Recent content by Thantos

Installed the smaller summer wind shield, changed the oil & filter, changed the rear tire (Pirelli Diablo) on the FZ09. Getting ready for the valve check/adjustment in 500 miles.

Is there any downside experienced by riding in wet conditions? I'm in the rain a lot, and that's a consideration for me before making this mod.

It was a no name 530 o-ring chain. I generally replace the chain and sprockets every other time using a good set, and a cheap chain every other time. It's not the chains fault, I just didn't rivet it enough.

On the BMW R1100rt; adjusted valves, synched throttle bodies, replaced alternator belt, replaced hall effect sensor, installed the new up-graded cam chain tensioner for left cylinder. On the FZ09; went to lube the chain after my last day of work (3 days, 300 miles of commuting), and found the...

Very nice! Now you just have to play the waiting game for a day to take it out. We had such a day yesterday, it hit the low 60's, but I had appointments all day. I have been in communication with Vcyclenut via the FZ09 forum, and the information that he relayed is different. It may be of...

Daniel; You may want to post your question to the SV owner's group forum. You can find them at: svrider.com Good luck with your wiring.

I know what you mean! We don't normally get much more than a dusting here. Oh well, It's a good day to work on the bikes. Lonney, you've reminded me to feed the birds!

New Member Thantos Hi everyone. My name's Thantos, and I live in Cana, Va. Cana is in the southwest corner of the state. We're (my wife and I, and 5 dogs) about three miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. We moved here from Jacksonville, N.C., after I retired from the Marine Corps. I've been...