Obby

ROTFLMAO, That's what I though too at first. My wife and kids do the Pilates. I haven't got up the nerve yet.

I would put real money that you're doing fine. On the South Beach Diet, they say that you will lose alot the first few weeks quick, then stop. It's you body adjusting. Don't give up they say. Even if you cheat and eat something you know you shouldn't, it's ok. Just keep in mind you're goals and eat moderately several times a day. That's my 2 cents anyways. Keep up the good work. You'll love the end results. -Obby Ps. I'm down 38lbs in 7/8 months. 8 pounds came off in the first 2 weeks, the rest took some time.

Uhh. I'm kinda off the South Beach Diet, but I'm still losing weight. When I say that, I mean, I'm cheating with some 'bad carbs' and 'take out food' from time to time. I'm down to 197 now. It's been slow going, like about a pound a week at best. I'm really not exercising much, unless you consider running around at work 24/7 exercise. Anyways, I noticed I'm eating less (at least my wife did), and I feel fuller faster. I still miss the NY steaks, filet minion, prime rib, tri-tip, baked potato's, all on the barbi ect... but I can live with the alternatives for a while. Anywho, How is everyone else doing? Any updates?

LOL, that's what inspired me too, being cheap and refusing to go up to a 42 inch dress pants size. People ask me how I have the disipline too keep losing weight (started at 235 - now 195), I tell them that it all started with refusing to go up another size in pants, then I just couldn't go back to the way I use to eat. I do miss some of the things I use to eat, but I cheat here and there, just not everyday. Balance. I like you're bike riding idea, sounds fun. I hate running too. I've been doing long distance walking during my lunch hour at work and a sh't load of chores at home. -Obby LOL, that's what inspired me too, being cheap and refusing to go up to a 42 inch dress pants size. People ask me how I have the disipline too keep losing weight (started at 235 - now 195), I tell them that it all started with refusing to go up another size in pants, then I just couldn't go back to the way I use to eat. I do miss some of the things I use to eat, but I cheat here and there, just not everyday. Balance. I like you're bike riding idea, sounds fun. I hate running too. I've been doing long distance walking during my lunch hour at work and a sh't load of chores at home. -Obby

What year is you're bird? My '97 would clunk alot through 2nd, but I never had any issue with it. As I got to know where to shift it was quieter. My '01 has less clunking, but more whining through 3rd. Go figure. What ever, it's still not missing any gears or falling out, so no worries IMO. I suggest slap some nice clutch-up 2nd's and break that damn thing in. The Honda tranny is very strong. As well as the clutch. That may smooth things out for you. My 2 cents. -Obbs

I like NO PLAY too. At least hardly noticeable. Turning the handlebars is always a good idea too. Don't ask me how I found out .

Just a quick update. I brought the bird back for an adjustment at the installers. It turns out they had the sag setting off. Something about the forks being upright, rather than inverted. They are use to adjusting for inverted forks. I knew something was wrong when the forks bottomed out on a hard stop this last weekend. In any case, they re-adjusted the settings with me/my gear and full pack. It took them 3 tries to get it dialed in at 34 (whatever that means). One my ride home, I noticed the difference immediately. So sweet now. If anyone want a nice set of gold pre-adjusters, PM me. I'll send them out to ya for half price (25 bucks to you're door). -Obby

That's a nice write-up. I was glued to the pages. I tried looking on-line for write-ups like that, but most are subscription only. Thanks for the link! :icon_clap: Now I have alot of riding and tweaking to do, darn .

I wonder if my installer had me mixed up with another customer? :icon_think: They do tons of bikes there every week. When I have them do the rear shock I will see if he can make sure it's setup right for me. For now I'll just start playing with the preload adjusters. Thanks for the help! -Obby

Unless your guy did something special with your fork lowers (or you have the "special" '02 lowers ) There doesn't appear to be ANY adjustment screws (visible) on my bike... I did see holes under there. I'm guessing that those are stock though?

Yeah, that'd be where you'd find it, but unlike my FJR, where such an adjuster actually is accessible as an adjuster protruding out of the lower fork leg, no such modification exists on the Bird's lower leg. Maybe it's a part of the cartridge mounting bolt that you access from the bottom after removing the axle??? Or maybe it requires the cartridge to be removed from the lower leg and allows some adjustment before reinstalling??? It's news to me, but maybe I need to read more about all the features on this thing. Definatly don't have to remove the cartridge. My installer said that I could just back out the screw down there to help take out harshness. I may run back over to the shop with the bike and see what he's talking about.

I knew it, BOOK comment LOL. The installer told me that there was an adjustment that could be made at the underneath bottom part of the fork legs? Would that be the compression dampening? I haven't look there yet. Anyways, I did play with that touchy rebound damping screw. I'm carrying a shorty standard screwdriver with me now for quick adjustments. I gave it a half turn to get rid of a rolling, sea sickening bounce on the hwy I was getting. Then that was too rigid, so I backed it off to a quarter turn, then a bit less even. Now it feels pretty good, but still a little harsh when hitting bumps. I haven't touched the preload adjuster yet (the adjusment that have the anodised knobs available [attachmentid=1804]). I just got the preload adjuster knobs, so I can start playing with those next. Maybe back it off a quarter turn and see what it does on my ride home today.

I would like to dial in the new Traxxion kit a little better. It's Sag should already be set pretty well from the installers. I would just like to know what all the adjustments do. I have fully adjustable rebound, compression damping and spring preload (which is where I don't know ). Can anyone tell me what each does? ...and I know, get a book, but I thought I'd ask a few of you first. My goal is to get a smoother, less harsh ride that eats up the bumps, but stays tracking in tight turns. It's pretty good now, but a little harsh. Thanks, Obby

The correct PCIIIUSB is part # 113-411. It connects to the wiring harness on under the tank on the left side righ t by the fuel rail. I can't give you any #'s about performance as the one I bought off the asshat on Ebay doesn't work :icon_slap: . Lesson learned the hard way again :icon_banghead: .

I can reach the lever pretty well in the #1 position, especially if I don't let it go and just keep it in just before it engages the clutch. I do need grips though. Like you said Krypty about the pencil thing. My hands are way too big for those little bars. I have to wear huge winter gloves just to be able to ride the bike right.

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Congrats! Great work there. I know it's not easy. My total loss is 25lbs. All my jeans fall right off. Only some of my dress pants fit. Dieting is expensive. No wonder the poor are fat. If I was broke, I would be. A big bag of Cheeto's and twinkies are 2~3 bucks. Fills you up for most the day. A healthy breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner costs me 5 time that at least. But do I look and feel better? Oh yeah! My 2 cents...

Get thicker handgrips LOL, I do need those. I'm still using the stockers and hate them. The little dimple ones are way better. This time I'm going to try out the BMW Touring one's. Thanks for the reminder

Question for all you Pazzo Lever guys... I have my clutch adjusted all the way in (setting 1). I would still like it closer, is there any further adjustment that can be made? Obby

My bad. I was working my ass off and posting alot too today (4 monitors ). I didn't notice you needed rears. Can't help you there off the top of my head. I like the stockers personally in the rear . I hope that didn't come out wrong HERE ! Regards, Obby

I'm using Sylvania Silver Star 2057A. I think they look great and are street legal too. I got'm at PepBoys for $20 . Linky

Yep, carb'd baby's gone. I think Pete said his WAS an FI bike. Yes? Forget it, my bad! I can't read for shit.

Great , thanks Pete... There goes another 70 bones for me

I've finally hit my goal of 210lbs. Took me a bit, but the TBME sure helped. When I got back, the first thing she said is... Did you lose more weight . I weight in at the 210lbs I mentioned. I said it must have been all those twistied and wheelies that did it . I had too much fun on the roller coaster section . Regards, Obbs

Now... I just need to figure out how to install it since I ran out of cash on the TBME Meet . Damn Hookers (jk ).