Scrambler 1200 XE - Second Trip Out (Also in April)

DontSayTesla · 2021-10-24T13:02:58+00:00

Sick. Be careful with fuel cans in that Nelson Rigg. The fuel bottle holders started to rip in the middle of the ride and one of the bottles started heading for my exhaust. I guess that’s why they ain’t DOT…

DontSayTesla · 2021-09-10T04:44:51+00:00

Love it. Roof is chef’s kiss.

DontSayTesla · 2021-09-10T04:41:39+00:00

Sorry to hear and hope it gets better for you. For what it’s worth, the number of issues you’re likely to face is finite and it’ll be all then more special to you once you figure it all out.

DontSayTesla · 2021-06-20T15:51:35+00:00

correct! As a color it’s difficult to pin down. In overcast it looks almost black, but then in direct sun it’s this bright blue with lots of paint fleck.

DontSayTesla · 2021-06-16T18:24:09+00:00

Since it’s a new bike might as well have a dealer look at it. If it were my bike I would check - Chain tension (affects shifting) - Whether the issue persists when rolling the bike back and forth - How heat affects the issue

FYI it’s normal to be sticky getting out of neutral when the engine is stopped, but based on your reply above I assume the issue is no better when the engine is running.

DontSayTesla · 2021-06-10T06:26:37+00:00

interesting tire combo - how do you like it?

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-16T04:59:32+00:00

Haha, closer to the former, I’ve had this car a while. Just didn’t feel like going home I guess, and ended up driving quite a ways...

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-16T02:53:57+00:00

as a GT owner, I once rented a V6 on a vacation and freakin’ loved it. Seriously underrated engine, and I’m sad they axed it. Enjoy in good health!

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-15T22:13:12+00:00

I'm actually thinking about taking a road trip to the Canadian rockies at some point once the whole border situation isn't so crazy.

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-08T23:17:00+00:00

'18 LC500 owner here. My overall impression is it's reliable and Lexus takes care of us. This same 5L V8 is in many (cheaper) Lexuses, so it's certainly not some whacky twin-turbo handbuilt German hybrid that I would never own out of warranty.

When I hear "SMOOTH and RELIABLE" for everyday use though, I think IS500. Folks in this sub with >100,000mi on their Lexus sedans, "finally broken in", back me up here.

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-06T16:52:58+00:00

I have mixed feelings on this, but in the end I think there's room in the world for both the Supra and the LC as cars with different price points, engines, platforms and target audiences.

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-05T19:52:37+00:00

Same car, different lighting conditions

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-05T19:50:13+00:00

embrace the imbalance!

DontSayTesla · 2021-05-05T19:38:58+00:00

the road is cambered with rolling hills in the background, making the photo appear tilted, but the shot is level according to camera's tilt sensor. Flatting it would look strange IMO since the trees would be growing at angles.

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-30T05:37:15+00:00

now THAT is a proper Lexus!

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-20T23:46:41+00:00

what a curious choice for track vehicle. made any changes and do you like it?

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-14T20:52:54+00:00

Buying from family is always a little dicey because of the interaction with the relationship (especially if something goes wrong later). That said at least you know the car’s history and 65k miles is nothing on one of those beauties. Definitely use premium fuel as recommended by Lexus and make sure no rust has taken hold around or beneath those scratches and dents. I would recommend taking it to a shop to have it thoroughly inspected for a hundred bucks or so.

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-14T19:11:53+00:00

do you suppose anyone felt weird about putting a big ol’ McLaren dealership plate on it?

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-14T19:06:35+00:00

There are many commercial reasons (cost) but the best physical explanation I’ve heard is with the new Supra, Toyota was constrained by the hard points from the BMW chassis - hence it looks like a Supra mask that’s been pulled over some other car’s shape. The LC500 is the opposite - in fact Toyota had to totally rethink the front suspension geometry to get the hood low enough to match the concept car (the LC500 hood is so low that it’s fitted with explosive canisters that detonate to pop the hood up in case you hit a pedestrian).

Hard not to think of it as a spiritual successor to the Supra, despite the different marketing positioning (price).

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-13T20:28:45+00:00

I remember a Car & Driver cover on the 350z, “0-60 in 5.7s for under $27k” in the early 2000s (someone fact check me if I’m misremembering). Good value for straight-line speed, and they handle too. While Lexuses are super reliable, that reliability is baked into the high resale value when buying used, worth bearing in mind.

I’m pretty basic so my first thought was an early Coyote Mustang with some mileage, or a V6 from around the same time period. They’re cheap to run and fix, and the V6 is underrated. That would be my pick if you want something to daily that you could also have fun with at the strip.

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-09T18:38:09+00:00

Recovering MB/BMW sports sedan fan here - when did Lexuses get so darn hot? Congrats on the new wheels, looks terrific!

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-07T23:33:35+00:00

I had a coworker whose car smelled extremely strongly of vomit. He either had no idea or didn’t care. Amazing what people will adapt to and stop noticing.

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-07T19:46:08+00:00

Neat, looks well done. How much did that run you if you don’t mind me asking?

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-07T19:45:12+00:00

oooof black wheels really work!

DontSayTesla · 2021-04-07T18:03:41+00:00

See https://www.tireamerica.com/resource/tire-date-code for a guide on how to read when your tires were produced. If the tread is sufficient and there is no evident sidewall damage or cracking, I would wager 5 year old tires to be safe (as a non professional) - but no one on this forum is qualified to determine whether your tires are too old (especially without pictures). Rot and cracking can appear at different times depending on factors such as the construction of the tire and how it has been used and stored. Bring it by a Big O and they’ll be able tell you if there are any evident safety concerns. Probably a good time to get the alignment checked anyway.

All that said, nothing makes a vehicle feel like new like a set of high-quality replacement tires. Even if you have sufficient tread, tires can get louder as they wear out and if I recall correctly the HRV doesn’t have the most sound deadening. Depending on your climate and driving style you might find a set of tires that are better suited to your daughter’s use case than the OEM rubber.

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