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Rev, 250 mounted and balanced from a local, I took him the wheels. I knew they had to be good because Hobicus likes his!

49F/46R. 70 miles on a cool day. 38psiF/40psiR. Scrubbed the rear nearly to the edge. These tires inspire confidence! More stick than my previous Pilot Roads. Very smooth. Hope they last a long time. I got 4300 out of my PR rear. Not bad. I thought it was done at 3300, but it hung in there for another K before I hit the cords.

I will need a new chain and sprockets soon. Has anyone ordered and installed a dampened 16t front from another model? An install and ride report would be welcomed information. TIA

I did retain the stock washer on the needle. Rode the bike all last season with three total washers. I had no flat spots but I think it was too rich. Plugs with 8K were not light brown, more of a dark and damp look. I have the stock header with Staintunes and the outlet baffle installed (too loud for me without it). I have a 17t front and 47 tooth rear. Best milage I could get riding easy and near the speed limit was ~34, and only 30 or less, if riding agressively. For seat of the pants power comparisons, I've been out several times this winter. Clear, dry and 10 was the coldest day. I could feel the extra punch from the low temp, but the increased power with the jetting changes is much greater. I wonder which change is having the greatest effect, increasing the slide hole, or leaning the needle? I have to order new tires. I ended up liking the performance of my pilot roads, but I have a little less than 3K and the rear is almost done with the front not far behind. I always ran between a range of 39-42 in both the front and rear. Two sets of Diablos before these were even worse. I plan on trying Avons this time. It will be a while before I can report back on milage, everything is white again, we are looking at 3-6 inches of snow today.

I pulled out the two washers I had added to each stock needle. Opened my slide hole from 7/64 to 1/8. I left my idle jet at one over over stock at 45. New plugs, new oil and clean K&N filter. What a difference! It was about 34 this afternoon for my test ride. As I rode easy initially, I noticed the temp guage was riding a little higher, was I so rich last year that the extra fuel was keeping the heads cool? As I opened the throttle in first from low RPM, no flat spots, and I got the usual power wheelie at 7K, but as I kept it pinned the front was rising way faster than before the rejet. I dropped front tire back to earth, hit second and nailed it again. I am forward, with no clutch and the front is lifting again! My bike did not power wheelie in second so easily before. Of course I had to test this again and again. No doubt, the bike is pulling harder everywhere. Fun afternoon, great to make a change and have it work well. Thanks for the ideas.

Why does this work? I am at 7/64 currently.

Thanks Bruce! I ran a ground directly to my battery this morning and now they work as advertised. I took your advice about wraping the clutch side clip-on with electrical tape. Seems all is well now. I look forward to riding this afternoon as we are forcasted to hit 40 today! Bad for sleds but good for the XX. Steve

I just installed under-grip heating elements. They have a three position switch, HIGH Off and LO. I am only getting a slight amount of heat. I have power. When I select the HIGH position, power is also present of the LO side of the switch, and on the HIGH side when I select LO. Is this correct? Is the switch bad? If this is correct, the only other thing I can think of is a ground problem, both grounds are tied together under the brake lever nut. I have double checked the schematic and think is wired correctly. I have not yet installed the new grips. Any ideas?

Stock header, Staintune slip-ons with potatos in the endpipe to keep them quiet. I dented one header pipe on a rock and might just repair, not replace. I have not heard the Micron, but have heard a Yoshi with RS3 end. The Yosh was louder than my Staintunes but not too loud for me. I would rather have quiet than loud. A power boost would be nice. I have a K&N, and jets, might be a little rich.

I am considering the full Micron system currently listed on ebay for my 97XX. Does anyone have this system with the AL can? How loud is it, quality, performance? Thanks, Steve

Today I put 200 miles on my new pilots roads. They feel very solid to me. I just came off of Diablos, two rears and one front in 5200 miles. No cupping, very good stick. Before those, 3000 miles on what was left of the B 020s when I purchased the bike. The 020 front cupped badly, and I was happy to get rid of them. My first impression of the roads stayed with me all day, they take considerably more muscle to initiate a turn, but once established they are very neutral. With the Diablos, the XX rolled into the turn quicker with the same input, but then I had to counter steer during the turn, as they wanted to keep falling deeper in to the turn. In between curves and when no opposite direction cars are near, I often do the weave. I could flick the XX easier side to side with the Diablos, they had a more triangular cross section. The pilot roads are very round. The bike feels more stable with the roads, actually, a little less sporty. I usually ran 36 front and 38 rear with the Diablos. Today I ran 39 front and 41 rear in the pilot roads. I am hoping for much longer tire life with the roads. I like them so far. I am amazed at how much a different style tire affects the handling characteristics of the bike. For those guys with pilot roads and lots of miles, what pressures are you running?

My fuel leak is resolved. I finally pulled the seat, lifted the tank and realized the fuel was seeping from somewhere around the the fuel valve. The carbs and overflow tubes were dry. I removed the tank and figured the most likely culprit was the o-ring between the fuel valve and the tank. I removed the valve, replaced the o-ring, and everything is now right with the world.

This morning I had a puddle of fuel under my 97 XX. I had left the bike on the side stand overnight. I usually leave it on the center stand. I took it outside, put it on the center stand and the bike started and ran well. After letting all the residual fuel drain out of the lower fairing, I rolled it back into the garage and left it on the center stand. It does not seem to be leaking anymore. Did I have a stuck float? Is it possible for this problem to clear itself, or shoud I plan to go into the carbs to clean/adjust? Steve

I am looking at the er-6 formed ear plugs and maybe xm like Rich, but I also want to have intercom piped in to the er-6's so I can talk with my girl on the back. I tried a chatterbox with speakers in the helmet but found it totally inadequate above 30 mph. Is my hoped for set up possible? Steve

blkbrdrydr, why are you happier with your 5 wt oil vs. your previous 2.5 wt and progressive fork springs. I just got my springs (hyperpro), had to additionally order the 2.5 wt, but after reading you post, I am considering 5 wt instead. Thanks Steve