MarkAZ Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Took about a 75 mi ride this morning with a brand new set of PR4GTs. Quite a difference from the old tires. The turn-in is much smoother and it seems to take less steering effort for the same lean. No howl from the front end at 65+ any more either...I guess I was right in my suspicion that it was tire noise...the old front tire (a PR2) was pretty badly cupped. So far so good. Now to start wearing these out... Link to comment
Bigfish Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Fixed my dark speedometer. Needed Two bulbs and the tachometer needed one , so I just put in all new since it takes a day to tear into it and another day to put everything back. Don't even want to know what dealership would charge. Edited March 4, 2016 by Bigfish Link to comment
Bigfish Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Took about a 75 mi ride this morning with a brand new set of PR4GTs. Quite a difference from the old tires. The turn-in is much smoother and it seems to take less steering effort for the same lean. No howl from the front end at 65+ any more either...I guess I was right in my suspicion that it was tire noise...the old front tire (a PR2) was pretty badly cupped. So far so good. Now to start wearing these out... Mark, I got really bad cupping on a couple sets of PR2s and not sure if it was the way I mounted the tire. On those sets, I would put the tire on and torque everything to spec. Then I read something to the effect of a bounce test. Before tightening everything up, (hand tight only) get on the bike and push down and pull up really hard for 5 or six times. In theory, it better sets the tire before final torque. Not 100% sure if this works, but I've had zero issues with cupping since doing this method. My last set of PR4s got 12,000 miles too. Link to comment
tallman Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Took a break from drywall mud in my house with the need for speed! Took the K out for a quick 110 miles..........per hour. Too bad you didn't get it in 5th and 6th gear... Link to comment
2bikersandabordercollie Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Building a new seat for two 45lb Border Collies (when Skye grows up)to commute to work with me. When she was smaller (November '15) they fit into Tobi's seat: The new seat is a 'bit larger' and still needs some upholstering: Link to comment
tallman Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Rode for the first time with my new, large, metal, custom knee brace. Just a 100 miles, but seemed ok. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) We need to put an Aerostich logo on that thing and paint it hi-viz. Rode for the first time with my new, large, metal, custom knee brace. Just a 100 miles, but seemed ok. Edited March 4, 2016 by Lone_RT_rider Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Who is Townsend, and why are you wearing their brace? Link to comment
tallman Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Townsend, Peter to reduce weight bearing load and move it slightly inboard since surgery has not worked as well as we hoped. Bit harder to throw a leg over the saddle. Link to comment
BFish Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Rode for the first time with my new, large, metal, custom knee brace. Just a 100 miles, but seemed ok. can you still dunk? Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice one Tim. I should have known better than to try that with you! Link to comment
tallman Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 "can you still dunk?" Donuts. Link to comment
RPG Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Rode to work for the first time this year (60 miles). I had the Yacugar shocks rebuilt by Ted Porter over the winter and it was a noticeable improvement. Either that or Governor Snyder finally laid new pavement on I96 to stave off that impending recall this fall. Some work on the '04RT over the winter which added to the placebo effect of a great ride this morning. re-painted valve covers with new gaskets new Paralever bearings, used a new special tool to accurately torque inside pivot pin. (think it was over-torqued before) remove driveshaft, re-grease front and rear u-joints Spline lube tranny output shaft, rear drive input shaft Powder Coat center stand, side stand, replace center stand O-rings and grease Oh, and new BMW riding pants and boots. I'm ready! RPG Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm ready! RPG Yeah, well I am working on it too. On Saturday the charge up the mountain began. It may be a different bike than you think though. Back in the fall of 2013 I put my well loved R1100RT down in traffic. I rode the bike home, but it had a busted headlight, bent subframe and a couple of panels of tuberware that needed to be replaced. Well....it took a while, but.... We (special thanks to Chris Kinney!) are making it happen. We got the subframe replaced and then re-installed all the wiring harness, windshield platform and motor, speedometer and anything around all that put back in place. I made a list of things that need to yet be purchased and piled the panels into the truck this morning. I am off to the painter after work today. We got so much accomplished and had so much time left over that we went for a ride in the North GA mountains on Sunday. It was in the mid 60's and just a beautiful day for a ride. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Very nice to have it back on the road. Link to comment
Bernie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Saturday and Sunday I did the 12K service (163,000+ miles) and relocated the Autocom Logic from it's temporary location in the tank bag into the glove/radio box. The amount of wires going into and out of the box was like a rats nest, but eventually I got it all stuffed into it. But the test ride will have to wait until either this Saturday or next one on the way to the March SECFF lunch. Here are a few pictures: Bottom of radio box. The final product inside the box. Oh, the rest of the 12K service was just the normal routine. The reason for replacing the old Autocom unit with this battery powered unit is to try to tame the noises the new Garmin Zumo 590LM creates. My old Autocom has served me well for over 260K+ miles. Link to comment
2bikersandabordercollie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I crossed over to the dark side yesterday... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Now that has to change things! Pat Link to comment
2bikersandabordercollie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Now that has to change things! Pat It is definitely a little different, as the bike likes to stand up" a little faster, and requires a little more counter-steer to initiate a turn. Once leaning, you can't tell at all. Heck, I've had MC tires with big flat spots in the middle, three of them last year. (No don't do burnouts). Link to comment
joeb Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Is that an auto tire ? Referring to the picture on page 222. How's that working for you ? Edited March 12, 2016 by joeb Link to comment
2bikersandabordercollie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is that an auto tire ? Referring to the picture on page 222. How's that working for you ? We have different page numbers, but I caught on anyway. Yes, it is a Car tire, often called 'Dark Siding' when you use one instead of a MC tire. I am happy with it. I'll be happier if it outlasts my regular rear tires. I was getting about 5k or less from the Michelin PR4 GTs. I fully expect to get 25-30 from this tire, maybe substantially more; it costs less than $100 ($120 mounted). Link to comment
2bikersandabordercollie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Added cushioning to the Dual Doggie Seat today. I was going to order some online, but the shipping cost was over half of the cost of the foam, and would have costs $85 shipped form sailrite.com Instead I went to Joann fabrics (joann.com) and purchased Nufoam, which is basically just Open Cell foam. The only problem was that I was limited to smaller size pieces, and had to assemble them. It still costs me less than half of having the correct size stuff shipped (and it wasn't even open cell foam). Quick aside: Open cell foam does not sponge up water like most foams (which are called closed cell). Water just flows right through the stuff. I used Super77 spray adhesive between the parts, then added the pipe/plumbing insulation on the outside edge when the dogs like to rest their chins when lieing down in the seat. I am currently waiting for it to dry. I made it so that the entire cushion, once the glue is dried, will come right out of the seat. Next step is to start measuring and cutting the marine vinyl (also from joann fabrics) so we can sew the cover. I am planning for the cover to wrap over the edges of the seat and use stainless steel snaps, like the ones used for boat covers. Link to comment
RPG Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I re-discovered Huron River Drive. Running out of Ann Arbor, MI west, northwest about 18 miles, it's a nice meandering two laner along the beautiful Huron River. RPG Link to comment
Dean Wirsing Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I installed DDM HID on my 07 RT. It was a pretty easy job, much easier than I thought it would be. Good thing I had ordered the kit in the winter, as both H7 bulbs just burned out. Dean Link to comment
RTJohn Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Santa Clarita BMW had a ride sponsored by KLIM. About 30 bikes showed up. We ended up in Chilao campground off the Angeles Crest Highway for lunch. Along the way one of our group crashed into a canyon wall. His bike burst into flames and burned to a cinder. He was in some pain, shoulder injury. Ambulance took him away. Put a damper on the whole thing. Good weather. A total of 142 miles. Link to comment
Scud Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I did quick round trip to Phoenix, including a stunning, isolated romp through Anza Borrego Dessert State Park last night under a full moon. It was the most delicious part of my ride, and it was near the end of the ride, so yes, it's dessert, not desert. It was an easy 800 miles on the little brick after getting it mechanically sorted and partially restored. Been trying to decide whether to go all-in and get the frame and wheels powdercoated. Here's a pic from Glamis SVRA on Monday afternoon. Link to comment
RTJohn Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With the great weather we've been having I decided to head north up the 5.Going down the Grapevine both sides of the hills were covered in flowers. Went as far the cutoff to McKittrick on the 58. Stopped at the Penny Bar and had lunch (a not so great chile verde burrito). Went over to the 33 and went through Taft and Mariposa. Back on the 166 to the 5 again. About 240 miles. Link to comment
Highway41 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Changed the clutch fluid today after 6 years and 87K miles: Glad I did. Bill Link to comment
MarkAZ Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Rode up onto Mogollon Rim, near Woods Canyon Lake (AZ). It was a lot colder up there than at home. Love those heated grips. Link to comment
RTJohn Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 My friend who lives in Temecula was taking a test ride on his first Beemer. I went with him. He got a 2016 GS. We went to Hells Kitchen off the Ortega Hwy for lunch. We switched bikes. I was way impressed. That GS was awesome. He liked my RT but I don't think he was that impressed. Link to comment
RTJohn Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Put new tires, PR4 GTs, on in anticipation of my trip to Manzanita, OR. My friend who lives there says the rain has slowed down a bit, but it still rains just about every day. The rubber was getting thin on the back tire but still good for a another trip. I chickened out. Why take a chance. Link to comment
RPG Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Pulled the left plastic due to a dead battery that I'll soon replace. RPG Link to comment
RPG Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 And.......raced home last night to install my new Odyssey 680 and rode to work in the pouring rain this morning. Ohh, it felt so good. RPG Link to comment
Timmer Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Got the Doctor's okay to ride again earlier this week. After prepping the bike, today I went for a short (84 mile) loop out to the coast and back on a beautiful spring day. Link to comment
RPG Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Rode to work with my new Cee Bailey's screen installed. rpg Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Rode about 50 miles and looked at the pacific ocean. Will do it again tomorrow. Lunch at my fave oyster joint, the Marshall Store on the 1. Life is very good! Link to comment
Norcal_Rider Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 A new AGM battery and an oil change for me today. I also ran circuits for a mini fuse block for future farkle usage. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) PR4's and an oil change for the RT. Did it alone, probably won't be able to walk tomorrow...state inspection as well. Edited May 7, 2016 by lawnchairboy Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Rode to lunch at Duartes Tavern in Pescadero, Ca. Cioppino and Ollieberry pie. Best meal in years. 54 temp on the 1 headed south. Gotta love this place. Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Marty - What a great life you have! Great riding, good food, and the time to enjoy it! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The bad news is you have to be old...very old! Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Didn't ride a single mile...but did finish loading for my trek to Alaska. I'm only 66 so in Marty years I've got a long ways to go. Nobody should rush retirement but dang nice when you arrive. Link to comment
Stbell Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I rode 200 miles in AZ and hit a snake crossing the road. That is a first for me. Nonetheless a great day to ride Link to comment
MarkAZ Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Steve...where'd you go? I'm always looking for new rides around here. I ran over a rattlesnake on my CB350 on my way to work many years ago, up on Bell Road in Scottsdale west of the airport. It was open desert then...all housing developments and shopping centers now. Link to comment
Bayou Red Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Back in the late '70s I lived off Litchfield Road north of Luke AFB. My girlfriend lived just off Bell Road and 43rd Ave. Took me 20 minutes on my Honda 750 (obeying the speed limit). About 10 years ago I retraced that route with my kids - total time 1:20. Link to comment
The Rocketman Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Installed a set of Beemer Boneyard upper windshield arms on my '09RT (just in case). I forgot how much fun it was to pull the nose off the bike. Woo! Hoo! Oh yeah...also adjusted the shift lever to better fit my new boots. One spline up resulted in an inch difference which was too much. Adjusted the threaded rod, and got to about 1/2" which is where I really wanted it. Edited May 21, 2016 by The Rocketman Link to comment
TeSmSp Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Rode from Simi Valley to Oro Valley on Wednesday, returning yesterday. Many things still hurt. Link to comment
Kitsap Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Quality time in the garage. Stripped off all the plastic of the RTW, changing the air filter, oil and filter, and cleaned up the Clearwater wire routing. Link to comment
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