rodb47 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: If you look at my past posts with suncoaster regarding Plumbing remote vacuum lines to each throttle body and running them out the left front frame opening and making them accessible so you can check TBS sync without touching a thing I think I saw that post. Very smart idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 6 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: If you look at my past posts with suncoaster regarding Plumbing remote vacuum lines to each throttle body and running them out the left front frame opening and making them accessible so you can check TBS sync without touching a thing Smart idea. I've done that on the 3 Vstroms I owned. It saves a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevinator Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 just ordered a set of highway pegs! T-Rex Racing highway pegs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel900GT Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I received my mirror extenders. 2 minute job to install, works good. Also made an appointment with the company that will adjust my seat. Looking forward... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevinator Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) installed my new bar risers today. had to re route the throttle cables a bit differently at the top triple clamp so they were not like a piano wire at full lock. i also spun around the base risers so i only got 10mm rearward instead of 20mm. link to the risers i ordered. risers Edited June 16, 2020 by trevinator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mikerbiker Posted June 16, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 16, 2020 Went to Washington Cycleworks in NJ to get sag set and suspension adjusted. Was too flat a profile before and now turns better and holds line after my service. Talked suspension upgrades too if I go that route... A great place to visit if you're in the Northeast. Washington Cycle Works 5 NJ-31, Washington, NJ 07882https://maps.app.goo.gl/yc6DQxZUEUFWxKvr8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 5:00 PM, tktplz said: +1 on the carbtune! Absolutely. Multichannel vacuum guages work too, but so often I see people recommending DIY bottle/tube/oil constructions, but buying the stuff to make one costs roughly the same as one of these, and even if you've got stuff on hand, these work so well - and so effortlessly - that it's really a case of "just buy the right damn tool for the job". No worries about sucking oil into the engine (which, while ultimately harmless, is pretty counterproductive), it's light, easy to hang right where you're working, etc. I figure they ought to pay me for how hard I promote their tool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Wintersdark said: I figure they ought to pay me for how hard I promote their tool 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..... 😁 1 Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 18, 2020 Today I took a ride through Gifford Pinchot National Forest Google Maps 4 4 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted June 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 7:58 PM, mikerbiker said: Went to Washington Cycleworks in NJ to get sag set and suspension adjusted. Was too flat a profile before and now turns better and holds line after my service. Talked suspension upgrades too if I go that route... A great place to visit if you're in the Northeast. Washington Cycle Works 5 NJ-31, Washington, NJ 07882https://maps.app.goo.gl/yc6DQxZUEUFWxKvr8 @mikerbikerI Have used them many times and have recommended them on the forum. I have always been happy with their work. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted June 18, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 18, 2020 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevinator Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) i ordered 4 auxiliary lights for the front to mount on the crash bars so people might actually notice me and not pull out in front of me! also, i put a deposit down for a seat from terry adcox! ☺️ he is booked out till december, so this year will be run on a stock seat, but it will be worth the wait im sure! Edit: also ordered a vstream touring windscreen today too. Edited June 18, 2020 by trevinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 18, 2020 Today, I rode the 3-Pass Loop. White Pass, Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass. One of the best days of riding I have had in a LONG time. Google Maps 4 4 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, betoney said: Today, I rode the 3-Pass Loop. White Pass, Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass. One of the best days of riding I have had in a LONG time. Google Maps That's beautiful! 1 1 Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted June 19, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted June 19, 2020 @betoney - I've said it before but you have some wonderfully scenic riding locations at your disposal! Keep those photos coming. That never gets old. P.S. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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