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Thanks for the pic Hugo.
Hope your riding to Montrose?
What's in Montrose?
Hugo
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Not sure if you have a Cycle Gear in your area. They are also available online. Great company.
I looked at a number of tail bags before deciding on Cargo Tail bag. Ended up buying the tank and saddle bags as well. Overall, I found the Cargo tail bag to be very versatile and well constructed. I especially like the heavy duty design of the material. The sides and top unzip for additional capacity. Built in cords. Had it for several years without issue.
Tested at 150+ with additional bungie cords, did not fly off.
Hugo
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I've always loved that name: Bay Area Rider's Forum?
Yea....apparently he does not need the wheel that bad lol
Already ordered one last week. Wrong timing:)
Hugo
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Know, Dis be Hatin, Bro
holy shit there is no way in hell that can be ridden for very long.
No way in hell, just a solid way to hell.
Hugo
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No, the 20mm Ohlins kit installs in the stock (43mm?) fork tubes. Ohlins makes the 20mm kit and I believe a 25mm. This refers to the size of the piston, not the size of the fork tube.
Cool, I learn every day.
Hugo
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20 mm front fork sounds way small, probably a typo.
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After today's bumpy ride, I need a stock front wheel for an 02 bird.
Anyone has a front wheel in good condition for sale?
Thanks,
Hugo
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Funny, how can they KNOW it needs the valve adjustment without checking? Uh?
As for the valves never needing adjustment, I had 6 valves out of specs at the last visit (82k though).
Hugo
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Thanks for the entertainment guys.
Oh and yes I have an 02 XX, which proves to be the holy grail of them all. If you gear it tall enough, it will reach over 450 mph (going to 1 tooth in the rear, hillbilly type sprocket).
Hugo
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65k miles on the bike.
Valve clearance checked and still within specs.
Low tech Honda has its advantages.
Hugo
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Hey Hugo- if wet grip wasn't an issue for you, would you stick with the Avons? I'm running a 49/46 combo on mine, but would change for a noticeable bump in rear tire mileage. I'm pretty curious to see if you get better numbers with the M3s than with the Avons.
Bryan...we don't get much rain east of the Divide...
My bet is that the M3 will not last as much as the 46 does. I may go to 49/46 for summer time, depending on hoe the M3s behave.
Hugo
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Bike: upgraded DK fork with Ohlins shock and TSR linkage (nose is really tilted down). Stock tire size.
Reference points: BT 57 for 5kmiles, BT 010s for 15k miles, Avon 45/46 for 40k miles.
OK, so I was headed towards M1 front/Z6 rear but it turned out that the M1 was missing at the time I needed it. Instead of going M3/Z6 (I am never experiementing with tires), I went with the M3 back an front
Keep in mind three things:
-I have been riding 45/46s forever and therefore they are my reference, because I am so used to them.
-I have put 170 miles on the tires, so it really is a first impression thing
-None of these miles were spirited, coz the roads are still wet at times and I am not stupid (I wish).
I had a gripe with the 45/46 and that was their wet traction. I have spun the rear more times than I care to remember (always on questionable surfaces but still). The M3s have PLENTY of grip, they offer more feedback, feel VERY planted on the angle (a little bit like the 010s, but more solid), you really feel confident about screwing around when leaned over (adjust this, adjust that, move your ass a little, grab a little brakes, etc.) but it comes at a price: they really fall in slowly. OK maybe it is not that bad but you have to work them so much harder than the 45/46 that it certainly feels like you have to adjust. On the plus side though, you do get to apply some significant power on those ‘misty’ roads where the 45/46 would just give up fairly easily. Keep in mind that with yesterday’s weather, I would run 36/38 with the Avons and I was running 38/40 with the M3s. Warm up time is pretty much the same as with the 45/46.
More, as soon as I get more ‘saddle time’.
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I was looking at the wife's TTR125, and it runs a 428 chain.
I'll give it a shot if someone wants to help me with my insurance deductible
LOL
Hugo
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From what you are describing, your bike is fine. FI XXs run hotter.
Hugo
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If it don't look good, it aint worth having. Clean it.IMHO
IMHO, the time you spend cleaning should be spent RIDING
Hugo
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I clean mine by applying more chain lube on top of all the old chain lube.
Same technique here.
20kmiles on average.
Hugo
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Savannah Deep? Sounds like a porn flix to me!
Hugo
Edit: more like a porn star name, come to think about it.
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He doesn't wear any
here is how I wear them: :surrender:
Hugo
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I went through at least 3 front/6 rears of Avons and never has the deceleration wobble.
Hugo
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My 02 never goes above 235 EVER and, these days, it has not been past 230 for over a year. Regardless of the oil I run.
Stock CA model (with O2 sensor).
Hugo
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...what's your opinion after they've been broken in some on how squeeky they are?
Jay
20-30k miles later and a fair amount of walking, they still squeak but I believe that can be corrected (using silicone?). But I don't care, the fit has not changed and they hold on well.
Hugo
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Street shoes-> 10.5
Sidi Vertebrae-> 10.5
Hugo
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LOL
Hugo
Highest Mileage Bird
in The Garage
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102 kmiles on 02 here. Runs like a champ.
Hugo