That's what i'm going to do from now on. I did that and then decided to drain a bit and dropped the drain plug so too much came out then i added too much and now have to drain some more again lol. I'm having lot's of fun!
What did you do to your bike today?
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That would be the easy way, what fun is that. LOL! That's what I do too.
mrollings53
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Was riding around today, and noticed my turn signal went out. I went naked because I wrecked my fairings. This required me to extend the harness on the turn signals to fit where I mounted them. Fiddled with new wires, but couldn't get it to work. Got home, and found the main harness before the plug got pinched somewhere, and crushed the turn signal wire. Sliced open the loom, crimped on a short repair piece, and covered it with shrink wrap. Rerouted the wiring more closer to the frame, and now my turn signal works again.
fun week. got parts in and did the install bit by bit during the week. started on tuesday and finished on thursday...
-power commander v and connected the speed sensor wire.
-kn air filter. thought about airbox mod, but decided to wait.
-removed ais and installed block off plates to prevent popping on decel.
-two brothers exhaust system.
-changed oil/filter while fairings were off. getting old filter off was a pia. replaced with kn filter so it will be easier to remove next time around.
-loaded up marthy's advgear rev b map.
exhaust sounds great! deeper note and louder, even with powertip installed. noticeable torque increase in all gears. the pcv, marthy's map and exhaust really make a difference. in first gear can't just wring out the throttle exiting a parking lot like i used to or the front wheel wants to come up
. bike pulls harder in every gear compared to stock. to be clear it wasn't lacking for power before imo, but the mods definitely take it up a notch or two. i didn't have high expectations other than a better sounding exhaust and a modest bump in power, but very pleased with the outcome. only downside is it does use more gas. ate through a tank of gas between friday and saturday and noticed about a 6 mpg drop compared to stock. but that's probably because i was accelerating hard almost every chance i got just to hear the exhaust . now i'll try to ride 'normally' and see what mpg should be like.
to marthy for the hard work customizing the adv gear map and mistaht for the very helpful youtube vid on the install for the pcv and exhaust. much appreciated!
pics!
-power commander v and connected the speed sensor wire.
-kn air filter. thought about airbox mod, but decided to wait.
-removed ais and installed block off plates to prevent popping on decel.
-two brothers exhaust system.
-changed oil/filter while fairings were off. getting old filter off was a pia. replaced with kn filter so it will be easier to remove next time around.
-loaded up marthy's advgear rev b map.
exhaust sounds great! deeper note and louder, even with powertip installed. noticeable torque increase in all gears. the pcv, marthy's map and exhaust really make a difference. in first gear can't just wring out the throttle exiting a parking lot like i used to or the front wheel wants to come up
. bike pulls harder in every gear compared to stock. to be clear it wasn't lacking for power before imo, but the mods definitely take it up a notch or two. i didn't have high expectations other than a better sounding exhaust and a modest bump in power, but very pleased with the outcome. only downside is it does use more gas. ate through a tank of gas between friday and saturday and noticed about a 6 mpg drop compared to stock. but that's probably because i was accelerating hard almost every chance i got just to hear the exhaust . now i'll try to ride 'normally' and see what mpg should be like.
pics!
Nice, love my projector.
Spot the difference!
Just finished my projector retrofit.
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What are the mirror that you use? How good is it for seeing behind?
skarface79
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new slip on
I got the two bros slip on and the marthy solutions adapter powder coated, i got a pcv from a fellow fz6r biker really cheap now im waiting for a autotuner i got so i an drill a hole for the o2 sensor, bikes growling nice and crisp and the throttle response is on point, i downloaded a map from the powercommander website for the exhaust with a stock air filter, any recommendations on any different maps to use?
I got the two bros slip on and the marthy solutions adapter powder coated, i got a pcv from a fellow fz6r biker really cheap now im waiting for a autotuner i got so i an drill a hole for the o2 sensor, bikes growling nice and crisp and the throttle response is on point, i downloaded a map from the powercommander website for the exhaust with a stock air filter, any recommendations on any different maps to use?
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I use zx6r ones... they're ok, I'm looking in to bar end mirrors, but holding off for now because money ha.
No need for an auto tuner. Just download Marthy's maps. He talked me out of an auto tuner. My recommendation is Marthy's adv gear rev b
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Did this during the oil change last weekend. Worked like a charm. Helps people with OCD tendencies...
Also replaced the air filter and flushed/replaced the coolant, at 23000 mi.
Gracie's a very happy bike right now!
Last weekend while cleaning the chain I checked the slack - at 70 mm! Has felt a lot more solid after got that adjusted...
I ordered the chain on the bike currently from Amazon just because it was orange and matched the stripes on the wheels of my copper 2011 perfectly. I hate it. Stretchy, clunky, doesn't stay clean, already sticking slightly and it only has 7000 mi on it. The original lasted over 16000. And I clean it religiously.lwclancers
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Well, yesterday anyway... changed coolant and brake fluid (way overdue).
Howdy stranger. Haven't seen you on here in a while. Been losing a lot of members the last year or two. Hardly ever recognize the people that are commenting anymore.
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Upgraded my brake lines
I upgraded to Galfer Stainless Steel braided lines front and back, changed brake fluid to (looked like coke) Lucas Synthetic, and pads front and back to Volar Sintered HH. Overall pretty easy job and brakes are amazing now instead of questionable on my commutes to and from work. Couple times I wasn't sure if I'd stop in time when ignorant cagers pull in front of me at last second or lane change while I'm in the lane. Highly recommend switching to braided steel lines (Galfer or otherwise, I know there are a few good brands around). Only regret was not looking for red lines. I like the stainless look, but red would have gone great with my shorty levers, rims stripes, etc. Really the only thing I will need for the bike anytime soon is probably a new set of tires next season. Tread isn't too bad, but tires are getting old. Want something with a little better grip too. Still need to get a dyno tune too, but may not get that done this year.
I upgraded to Galfer Stainless Steel braided lines front and back, changed brake fluid to (looked like coke) Lucas Synthetic, and pads front and back to Volar Sintered HH. Overall pretty easy job and brakes are amazing now instead of questionable on my commutes to and from work. Couple times I wasn't sure if I'd stop in time when ignorant cagers pull in front of me at last second or lane change while I'm in the lane. Highly recommend switching to braided steel lines (Galfer or otherwise, I know there are a few good brands around). Only regret was not looking for red lines. I like the stainless look, but red would have gone great with my shorty levers, rims stripes, etc. Really the only thing I will need for the bike anytime soon is probably a new set of tires next season. Tread isn't too bad, but tires are getting old. Want something with a little better grip too. Still need to get a dyno tune too, but may not get that done this year.
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Richie21
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^^ that's exactly what I want to do with my bike next.
Not only adds a little aesthetic, but it's a night and day performance change. Change your fluids too. I wasn't going to, but after seeing how bad my fluid was I changed it. Small bottle of dot 4 is all you need. Doesn't hold much fluid front or rear master cylinders. I used Lucas synthetic.
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In the middle of the exhaust mod found here
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/mod-stock-exhaust-15987/index16.html
I'm trying my luck with some "QuickSteel" versus the welding for now, see how it works and holds up. So far, an hour in and it's curing/bonding well. I'll update with pics of the finished mod. and report of the QuickSteel.
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/mod-stock-exhaust-15987/index16.html
I'm trying my luck with some "QuickSteel" versus the welding for now, see how it works and holds up. So far, an hour in and it's curing/bonding well. I'll update with pics of the finished mod. and report of the QuickSteel.
Richie21
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You mind me asking where you got your brake lines from? I've been looking but a lot of websites seem to be sold out of them.