Motorboat McGoat Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ordered a new rear tire after 7400 miles of pure thrashing. 8-) Still have some center tread left but probably not for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooschnickens Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Gave it a quick rub down after sitting for another week. The repairs done to our garage only highlighted more issues, so now we're getting a brand new door in addition to new springs and opener. The wait is killing me, I've passed up so many good days to ride >: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted March 5, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 5, 2016 Gave it a quick rub down after sitting for another week. The repairs done to our garage only highlighted more issues, so now we're getting a brand new door in addition to new springs and opener. The wait is killing me, I've passed up so many good days to ride >: Still fighting with the garage?! Time to install a bike sized 'doggie door' I think. 1 Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member yamahappy74 Posted March 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2016 I sold it. Had to. No room for 2 bikes and I don't feel like making 2 payments a month. Found a very happy owner who is just as excited about it as I was when I bought it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooschnickens Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Gave it a quick rub down after sitting for another week. The repairs done to our garage only highlighted more issues, so now we're getting a brand new door in addition to new springs and opener. The wait is killing me, I've passed up so many good days to ride >: Still fighting with the garage?! Time to install a bike sized 'doggie door' I think. Yeah, had a good few weeks of smooth operation, then the tracks got all messed up. It's just as well, we're getting a MUCH lighter door which will put a lot less strain on the springs and everything else, really, so it all works out in the end. Except for the part where I don't get to ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalprodigy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tested out my "ghetto pro" action cam on my HJC FG-17. Thoughts on the side view? https://youtu.be/uyCVkbw3oL0 EDIT; excuse the subtitles, made a video to share with my dad who is out of country and hasn't seen the bike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted March 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tested out my "ghetto pro" action cam on my HJC FG-17. Thoughts on the side view? EDIT; excuse the subtitles, made a video to share with my dad who is out of country and hasn't seen the bike. Very cool video! Love the sound of your exhaust. What is it? Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalprodigy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tested out my "ghetto pro" action cam on my HJC FG-17. Thoughts on the side view? EDIT; excuse the subtitles, made a video to share with my dad who is out of country and hasn't seen the bike. Very cool video! Love the sound of your exhaust. What is it? Thanks! Glad you like it. It's the M4 slip on exhaust (~$405 at Revzilla) with baffle removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tested out my "ghetto pro" action cam on my HJC FG-17. Thoughts on the side view? AGATT includes proper pants, you know... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalprodigy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tested out my "ghetto pro" action cam on my HJC FG-17. Thoughts on the side view? AGATT includes proper pants, you know... You're absolutely right. That's my next purchase. I've been googling Revzilla reviews. I'll report back. I have a Olympia airglide 4 jacket and have been eyeing the Olympia pants for a while. If you have any recommendations, shoot me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 www.motorcyclegear.com absolutely best outfit IMO. I've been doing business with them since 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublergirl Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Am I the only moron that stripped a bolt trying to remove the passenger pegs? All of them were pretty stubborn, and the final one all of a sudden gave way like butter. I look down, completely stripped And before you jump all over me: Yes I had the right size allen wrench I'm a 5' tall girl, I didn't anticipate being strong enough to strip an allen I've already received a lecture from my boyfriend who is going to fish it out for me 2016 FZ07 Street Whore 2009 Honda Motard 2007 CBR600RR Track Whore 2015 Toyota Tacoma DCSB Garage Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted March 6, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2016 Am I the only moron that stripped a bolt trying to remove the passenger pegs? All of them were pretty stubborn, and the final one all of a sudden gave way like butter. I look down, completely stripped And before you jump all over me: Yes I had the right size allen wrench I'm a 5' tall girl, I didn't anticipate being strong enough to strip an allen I've already received a lecture from my boyfriend who is going to fish it out for me No you arent the only one.... luckily i wasnt planning on re-using mine you if you havent gotten it already... try using a 1/4" standard allen.... hammered in since it may be a slight bit oversized Also..... be wary if you need to remove your controls(brake/shift levers) those were in with copious amounts of red loctite ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublergirl Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Am I the only moron that stripped a bolt trying to remove the passenger pegs? All of them were pretty stubborn, and the final one all of a sudden gave way like butter. I look down, completely stripped And before you jump all over me: Yes I had the right size allen wrench I'm a 5' tall girl, I didn't anticipate being strong enough to strip an allen I've already received a lecture from my boyfriend who is going to fish it out for me No you arent the only one.... luckily i wasnt planning on re-using mine you if you havent gotten it already... try using a 1/4" standard allen.... hammered in since it may be a slight bit oversized Also..... be wary if you need to remove your controls(brake/shift levers) those were in with copious amounts of red loctite Should I put some heat to everything going forward? I didn't have this kind of trouble with any other bike I've owned 2016 FZ07 Street Whore 2009 Honda Motard 2007 CBR600RR Track Whore 2015 Toyota Tacoma DCSB Garage Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 not so much heat but use the gunk loosener/thread penetrent. And instead of just unscrewing, unscrew 1/2 turn to full turn, then retighten and work it back and forth a couple times. Then you can unthread the whole way. If you're going to put a fastener back in the hole, chase it with a tap first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member yamahappy74 Posted March 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'm going to pick up a Joe Rocket UFO 2.0 and a pair of Olympia Air Force Gel gloves for my new bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted March 6, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2016 sorry @doublergirl i meant the foot controls.... not levers... my bad 1 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted March 6, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2016 sorry @doublergirl i meant the foot controls.... not levers... my bad I just swapped out my clutch lever and then I read your previous post and thought "hope I didn't screw it up" haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Rizoma pegs 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddog Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Installed sw-motech kobra handguard kit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxZcN8oB8e32SzJwZnFjeDdVVDQ/view?usp=docslist_api https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxZcN8oB8e32dFFjS3puNElqMVU/view?usp=docslist_api 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted March 7, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 7, 2016 @ddog Those look pretty nice! Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddog Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 @ddog Those look pretty nice! Thanks! I haven't had the chance to ride with them, but so far so good. Now this rain just needs to let up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted March 7, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 7, 2016 @ddog Those look pretty nice! Thanks! I haven't had the chance to ride with them, but so far so good. Now this rain just needs to let up. Yea, tell me about it. I was in the middle of installing the ebay rearsets I just got, and a storm rolled in, spoiling my party. I got most of it done, but still need to get the right peg on and then do a check to make sure I locktited everything. Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianrider54 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Replaced the stock chain and sprockets with a Driven 520 set and an EK MVXZ chain. Renthal street bar (gold/Ultra low) CRG bar end mirrors. Evotech rad gaurd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Some folks use the DL650 guards on standard bikes to good effect, too. Not sure how price compares between Suzuki parts and the SW Motec ones @ddog has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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