Ignacio's Bin O' Gerlach And Guns

Ignacio · Sep 30, 2005

This did start as a thread on accumulated technical data, but quickly devolves into hilarity and pictures that will be used against members in courts of law. Moved to Completely Off-topic Disccusions by Ignacio on 10/5/05...

Expect this to grow over time. I plan to make this a dumping ground of facts and figures we regularly ask....but seem to forget as threads roll into obscurity.

Alternator Output and Spare Capacity

490 watts rated by Yamaha for '03-'05

120-130 watts spare capacity per Warchild before Datel drops to ~12.5 - 12.8v region

Widder brand electrical closthing uses less current than Gerbing per Warchild.

Source: Alternator Question 9/29/2005

Lighting

Stock FJR Headlight Bulb is an H4. 55 watt low beam/60 watt high beam. Lumens are ~1000/1650

Brake Light = 1157. (Sylvania 7528)

DS2 HID = 35 watts running. ~3100 lumens.

Torque Values

Oil drain plug = 43 Nm, 31 ft-lbs

Rear drain plug = 23 Nm, 17 ft-lbs

Spark plug = 13 Nm, 9.4 ft-lbs

Spark plug gap = .7 - .8mm (.028 - .031 in)

Tires

Avon AV45 ST 120/70ZR-17 Front

Avon AV46 ST 180/55ZR-17 Rear

Michelin Pilot Road 120/70ZR-17 Front

Michelin Pilot Road 180/55ZR-17 Rear

Suspension

Front preload: Many like 2 to 2.5 rings showing per Warchild

Motorcycle Supsension Setup

Tank Bag Weapon

Main: Glock Model 22 - .40 S&W. 15 rounds + 2 extended clip + 1 chamber = 18 rounds.

Backup: Glock Model 27 - .40 S&W. 9 rounds + 1 chamber = 10 rounds.

slapnpop · Sep 30, 2005

Torque ValuesOil drain plug = ?

Rear drain plug = ?

Spark plug = ?

Not to be trusted.

ionbeam · Sep 30, 2005

Torque Values

Oil drain plug = ?

Rear drain plug = ?

Spark plug = ?

Why yes! Snug but do not over tighten. And, don't get over tight about it. These items aren't structural! If it don't leak then it is just right.

Helicoils work well, they are just a royal pain in the ass to have to install when it wasn't necessary in the first place.

Alan

Ignacio · Sep 30, 2005

Placeholders my precious................

crewof1 · Sep 30, 2005

Torque ValuesOil drain plug = ?

Rear drain plug = ?

Spark plug = ?

Oil drain plug = 43 Nm, 31 ft-lbs

Rear drain plug = 23 Nm, 17 ft-lbs

Spark plug = 13 Nm, 9.4 ft-lbs

Spark plug gap = .7 - .8mm (.028 - .031 in)

(from the Service manual)

FWIW, I don't use the torque wrench on these items, I go by feel. Usually about a quarter turn or so past finger tight, enough so that the spark plugs cannot be turned out by hand, and the drain plugs compress their new washer and don't leak. Seems to work for me.

ionbeam · Sep 30, 2005

Placeholders my precious................

Ohhh, goose bumps! This is one case where the actual torque values don't mean so much. As you said, "Placeholders!" Such a way with so few words :lol:

Alan

Thug · Sep 30, 2005

Nice idea!

Woodstock · Sep 30, 2005

Make sure you add what the best oil is.

radman · Sep 30, 2005

Make sure you add what the best oil is.

Extra Virgin Olive. Fact.

wpbfjr · Oct 1, 2005

and best gun in the tank bag... :haha:

Woodstock- Make sure you add what the best oil is.

JimLor · Oct 4, 2005

Model 1911 Series 70

Warchild · Oct 4, 2005

<div class='quotemain'>and best gun in the tank bag... <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/haha.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" :haha: " border="0" alt="haha.gif" /></div>

As you can see, Ignacio here knows what gun to use... <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" :lol: " border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

<img src="https://www.fjrtech.com/cognoscente/Gerlach05/watkins_shooting.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<img src="https://www.fjrtech.com/cognoscente/Gerlach05/watkins_shooting2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<img src="https://www.fjrtech.com/cognoscente/Gerlach05/watkins_shooting3.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

And so does George Zelenz (note orange earplugs, in the interest of safety... <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" :lol: " border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

<img src="https://www.fjrtech.com/cognoscente/Gerlach05/zelenz_shooting.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

And then there's 2005 IBR veteran Tobie Stevens, riding HMarc's old FJR:

<img src="https://www.ldriders.com/gerlach2/DSC01329.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Ignacio · Oct 4, 2005

I just love it when threads devolve. This must be some sort of new administrator hazing.

.....I added a tank bag weapon entry into the original post. Thanks y'all!

slapnpop · Oct 4, 2005

I added a tank bag weapon entry into the original post. Thanks y'all!

It'd be awfuly hard to ride with my fists of fury zipped up in the tankbag.

ionbeam · Oct 4, 2005

Man, if ever I have seen a case for a throttle lock or a cruise. Way more shots in the target. What ever happened to 'Bullets' Barbie?

Alan

Warchild · Oct 4, 2005

Jeez, I'm gonna have to start a new thread.... just look at this drunked-up ************ with a GUN!!!!!

(This is Ignacio's Glock .40 I am holding... with it's 18-round clip!

)

twowheelnut · Oct 4, 2005

Now see this? Feejer Calvary! These are the kind of drunk-ass mother ***** ( I say that with love!)we need to have in Iraq and Afghanistan! Can you imagine those rag-head, faggoty terrorists running for the hills when that crew shows up?! Looks like y'all have some room in the back... can I borrow a Glock?

Woodstock · Oct 4, 2005

Shoot me a PM next time, I'll bring the Sig...

FJRocket · Oct 4, 2005

Looks like we need to have a whole new kind of owners meeting!! I have a couple toys I could bring along.

I was carrying a Colt 380 Pocketlite in my tankbag. A little bitty peashooter, but fits in the bag rather covertly, holster, spare mags and all. Maybe I should start carrying a more serious weapon? 'Specially if I see a big white truck full of knuckleheads out on the flats?

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