What did you do to your bike today?

Yaayuh! · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:23

Clov!s said:
What's a good indication sprockets need changing?

Curved teeth

Craig321 · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:26

Curved teeth is a must change. Normally I'd do them just before they go pointy. The teeth should always be flat on top

TallPaul_S · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:41

For the extra they cost (unless you're buying mega expensive bling ones) I'd change them with the chain. The front will be worn more than the rear, but sloped teeth is a good indication.

Kreeeee · 12 Jul 2016 at 15:54

Tested mounting my old tank bag to the seat for my tour this weekend:

I've ordered an SW-Motech tank ring and tank bag to go on the front too for the 10 day tour.

TripleT · 12 Jul 2016 at 16:33

My cheapish disc lock gave up after 3 of abuse and seeing as it was my birthday I treated myself to an Abus 8077. The thing is a beast!

. And also loud as ****

TallPaul_S · 12 Jul 2016 at 16:39

Kreeeee said:
Tested mounting my old tank bag to the seat for my tour this weekend:

I've ordered an SW-Motech tank ring and tank bag to go on the front too for the 10 day tour.

That looks.... interesting!

Might just be the angle but it looks like it'll dig into your back/restrict movement a bit?

Captain · 12 Jul 2016 at 16:45

They aren't flat on the top but not sharp or curved, I think they'll be OK for a while yet.

Kreeeee · 12 Jul 2016 at 18:07

TallPaul_S said:
That looks.... interesting! Might just be the angle but it looks like it'll dig into your bag/restrict movement a bit?

That front pouch un-clips if it touches my back but it seems to be ok. I need a test ride before I go on the trip.

acemastr · 12 Jul 2016 at 18:25

thedoc46 said:
Nearly hydrolocked the thing. Trail riding out in the Everglades FL, (800miles of disused roads / trails) Some of which are flooded. Going in to these puddles ditches is part and parcel of trail riding. Occasionally, some take you by surprise... Very nearly lost it, struggled to keep the bike upright, as it sunk in the mud / sand / dirty Everglades water. Got got though phew !!! and didn't get any water in my airbox so ok, as far as hydrolocking goes, but i reckon it was close !!. My friend laid his down trying to get thru the mud / water. We had to make our very own new trail thru the gator / snake / bear infested forest !! lol

You ever up near Tampa? I go to Croom up here (off road park) and the puddles are never as shallow as they look, add a foot of water and another foot of mud underneath lol

Clum · 12 Jul 2016 at 18:29

Finally tracked down some Arrows. Fitted today - sounds incredible. Just need to wait for my cable to get delivered and do the remap.

Craig321 · 12 Jul 2016 at 18:40

Kreeeee said:
Tested mounting my old tank bag to the seat for my tour this weekend:
[IG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14385580/Testing Frankenbag.jpg[/IMG]

I've ordered an SW-Motech tank ring and tank bag to go on the front too for the 10 day tour.

Your non tail tidy still annoys me

How come you went for the Motech instead of Givi tank lock?

acemastr · 12 Jul 2016 at 18:56

Bought a GoPro Hero Session, remote, card and accessories for $200. Then bought a tool kit and pouch to take with me on the dirt bike, also a life straw if i get stranded!

Kreeeee · 12 Jul 2016 at 19:31

Clum said:
Finally tracked down some Arrows. Fitted today - sounds incredible. Just need to wait for my cable to get delivered and do the remap.

How did you manage to find a pair? I'd really like to get the official Arrow ones so I don't get in trouble here.

Your 3-1-2 pipes look to be in a lot better condition than mine too!

Don't remap the bike by the way. The Arrow remap is only there for emissions and to bring the power back down to the official quoted figures. You'll lose that extra 1-2hp and the pops along with it if you get it remapped.

Participant · 12 Jul 2016 at 21:13

Sin_Chase said:
Fixed cheddar cheese threaded aluminium part with a threaded insert. Finished install of Mirrors and Ztechnik Screen. I'll likely keep the small fly screen on for most of the time but wanted something a little bigger for this years trip to Europe. Might ink out the brand logo on the screen which I am not a fan of and pickup some blackened bolts rather than the SS ones.

Excuse the pap images/location!

http://www.riokou.co.uk/sin/s1000r_mirror_screen_1.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

Got any more details on the projector / HID light (assuming it's not standard)? Did you do it for looks or because the single halogen on dipped was insufficient?

tom_e · 12 Jul 2016 at 21:22

Participant said:
Got any more details on the projector / HID light (assuming it's not standard)? Did you do it for looks or because the single halogen on dipped was insufficient?

It's the standard setup I'm pretty sure.

Went back to OEM Suzuki grips tonight, the Renthals while nice and grippy were way too thin to soak up any vibrations and after 400 miles over the weekend I was suffering from the weird buzzy feeling in my hand even after being off the bike for hours.

TallPaul_S · 12 Jul 2016 at 21:23

That's the stock headlight on the S1000R

thedoc46 · 12 Jul 2016 at 22:01

acemastr said:
Bought a GoPro Hero Session, remote, card and accessories for $200. Then bought a tool kit and pouch to take with me on the dirt bike, also a life straw if i get stranded!

Amazon prime deal? I bought exactly the same deal today, even tho i already have a Hero 4 silver... was in the market for a remote, so thought why not.

thedoc46 · 12 Jul 2016 at 22:02

acemastr said:
You ever up near Tampa? I go to Croom up here (off road park) and the puddles are never as shallow as they look, add a foot of water and another foot of mud underneath lol

No but Punta Gorda has a place you pay to get in called, Florida tracks and trails. (prolly already know about it given your bike) I know some people have been totally submerged in those trails.. gotta be careful out there ! lol

acemastr · 12 Jul 2016 at 22:57

thedoc46 said:
Amazon prime deal? I bought exactly the same deal today, even tho i already have a Hero 4 silver... was in the market for a remote, so thought why not.

Exactly this! looking forward to it.

Me and my colleague are planning a camping weekend to tracks and trails, looks awesome

Kreeeee · 12 Jul 2016 at 23:02

The session is great except for the non-replaceable battery.