What did you do to your motorcycle today?

[Knock Sensor]

Adjusted my chain today since it was dragging on the exhaust.... I need a new chain. The bike rides like **** right now.

[SidVicious]

Almost done with the head gasket job, building a custom mount for a new headlight, working on wiring. Hopefully have it riding in a week.

[Sizzla]

Rode around the city for about an hour and lubed the chain right after.

[atomicalex]

got it up on the centerstand all by myself for the first time ever. Also really worked on downshifting while braking. I want to ride like my track star buddy in the US. I want to be smooth and good.

[mad8vskillz]

nsr: ziptied all the things. it's way ghetto now. i forgot to to take pics though

romano258's track bike: stop-drilled and ziptied some cracks in the fairings, pulled wheels off so he can get tires mounted, replaced clutch lever and perch, replaced windscreen, cured sticky throttle, found some rotted fuel line and fixed that,

[luckyguy19]

Splitting the cases on my 2010 YZ450F tonight. The rod seized on the crank. About a month ago it dropped a valve, that then hit the piston. Apparently it damaged the big end rod bearing and it took a few rides to completely give up. Bike only has 150 hours with religious oil changes and air filter cleanings. Good news is I can ride my wife's YZ125 this weekend. That bike is such a blast.

[JWoody]

Finally got around to installing an exhaust I picked up earlier in the week. FMF Apex slip-on, excellent bump in the mid range and a 10lbs loss on the weight savings. Race ECM from EBR will be here Tuesday along with a K&N filter. Not many more days/weeks for riding. Got the quiet core inserted, but she still hums loud enough to need ear foamies...

-J

[Mr Niceguy]

after my shift lever falling off on the highway for the second time I went home and loctited the **** out of it. That bitch better not be rattling its way loose again

[blue70beetle]

You generally shouldn't need Loctite to hold a bolt in...are the threads (on the bolt and in the hole) clean and oil-free?

[modular]

Since picking up the 1994 GS500 Saturday I have installed a 2005 Katana rear shock, Superbike bars, Pro Grip 699's, EBC HH pads front and rear, oil/filter change, flushed brake fluid and threw some misc. cosmetic do-dads at it.

This should be a fun little bike.

[Mr Niceguy]

You generally shouldn't need Loctite to hold a bolt in...are the threads (on the bolt and in the hole) clean and oil-free?

they are clean and oil free now It is a pretty common occurrence on the sv's for that bolt to rattle loose over time, I'm hoping that I have nipped that pretty good going forward

[Paul@VWvortex]

I installed a pair of Fastaway Evo F3 pivoting pegs on Friday night while burning the midnight oil and then followed-up with a long dirt ride on Saturday.



It was 35 miles to the dirt, two long technical sections marred with huge rocks, four stream crossings, tons of sand and all the things that make it difficult to manuver a 450 pound motorcycle through. It was fun though and next time I will need to take my GoPro with me.

[turbinepowered]

they are clean and oil free now It is a pretty common occurrence on the sv's for that bolt to rattle loose over time, I'm hoping that I have nipped that pretty good going forward

Vtwin. Go figure. :p

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[dannyc]

tightened up my shifter lever, then took my non working gauges off and flipped the bars. Probably gonna paint my tank next. The bike is gonna sit until next season so I'm currently planning the build for this winter and doing the simple stuff now.

[Varsix]

Well lets see I picked up my speed triple on Tuesday and have since put 300 miles on it.

[modular]

Installed a 2005 Katana rear shock, EBC HH f/r pads, flushed brake fluid, oil change, shimmed needles and installed a few other small items.

[atomicalex]

Rolled up on 15 000kms.

Sweet times.

[Sizzla]

Well lets see I picked up my speed triple on Tuesday and have since put 300 miles on it.

Pics?

[asadjewonxmas]

rode to work and almost turned into a popsicle. It was 26 degrees with windchill this morning. I need some fall/winter gear to make it through my 14 mile ride to work. i had on 3 shirts a fleece and my jacket, had a hat on under my helmet and that kept me warm but my leather summer gloves were not enough my hands froze.

[TBT-Syncro]

rode to work and almost turned into a popsicle. It was 26 degrees with windchill this morning. I need some fall/winter gear to make it through my 14 mile ride to work. i had on 3 shirts a fleece and my jacket, had a hat on under my helmet and that kept me warm but my leather summer gloves were not enough my hands froze.

heated grips. best bike mod ever.

[modular]

15 tooth front sprocket, Bridgestone BT-003's (140/70R17 on the rear), Hi-flow filter and up one size on the mains.

[nhbubba]

heated grips. best bike mod ever.

+1. Plus knuckle guards to block the wind.

[Metallitubby]

FMF Apex slip-on

I had a beta Apex when they first came out. What a piece... Hopefully FMF updated the packing/rivets a little better. Part of my testing, was cost on a 4.1Ti system instead, which worked out better (louder) in the end.

[atomicalex]

Ordered a new rubber thingy for my shifter. Rode to work, it was 2.5°C out. Silk liners in the gloves made a big difference.

[turbinepowered]

Ordered a new rubber thingy for my shifter. Rode to work, it was 2.5°C out. Silk liners in the gloves made a big difference.

2.5°C, so that's, what, 37°F? I rode in this morning in similar conditions, but because I couldn't find all my cold gear I just zipped up my vents, wore a thin fleece under the jacket, and used my backup neck sock. Summer weight gloves, no liners, 55 mph zones. Chilly!

Neck socks make a HUGE difference in staying warm, even away from the neck area.

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[asadjewonxmas]

Im missing out on a killer deal today on a 93 zx7 cuz i have no spare $$$ and the guy isnt interested in trades. it needs a battery and carb work for $800 but looks super clean. would have been a nice upgrade from my 92 600 since mine is a little rough cosmetically.

[GLI Stee]

sat on it and said i wish i could be riding it

[Twistedsix]

Waiting for this weekend to put them on... Looking forward to knocking every little rubber hair off them in the turns.

[BlkMkVGTi]

Nice, just put a Michelin Pilot Power 190/50 on my rear, grips excellent, you'll like em.

[mad8vskillz]

almost finished moving to my new "playpen" (garage) closer to my home.
twice the space, no garage-mate, and <5 minutes drive.

[mrothwell]

Nice, just put a Michelin Pilot Power 190/50 on my rear, grips excellent, you'll like em.

I thought 190/55 was the hot ticket these days.

And also, any thoughts on the cold weather properties of the Pilot Powers? The thought of high performance moto tires getting hockey-puckish in cold weather like summer car tires freaks me out a bit.

[atomicalex]

Did the little rubber thingy on the shifter, and int he process thought 2hey, I should change the position". Erm, that will get set back to what it was before tonight. Too much ankle extension required to get my toe under the shifter.

Neck socks are awesome. I have a bunch, so I can color coordinate with my work suits.

[turbinepowered]

Neck socks are awesome. I have a bunch, so I can color coordinate with my work suits.

They come in colors other than black?

I need to order so many rubber parts for my Nighthawk. Peg boots, shifter, cush drives... I know I have at least one cush that's mush. I can feel the issue. It's really unnerving.

Really want to pick up some new tires this month, but I KNOW I'll have to wait until December. Tell you what I'm not doing: ordering tires from the local dealer. 3x the price of online?

[hrama803]

I love mine... only tires ill run...

Whats your instagram id? Im @ himmatrama

[atomicalex]

They come in colors other than black?

I live in Germany. We get Buffs in a ton of colors, and the cheap tubes at the bike shops come in lots of colors and patterns. I even have one from Manner (the austrian pastry company). The fancy neck gaitors come in black, beige, hi-vis, red, blue, etc. Typically no patterns, though.