docc Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, Guzzimax said: That’s one monster rack mounted luggage system. Ventura ? Oi, there are logical reasons for a monster rack on a Rosso Mandello . . . 1
Joe Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, Guzzimax said: That’s one monster rack mounted luggage system. Ventura ? It’s a Ventura, high quality L- bracket system. I have two sizes(they make many sizes) of bags to choose from, a 27L and the infamous steamer trunk expandable to 60L that I had at SSR 22”. I might as well wore the cone of shame until I it came in handy on a validating tech sessions beer run. 1
audiomick Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, docc said: Oi, there are logical reasons for a monster rack on a Rosso Mandello . . . Yes, you could put that in there. You could also put beer in there. Ok, I'm being a snob, but hey, I live in Germany... Shortly after I bought my first Kawasaki 1000 GTR, I went shopping with it. That taught me the value of the panniers on that bike. I loaded up 6 bottles of beer (half-litre, as they generally are in Germany...), two deep-frozen pizzas, and a bottle of white wine for the missus. In one of the panniers. 1 1
Joe Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, audiomick said: Yes, you could put that in there. You could also put beer in there. Ok, I'm being a snob, but hey, I live in Germany... Shortly after I bought my first Kawasaki 1000 GTR, I went shopping with it. That taught me the value of the panniers on that bike. I loaded up 6 bottles of beer (half-litre, as they generally are in Germany...), two deep-frozen pizzas, and a bottle of white wine for the missus. In one of the panniers. Audiomick, that was a late run to the gas station for beer run. Mind you that any real selection is 45 minute ride from Tellico Plains. Since it was happy hour, I choose Corona as the most premium found in that Shell gas station “beer walk-in cooler”. I.E. selection was nada, zilch. 2
docc Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, audiomick said: Yes, you could put that in there. You could also put beer in there. Ok, I'm being a snob, but hey, I live in Germany... Shortly after I bought my first Kawasaki 1000 GTR, I went shopping with it. That taught me the value of the panniers on that bike. I loaded up 6 bottles of beer (half-litre, as they generally are in Germany...), two deep-frozen pizzas, and a bottle of white wine for the missus. In one of the panniers. 26 minutes ago, Joe said: Audiomick, that was a late run to the gas station for beer run. Mind you that any real selection is 45 minute ride from Tellico Plains. Since it was happy hour, I choose Corona as the most premium found in that Shell gas station “beer walk-in cooler”. I.E. selection was nada, zilch. +1 on @Joe's beer run . @audiomick now has a formal invitation to the various South'n SpineRaids. Looking forward to sampling the contents of those gracious panniers . . . B-double-E /double-R-you-in? BeerRun! 1 1
audiomick Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Joe said: Audiomick, that was a late run to the gas station for beer. Ahh, yes. Sometimes one just hast to make do with what one can get. 12 hours ago, docc said: @audiomick now has a formal invitation to the various South'n SpineRaids. Well I do fell honoured. Unlikely that a GTR 1000 will play a part though. I crashed the first one, and am trying to sell the one I have now. The V11 has ursurped the GTRs position. 2
Dave Swanson Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Readying the V11 for brake fluid flush. The clutch bleeder is always the fun part. 6
Guzzimax Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Dave Swanson said: Readying the V11 for brake fluid flush. They clutch bleeder is always the fun part. I hate bleeding brakes and clutch. Even with an Ezibleeder kit I can’t seem to get all the air out. Usually end up with the brake lever spongier than the wife’s home made cakes 2 3
footgoose Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 I have never had a problem bleeding any hydraulic lines on anything that was not malfunctioning or leaking in some way. While doing the job I try to keep my head wrapped around the physics of it and employ consistency and patience. I'm not afraid to use a LOT of fluid to insure a fully refreshed system. Even (and especially) the clutch. Yes I over-do it. I over-do most jobs, it makes me calm, what can I say? I was educated working on vintage bikes with water in reservoirs and mashed potatoes in the calipers. I tried a vacuum bleeder on my BMW that had an ABS system. Having to bleed the abs unit and the slaves I figured I needed it. I ended up trashing the vacuum kit and finished the traditional way. The clutch presents a challenge because of less "push back" or resistance. It takes more patience and finesse. Get comfortable and watch the tube. It's a different flow. 4
docc Posted March 5, 2023 Posted March 5, 2023 Thanks for the detailed post, @leroysch! stand by for this important post to be split to the "Installing Speedhut" thread . . .
guzzler Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 This looks even better right way up....! Cheers Guzzler 1
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