jrdxx
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Just 5200 miles on the plugs? You say it runs fine with no hesitation? Sounds like it may all be in your head. Changing the oil and filter is just fine; otherwise, stop freaking out and just ride it....
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When your're riding, only the guy behind you has to look at it.
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Actually, you may not need them. I understand the VFR bars afford a little more rise and pullback than the stock XX bars, and are an easy changeout. Depending on your particular body build and riding style, the VFR bars may or may not be worthwhile. If you haven't already, try the stock bars for a while before you make your assessment.
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We use some mold release agents at work, and they appear to be nothing more than soap, or a cetyl alcohol mixture. I just use a scrub brush and some warm sudsy water, and it seems to take the release agent off just fine.
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Very interesting; I'll be looking forward to the results of the buildup. Do you have a "before" dyno run to use as a comparison baseline?
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The big bore kit would naturally allow for an increase in horsepower, at the expense of some reliability. My guess is the advantage of head and port work would be not so much, as the Japanese already do an excellent job with head and port design. I personally don't think it's worth the expense and time, unless you're dead set on bragging rights and have money to burn, or intend to campaign it as a drag bike.
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Credit for that one will probably have to go to the Tarheels...at least the Koreans spelled it correctly in their advertisement. Seriously, the way the Koreans are coming on, the brand may be a force in the industry in a few years.
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Start out with two good tires and a fresh oil change. Take a tire repair kit for an emergency roadside repair. Like Chris said, the standard Honda tool kit is pretty comprehensive. I'd add a flashlight and a can of oil or chain lube. Take a rainsuit, and dress for the weather. I guarantee you'll overpack for this trip. With a little practice you'll learn to take what's absolutely necessary, and no more.
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One thing to keep in mind is that the Pilot Sport and Pilot Road have different profiles, different enough that I believe that the fundamental geometry and handling will be subtly affected, possibly detrimentally. I currently have the Pilot Sports on my Blackbird, and like them, but haven't put the miles on them yet. I had a set of the Pilot Roads on my '96 K1100RS, and really liked those tires. The only peculiar thing about them was that they wore so evenly as a set that when the rear was finished, the front was far enough gone that I went ahead and replaced it as well.
I replaced the Pilot Roads just this week on the K1100 with MEZ4s as a matter of convenience ('cause the BMW shop had them in stock), and in spite of my better judgment. I had some bad experiences with Metzelers a few years ago, and wouldn't have recommended them to anyone, but then again they weren't the MEZ4's so, we'll see how things work out.
My seat-of-the-pants assessment is that with the Pilot Road in the rear, the turn-in would be slowed somewhat, but if the Pilot Sport in front already had some wear, it might not be so objectionable.
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I would second that. Float it past the Honda rep, and they may even assist you in finding a competent and fair shop to perform the repair.
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Headlights just went out on my bike, and I traced it back to the starter switch; am waiting for the replacement to arrive any day now from Ron Ayers. CCT. Should be due for a new battery. That's about it.
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Can't really think of any, except to make certain the bike is soundly supported, so it can't fall over, or on you!
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I had my '99 dynoed and the exhaust analyzed right after I installed the D&D slip-ons, which have been on for about three and a half years now. The HC emissions were unchanged from stock throughout the runs with only a slightly lean condition at idle, conditions which I consider acceptable. I don't run a Power Commander, and have yet to see any evidence of an excessively lean condition; the plugs all looked good at last changeout.
I think it's presumptive to link K-Tool's unfortunate luck simply to the use of an aftermarket exhaust; I would expect any deleterious effects from an excessively lean condition to be exhibited by ALL cylinders, not just one.
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It's bad timing for sure, happening right before the holidays, but you might have to be patient to hook up with a Honda rep. And I'm not so sure I'd trust the particular shop's assessment of the damages and repairs. It might be prudent to settle with them, and get an estimate from another shop. It sounds like they're going to try and take you for a ride.
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Make sure the mechanic is aware of the circumstances regarding the onset of the noise (sustained high speed runs judging from your first post). Oil starvation may have contributed, and you need to be sure that all oil passages are free and clear, and the oil pump is up to snuff, or you may be settin yourself up for another failure down the road.
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It is not the obligation of the webmaster to secure any discount for group purchases. If you're so determined to own a set of these wheels, by all means buy them and give us your empirical, unbiased opinion.
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From the beginning this thread seemed to me to belong in a commercial advertisers/for sale thread.
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I can see the reduction in rotating mass improving handling, acceleration and braking (though not top speed); I just don't believe the improvement would be worth the price. But if you have to be the only Blackbird on the block with Carrozzeria wheels....
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I always understood triple clamp offset to be closely tied with the steering head angle; changing one without changing the other could make the machine evil-handling with no performance gain.
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Turbos
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There is a local guy running what I believe is an Aerocharger-equipped 'Bird. It would be nice to get him to post his experiences and impressions.
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I suppose the cheapest option would be to try a heli-coil, and use the stock drain plug.
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The topic has been covered before, more or less; everyone's particular personal experience has been a little different. My first recommendation would be to replace the K&N with the stock filter, and see if the bogging you speak of goes away. If it does, you know the replacement filter is most likely the culprit. If you are determined to use the K&N filter, you are probably looking at also installing a less restrictive aftermarket exhaust, and doing some rejetting in order to bring everything back into balance, for a modest performance gain.
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I think the manufacturers' selections of rake and trail dimensions also come into play. It's likely that a bike with no wobble tendencies could be designed, but the downside would be that the steering would feel heavy, ponderous, and slow. What they give us instead is a compromise between stability and manuverability.
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I was at the local Wal-Mart a while back pricing Mobil One and the price for individual quarts was collectively considerably cheaper than buying it by the case. Go figure. Anyway, I went back to front of the store, got a pushcart and loaded up. Lesson is, check the price for each packaging configuration and buy the cheapest one.
NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEEL?
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I've heard a growling noise from Pilot Roads, especially when they were new. See if you can differentiate road noise caused by tire/pavement contact from mechanical noise on the bike.