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I'd read a bunch of reviews complaining about the visor system before I got an Arai. All bogus. I really like it. From being able to get a small crack for fogging, to clarity, to not needing a ratchet system, to vents, I think it works better than any system I've used. The first few times I...

I did a search awhile back and someone had mentioned this effect with iridium plugs but was able to trace it back to not getting good contact with the wires after the install. This is an area I'll look into as well. I can't determine a difference in performance either way - pulls like a...

High idle was due to the TBS I did at the same time. I forgot to readjust the idle and it was running about 1250 RPMs. Too high for sure, but I wouldn't have thought it would have knocked 4-5 mpg off. But, you never know. Soon as I run some more gas through it, I can compare. The advantage...

I dropped in Iridium plugs on the last go around got a drop in MPG as well. Idle was set a bit fast and I've since adjusted and I'll see if that's related to the issue. If I can't find it by the next service, I'll probably pull the iridiums and try a set of standard plugs for comparison.

Rationale for motorcycles using the HOV lanes. Linky Linky #2

I agree. There's a few reasons to vote against it, but one of the most compelling is keeping fewer vehicles out of the car pool lane to reduce the chance of getting pasted by blind lane changes from cages. The State's reasoning for allowing motorcycles in the car pool lanes in the first place...

That was fun. Best bike nite I've been to all summer. Everybody seemed to be a gearhead and had a bike that they had worked on and loved. Lots of rats and a bunch of Cafe'd Hondas. Some really interesting creations - some I wouldn't ride on a bet, some I could really pose with. It was...

This looks like a perfect opportunity to drag out my SR 500. I'm not sure it's cool enough for these guys, but the old girl could use a run. Weather for Wednesday looks tolerable for a naked ride.

Ditto. Just replaced my rear tire and I pulled the rear end to look at the drive shaft splines. No lack of grease. I'd say that's what's doing it on mine as well.

Nards! Hunting season. I've got a Carbtune I could lend to the effort though. Niehart - you're in my neck of the woods if you want to take it with you.

Not gyroscopic. Full on torque. The pinion gear is applying a rotational force (torque) to the ring gear that is resisted by the tire/pavement/bike inertia combination. I would expect there to be torque trying to tip the bike over one way or another. Same thing happens in a cage, the engine...

I think you're pretty close. It could be a reaction to torque applied through the drive train wanting to tip the bike to the left. I'd think Yamaha would have compensated, but there might be a remnant left that does it.

The wheelies are cool. But, a stoppie with the old lady and top box would just about make me fall over.

Sign up for this mailing list. PNW RoadRiders These guys are ST oriented. Good crew and someone is always looking for a ride. The folks at pnwriders.com tend to the sporty side of things. Good people, just a fast crowd.

My '08 at 10k looks the same. If that's as bad as it gets, I'm not worried. However, I did purchase YES from D&H Cycle just in case I need it.

I ride every day and I asked that myself. Rich says that he much prefers leather as it will breathe and dry. He doesn't care for vinyl cause he says that once water gets in the seat it won't get out. The vinyl won't breathe. He says keep Lexol on it and it will be fine (helps to park...

Some photos of Rich's workmanship:

Just got home and so far so good. The invoice breaks down like: Custom fitting w/ gel pad - $425 Leather cover upgrade - $100 Leather cover for rear seat - $175 WA State sales tax - $63 Total - $763 Probably a couple hundred more to have the rear custom fitted too. Soon as I can find a...

They're being lost to a good cause. Rich just brought over the finished seat in black leather. Very sharp. I'll post pics when I get home. So far I'm a happy camper - could be the glue.