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Raid3n 06-16-2013 11:53 PM

AGSŪ Kable-Ease Cable Lubricant (MZ-4H) - Automotive Grease & Lubrication - Ace Hardware

use this

pull the clutch in, put some in where the cable goes into the shroud.
squeeze and release a bunch, rinse/repeat. (i just realized i should probably add... don't actually rinse it... it's a figure of speech. some in their quest for knowledge may over look that. better safe than sorry haha)

that is the easy way. not as effective but works

the other way is to remove the cable entirely, put some in, slide the cable around and repeat til it comes out the other side. repeat the process minus adding more until it stops coming out the other side.

reinstall cable

yelnats8 06-17-2013 08:45 AM

Thanks for the replies. I was doing some research online and came across this tool EZ Glider Cable Lubrication and read some reviews on it and it seems like a good product and makes lubing the cables really simple, gonna place an order on it.

Revolutionary new cable lubricator - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

320icar 06-17-2013 09:56 PM

Installed some new LED turn signals w/ hd12 flasher unit. Helped clean the front end up quite a bit. Should satisfy my modding addiction for a week or so. Gotta start making my shopping list
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320icar 06-20-2013 09:30 AM

So... How do you riders stay dry in weather like this? Right now I only have my bike.

Yesterday I went for a cruise. I live in steveston where it was beautifully sunny. Once I got to queens borough it all if a sudden became a tropical storm. Within 5 minutes my boxers and undershirt where soaked through ( after pants, shirt, jacket etc already being ruined)

Guess it's time to rain suit up?
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gdoh 06-20-2013 09:32 AM

you don't stay dry, I suggest taking a change of clothes in a water proof back pack

?NR 06-20-2013 10:07 AM

store a bright big yellow garbage bag under seat or somewhere. Worst case scenario : cut 3 holes for arms and neck. Pull over body. Not pretty, but helps in a dire situation :lol
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jaggermouth 06-20-2013 10:42 AM

If you have a rain suit on underneath, you will sweat your bag off and probably be more wet. I wondered the same thing when I see riders (I dont have a bike yet) in the rain and thought they must have spent some good coin for waterproof gear, but I guess I was wrong

gdoh 06-20-2013 10:52 AM

i bought waterproof gear for the rain and it doesn't seem to shit

z3german 06-20-2013 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320icar (Post 8264438)
So... How do you riders stay dry in weather like this? Right now I only have my bike.

Yesterday I went for a cruise. I live in steveston where it was beautifully sunny. Once I got to queens borough it all if a sudden became a tropical storm. Within 5 minutes my boxers and undershirt where soaked through ( after pants, shirt, jacket etc already being ruined)

Guess it's time to rain suit up?
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I bought something like this

Dainese Hogan-S Rainsuit - RevZilla

Works great for me, never had a leak. But it gets hot as shit, even in like fall/winter weather, that I end up just wearing a sweater or something underneath.

Honestly though its such a hassle taking it on and off that I only would use it if I HAVE to ride in the rain for longer than 10 min. Plus when you take it off its wet n shit and gross.

Vale46Rossi 06-20-2013 11:53 AM

I have a Dainese Gore Tex jacket keeps me extremely warm and dry.

I need to invest in a pair of pants too... the Jeans still get soaked :(

320icar 06-20-2013 12:54 PM

I have one of the bright red Ferrari pit crew rain jackets, super light and incredibly water proof. I wore that to work today. But my jeans still got soaked through. Ugh I need to pick up a new DD
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Jas29 06-21-2013 10:07 AM

how is the Sidi Cobra Boots compared to the Alpinestars S-MX 5 . My brother has alpine* and I don't want to get the same boot looking for something in the same price range tho

racerman88 06-22-2013 09:11 AM

Get what fits you the best. Different brands fit different. Check with Aaron at Modern. He has both brands

racerman88 06-22-2013 09:13 AM

As for rain gear, if the weather is questionable, I'll wear my jacket with the waterproof liner in. If forecast is for 40% chance of rain or higher, I leave bike in garage.

Gwilo 06-22-2013 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jas29 (Post 8265377)
how is the Sidi Cobra Boots compared to the Alpinestars S-MX 5 . My brother has alpine* and I don't want to get the same boot looking for something in the same price range tho

They are comparable boots as said get the ones that fit better.

I happen to fit both the A* and Sidi (have the S-MX 5 and Vertigo Corsa)

You may want to check out Gaerne, Bayside has them

Gh0stRider 06-23-2013 01:09 PM

someone else noticed that i've got grooves on my brake rotors. do they need to be replaced? or how often do they need replacing?

320icar 06-23-2013 02:07 PM

I installed a new posh CDI today, didn't really notice any difference. Just ordered a few parts for my ruckus!

- dorf seat frame
- MNNTHBX gp exhaust
- sigg coolant resovoir mount
- pair block off plate

But I still have a bunch of parts I need to order, and figure out which brands and kits will be the best.
- mojo fatty stretch kit (with Douglas 12x8)
- pc20 carb kit
- new rear shock
- set of variator weights, and carb jets
- clutch springs and stuff
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nismosx 06-23-2013 06:24 PM

i need a place for first tune up any suggestions
the bike is Kawasaki ninja 300

z3german 06-23-2013 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismosx (Post 8266773)
i need a place for first tune up any suggestions
the bike is Kawasaki ninja 300

Bayside ;)

Vale46Rossi 06-23-2013 08:23 PM


gdoh 06-24-2013 08:10 AM

fucking lame i just got a ticket for making a right onto hornby from burrard, i guess thats what i get for sleeping in

CharlieH 06-24-2013 11:06 AM

but hornby and burrard are parallel LOL

radioman 06-24-2013 11:14 AM

Must have been one hell of a right.......

inb4 robson

yelnats8 06-24-2013 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 8266844)

Same one?

2012 DUCATI 848 EVO CORSE SE aprilia honda yamaha 1098 1198 749 999

604STIG 06-24-2013 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismosx (Post 8266773)
i need a place for first tune up any suggestions
the bike is Kawasaki ninja 300

Burnaby Kawasaki


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