Darren69 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Finished fitting Ohlins today, will put up a video of my efforts to date once I am happy the bike is displayable lol. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted May 14, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Darren69 said: Finished fitting Ohlins today, will put up a video of my efforts to date once I am happy the bike is displayable lol. You’re going to love it. It’s not just ‘better handling’ with the upgrade; these bikes take on a whole new personality with top-shelf suspension. Money well spent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBikers Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) I installed Fren Tubo on my FZ-01. It was rather easy to install as there is no ABS on that bike. However, the rear brake line failed and locked the rear brake, it was the inner tubing that collapsed and wouldn't release the fluid from the caliper. That turned out to be a very expensive repair as I was on a trip to the Dragon when it happened. Edited May 14, 2023 by OldBikers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentinpdx Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Added some mirror risers from Twisted Throttle. They are about 2" taller and for 25 bucks it was the cheapest way . Now I can look passed my shoulders and see what's behind me. While it is a remote chance that it is going to happen that a rock damages the radiator. I purchased a guard as insurance only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) My, used, 2020 900 GT came with a GIVI screen on it and the OEM sceen in a bag. I was curious about the OEM screen (since everyone says it's so bad) so I installed it as soon as I got the bike home. With a spoiler added, I find the OEM screen works fine. I've had the GIVI screen for sale for ages with no takers, even down to $50. I've been looking around for a shorty screen for summer so I figured, rather than buying another screen, I'd see what I could do with the GIVI. I went from this ... to this ... I cut it so it's in line with the top of my GPS. Just need to mount it up and try it out. Edited May 21, 2023 by Heavy 5 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 May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Good job Heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Just got 15000km on my Tracer 900 and it was time to change tires. Original rear was basically done. Because I’m going for 4 days trip this week it was time for new “shoes”. This time Dunlop Sportmax Sportroad2. At the same time there was a time for oil change (Rotella T6 full synthetic Diesel engine oil). When I finished took her for 250 km ride. Rolling so much smoother…cornering way better and faster - very neutral and stable. And transmission smooth like a butter. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted May 22, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 Got my FJ back from storage yesterday, and went for a short ride with Dad today for my first real ride since a) getting hurt a year ago nearly to the day (haven't been able to ride since until now) and b) since installing a Yamaha racing air filter, new plugs, TB sync, and vavle adjustment. On a) I definitely need to practice to get my confidence back, but it felt great to be out again and analyze what needs work. On b) it might be in my head but WOAH it seems to have more pull than when I rode it last. Certainly improved. 5 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 Heli ATP Posted May 22, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, knyte said: Got my FJ back from storage yesterday, and went for a short ride with Dad today for my first real ride since a) getting hurt a year ago nearly to the day (haven't been able to ride since until now) and b) since installing a Yamaha racing air filter, new plugs, TB sync, and vavle adjustment. On a) I definitely need to practice to get my confidence back, but it felt great to be out again and analyze what needs work. On b) it might be in my head but WOAH it seems to have more pull than when I rode it last. Certainly improved. How about that windshield? Glad to hear you are back on the saddle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted May 22, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Heli ATP said: How about that windshield? Glad to hear you are back on the saddle. Thanks! Sadly, the bolt holes don't line up. No worries though. 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...
Heavy Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 8 hours ago, Rick123 said: Just got 15000km on my Tracer 900 and it was time to change tires. Original rear was basically done. Because I’m going for 4 days trip this week it was time for new “shoes”. This time Dunlop Sportmax Sportroad2. At the same time there was a time for oil change (Rotella T6 full synthetic Diesel engine oil). When I finished took her for 250 km ride. Rolling so much smoother…cornering way better and faster - very neutral and stable. And transmission smooth like a butter. So far so good. I put a set of RoadSport II on mine too. Don't have a ton of miles on them yet but they seem like a solid choice. There is never enough time or money to do it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 22, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 hours ago, knyte said: Got my FJ back from storage yesterday, and went for a short ride with Dad today for my first real ride since a) getting hurt a year ago nearly to the day (haven't been able to ride since until now) Didn't know you were off the bike for a year due to injuries, hope you are back to normal. Glad to hear you are back on the bike. 1 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Heavy said: I put a set of RoadSport II on mine too. Don't have a ton of miles on them yet but they seem like a solid choice. I only put 250 km yesterday on them but next weekend I’m going to Ride The Highlands so perhaps another 2000km or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted May 23, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 Yesterday Gorgeous day Ribs just OK The day before the day before was nice too Fresh T32s all scrubbed-in But my L5/S1 region and sciatica said No Mas before I got home 😣 It is not only excrutiating but also extremely weird to have the nerves running up your inner thigh from knee to groin flare up sitting in a saddle at any speed. Just crazy! More than 550 hard miles within 48 hours appears to be too much too soon in my recovery. At least I was able to squeeze into my Transit 2 suit! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted May 23, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 Wuzup with you Daz, you've been quiet. Hopefully out riding! BTW I just edited my above post a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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