Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

With a service manual, some mostly basic tools, and patience most of that work isn't really all that tough.

I've helped do a few valve checks on FJR1300s and did the most recent one on my own. Only had to change any shims once so far and while a little nerve wracking at first it's really just a matter of taking your time and keeping track of what you're doing. If the leaking seals you're talking about are fork seals they're fairly straightforward as well but might require some specialty tools. I've done a few of those already and have acquired most of the tools my personal bike requires so I can do them as needed in the future.There are some really good FJR1300 forums and members on them often host "tech days" at their homes where several owners will gather and pool knowledge and tools then help one another with doing these types of services on each others bikes. You might want to look for something like this for your model.

 

Yup! I forget where I heard it, probably advrider, but heard horror stories of people stretching their bead using it, too. I'm guessing they were using it wrong though haha

 

I did valves ( and need to do them again this winter, ugh) on my F800. Hardest part is just weaseling the valve cover back in with out smearing the rtv and or moving the gasket. Second hardest was reconnecting the idle air actuator hoses to the throttle bodies and valve. There's a definite trick and movement to both. Otherwise it's just removing a bunch of stuff: side panels, air box/intake, SAIS, battery, battery holder, etc etc. Takes time, but none of it was really difficult if you can read a haynes manual or forum thread and can use a torque wrench.

 

Canceled Navi deposit. I don't really need it.

Maybe ill pick up a cheap metropolitan and 150 swap it? Ideas are flowing now

 

CT90 or 110 and lifan/pirahna/ssr swap it

 

Gotta find one of those.. or two

 

Ordering AT high fender kit and clutch pull assist thing this week though

 

Jake The Garden Snake had a good vid when he swapped the CBR cams into his 300L. He also showed how to adjust the valves. Not sure what CRF you have, but may be worth a watch


CRF300L CAMSHAFT SWAP for CBR300R Cams and Valve Adjustment - YouTube

 

it must not be summer for this guy.. I lost 6lbs of water weight when I was changing mine

https://youtu.be/QCBOFn04gXY?t=329

 

navi did look appealing but - bleh. love the idea of picking up something small, though. maybe a zuma or ruckus - how hard to pick up a ruckus to put in taco bed?

 

Your problems are you got too big of wheels. Get a dirt bike and you just stand on it

 

Well I had ordered the ergo seat for my ktm 890r and got a email today saying it was on back order. I called up and canceled the order. Don't feel like having 200$ sitting on backorder with no eta. I've looked around and can't find one that's not on back order. So gonna order the bar end sliders.

 

seatconcepts? I have a 15% off code

 

18/21 is too big?

 

Dm me.

 

hnnnnng been contemplating an 890 adv r. do you love it. I know it shines off road compared to competition - how is it at eating up highway miles?

 

You getting one for my bike!?

 

The stock seat is terrible. Lol