Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted February 25, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted February 25, 2023 I can't believe it! 10 years here and nothing close to this.. Julian and Palomar were 2 of my favorite rides. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted February 25, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 2and3cylinders said: 10 years here and nothing close to this.. Some of the strangest national weather patterns I’ve seen…. 🤷♂️ That said, I’m going riding! 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clegg78 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Finished up the major maintenance I planned for the bike! Took a couple weekends and waiting on some bits to come in.. but all wrapped up... I'd say the bike is better than new now. Valves adjusted (all exhaust were way out of spec) Plugs changed (Not needed, they looked good, but why not, I had them in hand) Coolant flushed/changed (Honda HP Coolant) Oil changed (Motul 7100 10w50, Yama filter) Chain replaced (DID Gold VX3 525) Sprockets replaced (Sprocket Center RSX rear, Dampened front, stock gearing) Air Filter Replaced (Std Yamaha filter, not a fan of the K&N style on these bikes) Inspected a good bit of the bike as well including wheel bearings. Only screw up was when I had the tank on backwards on the seat, I scraped the painted part next to the seat... ugh. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 32 minutes ago, Clegg78 said: Only screw up was when I had the tank on backwards on the seat, I scraped the painted part next to the seat... ugh. I did the same thing on my first TB sync in 2017. I've been meaning to touch it up ever since. 😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 5:44 PM, texscottyd said: The first gen is starting to look like a "classic". I like it... 😎 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Clegg78 said: Finished up the major maintenance I planned for the bike! Took a couple weekends and waiting on some bits to come in.. but all wrapped up... I'd say the bike is better than new now. Valves adjusted (all exhaust were way out of spec) Plugs changed (Not needed, they looked good, but why not, I had them in hand) Coolant flushed/changed (Honda HP Coolant) Oil changed (Motul 7100 10w50, Yama filter) Chain replaced (DID Gold VX3 525) Sprockets replaced (Sprocket Center RSX rear, Dampened front, stock gearing) Air Filter Replaced (Std Yamaha filter, not a fan of the K&N style on these bikes) Inspected a good bit of the bike as well including wheel bearings. Only screw up was when I had the tank on backwards on the seat, I scraped the painted part next to the seat... ugh. Sounds like you are ready for the season. Any epic road trips coming up? I'm hoping to get back to Colorado this summer for one of my trips. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clegg78 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 36 minutes ago, betoney said: Sounds like you are ready for the season. Any epic road trips coming up? I'm hoping to get back to Colorado this summer for one of my trips. None yet. I have a trip to get to Idaho on the agdenda from last year but not sure when I’ll have time. Spending a few weeks in Alaska and a few more in Europe this year already so not much free time… regardless the bike is good for a bit now! Edited February 26, 2023 by Clegg78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomikem Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 My second oil change in its first 950 miles, this one with oil filter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 19 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: Skokie will be only marginally colder than San Diego!!! Oh no! There have been reports on the news over here of a very unusual cold weather pattern affecting you guys. Your timing for your visit is unfortunate to say the least! Hope things improve for you in the near future. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 1:55 AM, Rick123 said: Unexpectedly I got the mesh seat cover and wheels reflective stripes. Seat cover installed. Stripes waiting for a wormer weather. Any details on the seat cover, Rick? There is never enough time or money to do it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Heavy said: Any details on the seat cover, Rick? I got a set for GS1250 2013-18 from Ali Express for 16 CAD. Passenger cover seems to be pretty big but I’m not going to use it anyway. Rider’s seat cover fits pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 16 hours ago, piotrek said: The first gen is starting to look like a "classic". I like it... 😎 Yes. Looks good with the short windscreen - which one is that Tex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 4:44 PM, texscottyd said: …but you can always take the long way home! 😀 Same photo opportunity, spiritually different ride. Life is good… 😀 -Scott 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted February 26, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 hours ago, skipperT said: Yes. Looks good with the short windscreen - which one is that Tex? That’s a Cal Sci tinted shorty. I like the looks, and it works well with the lower bar risers I use. The airflow is smooth, and nicely balances the slightly more pronounced forward lean with this ergonomic layout. It’s almost like I’m trying to convert my FJ back to its FZ9 roots: smaller screen, no hand guards, lower bars, etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clegg78 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Did a shake down ride on the bike after all the work. Man, between all of that she feels spry and light. The chain/new oil means shifting is so damn nice now. It was windy AF so I didn't ride too long , but enough to make it count. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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