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  1. txjames

    What did you do to your bike today?

    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.
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    leather vs textile

    And of course... Full leathers for the track
  3. txjames

    leather vs textile

    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.
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    Tank bag

    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.
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    Tank bag

    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
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    The definitive Frame Slider shopping guide

    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...
  7. txjames

    What did you do to your bike today?

    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.
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    What did you do to your bike today?

    What kind did you get?
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    gas tank size? how many miles do 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.
  10. txjames

    What did you do to your bike today?

    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...
  11. txjames

    Motorcycle Pictures... Post All Your Pics Here

    I wasn't off the seat nearly as much as I thought I was. This was at Motosport Ranch Houston (MSRH)
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    YZF-R6 in my future??

    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.
  13. txjames

    riding Skills: Using the Rear Brake (Sport Rider)

    To give us something to discuss? :)
  14. txjames

    Dunlop Roadsmart

    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
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    riding Skills: Using the Rear Brake (Sport Rider)

    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...
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    Made some purchases this weekend

    Depends on the attachment point. Attach to the permanent side and there's no issue. Best be would be to use a split 3 wire harness with factory connectors so you could remove anything whenever you want. My mirrors were really distracting on the track even though they were taped. I'm going to...
  17. txjames

    riding Skills: Using the Rear Brake (Sport Rider)

    Well buzz we're going to cross disagree here. Rear then front is not advised by any expert, MSF, riding school, or elsewhere. You're just wasting time getting to the front brake which is where all the stopping power is. When you slow down, the weight shifts forward. Where the weight goes is...
  18. txjames

    riding Skills: Using the Rear Brake (Sport Rider)

    I would suggest using the front brake only. You will find it is much much more effective and will scrub speed quickly and much more safely. What if you underestimate a turn and go in really hot? Rear brake really hard? Yikes, no! Get in the habit that your front brake is 95-100% what you...
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    riding Skills: Using the Rear Brake (Sport Rider)

    Track day with RideSmart,they said, and I agree: I think it was 60-0. Rear brake only - 250 feet or something like that Front brake only - 151 feet Front plus rear - 146 feet. My experience, plus the above = on a sportbike, the rear doesn't add much value and increases risk. There is so...
  20. txjames

    Levers

    I searched and did not find... Is there a particular compatibility of levers for our bike, say an FZ1 or R6 or off the wall other bike? I don't want eBay/china levers. Thinking about the speed metal foldable / adjustable (which are probably made in china too lol) from Cyclegear (bogo...

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