Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I have that same case on the Versys and can confirm a full face helmet fits inside.

 

Anyone else watch the new Fortnine Video on his multistrada v4? Basically just a giant teaser for a documentary/feature length on a round the world in 17 days trip that seems absolutely bonkers. Releases in December. I'm pumped to see it, sounds absolutely wild.

https://youtu.be/GpVMsqSW6pk?si=cIks3BYbDDR4N7Tb

 

Welp looks like I got a group ride with some old friends I use to go wheeling with. Wild none of us wheel but we all ride now haha.

Doing a breakfast and lunch run thing lol overall total 3-4 hours total. Emily is gonna be staying home since it's supposed to be in the mid 90s later in the day. Gonna try and do everything before it fully hits the heat lol.

 

Parked next to my old Navi today at work. Sometimes I almost miss that scooter. I mean motorcycle.

 

Yeah, but the Grom is better in every way minus the beer storage

 

For those that have gone tubeless, what valve stem did you use? This one will work with my rim. Does it matter on what brand?

Myers Straight Tubeless Chrome Valve Stem | Tires and Wheels | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC (rockymountainatvmc.com)

And cause pics are necessary

 

I said almost

 

I ordered this pair, and if they had shown up on time I would have used them.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bike-master-chrome-valve-stem?sku_id=157309

I used this set, which is a larger diameter and length, and they worked fine, but the above set would prolly have been better due to the smaller diameter and shorter length.
https://www.autozone.com/tire-repair-and-tire-wheel/tire-valve-stem/p/slime-hi-performance-tr416-tire-valve-stem/582043_0_0?spps.s=5429&cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:22350391884&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22356757832&gbraid=0AAAAADkcoVujvkusc1WBla625X2Rlkwck&gclid=CjwKCAjwvuLDBhAOEiwAPtF0Vk6K4IFQG1qfAFwK4BOKqH1dLyCZfTLEmK0zWQiIt1moaj_uTyLv-RoCKrAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&new_store_set=true
You only use one of the rubber seals, on the inside, and drill the wheel to fit the smaller size, or at least I did on mine. YMMV.

I think I would prefer the nut to be on the outside of the wheel where it can be visually checked.

I did use the same sealant that was used on the spokes to seal the valve stems. Prolly wasn't needed, but it didn't hurt anything and seemed like good insurance.

 

I like the nut on the outside deal. Appreciate it. I'm in no hurry, so waiting won't be an issue. I decided to try my luck with the gold Warp 9's. I still need a rear sprocket and rotor........and still have to lace them

 

Got an email from Amazon. My jacket(ordered 6/19) that was scheduled to be here on 7/8, and the 7/17..........will now be here on the 26th b/c of "supply chain" issues. I have had more trouble with Amazon over the past few months than I have the previous years. Those fuckers charge more and provide less these days

 

not saying it doesn't suck... but could you have gotten it somewhere else local or online for the same/similar price? What jacket was it you're waiting on?

 

We don't have anything local(I'd say within an hour or two). I could have gotten it from Ebay, Ali, etc. It's a Chinese knockoff. I typically use Amazon just for the fact I can use the CC, then pay it off and get the 5% back

 

Yeah, was just thinking if it was one of those chinese knockoff brands, it'd prolly be just as bad a wait with any of those online stores. Hopefully it shows up sooner than later!

 

It's more disappointing that I've already had 2 dates where it was supposed to arrive. It just bothers me when I'm expecting something, and it changes last minute. Both emails have come the day it was to be delivered. In my mind, you should know ahead of time and not wait until the last minute to let someone know the shipment won't arrive.

 

I used to work at a place that did a LOT of business on ebay. Back then the rules were you had to physically have the product in your possession to sell it. We were absolutely violating that rule by drop shipping and hoping we didn't get caught. I'm not sure if they still have that rule in place, but it was risky back then and we were worried about it. If for some reason the drop shipper ended up not having stock it coulda been bad. It was my job to update hundreds of listings on ebay daily with our distributors inventory to hopefully lessen the chance as much as possible.

I definitely understand the rule, and I'd prefer it that way. No selling shit you don't have.

Not condoning this, but could be a similar issue in the supply chain. When we had our kitchen remodeled, they couldn't get our cabinets. Apparently the outfit wouldn't know what cabinets were being delivered until they opened the container from China. China built what they built, loaded it up, and they got what they got, lol. So after like 3 or 4 containers were delivered (over 6-8 months), they finally upgraded us to cabinets they actually had in stock instead of waiting and praying that the one random corner cabinet we needed would be on the next container.

 

I just looked at the ad. It's not showing the size I ordered. The sizes available say they will be delivered on 7/19 if ordered within the next 10hrs. It just frustrates me

 

Hopefully you got a credit? When ever they screw up I do a chat and get something for their mess up.

 

I haven't tried that. I may call and bitch since I had problems with the pants(Amazon delivery service screwed up) from the same company

 

that would be perfect for her! thanks!

 

Hey @gixxerphil time to trade in that Honda the new klx300 has a full white version now lol.

Also I got my title for the tracer finally. I talked to the title and finance lady about getting comped at least my sales tax or gear or something... She told me ya we can do that but you need to talk to Chris the sales manager and I got oh but I bought you sprockets and a chain is that not enough? You mean the items you had to replace per contract of the warranty?? That was no kindness tf you on about?? So after a lot of back and forth and him well not being helpful I got 100 bucks for an oil change which I do my self for 45 bucks... So ya now I have 100 dollar gift card to the dealer that's it... Fun times.... But hey I got the title!