Premium Member superfist Posted April 28, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted April 28, 2019 Hit the 20k milestone in the north Georgia mountains! 20k mile service is being performed as soon as the new front brake pads and air filter get delivered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I got a Puig touring windscreen for $139 on Ebay and installed it tonight after work. I took a ride down the highway and I like it. A lot less noise and wind blast. On local roads it was really quiet and I could ride with my face shield up. I'm 6'1" and was worried I'd be too tall but it's good. I also installed TST blinkers front and rear with blinker genies on the front so they work as running lights. I got rid of the handguards and reflectors and I think this bike looks a lot better. It looks cluttered to me in stock trim. now it looks lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getpetey Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 24 minutes ago, chesterburnet said: I got a Puig touring windscreen for $139 on Ebay and installed it tonight after work. I took a ride down the highway and I like it. A lot less noise and wind blast. On local roads it was really quiet and I could ride with my face shield up. I'm 6'1" and was worried I'd be too tall but it's good. I also installed TST blinkers front and rear with blinker genies on the front so they work as running lights. I got rid of the handguards and reflectors and I think this bike looks a lot better. It looks cluttered to me in stock trim. now it looks lean. I like that screen. Keeping my eyes peeled.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogier Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Hello, Yesterday I installed the genuine LED Flash Lights Plus. I'm not a technician, but with help from Youtube it works perfectly! I changed the connectors and solder everyting together. The result:https://youtu.be/Fk8AqSNdoOo Rogier The Netherlands Edited May 1, 2019 by Rogier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscarlet Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Today I have mostly been removing the tank and airbox in preparation for the imminent arrival of my Translogic quickshifter. To those of you who have removed the tank, how on earth did you get the breather hoses off?! Mine simply wouldn't budge. In the end I lifted the tank off with them still attached. CS Edited May 1, 2019 by captainscarlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksta43 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 @captainscarlet I don't know, mine came off without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted May 1, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, captainscarlet said: Today I have mostly been removing the tank and airbox in preparation for the imminent arrival of my Translogic quickshifter. To those of you who have removed the tank, how on earth did you get the breather hoses off?! Mine simply wouldn't budge. In the end I lifted the tank off with them still attached. CS Twist and wiggle. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugie Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 4/28/2019 at 2:39 AM, texscottyd said: All cleaned up in preparation for tomorrow morning’s ride. Meanwhile, the Aprilia sulks quietly in the background, wondering why I quit loving it... i absolutely love the old Mille's 😍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted May 1, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, bugie said: i absolutely love the old Mille's 😍 Actually, I do too... that’s why I still have mine. I used it as my instructor bike when I worked with one of the local track day programs, then converted it back to street configuration when that gig ended a couple of years ago. It’s just such an uncompromising & focused bike that I have to be in the right mood to ride it... I can cover 200 spirited miles on the FJ before lunch, and be ready for 200 more. On the Aprilia, well, not so much. It’s a pre-electronics era bike, and I honestly love the analog directness of how it works. It does not tolerate foolish behavior, and will hurt you in a hurry if you get it wrong. But in the right environment, and with the right mindset, it’s still a brilliant device... I have to remind myself that it’s approaching 20 years old. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted May 3, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 4:47 PM, norcal616 said: We need a Star Wars grade deflector shield... Maybe George Lucas has a few spares... Not quite in the same category, but the riders I know in Arkansas swear by these: The Hornet Deer Whistle - Electronic Deer Avoidance System WWW.XP3HORNET.COM The Hornet deer whistle electronic deer avoidance system by XP3 Corporation is the ultimate deterrent against costly and deadly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Trambo Posted May 3, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 3, 2019 I 'beaked' it. First truly 'bling' only farkle ever. I like it. No pics as I am lazy, tired, and just chilling with a beer tonight. 1 2015 Stealth Grey FJ-09 Pilot Base of Operations: Chesterfield, VA Farkels? Lots, nothing flashy, but all functional... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member superfist Posted May 5, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 5, 2019 I did the 20k mile oil change. The brake pads and air filter are being delivered tomorrow where I'll complete the rest of the service. I removed the Higdonian cage and trimmed the tab on the bottom and installed Dorman part number 090-082 which is the low profile equivalent of the mazda part and uses an 8mm allen key. Am oscillating saw made quick and clean work of the tab and cut it out in about a minute. I was disappointed to find that the engine bolts were not stainless (Or the cage was rusting and spreading? I'm not sure). They were difficult to remove due to the rust (despite lots of blue loc-tite back when I installed it). This was despite the plastic caps being installed. My motorcycle does see more than it's fair share of rain though, being a daily commuter. Between that and the left side lean clearance issues that has me losing confidence in the motorcycle on left sweepers, I won't be reinstalling the cage and start searching for frame sliders/engine covers instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member coachluciano Posted May 9, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 Curious to see how these work on my stock rotors. Only 3k miles. Everything I have read about them say they are an improvement. Let everyone know after they are installed. Buy the looks of the weather in NY I’ll have plenty of days to install. Spring is late to arrive here. 4 2015 FJ-09 - Andreani Cartridges, Ohlins 535 Rear Shock, LightTech Chain Adjusters, Yoshi Fender Eliminator, Blaster-X Integrated Tail Light/Blinkers, Full Yoshi Exhaust, Ivan's Flash, Bagster Seat, Rizoma: (Bar, Grips, Bar Ends, Mirrors, Oil Cap, Rear Pegs) Bremob Corsa Corta Master Cylinder, Bremob RCS19 Hadraulic Clutch, GPR Steering Damper, Speigler Hydraulic Lines, EBC Brake Pads, Puig Screen, HealTech Quick Shifter, MPG Rearset, XSR900 Slipper Clutch, Driven Racing Halo Gas Cap, SW-Motch Front / Rear Axel Sliders, R1 Rotors / 320mm Kit Conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitness911 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 21 hours ago, coachluciano said: Curious to see how these work on my stock rotors. Only 3k miles. Everything I have read about them say they are an improvement. Let everyone know after they are installed. Buy the looks of the weather in NY I’ll have plenty of days to install. Spring is late to arrive here. I'll be interested to hear it after you tried them I'm very tempted to get them too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 10, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 2:08 PM, coachluciano said: Curious to see how these work on my stock rotors. Only 3k miles. Everything I have read about them say they are an improvement. Let everyone know after they are installed. Buy the looks of the weather in NY I’ll have plenty of days to install. Spring is late to arrive here. You shouldn't need an HH pad for the rear, its already too easy to get the ABS activated on the rear. I'm curious how the front pads work for you once bedded in, I have a set of the exact same pads sitting on my work bench, I'm still using the stock pads for now. 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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