Warchild Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Today I put away the ginormous FJR1300 side cases and went back to my factory hard bags, which have seen no action since the outer lids were re-sprayed gloss black last spring. I did a nice ceramic coating on the lids, and added these splendid little black/silver accents: 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiguy Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Looking good! I've been tempted to paint my stock lids to match the color of the bike. Seems like there is too much black on my bike for my taste. 1 2020 Tracer 900GT /1978 Suzuki GS750E /1978 Suzuki GS1000 /1982 Suzuki GS1100E /1999 Honda GL1500SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd091870 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Installed GIVI side bags and braces. FYI I have a brand new set of the Yamaha Soft Bags for sale. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted October 14, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Changed the oil and took up some 15-20mm of excess chain slack. I should have checked sooner I guess. There is wear on the front sprocket and the chain feels tired. I will put chain and sprockets on my to-do list over the winter. This year will include a valve lash check, so that will be exciting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Took her in for her 18k mile services and some new boots, Michellin Pilot Roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 At 50 000km replaced OEM chain drive with this DID 525 VX3 gold and black. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 6:24 PM, piotrek said: Changed the oil and took up some 15-20mm of excess chain slack. I should have checked sooner I guess. There is wear on the front sprocket and the chain feels tired. I will put chain and sprockets on my to-do list over the winter. This year will include a valve lash check, so that will be exciting. It is time to check valves lash check on mine too. You’ve done once already right? Where have you got shims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I had planned on taking the S1000XR for a little 600-mile weekend romp, until 30 minutes before departure, I noticed the rear tire had a short section of "ginsu knives" effect - that gnarley tread separation. It would be bare steel within a couple hundred miles, so, nope. Instant change of plans, The Yamaha assumes all duties for this weekend, because the Motorcycle Gods have Shined the Light upon it! https://www.relive.cc/view/v1vj1MKLwJq 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 4 hours ago, piotrek said: I used Pro-X shims. They come in .025 increments. Thanks. I know what you used. My question is where you got them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Rick123 said: At 50 000km replaced OEM chain drive with this DID 525 VX3 gold and black. Took her for a ride and couldn’t believe the difference. Like day and night. So smooth and quiet again. I didn’t even realize until first stop that I wasn’t wearing ear plugs 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted October 17, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rick123 said: Thanks. I know what you used. My question is where you got them? 4 years ago I gave up trying to find the pro-x shims and got the hot shims Which were pretty cheap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted October 17, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Rick123 said: Thanks. I know what you used. My question is where you got them? Oops... sorry about that. Bought them here. These are 7.48mm shims listed for Honda CRF150R. FJ is not listed, but the shims are the same OD. Edited October 17, 2021 by piotrek 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Went fender to tail on a thorough inspection, topped up some fluids, adjusted cables, etc. Tomorrow I'm leaving on a trip to Vancouver Island, and it's kind of a sketchy time to be traversing the Rocky Mountains. Weather looks bad but tolerable - 5-8c and probably raining - but there's always a real chance of that turning to snow particularly around Rogers Pass. Bike's good, though, everything working as it should, winters are fitted, got a new set of riding boots (Forma ADV Tourer boots) which are also my first riding boots - I'm hoping this can be my first time ever facing lots of rain and NOT getting my feet wet. Petty excited for the trip - I haven't had an opportunity (stupid COVID!) to take the Tracer on a multi day trek, so this should be fun. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted October 22, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 22, 2021 I can't wait to do that trip in the spring. I'd go this weekend, too, if not for other plans. Going through Banff probably? 1 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted October 22, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted October 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, Wintersdark said: Petty excited for the trip - I haven't had an opportunity (stupid COVID!) to take the Tracer on a multi day trek, so this should be fun. Have fun on your trip, there's nothing I enjoy more than a multi-day ride, between simple 800 mile over nighters to week-long adventures, I've managed to go 14k miles so far this year. Too bad the weather is so crappy right now, hopefully you avoid any snow. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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