Recent content by txjames

You may have been doing this with a warm engine, and if so, disregard. One of the worst things you can do for your bike (or car, or any lubricated motor) is rev the engine while cold. Love the TBR sound.

And of course... Full leathers for the track

I've seen the light and have a sedici learher jacket now for street use which I picked up on sale at cycle gear. Excellent jacket and great price and I feel like my skin stands a chance. I also wear Kevlar reinforced jeans.

I have that same tailbag. I need to repair the elastic material as it has started coming apart at the seam. It does expand nicely to hold a lot of stuff and zips down out of the way when empty.

CycleGear has a small magnetic tank bag. I paid $29 for mine and am well pleased with it. Parts & Accessories - Magnetic Mount Motorcycle Tank Bags - Cycle Gear

Puig Pro Frame Sliders - FAILED! Went for a quick ride to top off my fuel today for track day tomorrow (and just to get a quick ride in). When I got back, I looked at my bike and there was a little something missing... my left side slider. Whaaaa? No impact; no damage anywhere at all. The...

Amazon.com: Neiko 10074A Metric MM Pro-Grade Allen Hex Bit Socket, 13-Piece: Home Improvement Loooove my metric hex sockets... The are sold at the auto parts chains too. You only need three... Speaking of which I think I'll write up a recommended tool list for our bike.

What kind did you get?

That's how I do it. I think it could be an issue if you fill up, live a block from the gas station, and the temperature goes up a lot. Even then it will just vent out the overflow onto the ground by the kick stand. Archerzz did a video on YouTube gassin up this way.

Lots... Cleaned her up really well Changed the oil (3600 miles, just a wee early) installed k&n filter and used mobile 1 racing 4T synthetic. Installed Targa FE kit Installed integrated LED tail light from Motodynamic. Used Yamaha connector y cable to keep integrated and mini rear sigs...

I wasn't off the seat nearly as much as I thought I was. This was at Motosport Ranch Houston (MSRH)

Dang... too bad as I will be in DC next week and would have snatched that up. I need a track bike and that would have been perfect.

To give us something to discuss? :)

Nice SMIDSY avoidance. Check this link out for how to HELP avoid that scenario. Great job avoiding the accident and not going over. Looked like if you stayed locked up another half second you would be going down to the left. Crash Course - The SMIDSY - YouTube

Not quoting, it just makes sense? You're killing my buzz. :) Sources: ridesmart.info Austinmotoacademy.com tracktactics.com Keith Code (Twist of the Wrist 2, page 104) Keith Code: 'It is my recommendation that you master using only the front brake except when riding in slippery conditions...