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texscottyd

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  1. May I ask where you’re located @ChickenIsMe?   I’m wondering, as I’m genuinely not aware of any place in the U.S. where an annual state safety inspection would flag you for that.   

    Regardless, if you’re not feeling that speed-dependent pulsing in the brakes while slowing down, I’m highly skeptical that you have a significant warp to a rotor.  A small amount of runout is normal, but not enough to be noticeable at the lever.  

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  2. On 2/8/2024 at 4:38 PM, 2and3cylinders said:

    I can't figure out what your buddy is riding

    Hey Bret - That’s a Kawasaki Z H2 SE, which is the naked version of the H2 supercharged line…  ‘Hypersport standard’ is how I would describe it.  Detuned to ‘only’ 197 horsepower, but with a 100+ foot-pound torque curve that will pull your arms out of their sockets.  Stupid quick; crazy fun.  😀

    Kelly is 74, and still rides VERY well.  He’s quick, smooth, efficient, and always in control.  It gives me hope that I have another 15 or 20 years of motorcycling in my future.   

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  3. I got out for about 250 brisk miles on Sunday, with a long-time friend and riding companion.   Between the two of us, we brought 300+ horsepower, 7 cylinders, 1 supercharger, and 100+ combined years of riding experience to the party.  😀

    It’s always fun to log some backroad miles with someone you know and trust… 

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  4. 20 hours ago, piotrek said:

    The experience of driving or riding a manual gearbox is the attraction for many, in spite of all the speed, perfection and efficiency of the alternatives. These technological advancements won't always scratch the itch. 🙂

    THIS!  100% this… 😀

    I bought my new Cadillac with a good old 6-speed manual, and couldn’t be happier.  Yes, it’s a ‘better’ car in every measurable way with the available 10-speed automatic, and I couldn’t care less… it’s the visceral experience of being actively engaged in the drive, not just passively along for the ride.   Same on the bikes:  I’ve ridden a Honda DCT, and am very impressed with the technology, but it’s just not quite for me.  Yet.  Your mileage may vary… 

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  5. 4 hours ago, miweber929 said:

    Looks like a Dymag rear wheel so probably a new set of hoops :)

    Exactly!  New 17” Dymags for the XR…  sorry that wasn’t particularly clear @Ride365.   I’m leaving them mostly wrapped up and protected until I get the chance to mount them, so more complete photos will be coming later.    

    They are REALLY sexy, however, and light… 😀

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  6. For whatever it’s worth, I either (a) didn’t see that warning, or (b) chose to just blatantly disregard said warning, because my first-year FJ (the unstable short-wheelbase version) has been north of 120 mph on many occasions, all with the factory saddlebags hanging out there in the breeze…   Never been a problem. 

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  7. 39 minutes ago, thanks4thefish said:

    Thanks for the quick answer. I’ve just ordered the Galfer kit and some speed bleeders. 

    I have the Galfer 5 line system on my FJ, and they work great.  They aren’t difficult to fit, but it is a bit of a tedious job… take your time and route everything carefully and you’ll be fine.  

    It’s been mentioned here on the forum a few times, but the easiest way to remove the stock hard lines from inside the frame is to just cut them out.   You won’t ever want/need to reuse them, so it’s far easier to cut and remove in sections than trying to remove intact.   

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