cyow5 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Littlebriar said: Do you really need the screwdriver? Nope. I have a super tiny flathead screwdriver that I was able to get in there just fine for both adjusters. I can see the value though in the angled one since it was definitely a tight fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208MT07 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Got my Healtech QSE quickshifter(FTECU one I bought seems to have a dud sensor, didnt have time to deal with sending it in for testing and possible replacement yet ) installed yesterday, makes the bike even more fun. Found some settings for an 07 on another forum, they're a great baseline, might tweak them a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonerco Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I've finally gotten around to working on the bike. Installed an R6 throttle tube, with Domino grips. And got the Bonamici rearsets on. Sorry for the washed out pic of the shifter side. These rearsets feel great with the drag bars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRyder Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 10 hours ago, cyow5 said: Nope. I have a super tiny flathead screwdriver that I was able to get in there just fine for both adjusters. I can see the value though in the angled one since it was definitely a tight fit. I'm a little confused about 'both' adjusters you speak of. Shouldn't you only be adjusting the bypass air screw on throttle body #2(passenger side) to match throttle body #1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunblock Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bought the Haynes workshop manual 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted March 27, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, sunblock said: Bought the Haynes workshop manual Nice! 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyow5 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 7:45 PM, NiteRyder said: I'm a little confused about 'both' adjusters you speak of. Shouldn't you only be adjusting the bypass air screw on throttle body #2(passenger side) to match throttle body #1? Pretty sure you are right, chalk it up to bad memory since I haven't messed with this in over a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 12:44 AM, tonerco said: I've finally gotten around to working on the bike. Installed an R6 throttle tube, with Domino grips. And got the Bonamici rearsets on. Sorry for the washed out pic of the shifter side. These rearsets feel great with the drag bars. Like your akrapovic, what made you choose it over the titanium version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRyder Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, cyow5 said: Pretty sure you are right, chalk it up to bad memory since I haven't messed with this in over a year Gotcha. I wasn't sure if the procedure was different for previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted March 29, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 9:00 AM, sunblock said: Bought the Haynes workshop manual It's a great manual to have, I have one too and use it for reference. I mean look they even spelt (colour) right!!! Joking. Well worth the small cost, to me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted March 29, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, fzar said: It's a great manual to have, I have one too and use it for reference. I mean look they even spelt (colour) right!!! Joking. Well worth the small cost, to me anyway. I just ordered myself one as well. DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonerco Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 2:43 PM, Aden said: Like your akrapovic, what made you choose it over the titanium version Thanks! It was already on the bike when I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan L Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Nothing so far - picking mine up from the dealers this morning some time 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjh Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Actually, it was yesterday at Tortilla Flat. Didn't stop to photo all the blooming lupine along the side of the road but did get this up top: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan L Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Picked up my new (to me) 2016 MT07 from the dealers. Nice ride home through scenic Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Very please with the bike so far 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Dan L said: Picked up my new (to me) 2016 MT07 from the dealers. Nice ride home through scenic Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Very please with the bike so far Congrats! Nothing beats the new bike feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 First time cleaning and lubing the chain (ever! this is my first bike). Wasn't too difficult but I am definitely going to be picking up a paddock stand before it's needed again. Having to wheel the bike back and forth around the garage was a bit of a pain, and made it awkward to get an even application of lube on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixSpeeder Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 hours ago, mule said: First time cleaning and lubing the chain (ever! this is my first bike). Wasn't too difficult but I am definitely going to be picking up a paddock stand before it's needed again. Having to wheel the bike back and forth around the garage was a bit of a pain, and made it awkward to get an even application of lube on. This is the paddock stand that I use for mine if you don't want to break the bank: Oxford Big Black Bike Rear Stand WWW.REVZILLA.COM Work on the back of your bike easier with the Big Black Bike Rear Stand. You'll wonder how you ever lived without one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinimod Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 19 hours ago, mule said: First time cleaning and lubing the chain (ever! this is my first bike). Wasn't too difficult but I am definitely going to be picking up a paddock stand before it's needed again. Having to wheel the bike back and forth around the garage was a bit of a pain, and made it awkward to get an even application of lube on. I use this set (even have a review on there) for storage and maintenance. Works perfectly so far, and is super affordable. Venom Sport Bike Motorcycle Front Fork & Rear Paddle Combo Wheel Lift Stands Paddock Stands https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077T23IO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L9JOCbJ8VPW38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks guys. Small complication is that I live in NZ and stands are heavy enough that shipping is prohibitively expensive, so am limited to local retailers. There's a small local company that make stands which have come recommended, just waiting to hear back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 18 hours ago, mule said: Thanks guys. Small complication is that I live in NZ and stands are heavy enough that shipping is prohibitively expensive, so am limited to local retailers. There's a small local company that make stands which have come recommended, just waiting to hear back from them. Have you considered getting a center stand? (maybe too much for shipping also?) A number of us have them and they work great for simple things like chain cleaning/lubing and they also come in very handy when the surface is less than perfect for parking your bike. They take the weight off your tires also when storing them in the winter. Not so great if you're going to race the bike. GL! 2 Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidmetal Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Put the FZ's battery on the charger this morning before leaving for work. Looked outside while doing it and the white stuff was falling from the sky. Not good. FZ is still in its winter slumber under a cover in the storage shed. All it requires is its battery and a quick check of the tire pressures before hitting the road. Temps are gonna be in the 60s this weekend, so there is a good chance that the FZ will see its maiden voyage of 2019 on Saturday or Sunday. Finally. 4 Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Beemer said: Have you considered getting a center stand? (maybe too much for shipping also?) A number of us have them and they work great for simple things like chain cleaning/lubing and they also come in very handy when the surface is less than perfect for parking your bike. They take the weight off your tires also when storing them in the winter. Not so great if you're going to race the bike. GL! I had a brief look but didn't see any that I could get here for less than twice the price of a paddock stand. A paddock stand also has the benefit of fitting another bike (either for me or for somebody else if I decide to sell it on). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, mule said: I had a brief look but didn't see any that I could get here for less than twice the price of a paddock stand. A paddock stand also has the benefit of fitting another bike (either for me or for somebody else if I decide to sell it on). Wow, that's just sad, I feel for you. Best of luck, it sounds like you'll literally need it. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz6804 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 5:28 PM, mule said: First time cleaning and lubing the chain (ever! this is my first bike). Wasn't too difficult but I am definitely going to be picking up a paddock stand before it's needed again. Having to wheel the bike back and forth around the garage was a bit of a pain, and made it awkward to get an even application of lube on. I agree 100%. I just cleaned/lubed mine for the first time (all other times were done at the shop with a PM) and I have decided a I definitely need a center stand. Hated having to walk back and forth across the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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