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After staring at those pics of the new lights on the old brackets I realized the old brackets/new lights combo wasn't gonna work. The old brackets are too big for the new lights so the combo is down right ugly. A trip to Lowe's got me some 2 1/2" x 5/8" corner braces that looks so much better!

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Now I just need to paint the brackets, mount the lights, connect them to the existing aux lights wiring, and get them aimed properly.
 
theWolfTamer said:
After staring at those pics of the new lights on the old brackets I realized the old brackets/new lights combo wasn't gonna work. The old brackets are too big for the new lights so the combo is down right ugly. A trip to Lowe's got me some 2 1/2" x 5/8" corner braces that looks so much better!

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Now I just need to paint the brackets, mount the lights, connect them to the existing aux lights wiring, and get them aimed properly.
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Patrice, just remember to remove the braces and scuff them and paint then with some black primer or something cause those zinc brackets will rust out in no time flat.
 
FZ1riderNY said:
Patrice, just remember to remove the braces and scuff them and paint then with some black primer or something cause those zinc brackets will rust out in no time flat.
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I scuffed them up pretty good while I was making larger holes and just finished painting them with some flat black Valspar. Just put them there so I could see how it looked. Hopefully they'll be dry enough to handle so I can wire the lights this evening. The can says I can handle them in about 8 hours.
 
Other than forward, are those lights non-directional?
Bright? Hell yeah! But they seem to put light everywhere. If they do...then that is good for you, the person with the light...but not so good for everyone who is coming at ya.

Not knocking, just asking.
 
Today I took the passenger footpegs off, and put on my new GSG Exhaust Hanger :)


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Looks nice I think :)
And saved almost 1 kg :nerd:
 
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Uncovered it to go for a short ride after the rain cleared up, just to find a flat front tire Yikes!!. At this point after overspending this month, tire will have to wait a few weeks for next 2 paychecks. Won't be much riding getting done in Jan anyway even in Ga where I'm at. Still pissed though, since I cant plug it. If it were the rear, I'd have them plug it.
 
gtbigup01 said:
Uncovered it to go for a short ride after the rain cleared up, just to find a flat front tire Yikes!!. At this point after overspending this month, tire will have to wait a few weeks for next 2 paychecks. Won't be much riding getting done in Jan anyway even in Ga where I'm at. Still pissed though, since I cant plug it. If it were the rear, I'd have them plug it.
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How about a patch?
 
**sweet**!

I too uncovered my black Gen-I this afternoon for a short ride that turned into 2-hours !! :rmwl: The cloudy sky and the cold temps (38 F.) couldn't stop me today. With clean, dry roads and little to no traffic, I gave Billy's ole bike a proper shakedown, man, what a ride !! :eek5: Here is what I found. I LOVE the ZG double bubble in the DARK shading. NO helmet buffet. NONE. Also, found the mirrors' were not tight enough for speeds above 130+ mph. Both mirrors' folded back (at speed) giving me a great look at the top of the gas tank . . . heh, heh, I decided also that the shift lever was to high for me. I got a cramp trying to manipulate it with my tired old leg and stiff, arthritic ankle. Getting used to the slightly different seating position and, the clutch/tranny engagement was easy, and, I found my recent gearing (change) is now "spot-on" for me. What little traffic I could find was quickly dispatched with triple digit blasts of the throttle. I didn't get to check out the terminal velocity of my FZ today though, just too dang cold. I got to 140+ and the windchill was instantly attrocious . . . .brrrrrrrrrr. My knees ached, my hands and fingers went numb, , , wow . . . ooohhh, , , , I need some coffee !!
Upon returning to the shop, I adjusted the gear lever to the lowest position and, I tightened the mirrors down extra tight. That should take care of those babies, making her more than ready for the next joyous ride.

Mmmmhhhhh , , , The weather actually looks promising for the next week or so ! :cheers:
 
gtbigup01 said:
I wasn't sure if that doable on a bike tire. Anyone ever patched one? It'll be a lot cheaper for me, and quicker. I will look into it.
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I would feel more comfortable with a mushroom plug so that there's very little chance of it ever coming out. Personally I would never feel totally "safe" on a tire that has been repaired, especially a front tire. Here's what a one of these mushroom plugs look like:

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Jmcculler662 said:
if it's just a strait through hole and didn't tear any belts or anything in the tire i don't see a problem getting it patched on the inside. Much better than a plug. Would at least get you through.
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theWolfTamer said:
I've known a person that patched his rear tire from the inside after the plug kept leaking. He road a few more K on it like that. I don't know about the front tire but I'd try it before I replaced it.
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Straight from Dunlop's website:

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Can I have my motorcycle tires repaired?
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Some punctures in motorcycle tires can be repaired if no other damage is present. Dunlop recommends only individual permanent plug-patch repairs of small tread area punctures from within the demounted tire by a qualified tire repair shop or motorcycle dealer. Never perform an exterior repair and never use an innertube as a substitute for a proper repair. Your bike should not exceed 50 mph for the first 24 hours after the repair and the repaired tire should never be used over 80 mph. Dunlop speed ratings are voided by repairs.

No form of temporary repair should be attempted because secondary damage caused by the penetrating object may not be detected and tire or tube deflation may occur at a later date.

Dunlop does not recommend the use of liquid sealants. These are a form of temporary repair that may adversely affect ply material and mask secondary damage caused by the penetrating object. Reliance upon sealants can result in sudden tire failure and accident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunlop Tires

I know this has been debated to death before and I know that tire manufactures are in the business of selling tires, but I'm sure they have done their testing...All that being said if the repair is done properly and you feel comfortable riding on it then by all means go ahead and get it fixed.
 
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