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Ash replied to the thread What did you do in your garage today..?.On a couple of my bikes I've swapped all of the fairing fasteners to these bolts with captive washers... -
Ash replied to the thread Considering a second bike.The Yamaha CP3 platform (FZ-09/MT-09, XSR900, FJ-09/Tracer 900) definitely qualify as fun, light, flickable and reliable. The naked...
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Ash replied to the thread Rear brake failure.I helped a friend with a similar problem recently. We got lots of air bubbles from the bleeder valve when just pumping the lever to...
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Ash replied to the thread Chain slack or Chain tension.For what it's worth, the tech inspectors at track days around here like to see 40 or 50mm of slack on my bike, which is about double...
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Ash replied to the thread Chain slack or Chain tension.The slack setter tool is a luxury, for sure. It's nice because you don't need to get your eye down at chain level to get an accurate...
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It looks like it could be ripped off quite easily with a 3d printer. EDIT: People already have models available for free...
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Ash replied to the thread Chain slack or Chain tension.FYI, the Slack Setter tool has two scales so you don't have to subtract the two measurements. Loosen the hex screw at the bottom of the...
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5 lbs. Pffft. Try the COVID-19 that I put on during the pandemic...
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Ash replied to the thread Getting old sucks.It's been two weeks since my crash and I'm feeling much better. I put on real pants today instead of sweatpants, but I had to loosen the...
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Ash replied to the thread Winter road travel.Neat idea. You might want to do some math to see how much heated gear a TW200 charging system can handle. Fat-biking is a lot of work...
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Ash replied to the thread Buying a new helmet, do you check the date of manufacturing?.If a helmet is on sale it's at least 1 year old, and possibly much more. I don't worry too much about the age on street helmets. I have...
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The last time I was on a jetski, I was practicing being right on the edge. Keep the throttle to the bar, lean over until it starts to...
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Ash replied to the thread Getting old sucks.Depends on the type of crash for me. If I tip over at a standstill, I just step off and let the bike fall between my legs, especially on...
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Bike. At a certain point, a crash is not saveable and the most prudent course of action is to cordially part ways with the dirtbike...
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Ash replied to the thread Getting old sucks.I've spent most of the last week and a half lying facedown on the living room floor after high-siding and landing nearly flat on my...
