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This is exactly why I have a spiral tibial fracture. 4 - 6 months for a full recovery. Sure wish I could have got my leg outta the way in time! Also: MX boots would have helped, I'm sure.

Instead of taking the tire off and such, what if you used a piece of 2x4 or something - line that up against the rim and smack it with a hammer. The wood should be soft enough that it won't mar. You're very close!

Great write-up and video. Being self-sufficient is one of the most empowering and confidence-inspiring things we can ever strive for. That said, AAA is cheap; relatively speaking, and comforting insurance. Personally, I'll try fixing it myself first, but if I can't, roadside is usually available.

It'd be worth calling around and talking to some rim shops. They can do some amazing things.

good luck in your new adventures!

Yes, you can unclip as per the red circle. Once the hoses are out etc, if you're taking the tire off, the clips can be removed from the fender by squeezing the tabs together on the tire side of the fender.

That is strange. If that'd happened straight away I'd suggest air in the system, as you suspected. I suppose it's possible it could take a few miles to produce symptoms like yours, but that's not usually how it plays out. Best I can offer would be to drain & refill again with a clean 50/50 mix.

Just get a bulk fuel account. It's usually a bit cheaper or at least on par with Costco, certainly cheaper than retail (excluding the odd gas war or whatever, but generally speaking, over time, I'm ahead) and no lineups. I applied for a Co-Op cardlock card years ago. Best decision ever. Dad got a Chevron cardlock, but Co-Op has more locations that are advantageous to me. Access to bulk oils doesn't suck, either.

This might be redundant, but I've found this to be fairly accurate to get an idea of ergos: http://cycle-ergo.com

Agreed. You've done all that work, it only makes sense to flush the fluid for a complete job.

Sounds like you've solved it! In case the need arises, here's a link to all the o-rings and crush washers you might need - they're easy to swap out.

I wonder if your front & rear tire wear is out enough that the two sensors for ABS just can't calibrate correctly. If you've one brand new tire with lots of rubber, and another that's significantly worn (or wrong size sidewall or something extreme), that could do it. ABS sensors are magnetic, and also quite sensitive. Knocking them around during a tire change can result in sensor failure.

Bittersweet, I am sure. Good luck on your new adventures!

In my own defence, I've done it twice - both times on 6 lane freeways with no vehicles around. It doesn't take long to get up there, I'll say that. Absolutely no wobble at all, tracked straight as an arrow. I'd LOVE a track day.

Ugh, that sucks man. I hear your frustration - I broke a leg about two weeks ago and it's looking like no riding season for me. No damage to any of the bikes; just me.

Welcome to the forum! Like @maximo and others, I, too, have a '15 FJ-09, mostly stock except the touring windscreen - no wobbles in the triple digits (so far). And that has been with touring bags (not city bags). Michelin Road 5's.

You may not have photo radar where you live, unlike where I live, and other places. So it's not LEO so much as camera sentries. Not only that, prior to installing new ABS rings, I'd at times have traffic piling up behind me, because I was travelling well below the limit. So, an accurate speedo helps me a lot to, well, be able to see exactly how fast - or slow - I'm travelling. Besides, prick or not, a ticket is a ticket!

Mine was out quite a bit, too. I was able to resolve by installing corrected ABS rings, but I don't think they're available any longer...at least, not from the source I got them (Vcyclenut). Maybe contact them and see if they can still cook something up? - they wouldn't be difficult to manufacture. They're identical front & rear, so if you've a template for one, you have it for both.

2nd'd for the variety pack. I've purchased vehicle specific packs in the past and guess what: half of them didn't fit and the rest were simply missing! Just find a variety pack or two and there should be something that will work.

...that's what I was thinking too, like the chain or something, but that's on the other side.

Looks like a greasy fingerprint?

I've got an '83 NH 550c. I only rode it a short while; long enough to know a) I don't fit on it very well b) it needs work. I plan on fixing it up for my g/f, it'd fit her just about right. LOVED it though. The style, and that torque; my god the torque - in any gear. Too bad the fuel tank is so small, it'd make a great UJM otherwise.

I cheaped out with an ebay hugger: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/203952033321?hash=item2f7c7d0e29:g:IMoAAOSwQeRigtrI One of the smaller expanded metal grills fell off a while ago. They are just hot glued to the inside of the hugger. It's far enough out of sight that it doesn't bother me. Your splashguard is far and away a better looking and more elegant solution. It looks nearly identical to Dad's BMW splashguard. I bet it works well for you.

That's amazing, congrats!! I've an uncle that was able to reverse impending diabetes similarly. Love stories like this.

NICE! I've got an aluminum Cannondale cyclocross with Italian rims, haven't weighed it yet but it's FAR less than any bicycle I've ever owned. Got it from a Dutch friend who's a cycling fanatic. You're right, it's a great low-impact exercise machine.