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The deprecation of code generators is why FJR-TIPS.ORG was done in hand-coded HTML. It's not very fancy but it works. But it does bring up the possibility of someone who might want to take that code, move it to a new host, and assume caretakership of it so that it "wakes back up" with new...

If someone can't get the model of the bike right, do you trust them getting every one of those ones and zeros right?

Tried and true would be my choice too.

Counter LEAN is what I consider a slow-speed/dirt skill. The bike moves underneath an always-upright rider. Counter STEERING initiates a turn. Body English (into the inside of the corner) actually does the opposite of Counter LEAN as the goal in getting your body inside the corner helps keep...

Never forget that they gnaw on whether or not to use an extra INCH of wiring because of cost across an entire production run.

With their name, I would ask a lot of questions about their "nature". Are their tunes for top numbers or for DD and longevity?

Screens are fragile. Bigger ones need to be packed flat, facing down (unless in original packing and probably better, in that case, upright). But they really aren't built to handle much side load or twisting of the frame. Done many many of these over the years and caution is rewarded. MUCH...

It's more about the time it takes for body english to react vs counter steering. Both work but one is more immediate.

Rent a van or truck. It's cheaper than a new TV. BTDT

All of that is what I consider techniques to keep the bike more upright DURING a turn. As you move your mass inside the turn, the bike itself needs to lean less, so can go faster through a corner with less risk of touching hard bits. Initiating a turn is still body English vs mass or counter...

Right. I didn't think of leaning as a tool to keep the bike more upright. I was thinking of it when compared to initiating the turn. You are absolutely right about that. I had to learn the hard way and was using all those slow-speed skills when starting to up the pace on my Wing(s). Ended up...

I know this is a zombie thread, but does anyone have a currently-live link to Bob's trip report?

I find that "body english" on the bike is a slow-speed and off-road tactic that is "put away" when at higher speeds on the road... that's when counter steering shines and body english doesn't have enough influence over the moving mass to create quick responses.

How about putting your bike info and where you are into your profile? Helps people know when you ask questions.

While into the connectors, use some CRC contact cleaner on all the pins and then pack with dielectric grease before buttoning up the connector).

We went from 110ºF to mornings of 70sºF (high in the mid-80sº) overnight. Now is the two weeks (of our discontent.. NO! Wait!) of Autumn. Got the window caulking done. Time to unlimber the smoker!

WD40 was never meant to be a lube; just a water displacement. It collects dirt and gums up faster (worse than spray silicone lube which seems to avoid that between services). The silicone spray lube can flush the works but the carrier evaporates and leaves behind a dry lube.

How do you flush the mechanism before (dry) graphiting it?

Flood the lock with aerosol silicon spray lube. The carrier will flush out the gunk and then evaporate; unlike dry graphite lube...

I knew I remembered there was someone who liked them.