What did you do to your motorcycle today?

**Matt D.** · 03-03-2011 09:50 PM

Those aren't bad looking.

**rambag3** · 03-03-2011 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by David Mays

Go look at the pics from 96GTI8v above and you'll stop thinking about pants and just buy them.

I got a set of "Tourmaster Caliber" pants from MotorcycleSuperstore.com for $144. They're not the best thing in the world, but I'm sure they're a hell of a lot better than jeans.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ber-Pants.aspx

Point being, you don't have to break the bank to get at least minimal protection. One visit to the ER for stitches would cost you more than the pants.

Read the post, saw the pics bought this:
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...overpants.html

I've been putting it off for 6 months, bought it in less then 5 minutes after seeing that.

**modular** · 03-04-2011 05:18 AM

Got my carbon parts from across the pond (side panels and front fender) and threw them on as well as a pair of Oberon foot pegs and Storz Racing shifter. I also modded the pulley cover with some cut-outs.

**deadleavesdie** · 03-04-2011 11:41 PM

Ordered Pirelli angel st's. Considering my kick off ride is from upstate to deals gap and back.

Hopefully the Angel's hold up to their reviews of 7500 miles.

**TisforTurbo** · 03-05-2011 12:35 PM

Installed an R1 throttle, going for the first ride of the season!

**somepunk22** · 03-05-2011 06:01 PM

Put her back together. New top end, tires, chain, sprockets, and more. Snow snow go away!

**JohnnyD** · 03-14-2011 12:20 PM

New custom SS exhaust

**veedub87** · 03-17-2011 11:49 PM

From OEM high bars:

To OEM low bars:

Ride has been transformed, and I love my bike that much more.

**SomeRandomGuy** · 03-18-2011 12:08 AM

Yesterday I siphoned out the fuel, changed the fuel filter and refueled. The bike runs better. The existing filter had a date stamp of 2002 on it.

**Sizzla** · 03-18-2011 12:44 AM

**BigEbusa** · 03-18-2011 03:23 AM

Waiting on parts from powder coating.

**deadleavesdie** · 03-24-2011 08:54 PM

Pulled it out of the heated storage building, got pissed that it wouldn't start up, got the tools to fix take it apart, charged it, still wouldn't start, got starting fluid, started like a charm. Rode my ass off for 45 minutes while its 30 degrees out.

Battery won't hold charge because its smoked, or my rectifier is gonzo. Need to look into it before my trip next month.

Upstate NY to Deals Gap. 3 rockets, back is going to hurt.

**TurboWraith** · 03-24-2011 09:21 PM

Put it up on stands, removed the forks getting ready to install new seals tomorrow. Woo.

**mad8vskillz** · 03-24-2011 10:35 PM

tightened the chain, cleaned and lubed the chain.

replaced a frankenclamp on the exhaust

with a jegs clamp

put some aprilia mirrors on

much sturdier than **** ebay koso's

put teckgrips on

discovered the previous owner left me a hidden rusty dent in the tank (under the seat)

stitched up a crack in the rear plastics

and moved the throttle 1cm to the right (for some reason there was a cm of handlebar to the right of the throttle tube previously

**Amdek** · 03-24-2011 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Sizzla

south mtn?

**Sizzla** · 03-25-2011 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by Amdek

south mtn?

Yep. It was my first time there.

**TurboWraith** · 03-25-2011 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by mad8vskillz

discovered the previous owner left me a hidden rusty dent in the tank (under the seat)

That....is not cool. But it doesn't look that bad. I would sand down that section of the tank, straighten it out as much as possible and hit it with some primer. That part of the tank is hidden by the seat/side panels.

**mad8vskillz** · 03-25-2011 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by TurboWraith

That....is not cool. But it doesn't look that bad. I would sand down that section of the tank, straighten it out as much as possible and hit it with some primer. That part of the tank is hidden by the seat/side panels.

that's what i'm planning. worst case, i can just cut that area off since all that part does is help hold the side-cover

**96GTI8v** · 03-25-2011 08:52 AM

Finally finished my winters SV1k build, took pictures, and rode it for a couple hours.

GSF400 build begins as soon as I get back from Scotland.

**mad8vskillz** · 03-25-2011 08:53 AM

digging the stripple fairing and gixxer forks

**TurboWraith** · 03-25-2011 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by mad8vskillz

digging the stripple fairing and gixxer forks

Indeed, that is an awesome 1k! Love it!

Just finished the fork seals on my bike. Inverted forks aren't near as scary as people make them sound.

**kerridwen** · 03-26-2011 04:27 AM

Got a battery for the new to me XJR1300 (it's a 2003 bike, sold new in 2005, never registered... got it with 12.8 kms on the clock), started it up and rode it around the block...

I also ordered a set of OEM look alike mirrors (left mirror is broken) and a supply of oil filters from the UK. Unbelievable that each oil filter is $16 at the dealership and a champion filter only $6 from the UK...

As I'm already paying 20 GBP for shipping I also took the chance to order brake pads for my XT660 and one oil filter, I like to keep 2 spare filters and right now I only have one for the XT.

Also ordered a can of "Blue-Job" as one of the headers is yellow ish and the other has a bit of bluing... Which got worse after riding it around the block, seems that the carbs need some work... I'll drain the tank as the gas is probably 1 year old and add 5 liters of fresh gas with two bottles of injector cleaner, I hope that takes care of the dirty carbs.

**OLD-GTI** · 03-26-2011 05:51 PM

rode it 59 miles home in 31 degree weather.

**stacman** · 03-27-2011 10:37 PM

Tried to find it.

Haven't found it yet. Soon though, I will find my bike and it WILL be mine.

**42green** · 03-28-2011 09:27 AM

Nothing, I figure if I'm lucky it will only be at the dealer for another 2 weeks. It has been in since February 12th.

**Spinnaker** · 03-28-2011 12:30 PM

Bought a set of Pirelli Diablo Supersports off of Cyclegear for $180 shipped

**greenburrick16v** · 03-28-2011 01:10 PM

Made this

Look like this

**autotragik b3attlewagen** · 03-29-2011 01:09 PM

waited on parts yet again.

**prob3r** · 03-29-2011 02:42 PM

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Got the bikes out and tuned them up

**42green** · 03-29-2011 03:57 PM

Called Kawasaki, **** them.
Called the dealership it at again, so so.
About to call the DMV / Department of consumer protection (lemon law)

**Amdek** · 03-29-2011 07:11 PM

wheel tape on the VFR

**JoeArlo** · 03-30-2011 02:04 AM

Finally got my custom built ammo cans mounted. Digging it.

**gti5124** · 03-30-2011 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Amdek

wheel tape on the VFR

Are those factory wings on the side covers and tank? Looks good!

**Amdek** · 03-30-2011 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by gti5124

Are those factory wings on the side covers and tank? Looks good!

nope! My friend does signage work and has a vinyl cutting machine, just drew up a sketch on the computer and had the machine do the cutting. Applying them wasn't much fun but they are holding up great

**BlownWideOpen** · 03-30-2011 02:15 PM

I just bought my first bike as a project

It's a 1980 Honda 650. Currently looks beat, and is missing a gas tank. So it is a project. I will try to get it running after the tank is on, and then will start adding all of my parts.

I will soon be picking up a set of new forks, triple trees, risers, handlebars, and a headlight. Is there anywhere I can get a new ignition system w/ a key also? I just don't have tons of money to be buying a good bike THEN customizing it, so I went with this path. I don't even have my license so I'm not even worried about riding it any time soon lol.

VWVortex

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