TomTracer

21 minutes ago, Heavy said:

I just spent the last 45 minute searching to see if I could find any info on reshaping the stock seat ... and didn't find anything.

I'm wondering if there is enough foam in the seat to do a "seat slope mod" without raising the front of the seat.  I'm inseam challenged and thought I might remove foam from the rear of the seat to lower it and reduce the slope.

Anyone gone this route?

Takt it to an upholstery shop. Lots of the work on bike seats. Try someone who makes seats/cushions for wheel chair bound clients.

It is useful! If we don't pay attention to it we'll wish we had. Thanks!

No reserve tank! No. Just a sensor.

There teally isn't a reseeve tank, the sensor comes on at a low level. Most of us start looking for gas around 180 mi. The guage drops from full to half full around 120 mi. Headwind, load on the bike and of course speed factor in. Watch the low fuel indicator light, and when the pump flashes start looking. I watch the current mpg indicator and run the speed that keeps mpg up. I once had about 1/10th gal left when I found gas. 

That crush can be a pita but it'll come off. Apply pressure in the remove direction while turning the plug opposite direction, unscrew it.

A good source for all things warming is www.thewarmingstore.com (no affiliation, just a customer) and now is a good time. Good brands - I have a California Heat Heated Liner that's great. The micro wire stuff is so much better than my ancient Gerbing ant Tourmaster stuff. I'd stay away from the rechargeable battery stuff but that's just me. FWIW.

Have stayed at Mt Mag lodge several times. Lots of rally groups meet there-Ferarri, Porsche. Corvettes. MX5, you name it.

You go thru Paris. AR coming down from Mt. MAG. PARIS was where Hannigan fairings were made for many years. Mainly for vintage BMW's, hacks and racers, they were the clamshell style. 

Learn the proper star wheel technique and it can't be easier. I had a heck of a time with my 2020 900gt when new. It was me being too ham fisted. Scroll to the heated grip symbol, give a firm but quick push (don't be slow, or hold the push in). When symbol flashes, roll to the setting you wantand then push in on the star wheel and the flashing will stop. It really isn't hard to use if you work it a little. 

I've got heated gloves but they're bulky, and changing to aftermarket heated grips is totally not necessary IMO.

Until I got the technique figured out I pulled over to fool with it. Fighting it while moving is foolish, if not worse. IMO of course.

On 5/24/2023 at 7:03 AM, Yamajank said:

Anyone tried the Rosso 4 on the front?  I have been using S22 and have a T32 on the rear. The S22 is needing to be replaced. Not sure if I should cross match brands like that but the reviews of the Rosso have me wanting to try it. 

Cycle Gear?

Don't.mean to hi-jack here, but some other sites in AR are worth mention. Near Eureka Springs Beaver Lake has a wooden replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. 7 S out of Jasper a short distance has The Cliff House overlooking the AR Grand Canyon. 7 to Hot Springs is great.  AR 125 to Peel has a free ferry across an arm of the lake heading to Ozark, MO. Dover, AR has the Booger Holler Tabernacle with remnants of a small store and a double decker outhouse! Always makes me smile when I pass there. AR is great for us Mid-W dwellers.

During all my years of riding only once have been fumes away from dead in the water, and once out on I-80 xit ramp W of Omaha. I dont dwell on mpg, riding like I stole it mixed with "normal". But if $1.00 worth of gas changes how I ride-time for me to get a job or hang it up.

15 minutes ago, OldBikers said:

I use a tail bag for my Depends.

Years ago the EZleaker was advertised. Consisted of a hose with a funnel at one end, the hose ran down your pant leg, idea was to not need P stops. Not sure a pillion passenger would like it very much.

1 hour ago, Madicalmichaell said:

Is there anything i can do to raise the foot peg location to avoid having them scrape when im on twisties. 2016 FJ09.

I know that on the stock foot pegs you can unscrew the tabs on the bottom which basically just let you know that your close.

I feel as the bike can definitely lean further over but cant do it with these darn pegs.

 

Has the bike been lowered? Are the pegs aftermarker?  I'd be reluctant to grind off the tabs but you could.

Anyone who has not been to Barber in Leeds, AL should get it on thier list of must see places to visit. Special place for sure!

4 hours ago, PhotoAl said:

Thanks for the ride description. I go thru Memphis and Jonesboro on my way out west. Springfield MO is 600 miles and a long 1st day.  Been looking for a shorter trip in May/June if I can catch a break.  I've gone to Utah a couple of times in June but don't think I have enough time this year.  Places like this would be great for a 4 or 5 day trip.

Heading N out of Hardy, AR really slows the trip. I love riding much of AR,  but gotta be patient.

I installed them on dl650 Vee Strom, and Klr650, and lowered foot pegs on an F800GT NMW. You scrape pegs more readily in twisties. Otherwise cowboy bkie mounting is slightly easier for us shorty's, and flat footing may be easier. These things should apply to a 900gt. On the 900gt the side stand lean will lessen too.

I agree. Fit first, features you want, whatever certificatiins are important to you, and cost. I have a hard time finding a helmet that fits and the $$$$ one's don't ever come close. If's not that I can't afford $$$$ but fit isn't there. That's my thoughts on the matter!

Sorry to hear of the family loss. Very nice celebration and memory of life. Well done!

Talking about mpg. That's all. Don't make anything more of it.

I like my MadStad windscreen, my 2nd. Into a strong wind it really knocks down mpg, bike loaded (expected) or not. I use the mpg display as directional for economy and start looking for fuel at 150 miles or so. If .75 mpg on a tank is gonna hurt my wallet I have bigger problems and should probably stay home. My $.02.

What did AMA say about it?

I always lay out what I think I'll need to pack. Then try to cut that by half. Then cull the pile again. Laundry, WalMart, thrift stores cover omissions. Tool wise don't bring what you don't know how to use. Cell phones and credit cards are your friend. For riding gear think hot/cold/wet/dry. Try to figure multiple uses for any 1 piece of gear. I like having a rough idea of an end point and winging it as to how I get there. I try to avoid Interstates with a passion. Set daily plans aren't for me. I carry paper maps to see poi's ahead and use my Zumo only when needed. Start out by 7-8 am, and pay attention to how tired I am and when to start thinking about stopping for the day and where. 

All this suits me, may not others. 

Oh, and don't foget that roadside emergency roll of toilet paper!!

A comment about tires is that there is nothing certain about tire availability in small towns, or a shop that can get them, or that you can find a shop open on a Sunday or Monday! As for fuel, a loaded bike naturally gets less mpg than unloaded and I find whe heading into a strong wind the mpg drops even more. I also fill top off my tank well before needed just because whats ahead may be unknown. I usually don't plan a route, just a general direction, and don't make reservations. I do have a Zumo that of course provides gas, food, and motel/camping info. 

Good luck on your trip, and ride safely!

Thought this video might help some here. Several parts to remove but certainly nothing hard about it. If uncertain, go slow and keep fasteners with the removed parts, maybe take photo with phone of each part fasteners. Good luck HTH!

If you are doing the seat slope mod, with the tank off is a good time.

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I have Kathy's liners, have used them on an R1100, Wee Strom with Givi hard cases, and on a Wee Strom Adventure with humongous aluminum boxes. The liners help IMO but still lack.

I like to keep roadside items in easy to grab stuff sacks, without having to take out a liner bag and sort thru contents. Hope to come up with some sort of bungee/stretch cord arrangement to contain things in the lid clamshell, as well as the bigger box. Dont want to drill lots of holes for rivets and hooks for appearance sake. Never had bungee buddy mounts leak, so that's not a concern for me. Will post if I come up something.