[Rayman]

the 955 "sprint" minus fairings went road testing today
firstly
did some measurements to calibrate the electronic dash, as well as some updates to the code
new brake cable was installed and brakes bled during the week.

out we go -
runs well - a bit different than the 1050 - feels smaller due to being lower.
did some peg and lever tweaks with the 40mm drop pegs and raised bars.

seems pretty good for my commuting and should be better on the dodgy back -
had to do a circuit mod to provide a stronger pullup to the hall pickup to get the speedo working.

all good now-
just waiting on the mirrors to arrive - then it can see active duty until its time to tear it apart to address
some cosmetic issues with the frame and swing arm - in the meantime its on with the dash testing.

Oh - rear shock not ghastly - could use some work though -
front - not actually opened it up there yet - pretty sure its got up-rated springs in there already -
change would be some pd / fegv valves if they are not in already.

Rayman

 

[chickenstrip]

Took a nice ride up the Hudson this past weekend. It was a bit chilly, in fact it was the first (very) light snow of the season. It was especially cool cause the wind was whirling both the snow and fall leaves around - wish I had some video of it.

Here's a pic of the Bear Mt. Bridge

 

[Strumpeter]

Lovely pic there chickenstrip.

What did I do to my Sprint today? I actually rode it!!! Yippee!! Woohoo!! After more than two years stored in friends" garages since I semi retired, sold my house and went travelling and finding a retirement spot, I now have land, a big shed to park the GT in and a new house build under way. In that time I have only had three brief conjugal visits and I missed the GT enormously. Particularly since I now live near the start of the Oxley highway, one of Australia's best motorcycle roads.
So today I dusted off the GT, gave it a checkover and took off to ride it 1000kms to its new home. Ok, so it is only 650kms away and freeway by the direct route. But what fun would that boring ride be?

So I set off this morning and of course it rained. After 27 years of living in this dry and sunny city, my finale was cool and wet. I hate riding in the wet. Oh well, at least I am riding again. Reading the sky, I take a back route towards clearer weather and I soon dry out. But occasional shower dampen the fun, but great roads through the hills put the smile on my dial again. I am getting in the groove, regaining riding confidence and taking it easy - sort of, officer!

By 4pm and a few stops - gee, I am feeling my age now, hands and other bits getting sore after only 300kms - and I have made it to Bathurst, home of the famous race circuit of Mt Panorama.

About 6.2kms long, the track comprises two long straights and a very steep, tight climb up and down the mountain. It is so much easier on TV than in reality. It is a public road so you can drive the whole course.

Last time I was here on the bike the surface had just been redone and it was incredibly slippery with gravel wheel tracks and sticky in parts with hot fresh tar. I had to crawl around.

Would you believe it? This week it is closed for the only weekend of the year when mere mortals can bring their road or track cars and pretend they are like the pros. Oh well, I will have to come back again.

I will console myself tommorrow with a ride up the Putty Road, another famous Aussie bike ritual, then to Gloucester for the night. Friday will be up Thunderbolt's Way to Walcha then over the mountains via the fantastic Oxley Highway to home. With the obligatory stop at Ginger's Creek for coffee with the other bikers. No chicken strips by the end of that ride, I am certain.

Sorry to go on so much, but I am so excited to be back on my beloved GT.

 

[Fourbears]

Fitted the dip/main relays for the headlights that were missing - I found that someone had put some cable across two terminals on the blocks to get both headlights on - as in the pics. Headlights much brighter now!

 

[sussurf]

Lovely pic there chickenstrip.

What did I do to my Sprint today? I actually rode it!!! Yippee!! Woohoo!! After more than two years stored in friends" garages since I semi retired, sold my house and went travelling and finding a retirement spot, I now have land, a big shed to park the GT in and a new house build under way. In that time I have only had three brief conjugal visits and I missed the GT enormously. Particularly since I now live near the start of the Oxley highway, one of Australia's best motorcycle roads.
So today I dusted off the GT, gave it a checkover and took off to ride it 1000kms to its new home. Ok, so it is only 650kms away and freeway by the direct route. But what fun would that boring ride be?

So I set off this morning and of course it rained. After 27 years of living in this dry and sunny city, my finale was cool and wet. I hate riding in the wet. Oh well, at least I am riding again. Reading the sky, I take a back route towards clearer weather and I soon dry out. But occasional shower dampen the fun, but great roads through the hills put the smile on my dial again. I am getting in the groove, regaining riding confidence and taking it easy - sort of, officer!

By 4pm and a few stops - gee, I am feeling my age now, hands and other bits getting sore after only 300kms - and I have made it to Bathurst, home of the famous race circuit of Mt Panorama.

About 6.2kms long, the track comprises two long straights and a very steep, tight climb up and down the mountain. It is so much easier on TV than in reality. It is a public road so you can drive the whole course.

Last time I was here on the bike the surface had just been redone and it was incredibly slippery with gravel wheel tracks and sticky in parts with hot fresh tar. I had to crawl around.

Would you believe it? This week it is closed for the only weekend of the year when mere mortals can bring their road or track cars and pretend they are like the pros. Oh well, I will have to come back again.

I will console myself tommorrow with a ride up the Putty Road, another famous Aussie bike ritual, then to Gloucester for the night. Friday will be up Thunderbolt's Way to Walcha then over the mountains via the fantastic Oxley Highway to home. With the obligatory stop at Ginger's Creek for coffee with the other bikers. No chicken strips by the end of that ride, I am certain.

Sorry to go on so much, but I am so excited to be back on my beloved GT.

Shoot me a pm when you get here. I'm enjoying the Oxley on my Daytona!
That's a great run up Thunderbolts. Let those ponies loose!

 

[Daddy Mac]

Glad to hear you folks down under are getting out and about. Here in the north east USA we are expecting our first snow fall of the season. I'll put the bikes in barn today and hope for the best. Sand and salt usually end my riding season. Too early this year. I'll be in the temple of rain praying for warmer temps.

 

[droognano]

Today, I bought a front wheel stand so that I could remove the wheel and take it to the shop for new rubber. Lifted the front wheel, checked to see what driver to grab for removing the calipers, and saw the T55 bolts for which I do not have a driver. Back to the store tomorrow morning...

 

[Strumpeter]

Different riding seasons

Glad to hear you folks down under are getting out and about. Here in the north east USA we are expecting our first snow fall of the season. I'll put the bikes in barn today and hope for the best. Sand and salt usually end my riding season. Too early this year. I'll be in the temple of rain praying for warmer temps.

Daddy Mac

Sorry to hear that the weather is closing in and riding season coming to an end. Having grown up in a country where almost everywhere, the riding season starts on January 2 (Jan 1 is a day off nursing the hangover) through to Dec 31, I feel for you. I admire the fortitude of people who can live in climates such as yours - I absolutely hate the cold and being closed in indoors.

Hope you survive the winter!

This pic is of Strumpet resting in its new home, after its ride from Canberra. Now in need of some servicing and cleaning as it hasn't been attend to for a while now.


Cheers
Strumpeter

 

[droognano]

Today, I pulled the rear brake pads. Ok, calling them ‘pads' is a stretch since they’re just backing plates at this point. I fitted new OEM pads in the caliper, just so I’d have everything together and not have bits lying around the workshop. Now I’ll try to find a new rotor for less than $216 (the cost for OEM).

 

[Steve-G]

Whipped up a rack ro the back of my RS.

 

[DaveGPz]

Added a bit of carbon bling - I know not everyone likes CF, but I do

Heat shield from MDI; seems well made, has the retainers on the inside, insulation etc. Arrived pretty quickly, too. So far, so good...

 

[chickenstrip]

Pretty quiet 'round these parts ... guess y'all is hibernatin'. Meanwhile, I rode into Manhattan to check out some museums. All was good except for my fingers. I'm thinking about hippo hands. Anyone using them?

 

[Steve Ford]

I never tried those but I swear by heated gloves.
Nothing worse than when your fingers start burning from the cold.

 

[chickenstrip]

I never tried those but I swear by heated gloves.
Nothing worse than when your fingers start burning from the cold.

I've thought about those ... the wiring seems a hassle, no? I mean the cord running from the Powerlet to the gloves. Or maybe you have a heated jacket and attach at the cuffs?

 

[MileHighScottie]

I swear by heated gloves, but I plug them into a heated jacket liner and I'm toasty into the teens. Hippo hands are about the cost of heated gloves

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[TRIFOUR]

I have also purchased direct from MDI. I got the heat shield, shock protector, lower chain guard, the "V" piece for the lower front fairing and the bridge behind the windscreen. Their products are very well finished and fit is perfect, not to mention the very good pricing. Reasonable shipping cost to Oz as well.

 

[JohnnyR88]

Heated Gloves

I've thought about those ... the wiring seems a hassle, no? I mean the cord running from the Powerlet to the gloves. Or maybe you have a heated jacket and attach at the cuffs?

Yeah, the wiring can be a hassle all right. However, just out are some new technology in gloves, vests, etc that use USB level power. I have a vest, and a 5000 mah battery pack (goes into a pocket on the vest) goes for hours. You'll see carbon fiber or nano carbon in the description of these.

I have pair of heated gloves like this on order from AliExpress, for $30 or so, and you can find them on EBay and Amazon as well. I'll let you know what I think about them when they come in.

To sum up the technologies, there are the original 12v to the bike's wiring, 7.4 volt with a battery in each glove, and now the USB 5v with a battery in each glove.

 

[Steve Ford]

For running off the battery I just go under the l/h side of the tank and up over the triple tree and then to the gloves.
The downside is you'll get some swirls in the paint from the leads, the upside is your hands stay warm.

 

[scalz]

I installed the Oxford Hot Hands heated grips on my ‘07’. Wow do they get hot. Took them out in 40° temp today for about a hundred miles. Worked great. A great low cost solution.


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[DaveGPz]

I have also purchased direct from MDI. I got the heat shield, shock protector

How did the shock protector mount?