What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[Devdog]

Sorry for the late response, I meant that they still feel "off" because I haven't broken them in, yet.

Can you explain what ya mean by that?

I got a 777 on the back, only have 3 miles on it, from a trip to the gas station, so its hard to say how it feels compared to the Metzler I had prior.

I replaced my head bearings before riding on the 777, so my ride is many times better (well, from what I could tell in 3 miles anyway).


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[Screwloose]

Got it together with the RTV 3145. Seems to adhere well. Helps to keep the new joints in place as I push the air box down on the carbs. Thanks.

Well done. Your getting there mate.

 

[Parminio]

Penalty for that green color should be loss of possession.

To be fair, he already pays a heavy performance penalty for having to tote around a Marine Deep Cycle battery to keep that paint job glowing.

 

[V-Four]

Added this fone holder Kabob yesterday. Bought it awhile back based on a referral from here if my memory serves.. and it may not serve at all..

Looks cool. Locks when closed onto fone. plenty of adjustability in any direction I need. I haven't tried it out yet. And I couldn't take a pic of it with the fone in it, ..well, cuz my fone would be in it.

Feels like it could be "bouncy" during riding, as the plastic bar mount is really flexy. I suppose that's better than hard n brittle though. as long as It holds the fone, and I don't have to.







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[V-Four]

To be fair, he already pays a heavy performance penalty for having to tote around a Marine Deep Cycle battery to keep that paint job glowing.

That, AND the solar panel strapped to my back keeps just enough charge.. The panel is really killing my gas mileage though..


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[patate657]

I'm learning 'Again' the hard way. You can paint a Turd, but it's still a Turd. Being an Ole' Grumpy guy, I should already know that. This bike may be up for sale soon if it aggravates me to much......

 

[Screwloose]

I'm learning 'Again' the hard way. You can paint a Turd, but it's still a Turd. Being an Ole' Grumpy guy, I should already know that. This bike may be up for sale soon if it aggravates me to much......

Stick by it dude.

There are very few jobs I have done on my bikes and cars that are cost effective, but the knowledge and feeling of achievement is priceless.

 

[patate657]

Stick by it dude.

There are very few jobs I have done on my bikes and cars that are cost effective, but the knowledge and feeling of achievement is priceless.

Yeah, I know but always something. This morning I think I found the short. When I hit the brakes the 2nd 10amp fuse blows. Getting there, little by little. For some reason no one wants to be around me when working on this project. Even my new Doggy hangs back. The neighbors shuttering up their windows and double locking doors. Got so frustrated I took the 84' Venture out for a ride the other day. Just because I wanted to be on a bike that runs like it should.....

 

[Screwloose]

For some reason no one wants to be around me when working on this project. Even my new Doggy hangs back. The neighbors shuttering up their windows and double locking doors.

That's normal, every living thing from a microbe to my wife stays out my way when I'm working on old vehicles, even the neighbors cat stays out my way.

It's a very lonely game mate.

 

[hornhuntertom]

Decided to ditch the stock seat and go with a Corbin. Gonna put some miles on it this weekend to see if it was worth the money.

 

[1badmax]

Decided to ditch the stock seat and go with a Corbin. Gonna put some miles on it this weekend to see if it was worth the money. View attachment 79120View attachment 79121View attachment 79122

Let us know how it is. Thinking of going that route also.

 

[MileHayabusa]

Decided to ditch the stock seat and go with a Corbin. Gonna put some miles on it this weekend to see if it was worth the money. View attachment 79120View attachment 79121View attachment 79122

What did that Corbin run you, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[D Larson]

Decided to ditch the stock seat and go with a Corbin. Gonna put some miles on it this weekend to see if it was worth the money. View attachment 79120View attachment 79121View attachment 79122

Please advise on the comfort vs stock after you have done some mile.

 

[hornhuntertom]

What did that Corbin run you, if you don't mind my asking?

$561 for the seat (tax included) and $52 for the shipping to Michigan. Took about 6 weeks to get it.

 

[hornhuntertom]

Please advise on the comfort vs stock after you have done some mile.

I sure will. Hoping for 300 miles or so on Sunday.

 

[D Larson]

I sure will. Hoping for 300 miles or so on Sunday.

About three weeks ago I did 400. It is a small number compared to the Iron Butt people, but I was some kind of sore at the end.

 

[El Canadiense]

I regularly did 1,000 mile runs on my Gen 1 with a Corbin and my Gen 2 would be better since it is much smoother.

 

[Coastal Grey]

I had a corbin on my 2010 best bang for the buck besides a flash put a lot of very grateful ass time on that seat

 

[patate657]

Can someone tell me what the Allen wrenches metric sizes are needed for a Gen 1 on board tool kit. My bike came without one and I'm trying to get one together.

 

[02GF74]

4, 5 and 6 mm should do majority of the bolts.