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  1. ktown

    A New Hope - TomTom Rider 550

    I"m kinda late coming into this subject , I got email,2,asking if interested to upgrade to the 550. But I never cared for the TT Rider guess it was me and it giving me fits whenever I did try using. Now that they, TT, are telling me they won't be supporting it with map updates due to hardware...
  2. ktown

    Ergodyne Dry Evaporative Cooling Vest

    Thanks for the input.I rode today to get the bike registered and inspected did some errands but temps were getting warm, bumping a 100. Hadn't been on the forum for a while and got some good info here. I ordered a cooling vest with a collar as my Joe Rocket lacks much for neck protection for...
  3. ktown

    Audiovox Cruise install troubleshooting help.

    All the input on this subject is great! Just saying because I have same issue and this gives me some assistance. Thanks
  4. ktown

    New Motobatt on the way

    Good luck with the MOTOBATT ,I too purchased one from Amaazon and installed. The battery started giving me issues with slow cranking. I contacted them since it was under warranty. I did all the tests requested and submitted the results, they denied my claim. The battery was leaking from the...
  5. ktown

    Spot3 vs DeLorme in Reach

    There was buy deal for a Spot3 and I thought this would serve my purpose due to camping in an area with no cell coverage. Looking into and comparing to the DeLorme inReach SE I believe the later would be a better deal for me more usable text messaging and costs slightly higher but out weigh...
  6. ktown

    Valve Checks vs. Adjustment Required Poll

    RossKean My first check also was late and also the intakes were close or at minimum .One claim to my situation was carbon build up but had used back to back 3 tanks prior using RXP. They also insinuated that had might have NG feeler gages ? I am way behind 110k miles at 42k for an 06' Question...
  7. ktown

    '04 Headlights out

    By disconnecting the battery positive, put the meter on ohms, at the light fuse connect the meter, one lead of the meter.Disconnect the connector to the ecu, I use a oxy actyelene tip cleaner and insert the size to fit it into the wire connector to the ecu.Connect your other lead to the tip...
  8. ktown

    '04 Headlights out

    I just got done fixing a no headlight on a 06'. Luckly it happened at the end of shift daylight, only warned me 2x before failure both in same day! Do you have a wiring diagram for your bike? I don't know if my service manual would help in telling you your wiring? Anyways I traced my system...
  9. ktown

    Ohlins sprung

    I noticed some talk back a while about JCMotors having Ohlins for $990.I went to the site with the link and the S46 HR1C1S shock. Then they said they are factory equipped with 175# rider type springs. They mention to ask you what rider weight at time of order. My question, do these just get...
  10. ktown

    V-Strom Hand Guards

    I put those on a couple years ago and don't regret it. I used a UNI-BIT, stepped drill for differing hole diameters, to drill out the ends. Came out pretty good. The bit drilled them to the correct size. I don't remember which tool as the come in different sizes. They are expensive but work...
  11. ktown

    SWMOTORUBBER

    I did a google search for forum reference prior to and found what you wrote. Now how I got to the place I mentioned is a wild guess at this point. I did go to your site and guess I did okay $$ as they got beat by $46.43 and the tires had been tagged as PARTS UNLIMITED stock. Unless my credit...
  12. ktown

    SWMOTORUBBER

    I ordered some Michelin Pilot Road3 August 8 from SWMOTORUBBER and finally got them the 15th after picking them up myself from FEDEX . Looks like E MOTO Tire aka SWMOTORUBBER aka Iron Horse Motorcycles in Tuscon AZ website is down with no access to your account. Anyone got some idea what...
  13. ktown

    Brake Pads?

    I just changed my pads all around and have got 1500 miles of my normal transits on them. I had 34k miles on the original pads and the new are EBC HH and seem to be about the same braking as the originals. I had noise from the originals but nothing much, the EBC pads are quiet and no dusting so...
  14. ktown

    Summer Jacket

    I have had a Joe Rocket Phoenix silver for the last 6 years and have almost wore it out in the stitching. I am in need of replacing it in case of a get off. :huh: I like the jacket due to the pockets, armor,and water proof zip out liner. I had to replace the elbow/shoulder pads as they broke...
  15. ktown

    Valve Checks vs. Adjustment Required Poll

    I thought I should follow up my reply and to everyone else that follows this valve check especially Fred W. Prior to doing the valve check I ran a local(?) additive RXP to be sure carbon wouldn't be a factor ? I ran one bottle that is suppose to be good for 20-25 gallons of fuel. I ran...
  16. ktown

    Valve Checks vs. Adjustment Required Poll

    To answer Fred W, all the exhausts were a tight .010 " except e1-.009" loose but very tough. 010" All intakes except again cylinder 1 intake were tight. 008". I1 was loose. 008" but could hardly get the. 009"loose to get in. Seeing as the conscensus is longer it goes tighter it is I left well...
  17. ktown

    Valve Checks vs. Adjustment Required Poll

    I neglected my first valve check with hesitant procrastination. I had this poll and thought dragging it out was the ticket since 26k came and went almost 8000 miles ago. But due a oil change , coolant change and induction cover plates. I had voices telling it was time! Other than Texas heat...
  18. ktown

    Tire Prices – Post up.

    Revzilla -Michelin Pilot Road 3 rear $167.31 bought March 13 Motorcycle SuperStore- Michelin Pilot Road 3 bought August 2011 $136.99 Michelin Pilot Road 2 11.3k miles spec B rear and a TERRIBLE front tire Pilot Road 2 -new skins mounted Easter w.e..
  19. ktown

    What is the maximum size battery that will fit

    Just this week installed a MotoBatt MBT14B4 battery replacing the original battery on a 06'. It fits almost perfectly and cranks the bike well. I will see how the longevity works out, 2 year warranty. I had read the concerns about cold temperature cranking and read enough to change my thoughts...
  20. ktown

    The Big FJR Tire Poll

    I have had PR2's front and rear with a B spec rear for a year and 7500 miles. Since the dealer hosed the powder coat on the rear rim, another bad experience to go only this far, the front tire is wearing weird and has made considerable road noise since day one.The wear pattern is due to the...
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