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Originally Posted By Emoto: I would not run a lithium battery in a motorcycle. Too many problems. AGM or conventional lead/acid are fine. Originally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Scrote: Or order a cheap lithium from Cycle Gear, Revzilla or Rocky Mountain MC. I would not run a lithium battery in a motorcycle. Too many problems. AGM or conventional lead/acid are fine. Superstition... 
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Originally Posted By tree-hugger: Agee with this even though my sample size is one. I put a lithium in a TTR 225 about ten years ago and had a problem I couldn't identify, so I took it to a shop. Stator was fried and they said the Lithium battery acted like a shunt. I didn't fully understand what that meant, but I've never had another issue since moving away from Lithium on my bikes. Originally Posted By tree-hugger: Originally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Scrote: Or order a cheap lithium from Cycle Gear, Revzilla or Rocky Mountain MC. I would not run a lithium battery in a motorcycle. Too many problems. AGM or conventional lead/acid are fine. Agee with this even though my sample size is one. I put a lithium in a TTR 225 about ten years ago and had a problem I couldn't identify, so I took it to a shop. Stator was fried and they said the Lithium battery acted like a shunt. I didn't fully understand what that meant, but I've never had another issue since moving away from Lithium on my bikes. Had lithium in KTM 690, Zuma 125, Yamaha Bolt, Aprilia Tuono V4. Just the ones I can remember off top of head. Never had an issue. |
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Originally Posted By Scrote: Had lithium in KTM 690, Zuma 125, Yamaha Bolt, Aprilia Tuono V4. Just the ones I can remember off top of head. Never had an issue. People I know well personally with mechanical aptitude had serious problems with them. That was enough for me. My last AGM motorcycle battery lasted me 13 years, so I am not seeking any alleged improvement. |
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Originally Posted By Emoto: People I know well personally with mechanical aptitude had serious problems with them. That was enough for me. My last AGM motorcycle battery lasted me 13 years, so I am not seeking any alleged improvement. Originally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Scrote: Had lithium in KTM 690, Zuma 125, Yamaha Bolt, Aprilia Tuono V4. Just the ones I can remember off top of head. Never had an issue. People I know well personally with mechanical aptitude had serious problems with them. That was enough for me. My last AGM motorcycle battery lasted me 13 years, so I am not seeking any alleged improvement. I use for weight savings. |
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Originally Posted By Emoto: I would not run a lithium battery in a motorcycle. Too many problems. AGM or conventional lead/acid are fine. Originally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Scrote: Or order a cheap lithium from Cycle Gear, Revzilla or Rocky Mountain MC. I would not run a lithium battery in a motorcycle. Too many problems. AGM or conventional lead/acid are fine. Lithium has a resting voltage of 13.5v is. The charge circuit isn't designed for lithium. They tend to get explodey when charged/discharged incorrectly. The weight savings sure sounds nice though. |
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Here's the fairing that took the most damage I think someone mentioned stitching it up with zip ties What you guys think? The damage to the bolt hole i think i can repair with some jb weld Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Scrote: Yep, or don't be poor and buy a new one. Originally Posted By Scrote: Originally Posted By meltdown: Plastex for the crack and a washer or two for the bolt hole ? Yep, or don't be poor and buy a new one. |
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On dirt bikes, it is generally thought acceptable to have some scuffing from drops visible. YMMV. For the bolt hole, I would just use a washer under the bolt head. For the scuffing, I would try to buff it out. Some people hide scrapes with stickers. For the crack, I would flip it over and put baking soda on it, then soak the baking soda with crazy glue. This will create a reaction that makes a strong solid repair. I have not personally done this, but friends of mine have.  Super Glue and Baking soda! Pour Glue on Baking soda and Amaze With Results |
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Attached File Dropped mine off yesterday to get it up and running. I took the Total Control class with my buddy last weekend, it was fantastic. I’d recommend it to anyone. |
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Originally Posted By chase45: Here's the fairing that took the most damage I think someone mentioned stitching it up with zip ties What you guys think? The damage to the bolt hole i think i can repair with some jb weld https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3306_jpg-3817616.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3307_jpg-3817617.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3308_jpg-3817618.JPG Zip ties, JB Weld, Bondo, whatever. Save the money on repairs and get some real gear. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241846/IMG_7324_jpeg-3818128.JPG Dropped mine off yesterday to get it up and running. I took the Total Control class with my buddy last weekend, it was fantastic. I’d recommend it to anyone. How long since you last rode it? @VoxLibertatis |
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Dirt bike plastics are so cheap wasting time messing with it is silly. I would not want to have my boot or leg rubbing on zip tie stitches. I think the PN is 36001-0744 and partzilla has them in stock for less than 40 bucks. If you buy some other shit they have free shipping. |
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Originally Posted By Stitches1974: I brought this home today. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55239991650_43381ab804_c.jpg New bike day is the best day. Congrats. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: It’s my first bike. Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: Originally Posted By CapedCrusader: How long since you last rode it? @VoxLibertatis It’s my first bike. Are you saying it's your first bike and you're needing to get it running so you can ride it for the first time? |
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Originally Posted By tree-hugger: Are you saying it's your first bike and you're needing to get it running so you can ride it for the first time? Yes. I acquired the bike and the carb needed rebuilt. I didn’t get around to it last year because my dad was dying, and this summer we moved, so I was tied up with that. The bike is now in the shop having the carb rebuilt, and generally gone-over. I expect it to be completed this coming week, and will be riding it home when I get the call. |
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Originally Posted By chase45: Here's the fairing that took the most damage I think someone mentioned stitching it up with zip ties What you guys think? The damage to the bolt hole i think i can repair with some jb weld https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3306_jpg-3817616.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3307_jpg-3817617.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3308_jpg-3817618.JPG It's a dirt bike. Throw a washer in the bolt hole and a sticker over the scuff if you want. My 450RL had some new scuffs the first week I owned it. They won't be the last. |
I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it.  I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week.   
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it. I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week. http://i.imgur.com/mjlKkOn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X08GwCr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbcwBKE.jpg That's a very sharp bike! Not too retro and not too modern. One of the best looking new bikes I've seen. How comfortable is the riding position? |
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it. I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week. http://i.imgur.com/mjlKkOn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X08GwCr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbcwBKE.jpg Nice! On my 4th Zuke now, a '23 VStrom 650. Before that a DR650s and two DRZ400s. Never been stranded on one or had one in the shop for any reason. To me Zuke's are the pinnacle of Japanese quality and reliability. |
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it. I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week. http://i.imgur.com/mjlKkOn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X08GwCr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbcwBKE.jpg Nice looking bike! Enjoy it. |
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Originally Posted By CapedCrusader: That's a very sharp bike! Not too retro and not too modern. One of the best looking new bikes I've seen. How comfortable is the riding position? Originally Posted By CapedCrusader: Originally Posted By Dynamo: I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it. I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week. http://i.imgur.com/mjlKkOn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X08GwCr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbcwBKE.jpg That's a very sharp bike! Not too retro and not too modern. One of the best looking new bikes I've seen. How comfortable is the riding position? Probably not as comfortable as a dedicated touring bike but it is a mostly upright riding position. Typical naked standard bike position. I can't handle the hunched over position of super sports nowadays with my back. |
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Originally Posted By nowgrn4: Nice! On my 4th Zuke now, a '23 VStrom 650. Before that a DR650s and two DRZ400s. Never been stranded on one or had one in the shop for any reason. To me Zuke's are the pinnacle of Japanese quality and reliability. Originally Posted By nowgrn4: Originally Posted By Dynamo: I brought this home yesterday. It's the bike that I wanted when I bought my 8S but I was impatient. Dealers are discounting these now and I found a good deal and traded my 8S for it. I have to take it easy on it for the first 600 miles but I've already put 100 miles on it. I believe the suspension and mechanicals are the same but the seat is just a bit wider and softer so it's more comfortable. And obviously the retro styling differences. The fuel tank is ~1/2 gallon larger which is nice. This model came with a lithium battery for weight savings. Anyway, I love the styling. The pics don't do the colors justice. The black, red, & yellow (including the wheels) are all a fine metallic that really pop in the full sun. It's the perfect bike for my kind of riding. A fender eliminator has been ordered which will hopefully be here this week. http://i.imgur.com/mjlKkOn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X08GwCr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zbcwBKE.jpg Nice! On my 4th Zuke now, a '23 VStrom 650. Before that a DR650s and two DRZ400s. Never been stranded on one or had one in the shop for any reason. To me Zuke's are the pinnacle of Japanese quality and reliability. I've always been a Suzuki fan. Not exactly sure why but they are my favorite and other than 2 Hondas all bikes I have owned were Suzukis. |
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The fender eliminator kit arrived today and got installed. Of course what should've been a relatively simple install turned into a hassle. I had to remove a plastic cover underneath the pillion to unplug the wires. Two pop up clips and a screw holding it down. I dropped the screw and heard it tumble down into the bike somewhere under the airbox and battery. I removed the battery and anything else I could and used a magnetic pickup to probe down in to see if it might snag it. No dice. The removed fender had one of the same type of screw on it so I just used. The original screw will have to just live down in the abyss. It's gonna bother me though knowing it's down in there somewhere. Anyway, a big improvement IMO.   
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: The fender eliminator kit arrived today and got installed. Of course what should've been a relatively simple install turned into a hassle. I had to remove a plastic cover underneath the pillion to unplug the wires. Two pop up clips and a screw holding it down. I dropped the screw and heard it tumble down into the bike somewhere under the airbox and battery. I removed the battery and anything else I could and used a magnetic pickup to probe down in to see if it might snag it. No dice. The removed fender had one of the same type of screw on it so I just used. The original screw will have to just live down in the abyss. It's gonna bother me though knowing it's down in there somewhere. Anyway, a big improvement IMO. http://i.imgur.com/tUzrgQ5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Rvu6eUN.jpg Damn, Ive been following this thread since the beginning and your bike is making me start to get the itch again  Sweet bike |
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: The fender eliminator kit arrived today and got installed. Of course what should've been a relatively simple install turned into a hassle. I had to remove a plastic cover underneath the pillion to unplug the wires. Two pop up clips and a screw holding it down. I dropped the screw and heard it tumble down into the bike somewhere under the airbox and battery. I removed the battery and anything else I could and used a magnetic pickup to probe down in to see if it might snag it. No dice. The removed fender had one of the same type of screw on it so I just used. The original screw will have to just live down in the abyss. It's gonna bother me though knowing it's down in there somewhere. Anyway, a big improvement IMO. http://i.imgur.com/tUzrgQ5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Rvu6eUN.jpg Places like HarborFreight offer magnets on an extendable rod that allow you to fish around and sometimes grab a dropped fastener. Sometimes, you can lean the bike against your thigh to get it at an angle and the thing will fall out. Sometimes you can poke around with a spray nozzle on your air compressor hose and it'll make the thing fall out. |
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Originally Posted By Emoto: Places like HarborFreight offer magnets on an extendable rod that allow you to fish around and sometimes grab a dropped fastener. Sometimes, you can lean the bike against your thigh to get it at an angle and the thing will fall out. Sometimes you can poke around with a spray nozzle on your air compressor hose and it'll make the thing fall out. Originally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Dynamo: The fender eliminator kit arrived today and got installed. Of course what should've been a relatively simple install turned into a hassle. I had to remove a plastic cover underneath the pillion to unplug the wires. Two pop up clips and a screw holding it down. I dropped the screw and heard it tumble down into the bike somewhere under the airbox and battery. I removed the battery and anything else I could and used a magnetic pickup to probe down in to see if it might snag it. No dice. The removed fender had one of the same type of screw on it so I just used. The original screw will have to just live down in the abyss. It's gonna bother me though knowing it's down in there somewhere. Anyway, a big improvement IMO. http://i.imgur.com/tUzrgQ5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Rvu6eUN.jpg Places like HarborFreight offer magnets on an extendable rod that allow you to fish around and sometimes grab a dropped fastener. Sometimes, you can lean the bike against your thigh to get it at an angle and the thing will fall out. Sometimes you can poke around with a spray nozzle on your air compressor hose and it'll make the thing fall out. That’s the kind of tool I have. I took another look at it today and found the screw. It had not fallen down as far as I thought I had heard but was hidden pretty well. I was able to use my magnet tool to remove it so all is well now. |
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Originally Posted By StarCityShooter: Damn, Ive been following this thread since the beginning and your bike is making me start to get the itch again Sweet bike Originally Posted By StarCityShooter: Originally Posted By Dynamo: The fender eliminator kit arrived today and got installed. Of course what should've been a relatively simple install turned into a hassle. I had to remove a plastic cover underneath the pillion to unplug the wires. Two pop up clips and a screw holding it down. I dropped the screw and heard it tumble down into the bike somewhere under the airbox and battery. I removed the battery and anything else I could and used a magnetic pickup to probe down in to see if it might snag it. No dice. The removed fender had one of the same type of screw on it so I just used. The original screw will have to just live down in the abyss. It's gonna bother me though knowing it's down in there somewhere. Anyway, a big improvement IMO. http://i.imgur.com/tUzrgQ5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Rvu6eUN.jpg Damn, Ive been following this thread since the beginning and your bike is making me start to get the itch again Sweet bike Thanks! This thread got me back into riding last year after a 16 year break from it.
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Originally Posted By chase45: That damn tank is 50 bucks without the cap Idk why but that pisses me off Sounds reasonable as OEM bike parts go… |
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Originally Posted By chase45: Here's the fairing that took the most damage I think someone mentioned stitching it up with zip ties What you guys think? The damage to the bolt hole i think i can repair with some jb weld https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3306_jpg-3817616.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3307_jpg-3817617.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/3308_jpg-3817618.JPG If you end up keeping this bike for a while you will get to a point that you’ll want to fix it back to new but the parts won’t be available anymore… it’s not like car parts that you can buy decades later. |
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Originally Posted By TheOtherDave: If you end up keeping this bike for a while you will get to a point that you’ll want to fix it back to new but the parts won’t be available anymore… it’s not like car parts that you can buy decades later. That's a legit concern. Maybe buy the replacement parts but drive around with repaired panels on the bike for a while. |
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Originally Posted By Dynamo: PSA - WD40 is like the miracle cleaner for motorcycle wheels. My nice red wheels were looking pretty shabby so I hit them with S100 wheel cleaner. It does a decent job overall but the black grease (chain lube I assume) just gets smeared around while cleaning. A little WD40 on a rag afterwards and the grease just wiped away effortlessly. It cleans basically everything. When I buy a used bike the whole engine area gets blasted with it. When I am cleaning parts step one is a WD hose down and let it sit. Keep it off the brakes, those not a lubricant guys are sort of wrong. |
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So I finally bought a 6" Zumo XT3 GPS. Garmin has lowered the price by $100 so that pushed me over the edge to buy one. Now I just have to get it mounted and wired up. Don't know how long this sale will last but if you are wanting a GPS now is probably the time to buy. |