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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:57 am
by Spininprop
Getting ready to change oil and filter and final drive oil.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:32 am
by Hppants
Bob - which compressor did you get? Vertical or Horizontal Tank?
About two years ago, my 20 year old Craps-man crapped out and I bought the Home Depot Husky - homeowner grade. About the same size as yours - 25-ish gallons. The flow rate on the Husky was slightly stronger than the Lowes unit. So far, so good. When I'm using my heavy duty impact to rotate the tires on my truck, she will have to cycle two or three times, but seems to keep up with me.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:57 pm
by bill lumberg
Didn’t even start it. I cleaned up helmets and visors. And boy did they need it. Frivolously ordered a dark tint shield for the Neotec 2.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:12 pm
by CollingsBob
I changed the oil & filter, getting ready to ride to Vancouver B.C area for a Vincent Owners Club bbq..
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:46 pm
by FJRoss
CollingsBob wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:12 pm
I changed the oil & filter, getting ready to ride to Vancouver B.C area for a Vincent Owners Club bbq..
Ride the FJR and bring pictures of the Vincent?
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:51 pm
by CollingsBob
FJRoss wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:46 pm
CollingsBob wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:12 pm
I changed the oil & filter, getting ready to ride to Vancouver B.C area for a Vincent Owners Club bbq..
Ride the FJR and bring pictures of the Vincent?
I’ll wear a Vincent Owners Club T-shirt
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:55 pm
by CollingsBob
Hppants wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:32 am
Bob - which compressor did you get? Vertical or Horizontal Tank?
About two years ago, my 20 year old Craps-man crapped out and I bought the Home Depot Husky - homeowner grade. About the same size as yours - 25-ish gallons. The flow rate on the Husky was slightly stronger than the Lowes unit. So far, so good. When I'm using my heavy duty impact to rotate the tires on my truck, she will have to cycle two or three times, but seems to keep up with me.
Vertical tank..actually 26 gallon, 2HP, Reg. price $449.99 The box was damaged so it was marked down to $219.99
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mast ... p.html#srp
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:11 pm
by wheatonFJR
CollingsBob wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:55 pm
Hppants wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:32 am
Bob - which compressor did you get? Vertical or Horizontal Tank?
About two years ago, my 20 year old Craps-man crapped out and I bought the Home Depot Husky - homeowner grade. About the same size as yours - 25-ish gallons. The flow rate on the Husky was slightly stronger than the Lowes unit. So far, so good. When I'm using my heavy duty impact to rotate the tires on my truck, she will have to cycle two or three times, but seems to keep up with me.
Vertical tank..actually 26 gallon, 2HP, Reg. price $449.99 The box was damaged so it was marked down to $219.99
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mast ... p.html#srp
If it blows up while using it, do you get a discount on the next one?
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:33 pm
by FJRoss
CollingsBob wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:51 pm
FJRoss wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:46 pm
CollingsBob wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:12 pm
I changed the oil & filter, getting ready to ride to Vancouver B.C area for a Vincent Owners Club bbq..
Ride the FJR and bring pictures of the Vincent?
I’ll wear a Vincent Owners Club T-shirt
Don't need the bike with you. BBQ event is all about the beer, the beef and the bragging anyway. While your Vincent is in great shape and would likely get you there safely, I'm sure a lot of them couldn't make that sort of journey except on a trailer.
Are you making a decent trip out of it to replace the missed CFR rally or is it a just a quick out and back? How's the back - fully recovered?
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:34 pm
by CollingsBob
I’m taking 5 days to get there....4 days to come home...through the Crowsnest pass. My route goes through:
Crowsnest, Creston, Kootenay Bay, Kaslo, New Denver, Nakusp, Vernon, Kamloops, Spuzzum, Mission...a detour to Richmond to shop at Pacific MotoSports, then on to Langley...My return route goes Langley, Castlegar, Kootenay Pass, Creston, Crowsnest, MooseJaw..home
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:25 pm
by CollingsBob
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:11 pm
If it blows up while using it, do you get a discount on the next one?
If it blows up the last thing that goes through my mind will be my asshole and I wont care..
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:08 pm
by Cav47
Cav47 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:30 pm
Was tired of the front end wobble I was getting over 75ish from a crappy balancing job by my local guy who mostly does Harley tires. He is cheap, but as usual, you get what you pay for.
So I got into my stash of Balancing Beads and dropped 1.5 Oz in there. The tire is still in good shape, I want to see if this clears it up or not. If it does, great, if it doesn’t, then I will know I need to buy a balanced. Will report back with results later.
The vibration is reduced after testing today. NOT ELIMINATED like I hoped. Definitely less, but not gone. Well this gives me a great reason to buy a balancer. Prob should start looking for a tire changer too. With 2 bikes and soon to be needing 4 tires changed, I would start off well by taking 80 bucks off whatever I buy (in savings from my local guy).
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:33 pm
by tominca
I realized I'm not riding anymore. This kinda sucks, but facts are facts. My only rides are basically errands. I have less than 2K miles so far this year and am heading out on a cross-country car trip with the wife that traces some of my favorite transcontinental rides. The bike is on a charger and it's summer.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:56 pm
by raYzerman
Cav47 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:08 pm
Cav47 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:30 pm
Was tired of the front end wobble I was getting over 75ish from a crappy balancing job by my local guy who mostly does Harley tires. He is cheap, but as usual, you get what you pay for.
So I got into my stash of Balancing Beads and dropped 1.5 Oz in there. The tire is still in good shape, I want to see if this clears it up or not. If it does, great, if it doesn’t, then I will know I need to buy a balanced. Will report back with results later.
The vibration is reduced after testing today. NOT ELIMINATED like I hoped. Definitely less, but not gone. Well this gives me a great reason to buy a balancer. Prob should start looking for a tire changer too. With 2 bikes and soon to be needing 4 tires changed, I would start off well by taking 80 bucks off whatever I buy (in savings from my local guy).
Lose the beads.. I have used a Harbor Fright balancer for several years with no issues. Have since upgraded the bar part, but still use the frame and bearings.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:17 am
by Hack
Rode her 964 km....
Okanagan Falls to Medicine Hat via #3
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:47 am
by gixxerjasen
raYzerman wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:56 pm
Cav47 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:08 pm
Cav47 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:30 pm
Was tired of the front end wobble I was getting over 75ish from a crappy balancing job by my local guy who mostly does Harley tires. He is cheap, but as usual, you get what you pay for.
So I got into my stash of Balancing Beads and dropped 1.5 Oz in there. The tire is still in good shape, I want to see if this clears it up or not. If it does, great, if it doesn’t, then I will know I need to buy a balanced. Will report back with results later.
The vibration is reduced after testing today. NOT ELIMINATED like I hoped. Definitely less, but not gone. Well this gives me a great reason to buy a balancer. Prob should start looking for a tire changer too. With 2 bikes and soon to be needing 4 tires changed, I would start off well by taking 80 bucks off whatever I buy (in savings from my local guy).
Lose the beads.. I have used a Harbor Fright balancer for several years with no issues. Have since upgraded the bar part, but still use the frame and bearings.
You'd be surprised how close you can get the balance with just your axle and a set of jack stands.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:34 am
by wheatonFJR
tominca wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:33 pm
I realized I'm not riding anymore. This kinda sucks, but facts are facts. My only rides are basically errands. I have less than 2K miles so far this year and am heading out on a cross-country car trip with the wife that traces some of my favorite transcontinental rides. The bike is on a charger and it's summer.
Sorry to hear that Tom.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:12 am
by El Toro Joe
I rode it to work...
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:15 am
by El Toro Joe
tominca wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:33 pm
I realized I'm not riding anymore. This kinda sucks, but facts are facts. My only rides are basically errands. I have less than 2K miles so far this year and am heading out on a cross-country car trip with the wife that traces some of my favorite transcontinental rides. The bike is on a charger and it's summer.
I thought you were doing that trip on the bike...?
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:16 am
by Spininprop
Me too. Low 90s for the ride home. Hopefully humidy at a reasonable level.