coachluciano

20 hours ago, SKYFLIX said:

Finally received the new Garmin motorcycle mount for my XT, so now I can quickly move it between the bikes. Also added the Engage tank bag. and a mount for the 360 camera. Finally tour ready!

Dang is that color display sexy compared to my '15.  Wish there was an upgrade path for those of us in the dark.

59 minutes ago, rodb47 said:

Glad you're ok. Good keeping her under control.

Dang - grab your exhaust before you let them total it.  What i see there looks aftermarket.  However, wrenching with broken thumbs maybe not so easy.  Glad Covid still has a chance to take you.  Not many get that opp after t-boning a blind driver.

15 hours ago, TTR Ignition said:

 

Auto-blip is *much* more complicated and requires more involved programming, so it demands much more money.

Word. Spend enough time watching and studying MotoGP bikes / coupled with actual riding experience, down shift with rev matching is a science to the bike. I know you designed a QS. I have a healtech. Something I’m sure you studied when you did some development work. It will allow for a DS in certain circumstances. I have tested it. It work and slips in gear just like going up. However, really useless without rev matching. Using it under the fun circumstances when you want it - no go. 

15 hours ago, texscottyd said:

Confirmed.   Rizoma part number AZ403B 

Ummmm. That looks like Rizoma packaging. @texscottyd I know that color well. 

6 minutes ago, texscottyd said:

There’s a little decal that comes with these adjusters that you can stick onto the swingarm, and then index the back of the adjuster body to the marks on the decal.   

It’s a bit cheesy, admittedly.   I use a Motion Pro chain alignment tool, and don’t worry about the index marks.  

They should not even put the index decal in the box. They are way cheesy for a well machined part and does not stick at all. Not to mention could “slip” from where you originally got them on and now your calibration is off. 

26 minutes ago, stumpy said:

Hydraulic clutch??  never heard of it on a fj/tracer

I’m a pioneer and ADD did not help after I purchased the Brembo master cylinder.  Truly have a custom FJ at this point. 

11 hours ago, texscottyd said:

So, @ChadTheFoxFox - This is secret forum speak for “we will find ways to coerce you into spending money on things that you literally did not know existed before you met us” 

Welcome!   @coachluciano will be your tour guide...    

@texscottydspeaking of that, finally got some miles on all my new winter projects. Now I fully understand the benefits of my new Brembo Hydraulic clutch. I’ll write up a review on the thread in a few days. Bagster seat is awesome and the 320mm conversion is also most excellent. 

Clutch switch when engaged should disable the QSer.  It sound like yours is not.  Bike thinks you want to QS and is retarding the timing - while you are clutch shifting - I went through this is my HealTech QSer. 

3 hours ago, Clem Fandango said:

Why are you cleaning your chain several times a week?

Was wondering the same thing - Am I missing something with these auto-lubers??  Why.  I spray wax on my chain and good for while.  However, i don't ride in anything but sunshine.

I think I may be fondling the FJ this weekend.  Temps in NY supposed to hit close 60 and it's time for the spring startup.  I've got a new clutch, master cylinder and R1 Rotors to test

My favorite tank bag is my chest.

@Poochwelcome. You won’t be disappointed, at all. We have the same bike. 

All you guys spending money to make the sun go away. I’ve been begging for it to come out for the past 2.5 months. I’d actually pay for sun glare at this point.  Spring is close. 

On 1/26/2020 at 8:35 AM, koth442 said:

So $230 for a new set or $150 - $170 for a used set. I can get the rotors and take the wife out for dinner for the same money as new. 

It's a personal preference either way, with no right or wrong. 

There's where our logic parts ways - my wife hates me. lol.  But you are correct.

2 hours ago, koth442 said:

How is buying used a compromise? 

 How isn’t it? $115 bucks for a new one. 

4 minutes ago, betoney said:

LOTS of used R1 rotors on Ebay, I would check carefully for warpage, glazing and/or surface contamination.  I have to agree with @texscottyd though, for a few dollars more, just buy brand new.  Its kind of like buying used chain and sprockets...

You can’t be cheap when it comes to the single most important function on your bike. If you going through the process of upgrading (not like there’s anything wrong with stock) you see the value. Why skimp on finances at that point? Factor in the bolts you will need. I have a set of brand new R1 rotors sitting on my floor as we speak. Just waiting for my Titanium bolts to arrive from my favorite place, China. Should have them this week. Where did you get the spacers May I ask? 

1 hour ago, jojosz said:

No mods requires or useful for the FJ. It’s possible to fill the tank to the rim without any mods, but this is not advisable as the fuel will spill if you put the bike on the side stand. My initial post was not advocating for overfilling the tank, just noting that the Yamaha spec of 4.8 gallon is really conservative + that filling on the center stand makes a difference.

Don't fill up your tank beyond the bottom plate in the fill hole - there is a breather hose in there and if you plug it with gas, bike no start

7 hours ago, BBB said:

That’s an interesting idea 👍🏻

Indeed. Also makes for removal and reinstall of the box, 1 PITA step less. 

New breather hose showed up today. Original on the left. Glad I ordered a new one. Mine was never fully crimped, but also never fully breathing. This is a focus point when reinstalling the air box. Oddly, the new hose feel sturdier for some reason. Guessing heat takes its toll on rubber. 

The man in brown dropped these off today.

3 hours ago, betoney said:

A spacer. Something to wedge in the socket to keep the plug tight.  When I used my 12v socket, I would have to wrap electrical tape around the plug to add width and push it in tight, by buddy also has a '15 FJ and would occasionally push a thin piece of cardboard between the plug and socket but it would eventually vibrate loose on both bikes no matter what we tried.

What @betoney said. 

On 1/11/2020 at 7:49 AM, 2and3cylinders said:

Which of these, if any, is the ESR you use?

 Thx

Ride with GPS is a cycling app I believe - MyRide is what @texscottydwas showing above.  I just loaded it myself, but have to wait till spring to give it a try

1 hour ago, norcal616 said:

I mentioned changing out the front sprocket for a plain jane one(no noise damper) and I guess this is the last thing people will do or not even do, after chasing the vibrations doing foot pegs, handlebars, etc 

I must be cursed because my FJ has next to no vibrations. At all. I often ponder at various speeds wondering what everyone else feel who do experience issues.  

1 hour ago, betoney said:

I took a chance on these Chinese knock-offs from Ebay.  While they are constructed fine, they have no index notch or mark on the center black axle block to reference with the measurement marks.  With no point of reference they are effectively worthless.

I tried them for awhile and the only way that I could measure distance was with a digital caliper on each side, getting them equal on each side took forever and was a complete pain in the a$$.  Now they collect dust in the garage.

I tried to tell y’all. Glad we have proof. Yes the originals are expensive, but well worth it and they add a nice bling-factor.