What did you do to your bike today?


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dart1963

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lwclancers said:
Price shopping for Michelin Pilot Road 4's :) WIll purchase this evening

And looking for a new shop, as the one close to me closed over the winter.
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I know, PJ told me, one day there, next day gone... guess the Yamaha one is there, but not as convenient.


Got my fork seals done today... one was definitely leaking, down about 10mL. Shop manual says 473mL, I just rounded up to the mark on my vial to 475 per tube, also went up to 10w oil vs 0w, then took her for a test ride, minute difference, most notably less dive on braking and less rise on take off, but ever so slight.
 
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Bert-Aus

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dart1963 said:
I know, PJ told me, one day there, next day gone... guess the Yamaha one is there, but not as convenient.


Got my fork seals done today... one was definitely leaking, down about 10mL. Shop manual says 473mL, I just rounded up to the mark on my vial to 475 per tube, also went up to 10w oil vs 0w, then took her for a test ride, minute difference, most notably less dive on braking and less rise on take off, but ever so slight.
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That reduced compression on front end will improve drive through & exit power delivery with cornering and emergency change of direction, through increased contact area of the rear tire.

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leprecaun jon

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i attempted to jack up the front end to prep to remove my wheels for my new tires i will be getting some time this coming week. however after 30 mins of D!%king around i discovered i needed a second set of hands... or another body, so for now the rear tire is on a stand... and tomorrow i will get a friends help and take the wheels off.
 
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ignatz

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Got my 2002 r6 header and 2006 r6 can installed. Still need to take it for a test run to determine if I like the tone or not...




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lwclancers

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dart1963 said:
I know, PJ told me, one day there, next day gone... guess the Yamaha one is there, but not as convenient.
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I will never go back their! They refused to pass my bike inspection last year and told me I had a 4 hour wait even after making an appt. Im going to have to see what the shop at Clearbrook will do, otherwise kind of screwed out this way.

I did order the PR4's last night! I'd really like to get them installed and inspected next weekend, guess will see. Did my spring oil change today though
 
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Idiosynocracy

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ignatz said:
Got my 2002 r6 header and 2006 r6 can installed. Still need to take it for a test run to determine if I like the tone or not...




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Looks good! Let us know how it sounds!
 
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Scott_Thomas

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Washed the old girl up yesterday and wanted to go for a ride, but worked in the yard all day and was beat when we finished the yard chores around 5:30 (was outside from 10am-5:30pm). Today worked in the yard some and then finally got her out for the first time of the season and also first time since my surgeries (carpal tunnel). Felt great, but right wrist is still a little tender (was the 2nd of my 2 surgeries). Still felt better than before the surgery and left felt great. I went on a quick 20 mile ride. Can't stop smiling. :D:D:D:D:D
 

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danielleseminsky

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This weekend I finally got rid of the back fender and the front turn signals. I now have clear flush mount signals on the front and a fender eliminator on the back. I LOVE the new look. It looks a lot cleaner and more streamlined.
 
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latony007

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Scott_Thomas said:
Washed the old girl up yesterday and wanted to go for a ride, but worked in the yard all day and was beat when we finished the yard chores around 5:30 (was outside from 10am-5:30pm). Today worked in the yard some and then finally got her out for the first time of the season and also first time since my surgeries (carpal tunnel). Felt great, but right wrist is still a little tender (was the 2nd of my 2 surgeries). Still felt better than before the surgery and left felt great. I went on a quick 20 mile ride. Can't stop smiling. :D:D:D:D:D
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Congrats Scott, she looks great all cleaned up!
 
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Maadi

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First ride to work of the season! :D Morning was really foggy, bike was totally wet = dirty... Afternoon 65F temp ride back home made up for it!

... And then there's a chance of snow again on Wednesday...
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danielleseminsky

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This past weekend I installed flush mount turn signals on the front and a fender eliminator on the back. My next project is to add some decals. Obviously, 95% of motorcycle accessories are marketed towards men, and the 5% for women are always pink and sparkly and rainbows and unicorns and BARFFFF!

So I tracked down a vinyl sticker pack in a classic damask pattern. It's actually wallpaper border, but the pieces are all separate so I'm gonna apply them in a more organic layout than just stripes. On the plus side, its a wall decal/sticker used in homes so they ARE removable and reapply-able, but I think it will adhere a lot stronger to the bike plastics as they would to walls which aren't as smooth. If they work well I'll post a pic next week!
 

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scott5626

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Added this today. Feels pretty secure to me.
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danielleseminsky said:
This past weekend I installed flush mount turn signals on the front and a fender eliminator on the back. My next project is to add some decals. Obviously, 95% of motorcycle accessories are marketed towards men, and the 5% for women are always pink and sparkly and rainbows and unicorns and BARFFFF!

So I tracked down a vinyl sticker pack in a classic damask pattern. It's actually wallpaper border, but the pieces are all separate so I'm gonna apply them in a more organic layout than just stripes. On the plus side, its a wall decal/sticker used in homes so they ARE removable and reapply-able, but I think it will adhere a lot stronger to the bike plastics as they would to walls which aren't as smooth. If they work well I'll post a pic next week!
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If the glue is activated by water (as other wallpaper), what will happen if it rains?

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danielleseminsky

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It's not wallpaper glue, its a vinyl sticker. It's graded for use on homes, both indoors and outdoors. I'd imagine if I took a power washer to it, it wouldn't be too good though... After I apply them, I'll do a test wash to see how well it holds up.

It can be used as a wallpaper border, but it's not actual wallpaper.
 
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