Supporting Member betoney Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, dazzler24 said: I've got one of those PowerTye cargo nets (that I think you have?) on the way to me. Looks like a handy item to have. It comes in very handy. Mornings and higher elevations can be quite cold so I dress in layers. Its nice to be able to store my extra clothing as the day warms up as well as carry a lunch without having to install my side bags. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 4:09 AM, tktplz said: I've had mine since the late 90's. Got my 1st Gen 1 VMax, a 1994, yellow Max in 1998 and found out you need to set the vacuum on the carbs every 4,000 miles or so. If a VMax has a lope at idle it isn't the cams as some would say it's the vacuum is off. It should idle smooth. Having 3 Gen 1 VMaxes I've used it regularly and it's a great tool that I've never had to buy Mercury for. I don't know if you get it with a case now days like in the picture but I had to buy my case separately. Yup, a great tool for sure..... 😁 Yeah, they come with the case and everything as a package now. I've had mine for about a decade and 3 bikes, and it's my second favorite Really Specific Tool - next to my Gunsen Colortune clear spark plug, which is sadly not helpful on the modern bikes but is so damn awesome for tuning a carbed bike... and really, just looks damn cool. 12 hours ago, keithu said: I replaced my front tire today, and also installed EBC HH front brake pads while I had it apart. The previous front tire was a Road 5 that lasted 10302 miles. I probably could have squeezed a few more miles out of it, but it was definitely looking a bit ragged and was at the wear bars in a few places. I switched to a Road 5 GT, just to see if there is any difference in feel and/or wear. My rear Road 5 has 5900 miles on it and still plenty of life. I'm not one of those "Always replace tires in pairs" people, I run tires until they're done. Is there a actual difference in braking feel with the HH pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Wintersdark said: Is there a actual difference in braking feel with the HH pads? Wondered the same thing. My stockers work well. You have to remember I've been slowing down a ZRX1100 and a big ole heavy ZX11 at 618 Lbs. At 462 Lbs. this 1 is much easier to slow down than them. But hey if it's a noticable difference.......for 76 bucks I'm in. Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted June 19, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, betoney said: It comes in very handy. Mornings and higher elevations can be quite cold so I dress in layers. Its nice to be able to store my extra clothing as the day warms up as well as carry a lunch without having to install my side bags. I only run my Shad SH36 panniers on overnighters and tours but always have on my Shad SH46 top case and a tank bag. I don't even notice it and besides clothes, gloves an rain gear, food, drinks, I carry auxiliary tools, 1st said kit, tire plugger and pump, disc lock, maps, cell & GPS cables, etc. Adds about 17 pounds but worth it as it's waterproof and tamper resistant, and fairly aero too. Plus access is easy and quick. Think about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted June 19, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Wintersdark said: s there a actual difference in braking feel with the HH pads? Yes! Vesrah RJL or DP-Brakes SDP Sport HH+, Spiegler lines, R1 320 rotors and radial master cylinder = 2 finger stoppies toying with the ABS. Upgraded front and rear suspension and tires pull everything together into a super package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Wintersdark said: Yeah, they come with the case and everything as a package now. I've had mine for about a decade and 3 bikes, and it's my second favorite Really Specific Tool - next to my Gunsen Colortune clear spark plug, which is sadly not helpful on the modern bikes but is so damn awesome for tuning a carbed bike... and really, just looks damn cool. Is there a actual difference in braking feel with the HH pads? There is indeed. I just replaced FJ front pads with EBC HH and braking went from 3-finger to 1-finger. Nice linear feel throughout range too. Worth the $75 USD to me!! Edited June 19, 2020 by nhchris 2 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 8 hours ago, betoney said: It comes in very handy. Mornings and higher elevations can be quite cold so I dress in layers. Its nice to be able to store my extra clothing as the day warms up as well as carry a lunch without having to install my side bags. Great solution. Plus my side bags feel HEAVY even when empty. I bought a pair of Rok Straps (sort of adjustable bungies) to hold stuff on the pillion seat when running without bags. 2 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted June 19, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Wintersdark said: Is there a actual difference in braking feel with the HH pads? Not sure, I haven't ridden anywhere since installing them. I'll probably run an errand on the bike this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: I only run my Shad SH36 panniers on overnighters and tours but always have on my Shad SH46 top case and a tank bag. I don't even notice it and besides clothes, gloves an rain gear, food, drinks, I carry auxiliary tools, 1st said kit, tire plugger and pump, disc lock, maps, cell & GPS cables, etc. Adds about 17 pounds but worth it as it's waterproof and tamper resistant, and fairly aero too. Plus access is easy and quick. Think about it... I have always used a tank bag but a small one, 5-7L i think, perfect for wallet, phone, tools and some small stuff. I cant bring myself to use a top box, I have never liked the looks of them and the only time I would ever carry that much stuff is on a multi-day road trip and would prefer the SH36 bags. I always travel light, even on my 10-day trip to Utah and Colorado, everything I needed fit in the 2 side bags. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krucymucy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Today I changed tires. Had a puncture on Michelin Power RS last week. I wasn't mad, they have been worn out, good for maybe 500km more. So I've ordered some new rubber. Conti Sport Attack 4. Put them on today, went for a short ride to warm them up for the first time and to remove the not so sticky upper layer. and after just 52km this happened. 🤬 5 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008; KTM LC4 640 SM Prestige 2007; Kawasaki Z1000 2007; Honda CB1000R 2010; BMW R1200GS 2010; Yamaha Tracer 900GT 2018; Yamaha TDM900 2002; Kawasaki KLX230 2020; KTM 690 Enduro R 2022: Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, krucymucy said: Today I changed tires. Had a puncture on Michelin Power RS last week. I wasn't mad, they have been worn out, good for maybe 500km more. So I've ordered some new rubber. Conti Sport Attack 4. Put them on today, went for a short ride to warm them up for the first time and to remove the not so sticky upper layer. and after just 52km this happened. 🤬 Dude, I'm sorry for your loss. Personally, I would plug it and go. That being said, do what you're comfortable with. 1 '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, krucymucy said: and after just 52km this happened. 🤬 Noooo!!!!! That really sucks. I know I’ll get flamed for even suggesting this, but I would be really tempted to get that one patched and keep using it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo3 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, texscottyd said: Noooo!!!!! That really sucks. I know I’ll get flamed for even suggesting this, but I would be really tempted to get that one patched and keep using it... Rears I've gambled on before, no way on fronts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krucymucy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I'm considering mushroom type plug which is mounted from the inside out. 1 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008; KTM LC4 640 SM Prestige 2007; Kawasaki Z1000 2007; Honda CB1000R 2010; BMW R1200GS 2010; Yamaha Tracer 900GT 2018; Yamaha TDM900 2002; Kawasaki KLX230 2020; KTM 690 Enduro R 2022: Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 Same happened to me on a brand new Pirelli Angel GT, I was just scrubbing it in and I stopped for gas when I noticed a large screw just like yours. I plugged it and kept going. Its surely not what you want to see happen to a brand new tire though. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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