Larz Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/17/2022 at 10:13 AM, texscottyd said: .....target tune fueling thing (haven’t investigated yet)........ https://www.dynojet.com/target-tune/ You don't have the Powervision module itself then, I'm guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted December 29, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 9:55 AM, Larz said: https://www.dynojet.com/target-tune/ You don't have the Powervision module itself then, I'm guessing? I don’t have the Powervision programmer, and the Target-tune seemed to be running pretty rich, so I temporarily removed it and put the stock narrow-band sensors back in. It’s running so well now, I’m tempted to just leave it alone. It’s a weird guilty pleasure to ride this thing: There is no rational explanation for what makes it so fun… 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted December 30, 2022 Premium Member Share Posted December 30, 2022 3 hours ago, texscottyd said: It’s a weird guilty pleasure to ride this thing: There is no rational explanation for what makes it so fun… Exactly. 😎 1 "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 2:29 PM, texscottyd said: I don’t have the Powervision programmer, and the Target-tune seemed to be running pretty rich, so I temporarily removed it and put the stock narrow-band sensors back in. It’s running so well now, I’m tempted to just leave it alone. It’s a weird guilty pleasure to ride this thing: There is no rational explanation for what makes it so fun… " If it ain't broke don't go fixing it". I'd just ride it then. " ...Weird guilty pleasure...." , there is something about a big airhead V-twin pushing all that heavy metal around, dunno, someone else called it visceral. To me it's a far more primordial feeling experience than any of my Japanese bikes- although I pick them more often then not to go ride. But I'll never part with my Dyna, not near as nice looking, it's garage built, as your XR ; that is a good looking scoot🖕 ( a truly rational person would never risk life & limb for the mere pleasure of zipping around on two wheels....) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO MIKE Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 4:29 PM, texscottyd said: I don’t have the Powervision programmer, and the Target-tune seemed to be running pretty rich, so I temporarily removed it and put the stock narrow-band sensors back in. It’s running so well now, I’m tempted to just leave it alone. It’s a weird guilty pleasure to ride this thing: There is no rational explanation for what makes it so fun… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO MIKE Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Almost bought one of these when they first came out. Actually went to the dealer with a grand for a deposit. Didnt have one in stock and couldn't tell me when they would get one ,so didnt take my deposit. I wanted a sporty Harley and finally thought this was it . I liked the Buels. but never pulled the trigger. Would like to have one ,like you just for the different riding experience ! MIKE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted February 7, 2023 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 7, 2023 Quick update: After a couple of months and a few hundred miles, I’m really happy I bought this garden tractor… It is 100% functionally inferior to the FJ, the Speed Twin, a mid-1970s CB750, etc… and I couldn’t care less. 😀 It is just silly, stupid fun to ride. I definitely wouldn’t want it as my only bike, but it has fit beautifully into the three bike rotation so far. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miweber929 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, texscottyd said: Quick update: After a couple of months and a few hundred miles, I’m really happy I bought this garden tractor… It is 100% functionally inferior to the FJ, the Speed Twin, a mid-1970s CB750, etc… and I couldn’t care less. 😀 It is just silly, stupid fun to ride. I definitely wouldn’t want it as my only bike, but it has fit beautifully into the three bike rotation so far. Love it, and perfectly said!!! I had a ‘14 Triumph Thruxton for a few years that didn’t handle particularly well, wasn’t very fast, wasn’t exactly comfortable, wasn’t real smooth, wasn’t even real good on gas but with (budget) upgraded suspension and a TTP Stage 1 setup with TOR pipes was one of the few bikes I’ve owned I truly regret selling. Something about riding it was so raw, so pure, so just agricultural in nature it always made the ride a real experience like nothing else. There’s a vibe to it you don’t get from “modern” machines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximo Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I don't have one of these beasts, but the pleasure of riding it y'all are describing makes me think of how I feel about my 24 year old SV650. I have to admit that I was one of those that really wanted the XR1200 when it came out, but I had just committed to another bike, and with the economy downturn in place I couldn't justify it. Maybe when I retire and have more time for my rotation I'll add it to the stable. 1 ’70 Yamaha 125 Enduro; ’75 Honda CB360T; ’81 Yamaha XS650SH; ’82 Honda GL650 Silver Wing Interstate; ’82 Suzuki GS650L; ’87 Yamaha Virago 535; ’87 Yamaha FJ1200; ’96 Honda ST1100; ’99 Yamaha V-Star Classic; ’00 Suzuki SV650; ’07 BMW K1200GT; ’12 Suzuki DR200; ’15 Yamaha FJ-09. Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 3, 2023 Author Supporting Member Share Posted March 3, 2023 And so it came to pass, after I became so confident of my new XR’s reliability, that I decided to take an extended ride… One ride of 100+ miles, and one mechanical failure. 😀 (Hey, it’s just teething pains when sorting out a 14 year old motorcycle, right?) A clutch cable decided it was no longer in the mood to participate in the fun, leaving me about 120 miles from home, and pondering what to do about my predicament. But momma didn’t raise no quitter, so I decided to just ride it home… I mean, who really NEEDS a clutch anyway? For future reference: It is impossible to find neutral in a Harley gearbox without a clutch, with the engine running. I plotted a route home that tried to minimize the need to come to a full stop, but there were still several times when it was unavoidable: Slowly roll to a near stop in first gear, thumb the kill switch to shut off the motor, find neutral with a dead engine, restart, then ‘paddle and stomp’ when it was time to get rolling again. Not elegant, but I made it home intact. There were a couple of I’ll just low-speed cruise the parking lot moments when I mistimed the lights, but stubbornly refused to quit rolling… good times! 🤘 My driveway has never looked so inviting: In the H-D’s defense, my FJ did exactly the same thing to me once before, so… 🤷♂️ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 4, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 35 minutes ago, texscottyd said: A clutch cable decided it was no longer in the mood to participate in the fun, leaving me about 120 miles from home, and pondering what to do about my predicament. Glad you were able to make it back safely and without needing to call for a tow. It could have been a completely different story if you got stuck in Friday afternoon stop and go traffic. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 4, 2023 Author Supporting Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, betoney said: Glad you were able to make it back safely and without needing to call for a tow. It could have been a completely different story if you got stuck in Friday afternoon stop and go traffic. I got REALLY lucky, honestly. Even though it happened a long way from home, I was able to come up with a route that didn’t require many stops. If it were in the city, with traffic, I never would have attempted to nurse it back home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted March 4, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 Take a good look at your throttle cables they tend to also get over looked at maintenance time and can trap water. 1 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted March 5, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 5:45 PM, texscottyd said: There were a couple of I’ll just low-speed cruise the parking lot moments when I mistimed the lights, but stubbornly refused to quit rolling… good times! 🤘 I love it, real riding. You da man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 5, 2023 Author Supporting Member Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Heli ATP said: I love it, real riding. You da man. Thanks! I gotta admit, I was kinda proud of pulling that off successfully… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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