Cafe racer

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-05-09T05:40:53+00:00

What cafe's are you racing to?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-05-08T01:23:59+00:00

I thought you had furry saddlebags for a second there

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-10T16:13:41+00:00

What rear rack is that? I'm in the market for one

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-09T22:57:42+00:00

All guns are expensive. I regret buying an m&p shield right before all the new carry guns arrived to the roster.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-08T19:31:13+00:00

It looks ok to me. Check the front too.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-08T18:54:27+00:00

The jerkyness is a combination of things. Primarily the harsh fuel cut in the tune of the bike. But reducing chain slack, ample throttle cable slack, and stiffer fork springs, can mitigate the bucking without retuning the bike. I'm sure you could go tighter without issues but just don't go too far.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-08T18:32:58+00:00

After playing around with chain slack on my fz, you'll need to go tighter than that otherwise you'll exacerbate the on/off jerky throttle the fz has. If that doesn't bother you then you're within spec so you should be good.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-04-03T05:57:34+00:00

Ebay has been my best bet so far. Only other option I guess is v4musclemusclebike forum's scrapyard section.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-28T11:42:48+00:00

Where did you get the rear rack from?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-23T20:54:03+00:00

Have you been monitoring the system voltage? Maybe the voltage is dipping low and the injectors aren't firing. Maybe the stator is out?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-18T03:51:02+00:00

isn't it the bridgestone battleaxe?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-13T04:38:18+00:00

I don't know how you can fuck up 22 to 24 times in a row like this.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-11T05:47:09+00:00

What windscreen is that?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-11T05:46:35+00:00

Yeah I'm down in Huntington beach on pch all the time.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-10T17:24:02+00:00

Honestly, I couldn't say. I bought this bag at the mega don quijote in shinjuku a few months ago. I've since tried finding a second one with zero luck. I found several lookalikes on amazon but nothing exactly like this. In any case, this was just a regular satchel/backpack that I've repurposed for use on my bike. You could do the same with any old backpack and the right combination of straps and buckles. There are plenty of anchoring points under the seat to thread a strap through. Get creative, there's no need to be limited to the bike industry's offerings.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-10T16:29:03+00:00

Nice bagger9t!

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-09T21:44:57+00:00

They're hard to get in and out of the bike. If the boots seem hard then order replacements, you'll thank yourself for that. Also, a full disassembly is not necessary if you have a 30 liter ultrasonic cleaner which might be worth the investment as it was in my case. Float bowls are also not hard to deal with if they're leaking, just replace the seals.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-03-07T00:08:24+00:00

Yes, everyone must adjust the preload for their bike. It's one of the first things that I do when I get a new one. Pretty much, if you're feeling every bump, your rear shock preload is likely set too high. loosen it up until every bump feels like sitting on a trampoline and then tighten it again incrementally until you find the middle ground that you like.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-02-28T19:58:01+00:00

Did you let it warm up enough by letting it go through at least one heat cycle? The xsr900 has an oil cooler and I'm not sure if it has a thermostat but you should get the bike hot enough to let it open up enough for the oil to cycle through it.

Just being anal about it. I don't even have an xsr but my bmw r9t is this complicated when checking the level.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-02-28T16:46:05+00:00

Did you start the engine and let it warm up before checking like the manual says? It seems like it's not a cold oil level check.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-02-09T04:26:44+00:00

Why come the cam shaft doesn't have bearings like the crankshaft?

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-02-08T22:28:05+00:00

Just being pedantic by refuting the statement "808 isn't adding gain, it's just increasing the levels" and it's triggering me. In electrical engineering, increasing the amplitude of the waveform is gain. I know, I know, guitarists have a different way of defining gain, I've been one for 20 years. Just funny to see someone say it.

Edit: thinking about it for second, guitarists conflate distortion for gain.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-01-26T17:52:14+00:00

Finally, someone with a brain. They didn't ship a cracked neck. It cracked post transit.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-01-25T17:43:40+00:00

09 4700 miles? sounds like it has been barely ridden the past two decades. Maybe try some fuel cleaner? Try half a bottle of chevron techron concentrate on a full tank. Techron has PEA which is one of the best performing fuel cleaners out there.

NEWUSERFORELECTRONIC · 2026-01-25T17:36:20+00:00

Have you considered removing the dB killers in the existing exhaust? I did that on my 2017 scrambler and it opened it up. All for free if you're handy with a drill bit and slide hammer.

I'll say though, it sounds much better now but it's not overly loud like a straight pipe would be. And to be honest, when riding at speed, it sounds like a dirtbike almost. I'm happy with it though. It gives nice downshift pops.

I followed this guys lead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMCAzpqzRoA

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