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    Bridgestone BT-023GTs

    in The Garage

    Posted

    BT 57s the bike came with were pretty good. I've read nothing but BAD things about the 23GTs. Dunlops I've always liked. Except for the 208. 207, Qualifiers and Q2 are good . Next spring I'm going with Q2 front and roadsmart rear. Mr. Google can tell you all about it. I've been down twice once on the track, once on the road. Not on the XX. Both with Michelins. So no matter how much anyone raves about them, not for me. Pirellis, I've run both Diablo and diablo stradas. Ok. Safe choice but nothing to write home about.

    ABS retrofit...

    in The Garage

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    I've tried, Lord knows I've tried to get information from the available forums and people who might know to either fit a VFR system or at least find out if the Australians actually do have ABS on their later model birds. Nobody seems to want to reach beyond the "can't be done" chant, and I can't afford to buy a VFR to check it out. I got at least a couple replies that the VFR system is tied into the ECU, and not much from the other source.

    Haven't given up on it, but its definately on the back burner (like still in the freezer).

    Well.... lets defrost it a little bit.

    I did know that it is tied to the ECU. But that was it.

    I could ask this friend of mine to lend his bike for "exploration" purposes. He's in Jersey, and I go to Wayne Co. (not too far from you) every weekend..... so maybe we could work something out... I'm talking COLD winter months. He does ride almost year round. And I do have a pick up truck....

    As a matter of fact, I'm leaving in a few hours. Hopefully the fucking NE extension of the turnpike won't be jammed up again with YET another accident on Friday afternoon.

    ABS retrofit...

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I don't know whether this would belong here (i guess IF doable) or over at the bar (if undoable), but as of lately I've been wondering.

    The XX is a VERY GOOD motorcycle. I really think so. With proper traveling gear and suspension and brake upgrades I really don't think can get much better than that. The engine.... welll..... what can I say...

    Anyway, I've been looking at other bikes lately, and unfortunately, I can't find anything to replace it. When I thought I did (Kawa Z1000SX), I realized that the good old US of A doesn't get ABS. Well then, Mr. Kawasaki, FUCK YOU! I'm keeping the XX. WTF would be the point of replacing it with your product other than pissing $ away? Right?

    I have a friend who has a VTech, last gen VFR. I've always thought if their ABS were "retrofitable" to the XX I just would not feel the need to buy another bike for a loooooong time.

    Yesterday morning commute to work with wet roads full of leaves brought back to mind......

    Traction control would be nice too.... :icon_evilgrin:

    And the little ambient thermometer on the VFR.... :icon_whistle:

    So anyway, does anyone know if this would be doable and what it would entail? Beside the wheel sensors, of course....

    WTB Beetle bags

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Busted better. I want to cut'em and paste'em, eliminate some of the curves, make them a little bigger and repaint them, so if they've been down... no problem. I had a set back in the day and always thought they'd be easy to improve upon and make usable with a little more capacity. But I sold them. Anyway, if you have or know of a scraped up set, please let me know.

    SOLD 2003 in PA with 15xxx miles

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Is this bike still for sale? I am looking for a 2003.... Please email me pics if it is still for sale... THANKS

    No can do if you don't allow e-mails or check your pms....

    Shit! I've never seen so many 2002-03 XX for sale.... Not even tire kickers on mine.... I guess I'll have to keep it for a couple more years...... which is just fine and dandy... better places to spend money than on a new vehicle.

    Spray foam insulation in Scranton, PA

    in Handyman

    Posted

    Just wondering if any one can recommend a reputable company in the Scranton, PA area. Wayne Co. Wallenpaupack Lake. I need approximately 700sf of 2x6 walls.... Thanks.

    I should have a name for you by tomorrow. Sorry for the wait....my contact is out of town.

    So am I. When I get the guy's name, I'll let you know so that you DON'T do business with them.

    I've done business with about 3 contractors in my life that I'd ever consider paying them again.

    Huh? You lost me here Rock !!! You recommending a reputable, or giving me a heads up about someone I shouldn't deal with...

    About to get an estimate from these people

    http://kalsinsulation.com/

    They seem too much of a yeah, yeah, happy go lucky... something don't feel right kindda thing...

    I was hoping to get at least another one.

    SOLD 2003 in PA with 15xxx miles

    in The Sales Floor -- For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    Bike is the faster color BLACK.

    It has

    Heli bars http://www.helibars.com/products.php?cat=10

    Heated grips http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit1.htm

    BMW grips

    Yoshi slip ons http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3343-786-rs...ip-on-dual.aspx

    Puig C/F look rear hugger

    BMW socket for vest/tender.

    Not a mark on it. Never a problem with it. Stock parts go with it also.

    I can assist with delivery within reasonable distance..

    Edited on Feb 2011....

    DUCATI STx BAGS

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Yeah, I cut the tabs off the Duc frames and it seems it won't be much of an issue. I guess it'll be down to how much lower the Yosh slip ons will be able to go so I can shove the bags further in.

    DUCATI STx BAGS

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Hey there!

    I purchased a set of unusual Ducati ST4 BLACK saddle bags a while ago and I'm planning on permanently installing them this weekend. I know it's been done at least twice. Once in Canada an once in Singapore. I've been trying to get some pointers as to the ways and means of attaching them to the rear sub frame to no avail. The foot peg/exhaust area is a no brainer...

    I was wonder if any body wants to give their two cents. I sortta see an issue with the regulator being in the way where the bag franme would attach to the rear subframe.

    Should I drill and bolt through or should I weld?

    I'll happen tomorrow. At least it'll start happening tomorrow... :icon_whistle:

    Earplug Recommendations?

    in The Garage

    Posted

    All that mumbo jumbo high $ earplug business is....... bullshit............. IMHO. I get the highest NRR/SNR and the cheapest I can find in size large. Keep in mind there are different sizes.

    usually NRR33 /SNR37

    http://www.elvex.com/facts03.htm

    http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english/engineer...877847-snr.html

    http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/produ...&submit.y=0

    After a week or so I throw them away and use a new pair.

    I do have the Etymotics ER6i for music but it does bother me after a while...

    Euro switch insatll

    in The Garage

    Posted

    WTF?

    Nobody with a euro switch out there who can spare two bloody minutes typing?

    All I need to know is if there is a way to shut of the tail light as well and what's the deal with the three prong second plug on the left side !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I've got the switches from a dude in the Isle of Man so they should be Brit spec !

    Euro switch insatll

    in The Garage

    Posted

    So I got my euro switches, take off the shroud around the gages, pull the screen off and give it a go.

    Unplug the stock and plug the euros.

    I plug them both in (dry run) and both seem to work BUT

    The right one keeps the tail light on ALL the time.

    The left one lacks the secondary smaller female plug with the three wires the stock one has.

    Could anyone shed some light on this?

    Does the right euro keep the tail light on at all times?

    Whats with the missing three prong female off the left switch?.

    Other than that, at "dry run" time everything else seemed to be in working order....

    Helibars made for a VFR on the Blackbird - do they fit?

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I have BB Helibars on my bike and a buddy of mine had a spare set of Helibars from his VFR. I bought them and tried to make the switch over the weekend. Well the clutch side went on without any problems with stock cables, but the brake hose on the throttle side was short by about an inch. Judging from the way they look on the bike, the bars will be slightly higher than the BB Helibars and about 1" further back. At some point I plan on changing the front lines to Spiegler or some other and at that time I'll go 2" over and install the VFR bars.

    Mike

    I think it may differ with year models. The clutch line on my '03 just makes it with VFR bars whereas the brake has plenty of slack left. So I reckon I wouldn't have a problem with the right side but there's no way the left would fit.

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