Premium Member KamelReds Posted May 15, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 15, 2017 Did a camping/riding trip to the Three Sisters and Two Brothers in Texas Hill Country. It was an intense ride down (we got lost, made it a 700mi ride) and a great ride/exploration around the three sisters on Friday. Sadly, it ended with my buddy crashing on literally the only turn on FM336 that the outside of the corner wasn't a cliff face. He's fine, just a broken clavicle, bruised ego, and the bike just needs plastics. It could have been muuuuuch much worse. Picture dump commence! All in all, even with the trip being cut short, we covered about 1400 miles in two days. We had planned on our third day of picking three sections of the sisters and setting up cameras along them, obviously we didn't get to that. In a way, I was kind of glad that he wrecked because it saved us from the 8hr(with no stops) ride that we had planned on the way back -- it would have been brutal, but we would have got it done. 7 It's all about keeping that rubber side down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I have been enjoying things vicariously. Had shoulder surgery on 5/4, going to cut into my riding season. Hopefully well enough to ride in 6-8 weeks. I did start it up a couple days ago. vrooooooooom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fz07nc Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hands are fine now. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyinaustin Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 May 15, 2017 16:30:26 GMT -5 KamelReds said: Did a camping/riding trip to the Three Sisters and Two Brothers in Texas Hill Country. It was an intense ride down (we got lost, made it a 700mi ride) and a great ride/exploration around the three sisters on Friday. Sadly, it ended with my buddy crashing on literally the only turn on FM336 that the outside of the corner wasn't a cliff face. He's fine, just a broken clavicle, bruised ego, and the bike just needs plastics. It could have been muuuuuch much worse. glad your friend is ok. i know too well that bike in a pile look. anyway, forgive my ignorance, but what is "Two Brothers" thanks, marty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member KamelReds Posted May 16, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 16, 2017 May 15, 2017 16:30:26 GMT -5 KamelReds said: Did a camping/riding trip to the Three Sisters and Two Brothers in Texas Hill Country. It was an intense ride down (we got lost, made it a 700mi ride) and a great ride/exploration around the three sisters on Friday. Sadly, it ended with my buddy crashing on literally the only turn on FM336 that the outside of the corner wasn't a cliff face. He's fine, just a broken clavicle, bruised ego, and the bike just needs plastics. It could have been muuuuuch much worse. glad your friend is ok. i know too well that bike in a pile look. anyway, forgive my ignorance, but what is "Two Brothers" thanks, marty Thanks! Yeah, unfortunately it's not a first for me either. I didn't know about the two brothers until I was down there, but it's a section of roads west of the three sisters -- it includes fm674(great road, crazy amounts of wildlife), fm334, and sh55 to bring the two together. We camped at Kickapoo caverns which is on 674 and basically got to ride the two brothers everyday. Absolutely fantastic ride. Also, if you haven't rode it, check out sh39. I have officially dubbed it wildflower highway -- it is absolutely beautiful! Not too technical of a ride, wildflowers everywhere, and it follows the Guadeloupe south fork. I think it's actual name is Texas Hill Country Trail. 1 It's all about keeping that rubber side down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methotic Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Installed new grips and amazon "windscreen" today. Looking in to seat options. My butt is SORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted May 17, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2017 Installed new grips and amazon "windscreen" today. Looking in to seat options. My butt is SORE!What windscreen and grips did you choose? Do you have pictures? Enquiring minds want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member noodles Posted May 17, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 17, 2017 Adjusted drive chain slack, lubricated it, and determined a new chain and sprocket set are in my future his face seems pulled and tenselike he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted May 17, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2017 Adjusted drive chain slack, lubricated it, and determined a new chain and sprocket set are in my future why is that? ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkzak Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Installed the new Akrapovič titanium exhaust with the carbon tip. Needless to say it's amazing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Installed new grips and amazon "windscreen" today. Looking in to seat options. My butt is SORE! You get used to it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member noodles Posted May 17, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 17, 2017 Adjusted drive chain slack, lubricated it, and determined a new chain and sprocket set are in my future why is that? A few kinked links, sprockets are a little worn. It's at 12,000 miles. I'm guessing it'll need a new set before 16k or so. his face seems pulled and tenselike he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Bought a set of Pirelli Angel GT's! Along with some brakes and an alarm system. Adjusted/lubed the chain and another oil change. Cleaned out the front sprocket for the 1st time,... holy mother of dirt, grim, and gunk all over! Yea it definitely needs cleaned more often then every 18,000 miles! I slacked a bit on that one.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstang4 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 why is that? A few kinked links, sprockets are a little worn. It's at 12,000 miles. I'm guessing it'll need a new set before 16k or so.I have 18,000+ miles on my stock chain and sprockets. I really thought I would be needing to replace them but they look to be in good condition. No clue how many more miles I will get out of them, but I had no idea they'd last this long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 "In a way, I was kind of glad that he wrecked because it saved us from the 8hr(with no stops) ride that we had planned on the way back -- it would have been brutal, but we would have got it done." I'm all for enthusiasm but even years ago as a young, strong bladdered, young boy, I couldn't have stayed in a swimming pool all day without peeing in it. That would take some extreme will power. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyinaustin Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 hey KamelReds..thanks for the info!!! let me know if/when you're bombing through the Austin area! m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 @ Beemer Not to mention an average speed of 25 mph as to not having to stop for fuel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member noodles Posted May 17, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 17, 2017 A few kinked links, sprockets are a little worn. It's at 12,000 miles. I'm guessing it'll need a new set before 16k or so.I have 18,000+ miles on my stock chain and sprockets. I really thought I would be needing to replace them but they look to be in good condition. No clue how many more miles I will get out of them, but I had no idea they'd last this long.Yeah the sprockets look fine but the kinks make me nervous like it might snap or something, idk. Would feel better with a new, better chain on there when it comes time. Probably will tie it in with my next oil change circa 15k. 1 his face seems pulled and tenselike he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenhat Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Fender has been eliminated! bb img 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holderosa Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Of all the money spent on the bike, the ECU flash from @2wheeldynoworks was by far the most dramatic improvement - I should have done this mod first! Thanks guys! PS - back to Canada in 5 business days, these guys don't mess around 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post myrcode Posted May 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bought one ? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted May 18, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bought one ? woots 2 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted May 18, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2017 I stared at mine a bit.... took off the swing-arm plates about 2 weeks ago to measure/model/machine new ones... got started and realized one of them was cracked... just a hairline fracture but mustve been from when i laid it down last year. oh well... still pressing on... looking to have a prototype of the new plates here soon enough.... oh, and i need projects to hone my SW skills... if anyone wants to dimension out parts from their bike... id love to make a functioning model of the fz-07 that sims can then be run on 2 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 @sorkyah you have an articulated IR/camera-based reverse-modeler? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyinaustin Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bought one ? welcome to the brother/sisterhood of the tennisball wheels! i shit you not it does help cars see you! stay frosty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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