What did you do to your bike today?
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Deathdiesel
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SOB. Same helmet. :disapprove::disapprove:Went for a ride up ACH. Beautiful day today and pretty big moon too! My photo doesn't really show how big the moon was...
Z3roFlaw
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Washed, waxed and cleaned/lubed the chain for the first time since I've had the bike. It has about 440 miles on it so far.
I know there are a ton of chain lube forum topics, but all I want to know is this:
Is the PJ1 Black Label chain lube supposed to be so damn thick? And after applying it around the entire chain, it's so stringy that as I would spin the rear tire around it would produce this spider web type string crap that would get on the side-wall of the tire and just all over the place.
I think I'm going to ditch the black label stuff, clean the chain and surrounding area with WD-40 and the use some different lube that hopefully goes on clearer/cleaner and won't spray all over the place.
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I know there are a ton of chain lube forum topics, but all I want to know is this:
Is the PJ1 Black Label chain lube supposed to be so damn thick? And after applying it around the entire chain, it's so stringy that as I would spin the rear tire around it would produce this spider web type string crap that would get on the side-wall of the tire and just all over the place.
I think I'm going to ditch the black label stuff, clean the chain and surrounding area with WD-40 and the use some different lube that hopefully goes on clearer/cleaner and won't spray all over the place.
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I was recommended PJ1-Blue with my last bike... love it... works fabulously. Spray it on after the bike's been ridden a while, let it absorb, then wrap a paper towel around the chain as you spin the tire to clean the excess. No stringiness, no fly-off.
I'd use some Motul chain *cleaner* to get the other stuff off...
I think Black is for standard chains, and Blue for O-Ring (which we have).
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Rossi will be back on top! (eventually)
I want the Elements helmet next. Speaking of which, has anyone ever tried X Lite helmets and how they fit?
I want the Elements helmet next. Speaking of which, has anyone ever tried X Lite helmets and how they fit?
flyingminno
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Took off the seat and sent it on its way to be worked on (Spencers Mod) and took off a couple links in my chain and going to put a new master link. Also going to bleed the brakes and sync the throttle bodies! Fhew busy day haha!
That does sound like a busy, productive day! I gave my 6R's seat the Spencer treatment and like it a lot. I'm probably going to send my ST3's seat to him this winter as well. Great value; especially considering what a Sargent seat costs.
flyingminno
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Yeah it definitely is good value! Though I am bummed I am without a seat for the next week and a half to two weeks, but I am using the time to do all the maintenance that needs to be done!That does sound like a busy, productive day! I gave my 6R's seat the Spencer treatment and like it a lot. I'm probably going to send my ST3's seat to him this winter as well. Great value; especially considering what a Sargent seat costs.
Oiled my chain, checked tire pressure and gave her a good wash. Also made a two brothers exhaust installation tip video..
Enjoy!
FZ6R Two Brothers Exhaust Installation Tips - YouTube
Enjoy!
FZ6R Two Brothers Exhaust Installation Tips - YouTube
A week later (not riding my girl) I finally received my rear sprocket (43T) from the stealership. Got everything together and all I had to do is slip the lock pin on the chain link... freaking thing snap on me! I use those for many year and never broke one. So thank god Cycle gear is right around the block from here. All they have is rivet link... so I had to get the tool and the link. All done now. Just didn't plan of dropping $100.00 on a chain tool this week... tight budget these days!
So she's ready for a ride Just need to calibrate the speedo now...
So she's ready for a ride
Just need to calibrate the speedo now...Windex should work fine. But rubbing alcohol is like a buck at any all night pharmacy.
And as for what I've done for my bike today, I ordered each of my bikes a new 8 cell Alien Motion LiFePO4 battery (as in lithium ferrous), and a balancing charger for them. Less than 2 lbs each vs. the 9 lbs+ of the stock batteries.
Also, I've ordered all the pieces necessary for a super secret kick ass mod I'll reveal once it's all put together. Not for my 6R though, so sorry you guys won't be able to duplicate it on your bikes. This setup will only work on a Triumph. I dare not say anymore, and I fear I've said too much already...
And as for what I've done for my bike today, I ordered each of my bikes a new 8 cell Alien Motion LiFePO4 battery (as in lithium ferrous), and a balancing charger for them. Less than 2 lbs each vs. the 9 lbs+ of the stock batteries.
Also, I've ordered all the pieces necessary for a super secret kick ass mod I'll reveal once it's all put together. Not for my 6R though, so sorry you guys won't be able to duplicate it on your bikes. This setup will only work on a Triumph. I dare not say anymore, and I fear I've said too much already...
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I saw a asteroid tonight.A couple of friends were camping at a state park in ohin my way home from there, I noticed something green in the sky.It looked just like a green laser shining through smoke or something, with a really bright point.Almost as quickly as it appeared, it looked like it evaporated from the tail.
Nasa's website says we had 3 Near Earth Objects today.It was alot different then the comets iv seen over the years, way faster, its tail stretched across the entire sky and it was more colorful.Seeing it on the 6r was just a bonus.
n my way home from there, I noticed something green in the sky.It looked just like a green laser shining through smoke or something, with a really bright point.Almost as quickly as it appeared, it looked like it evaporated from the tail.Nasa's website says we had 3 Near Earth Objects today.It was alot different then the comets iv seen over the years, way faster, its tail stretched across the entire sky and it was more colorful.Seeing it on the 6r was just a bonus.
4,000 mies and counting!
Got my 4k mile service taken care of. Maybe it's my imagination but she rides like she really appreciated it (new oil, filter, chain cleaned, cables lubed, etc...). Saved enough $ to order Protons flushmounts as a reward. (Yes, I am the slowest 'modder' on here it seems...4,000 miles and still haven't been able to get to do a proper FE or turn signal change yet! Ha!)
Got my 4k mile service taken care of. Maybe it's my imagination but she rides like she really appreciated it (new oil, filter, chain cleaned, cables lubed, etc...). Saved enough $ to order Protons flushmounts as a reward. (Yes, I am the slowest 'modder' on here it seems...4,000 miles and still haven't been able to get to do a proper FE or turn signal change yet! Ha!)
pick it up man!:wtfgun:. haha j/k
Z3roFlaw
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Got my bike serviced for the 600 mile mark and then had a Juice Box Pro and TBR Black Carbon installed. Sounds awesome but it's REALLY loud compared to stock. I just hope it doesn't draw too much attention. I wanted to be louder for multiple reasons but I hope it doesn't attract the 5-0, po-po etc.
I'm current using the P1 silencer it came with but I think I'm going to try the PX1 and see how that sounds. Maybe it will just take some getting used to.
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I'm current using the P1 silencer it came with but I think I'm going to try the PX1 and see how that sounds. Maybe it will just take some getting used to.
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Same here... Pic's and vid to follow on another thread.