I installed the rest of my frame sliders from motovation. Got the front, rear and engine ones done... and did the rim tape yesterday 
What did you do to your Street Triple today?
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lol ok i thought you meant speed triple.
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so did i, lol.
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threadlocked all my rearset bolts today (found more missing bolts too wtf). stupid dealer shop just slapped them on without loctite. Also wiped down my rims to rid of their greasy finger prints
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I just went with the roadsmart IIs. From reviews this tire seems to be the best sport touring tire available today. I read a review comparing these to the pr3s and the bridgestones and after testing these won hands down.
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Just got my Apex adjustable clip-ons installed. Got some crappy bar end mirrors that I am most likely going to change, the right side doesn't seem to want to tighten up real well. Overall I am happy with the Apex clip-ons, good amount of adjustment, still tweaking the positions a bit.
Had to leave my flyscreen kit off, doesn't fit with the clip-ons and would most likely look weird with it on anyway. So I need to decide what I am going to do with the instrument cluster, may just get a stock cover and paint it black.
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Had to leave my flyscreen kit off, doesn't fit with the clip-ons and would most likely look weird with it on anyway. So I need to decide what I am going to do with the instrument cluster, may just get a stock cover and paint it black.
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Hey Rob, looking good mate.
Don't forget to check for tank / thumb adequate clearance on full lock both sides.
Also, make sure that all your cables don't get too tight on full lock, or that any part of the switch gear doesn't hit the tank.
Just use the stock instrument cover on the back of the clocks...
I had to move my master cylinder main brake line to clear the instrument panel on full lock, thereby getting some air in the lines.
No problemo, thinks I .... I will just bleed the front brakes again to get rid of the bubbles.
Well, I stuffed one of the soft allen head screws on the master cylinder top and it took some real buggerising around to get that fracker out.
I finally won by using a soft head hammer and a pin punch to shock the wrecked screw loose. Thanks to Chris at Northside for the replacement screws.
All is now well.
Lots of Imperial Stormtroopers up there today, I saw four different cars, so be careful!
There was a new one, completely unmarked, colour was greenish / grey.
They are sure to all be out tomorrow, looking for you.. heheheh...
S.
Don't forget to check for tank / thumb adequate clearance on full lock both sides.
Also, make sure that all your cables don't get too tight on full lock, or that any part of the switch gear doesn't hit the tank.
Just use the stock instrument cover on the back of the clocks...
I had to move my master cylinder main brake line to clear the instrument panel on full lock, thereby getting some air in the lines.
No problemo, thinks I .... I will just bleed the front brakes again to get rid of the bubbles.
Well, I stuffed one of the soft allen head screws on the master cylinder top and it took some real buggerising around to get that fracker out.
I finally won by using a soft head hammer and a pin punch to shock the wrecked screw loose. Thanks to Chris at Northside for the replacement screws.
All is now well.
Lots of Imperial Stormtroopers up there today, I saw four different cars, so be careful!
There was a new one, completely unmarked, colour was greenish / grey.
They are sure to all be out tomorrow, looking for you.. heheheh...
S.
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Thanks Sp00ky, the cables appear to be all fine but full left lock is just touching my my instrument panel, I was going to check your settings and compare notes next time we catch up, weather is looking good for tomorrow so may see you then.
I'll take your advice on the Imperial forces given my close shave last week.
Cheers
Rob.
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Some reviews of the Roadsmart II suggest it is a bit stiff riding for lightweight bikes such as the ST. Let us know your findings when you get a few rides in.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/402/11918/Motorcycle-Article/Dunlop-Sportmax-Roadsmart-II-Review.aspx
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Went to bike night last night with a bunch of my friends.
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:thumbup:Had the bike dynoed today. Made over 100hp! I'll post up the graph when I get it.
Also got some new shoes:
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I thought you narrowed down to the Dunlop Roadsmart and the Bridgestone BT-023. Why the change of heart?
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When I woke up this morning and pulled my bike out, I was checking the tire pressure and saw a nice white band in the center of the rear tire. They are that worn. When I was having my bike dynoed this morning, the shop is behind a BMW dealership and they stock Michelin tires..and sell at the prices where you'd find online..so it just made sense. BUT, being a BMW dealer, they don't even change tires on other bikes. So I'm going to wait till Monday to have them put on somewhere else.
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Excellent choice Talus! I think you'll be very happy with these. :thumbup:Had the bike dynoed today. Made over 100hp! I'll post up the graph when I get it.
Also got some new shoes:
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And for all you wondering what the difference between the Arrow Slip-on setup vs. the Lowboy, here it is. This is corrected. Uncorrected I was at 102, his peak was 92.
Red:08 Street, 14k miles. Arrow Slip ons
Blue: 09 Street, 11k miles, Arrow Lowboy
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Red:08 Street, 14k miles. Arrow Slip ons
Blue: 09 Street, 11k miles, Arrow Lowboy
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What a freakin' linear torque curve! :thumbup: I wonder if the average person can feel that extra H.P. at that level? I know you can feel it in the 30's-50's, but in the 90-100 range I don't know.
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