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Ducxl
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 08:14 am: | 
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Jp,what's your plan to lift the bike??
Mine came off easy enough.Follow the procedure though. |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 08:16 am: |
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The front caliper is prone to ding the wheel thus chipping it.I'd remove it altogether in the future to avoid this.It just wants to happen(damage).The rear requires following procedure. |
Jpb
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 09:42 am: |
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I'm envisioning a few blocks and some rope to lift the bike and secure it while the wheels are off, most likely I'll be doing it in the basement as the shed roof is barely holding itself up.
Greg...I've always noticed that your wheels are ALWAYS squeeky clean...how the hell do you manage that? I'm planning on doing a full cleaning (I'm sure some tooth brushes will be involved) and am wondering if there is a coating or something that you use to help keep them clean...or is it mostly non-stock brake pads that generate less dust? |
Scotty_j
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:33 am: |
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My two cents to your question for Greg: Pads are a BIG part of it. It'll be worse when you first replace them because the new pads (sintered, right?) are scraping off the old residue and shining your rotors up, but after your next cleaning it won't be that bad. When I wash my bike I always do the wheels first, which can take up to an hour, then I wash the bike. Just the nature of it. I've read that Kevlar or Carbon Kevlar pads will throw less dust, but they cost more and I don't know if they provide better stopping power... |
Jpb
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 10:40 am: |
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I was thinking about honing the discs before remounting and putting in the new pads...has anybody done this yet? |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 04:57 pm: |
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The wheels on the X1 no longer are treated with anything other than plain old car wash.I was hooked for awhile on S100 but it always hazed up the finish.Now i treat them to NeverDull wadding polish every couple weeks to keep the shine.An hour covers them both.
The XB only gets plain car wash.I'm very pleased at how easy they are to shed grime.
IXNAY on the honing of the rotor.Unless you've worn the pads of all the friction material and have gouged the rotor it'll be fine.The front rotor should never exceed a minimum thickness of 0.1800" as stated in the manual. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - 06:09 pm: |
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JP......Leave the rotor alone, The new pads (hopefully NOT stockers) will take care of everything. EBC pads I heard are good, My lyndalls are not impressive to me, They do fade when they get hot HOT...
Just bring your bike over my house and we will do it all at once for ya. As long as the axle comes out nicely all will be done in a few hours... |
Jpb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 07:47 am: |
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Anybody catch the motorcycle special on the History Channel last night?
They showcased the bike with the Viper engine...even showed a few speed runs with it - holy crap that thing sounds mean!!!
They also showed some clips from the motorcycle 'art show' that was in the Gugenheim museam...Buell bikes were in the exhibit!!! |
Jpb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 11:30 am: |
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I'm planning on doing a little bit of climbing after work and then a bit of riding this evening - headed down to Somerset...
Greg/Nate - either of you be around between say 6:30-7???
Anybody else interested in tagging along? |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 02:06 pm: |
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Greg/Nate - either of you be around between say 6:30-7???
What're you thinking? Are you coming to Somerset then going back to Grafton? Pretty ambitious.I was planning on bicycling but...............Ride?? Where? |
Jpb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 02:19 pm: |
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I may actually be down there earlier now...nobody else wants to climb so it'll be a shorter trip to the crag than I thought.
I've been trying to get down there for the past 2 months to see the woman on her night shift at Pottersville Pub.
As for where to ride...
...anywhere would do. After a ride a stop in at the Pub to chat for a bit, have one drink and then head home.
Maybe some vittles at some point as well, I'm sure I'll be getting hungry at some point. |
Damnut
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 02:42 pm: |
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I should be around............... |
Jpb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 02:50 pm: |
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Hey Jim!!!
What time will you be home?
I can plan to end my climbing to meet you at your place and we can head over to meet Greg and Nate (if he can come out to play today).
Scotty - you around man??? I could stop by to get you on my way down... |
Scotty_j
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 03:00 pm: |
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I've been lurking. A little busy today plus I had on of my ocular migraines this afternoon, probably from my eyes bouncing between programs so much. Not so much a headache, but I go about 30% blind in my periphery for a half hour, then a slight, nagging headache and exhaustion for the rest of the day. Luckily, I drove today 'cause I had to haul some crap to the office so I don't have to look forward to the Buell thump on an achy brain. I won't be on the bike today.
On the plus side, (although she's in the sandbox) it's my tenth Anniversary, AND I should be receiving my Rizoma mirrors today.
Anything cooking for the weekend? |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 03:29 pm: |
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Hmmm,it's bike night in Uxbridge.Wanna ride to there? Ooorrrr Meet Jim and do Wendells for wings?? I'm lurking for awhile until we figure something out. |
Jpb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 03:44 pm: |
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I gotta get off the computer...heading out to climb.
Call my cell if you're looking for me 508-320-4625.
If I don't hear from anybody...I'll plan on meeting up with Jim at his place (Jim - call my cell & let me know when you be home...leave a message...I may be on the rock).
Just an idea...Greg, meet me at Jim's, we go to Wendels for wings then scoot through Somerset for a drink at Pottersville and then we can head up to Uxbridge...
If you guys decide on something else...leave a message on my phone...I turn it off so it doesn't bother anybody while I'm climbing. I'll call back when I'm off the rock. |
Scotty_j
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 04:32 pm: |
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Wendell's wings... I gotta get back there sometime! |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 04:43 pm: |
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Scott,come out and play tonight!!
C'mon maaaaaan! Eric? Jim's meeting me.Call if you're available. |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 05:40 pm: |
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I'm heading to the speed shop then I will stop in at the bike show after.
I just drove by and they have the Boston Funeral Home bike thingy, It is a Trike and hauls a Casket.
Pretty Cool! |
68eb429
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 06:04 pm: |
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sorry wont be able to make it to wendells catch yah next time! |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 08:27 am: |
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It was a fun night riding.Eric, we missed you at cruise night and 'Lil Texas.
Jim?? Tonight?? Riding? Uhhhh. |
Jpb
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 08:54 am: |
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I'm glad we FINALLY caught up with each other last night...talk about a series of detours...on my part anyway. Sitting in stopped traffic just sucks!
How was the ride home??? |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 09:03 am: |
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Sitting in stopped traffic just sucks!
You should see me lane split. |
Damnut
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 09:44 am: |
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I think that I'm going to Snookers in Providence tonight. Anyone wanna join??? Should be going there ~9ish |
Jpb
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 10:46 am: |
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Bringing the woman?
Or is it a guys only gathering? |
Damnut
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 10:56 am: |
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the woman is still in Florida so it will be just me. Bacardi girls will be there!!!!!!
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Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 08:45 pm: |
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Bacardi Girls....Nice!!!!!
Sorry I missed you guys, I had to get to the speed shop before it closed At 6 and was not able to see what was up before leavin. I was there till 8-830. |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 06:45 am: |
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Heading out the door for a mountainbiking excursion to Acadia mgmt. area down Exeter way.Should be grueling and fun.
Anything in your plans for tomorrow??
Ride?? |
Scotty_j
| | Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 09:58 am: |
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I'm up for anything. I'm heading to Brockton Cycles in few to get some new grips so I can mount up my new mirrors. Anybody up for an expressway ride followed by some shameless consumerism? |
Eboos
| | Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 05:56 pm: |
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Whatever's cool with me. The loop would be my preference. I have to do some safety wiring in the morning, but that shouldn't take too long. Tonight I am going to geek out and watch the new Harry Potter movie. |
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