Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Sounds like a good excuse to put more miles on the AT.

 

This is true!

But I have some plans this weekend that would delay even longer. At this point, im out $25 extra. Im ok with it. Plus I sold the extra quad lock stuff that I had, so maybe i broke even.

Gold boots should be delivered tomorrow, they will call me and issue the refund, and Sand boots should get here hopefully by Thursday.

All in a days work I suppose

 

@w.adventures get these for your grom Steady Garage just got them in and they replace the full lower stanchion, plus have some fancy magic apparently.

https://www.steadygarage.com/collec...ffc-200tt-honda-grom-monkey-dax-125-all-years

 

So turns out i don't need to change the coolant for 3 years..

Air filters are every 8k miles though.

 

Here's the taco.

Kinda hard to show the shine on a voodoo blue taco, but it is Shiney, lol.

 

What lights and mounts are those!

 

Looks like Diode Dynamics on an Amazon mount

 

Annnd IM BACK! Took last week off to head to north for a yearly lake trip with friends that we extended on the front end and did a bunch of riding.

742 Miles of TWO UP twisties with the GF to be exact in the northern sierra nevadas of CA around lake almanor / lassen national forest / plumas national forest and a good chunk of riding with a buddy of mine on his ktm 1290 adv. This was all before a few lake days on jetskis / boats with friends. Needless to say awesome time.

Absolutely E P I C scenery up there. From 8 ft tall snow drifts over Lassen peak to high desert riding around eagle lake and everything in between. Super Tenere did it all flawless!

(This was the longest 2up riding i have ever done as well as the GF!).

 

Got some goodies in today. One was an order from Tyga with a 6 bolt (stock is 3) clutch plate and lifter, gasket, some HRC stickers, and a Thai OEM fly screen, the other was an Amazon order with a Kitaco 60% stiffer spring set. The spring pack was all in japanese and I got curious about what it said, pulled it up in apple translate, and this was the translation



Can’t wait to install my death springs

 

Some recent rides.

Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Been realllly trying to beat the fuck out of myself to train for the Bear Creek Sportsman Quarry Run Dual Sport in August. Anything I have heard about it from other people is that it's basically 175 miles of hills and rocks.

 

Oh I also learned I need a drop hitch if I remotely want to make this work.

Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr

I basically couldn't control the throttle anymore at that height.

 

Use a moto stand to walk up on as you get further up the ramp

 

I'd scorch them online for that. I 100% understand mistakes happen, but the person/business making the mistake should be paying for it. They could easily give you credit or cover the shipping. Straight asshat behavior for a business, unless it's a tiny mom and pop with slim margins. Even then, take the loss and keep the customer.

Was it a big chain?

 

No, small mom and pop/one location. Same place I bought my bike from, only place that I know of that offers a discount on used gear trade in for new gear.

I guess even though I paid to ship back, rather than driving 2.5 hours in traffic (thats on me to ship) I still came out under MSRP.

MSRP: $459 + tax
My cost: $396 + tax = $414

 

That's what I used the cat litter container for. The only moto stand I have is on wheels and the locks aren't THAT strong enough to trust it. I plan on buying this and calling it good.

https://patriothitches.com/collections/the-general/products/the-general-2-0-light-duty-black-series

Plus it will make the ramp far less steep. I only would run this setup if I am taking it camping with my son or something, otherwise it goes in the bed.

 

One more reason to not take a pillion.

 

I had to google to find out that means riding 2 up lol

 

Anyone get anything good for the bikes on prime day? I'm seeing a few deals on com units and some off-brand luggage that doesn't look half bad.

Freecom 4+ TWO pack $200 (2019 model though)

Cardo FRC4P101 - FREECOM 4 Plus Motorcycle 4-Way Bluetooth Communication System Headset - Black, Dual 2 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Cardo-FREECOM-PLUS-Motorcycle-Communication/dp/B07MYD5BF8/

Rhinowalk bags, this brand has a few different types and styles up:

Rhinowalk Motorcycle Expandable Cargobag tail bag,Motorcycle Travel Luggage 50L bag,All Waterproof All Weather/Trunk/Rack Bag/Luggage Tail Bag-Black

https://www.amazon.com/Rhinowalk-Motorcycle-Expandable-motorcycle-Waterproof/dp/B0BJZW5GFC

Whoa, Giant Loop has a big sale on stuff, 40% off this pannier set, not sure how it compares to their website's sale:

$450 Giant Loop Mototrekk Panniers, Waterproof Side Luggage Rack-Mounted, Universal Fit, Ideal for Adventure Touring, Sport Touring, Dual Sport & More

https://www.amazon.com/Giant-Loop-LLC-Mototrekk-Panniers/dp/B07MT5BS32

Solar trickle charger:

$40 POWOXI Upgraded 7.5W-Solar-Battery-Trickle-Charger-Maintainer-12V Portable Waterproof Solar Panel Trickle Charging Kit for Car, Automotive, Motorcycle, Boat, Marine, RV,Trailer, Snowmobile, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Portable-Waterproof-Maintainer-conversion/dp/B07JLWFPX6

Also seeing a lot of random vowel brand air inflators, covers, soft tie downs, etc for dirt cheap.

I cancelled my prime membership in january or february and don't see anything crazy enough of a deal to re-up it again. Whomp whomp.

 

maybe I should sell you mine, if I decide to get GMRS for the bike

 

I'm eyeing cardos.... I have no comments and haven't rode with my buddy yet, but hope to.

Link added Cardo PACKTALK Edge Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System Headset Intercom - Single Pack, Black

$351 Cardo PACKTALK Edge Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System Headset Intercom - Single Pack, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W6QMM65