted with a front fender for $100.

If the Explorer came with the hard paniers I would get that one, add a fender and tune the forks for my liking. Unfortunately it only comes with the racks, and you get to buy the soft bags or hard cases.

The Extreme looks nice with the blue wheels I must admit. Has that throwback look!

 

Instant grams:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqiOTMJumJa/?igshid=YTY0NGM2M2E=

 

Trying something new, to see if that link works

 

Nope


55 here @spencermarkd