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Tracer 9GT!!

https://ridermagazine.com/2021/09/21/riders-2021-motorcycle-of-the-year/

Hard to argue the results on THIS site!!

Though I have an "Old" Fudge, it's still an awesome bike!!

Kyocera Duroforce Pro is a great unit to run Osmand+ for GPS, and should work fine w FOBO TPMS. Will also Qi charge, micro USB,or via 2 pads on the back of the phone.

8 hours ago, PhotoAl said:

 I have the Zumo XT mount on my bars and it has worked very well for a year.  However recently I’ve had some trouble with the power pins not allizning correctly and the Zumo XT has to be removed from the mount and re installed.  

I smear a bit of dielectric grease on the pins of the mount, and on back of my 590 to help make contact and keep those iddy-biddy spring loaded pins lubed up.  Once or twice a year is all that's needed. Same with Senas on our helmets. 

Can you put the broken clip on, then add a zip tie and/or duct tape to secure it in place?

Also, it looks much like similar clasps used on late model Fords.

A fun weekend tooling around SE Ohio and Western WVa at the MSTA's "Mail Pouch Fly-By"!  A bit over 600 miles for the weekend.  The Fudge is such a blast to play on!  And if you've never ridden SE Ohio, you are missing some of the best roads in the US.

Also invest in some thread files. These will clean up boogered-up threads.

Dremel with cutoff wheel, or one of these:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396173_200396173

Then you need to address the stud issue.  May have to replace the hub is the stud hole is stripped out, as replacing the stud likely will not fix the issue.  You could have the stud hole welded shut and redrilled, if you know a good welder.

Shoei Neotech with Sena 50s.  I found it no more difficult to install the Sena in my modular than my daughter's full face helmet.

I wear transitions glasses, and didn't like the "optics" of the drop down visor, so I trimmed off a portion of it, covered it with electrical tape and use it like a sun visor, like in a car.

It also has a Pin-loc visor, which helps with not fogging.

It's probably due for replacement, and I'll likely get a Neotech II.

I bought my '15 with 1500 miles on it, and it came with the OEM bags.  I first added the 50L box and ran it for a while, but it was too big!  Then put a 39L on and 20K miles later, the tail section has not fallen off.  And I often haul well over the recommended weight in the bags/box.

Lawyers gotta keep the mfg out of court rooms, so ridiculous ratings will be published.

Currently shows 46.2 on my '15 with flashed ecu and stock exhaust. I usually ride in STD mode. Fair bit of highway miles. Recently turned over 20k miles.

2 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Is what's that attached to the GV case guards on the left side there?

Shock reservoir.

2 hours ago, roadrash83 said:

Nice tool kit @sirepair I'm trying to figure out what the tool with wing nut is? 

That is a stack of 1/4" drive sockets, with a piece of 1/4" all-thread keeping them together. 8/10/12 and 14mm. There is also 2 14mm nuts welded together which allows me to service front axle. 

Here's my tool roll that I keep on the bike.

38 minutes ago, wanderer said:

hmm, I interested in this: what is the whole travel tool kit ya'll are carrying to do the tire off/on, internal patch, set the bead?

I've been on the road and found it easier to find a replacement tire than it is to find a shop able to do the work. 

I haven't removed/installed a tire yet. Not at home, much less on the road.

I carry everything with me in a tool roll to do all general maintenance, including tire spoons. I also keep a "Stop-n-go" air compressor in there. This is the reason I built my under-tail tool storage setup.

But for this, I had my enclosed trailer at the cabin we were staying at, with an even larger selection of tools, including cordless drill with a wire wheel to prepare the inside of the tire for patching.

When hosting an event with riders often coming several hundred of miles to attend, it's good to be prepared! 

Photos below shows my under-tail toolbox, and attendees from "OH-STOC", which my wife and I have been hosting for 14 years. 

While leading a group ride a couple weeks ago, I found a lil' something with my nearly new rear tire. Damnit!

2 gummies shoved in, aired up and ran about 30 miles, only to have the gummies pop out. Grrrrr..

2 more gummies, big wad of rubber cement, 1/2 a can of "Fix-a-flat" and more air had me rockin' again!

Once we made it back to our cabins, wheel was removed, tire spooned off, cleaned up, patched on the inside and remounted.  Many hands make light work!

Back on the road again!

Just shy of 20k miles on my 15, and the 6th gear whine is still there. Chain is kept on the loose side of spec as I think the spec is tight.

I've come to think of it as a reminder not to look for 7th gear...

I am not aware of any after market top boxes that will fit on the OEM rack.  But if you are "handy", you could probably make an adapter that would work.  I used some HDPE plastic to make a rear rack to adapt the large Yamaha top box to my ST-1100.

I LOVED my Lowrance GPS, but it died years ago.  I've used some cheap Chinavasion units, Sygic on Android, Osmand+ on a Kyrocera Duro Pro Android (my current "backup") and my current primary is a Garmin 590 (upgraded to 595),

Basecamp is "quirky" to use, at best.  Some say it's not user friendly, others would say it's picky about who its friends are!  

Many MSTA events have routes done in GPX, and a member, Norm Kern, has developed some videos on how to configure your GPS for use with these routes, along with tips to make your own. Has helped me out lots!  See this page for info: 

Norm Kern’s GPS video tutorials - MSTA

 Hope this helps!

I opted to use a wiring clamp to install on my handlebars. Not as clunky as the plastic clamp, and like you said, 1/4-20 fastener took care of  it.

For those wondering, the T-valves work great!  I've used them for several years on my ST1100, and put them on the FJ as soon as tires were needed.  I just bought 8 more to put on my trailer tires (1 tandem axle enclosed and 1 tandem axle utility) to work with a TPMS system I got just for that.

On the bikes, I opted for a TPMS with a watch-sized display that gets power from the bike.  These sensors are not "always on", but I try to take time to check my tires before a ride anyway.  And since the power comes from the bike, I don't have to remember to charge a device, or have my phone in a visible location to keep track of tires.

Here is the TPMS system I'm using: 

Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System

I haven't looked at the wiring connection for the headlight, but if you can determine the connectors, buy a male and female that match, then make a jumper that fits in the middle to feed your relay(s), that would be the way to go.  

I've bought connector kits with blank male and female connectors/pin of various styles, so it's likely just a matter of the right connectors.  May have to buy a kit with the crimping tool, depending upon the style.

Cycle Terminal is a good source that I've used in the past.  

Hey, I remember that guy!  Welcome to another fold in the interweb!

In my tank bags, I cut down various plastic containers, like quart oil bottles (cleaned with brake parts cleaner) and staple them together to make compartments. One for first aid/meds, one for candy and gum, one for cleaning wipes, etc.

Cardboard or corrugated plastic sheets (yard signs) can easily be cut and shaped to make compartments for your panniers or top box.

There is a write up here of what I've done: 

Out for my first ride of '21. Upper 30s/lower 40s with beautiful clear skies. Glad I have heated grips, gloves and liner!

Picture is from a hilltop on the west side of Chillicothe, Oh, overlooking Main street.  This will look so much better when everything greens up!

Felt so good to be out on two wheels, it's been a long winter....

Yesterday finished new tires install, along with chain, sprockets, EBC HH pads front and rear, bleed brakes/fresh fluid, oil change and topped it off with a bath.  Ready to ride!

Here's what I did (though some will cringe at drilling holes!) Sorry for the sketch, but it best represents what I made. Made a little bracket that is mounted with 2 pop rivets in the "trough" on the left side. Secures the coax connector so connection will pull apart without damage to wiring. 

Tip: occasionally put some dielectric grease in the connector. I always seem to lose the caps!