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  2. Captain 80s
    There's overdue. Then there's showered with foam overdue. My old Schwantz Arai, that was relegated to indoor carting duty, developed a case of black dandruff too. Up on the shelf it went, next to my original Arai Freddie Spencer Supervent.
  3. Presson
    Not clear what you mean by I noticed that it started really easy with no difficulty. then attempted it the second time round another day and it was really difficult I had to apply the throttle to keep it going Was the first attempt before or after your SV synch work? Was the second time another day after your SV synch work? Have you checked the MAP? If so what was the result? Have you checked the ECT? If so what was the result?
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  5. Shanewalker123
    Yes I did mention in my last comment I have done a throttle body sync/ start valve sync please excuse my terminology.
  6. mello dude
    Its been quite a few years... I had a Shoei RF-1100 that when the last time I put it on, I got showered with shredded foam. (yeah, I know I'm overdue.)
  7. Presson
    Have you done the SV synch? Which needs to be done with the engine fully warm You could check the MAP; the procedure is in the manual
  8. Mohawk
    Dainese own AGV. I have an old Dainese helmet, which was made for them by AGV. AFAIK they only sold Dainese branded helmets for a couple of years. I used to use AGV as they had a ML size that fitted my head well. They stopped doing ML but Dainese still did them 👍 Looking at the latest AGV size chart the current Large is 58-59cm which is the old ML size !
  9. Fordson3
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  10. Shanewalker123
    I do have some information about when I did my throttle body sync I noticed that it started really easy with no difficulty. When I watched other people doing the videos they had great difficulty. I then attempted it the second time round another day and it was really difficult I had to apply the throttle to keep it going. This is not normal could it be a faulty map sensor?
  11. Presson
    No harm in checking the TPS. However, you describe normal operations once warm so as Grum suggests, it is probably worth investigating the MAP and ECT sensors.
  12. Skids
    Nice one Grum. One of our many bike trips to northern France and Belgium on Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget.
  13. St. Stephen
    Nine years ago my wife and I visited the ANZAC war memorial in Auckland. It was a pretty neat place. What we were particularly impressed by, if I remember correctly, was that it wasn't just about NZ soldiers who served--they had specific and detailed sections for the men and women from every country who fought. Nice bike Grum!
  14. Shanewalker123
    Thank you for your help. I am yet still to sort this problem. I think my next thing to do would be the throttle position sensor.
  15. Rkz1b
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  16. bmart
    Underground condos, as my grandfather used to call them, where all of the neighbors are quiet.
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  19. Grum
    To our New Zealand and Aussie members. The celebration of ANZAC day is special in our hearts as we celebrate, honour, and remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we have. Lest We Forget.
  20. Duc2V4
    Maybe this will help
  21. Captain 80s
    How long since your last new helmet? While a headache is perhaps a sign, where are the pressure points that are giving pain? I sold helmets for over a decade, from the 90s into the 00s. If it has been a while, a properly fitted new helmet can be a shock.
  22. mello dude
    After doing several 20 minute wear sessions while screwing on the web, the thing gives me a headache. I have nearly convinced myself that it's gonna be on the return file. (Dammit, it is a nice helmet)
  23. MBrane
    Thanks for the update D. Good to see you're still in the game! Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative.
  24. BusyLittleShop
    A quick and easy way to check correct fit of a prospective helmet is to begin with a large size and work your way down to a snug fit... and that is after you get it on your head and without buckling the chin strap, snap your head side to side in quick movements... if the helmet stays snug and follows your head then the size is probably correct... if it moves about then it is too large... try next smaller size... what you'll end up with is knowing what is too large and what is a snug fit without going too tight... in other words the correct skid lid for your cranial...
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  27. Grum
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  28. Captain 80s
    We sold Acerbis shirts at the Honda Shop. It said "Ah" had a chair and the some bees. Underneath it said, "Say it right, dammit!"
  29. Terry
    It is pronounced Die-knee-say. You're welcome.
  30. Mariodelmindo
    What’s the correct operating temperature on the 8 Gen?
  31. bmart
    Shapes is a hard one, as manufacturers and users don't always agree. Try them on. Any brand name will be adequate. What's important to you? For me, fit, venting, lack of fogging. Cheaper shields isn't bad either, as I don't adhere to the made up 5 year rule.
  32. mello dude
    The more info I get, the more confused I get... bleah... 😛
  33. Hampy
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  34. Captain 80s
    Arai actually has three shapes in their line up, depending on model. Round-oval (Quantum, and it's derivatives), intermediate-oval (Renegade family?), long-oval (Signet).
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

      My route A is home B is Tommy-knockers

       

    2. MartinkaP's Blog

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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