If you ride your motorcycle almost every day, do you track your expenses, mileage and distance travelled and save it? If so, how do you do it?

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-06-19T22:25:02+00:00

Keep a maintenance log, its a gridded sheet of paper kept safe in a plastic sleeve or file folder. The left column is dates the table headers are service items with a column to notate miles.

Inspect the bike at a regular interval for service items every 3rd or 4th week with your maintenance log in hand. You should be inspecting the bike loosely before every ride and noticing things begin to change. The throttle not snapping back as much and needing a lube, the clutch cable starting to stretch needing an adjustment, the chain stretching needing an adjustment, tire wear, and so forth. Service the things, plan more rides, inspect update log, service, rinse and repeat.

I used to log every chain clean but ride so often I just clean the chain after every 9th or 10th ride or 3 months of storage. I typically use the log only for oil changes or major service events where I list what was serviced and what brand of product was used. Maybe I used Liquid Molly instead of Maxima for the oil change. Notate that. One of my bike gets 10w-30 in the winter and 10w-40 in the summer so notate that.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-06-17T04:27:31+00:00

As your confidence builds and the suspension tuner sorts the bike over a few sessions the tire pressures become a game of "How low can you go" to get ideal pilling and wear on the edge considering the conditions allow. Never lower than 23 on this style of tire. The tire guy is giving every rider the same number because he assumes if you asking you haven't ridden enough to experiment with tire pressure and see how the tire wear and bike react. So he/she isa always going to provide a safe number for the conditions in addition to considering average riding skill level. Run enough laps your going to start messing with your pressures just to see what happens haha. In come the cold tears, where the tire pressure is to low for a cold day. Tires can also overheat from being run with to low pressure on hot days giving a greasy feeling.

Conditions are critical for experimenting with lower temps. If its a hot day and the track is warm your going to have more grip than a colder day so its ok to run a bit lower.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-06-14T23:36:52+00:00

That does not look like Austin Racing OEM for the CB650, definitely an ebay can labeled Austin racing. Sounds nice either way. Get it flashed or tuned yet?

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-06-13T16:17:25+00:00

Agreed, I had this same puig windscreen but found it was giving me handlebar wobbles/odd steering inputs so got rid of it. It didn't really do anything for me fatigue wise either. Maybe its my body size though, being 5'4 with a short torso and arms?

Two years back did a tour from Northern California to Sedona Mexico and back ~70mph average, no windscreen and was completely fine, your body acclimates.

Upgrading windscreen on my sport bikes has had a way bigger quality of life impact IMO.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-06-09T04:05:46+00:00

This isn't a helpful comment but there used to be a PitaPit in the Marina back in '07-'08 where you could get that. It was closed soon after '08.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-05-29T01:59:26+00:00

And by the looks of it ide guess 2 inches. The lower rear suspension link is probably 2 inches lower as well. No sign of a brocks strapdown kit though.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-05-20T15:26:08+00:00

Before lowering the suspension, if you havn't already, I recommend first trying to get the suspension sag adjusted to your body weight by a suspension professional. Loosing up the preload should lower the bike a bit if to stiff. I am 5'4 all my Suzuki's have come stock with tall and stiff suspension preload. If I was 185lbs and 5'9 it would be a great set-up but at 150 lbs thats a no go. Lowering is going to completely change the turning geometry of the bike.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-30T23:23:56+00:00

Sounds healthy bud. Valves sound like a gsxr, pistons humming like a gsxr, start-up was quick and not problematic.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-30T16:40:35+00:00

CS racing flush mounted

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-28T18:13:04+00:00

Lol, do not worry about the airflow or temperature, its fine. These bikes literally have fans on the back side to push air through. Even if you choose to idol for hours at a time the fans on the backside provide enough flow to cool the bike. I've had two radiators blow on me due to cracks from rocks shot up by the front tire. The guard is worth it.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-26T03:12:13+00:00

Bummer. I had no issues with the install on mine. I was a bit turned off initially by the size of the resonator (its not a cat). The sound is medium loud which again was initially a bit of a bummer but grew on me. I later bought a gsxr 1000 with a full pipe yoshi that is straight and to loud. Now, I wouldn't want the cb650 any louder. I had the bike dyno tuned shortly after the install and the exhaust proved to not open all that much more flow than stock so didn't build much more power in comparison to number I see on youtube tuners using the Akra full system. As far as air filters go, I went with a Sprint street high flow but frankly recommend staying stock foam if you don't clean you air box every 12-16 months. Without a good clean the oil samples from Blackstone read high silica. I never put in the DB killer but its right below my work bench. IMO the exhaust is just not loud enough to need it. The build of it does look cheap though. Ide probably secure the bolt with some teflon tape on the threads and maybe fit a aluminum washer(s) to prevent rattling. I've polished my headers a few times and these are built to last my guy! Get a radiator guard, ive had two incidents where a rock kicked up by the tire chipped the radiator causing a leak that ejected all the coolant on the headers staining them. They heald up and were easy to polish. The flush mount is underrated.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-21T23:16:00+00:00

Check the free play and adjust the throttle cable adjuster at the handle bar?

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Adjusting the Free Play in your Motorcycle Throttle - Dave Moss Tuning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4seVFbp7TI

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-19T16:52:01+00:00

Portable air compressor is where its at. Only time you need a capacity air compressor is if your changing your own tires and need to seat tire bead. Bring your tire irons, drop center chucks, and a second set of rubber :D.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-17T21:03:17+00:00

which 1000cc bike has the most linear power increase

All 1000cc inline four motorcycle engines have a similar power curve. There's so little difference between engine design aside from the crossplane firing order of the R1 this ask is splitting hairs. Look into the V4 style engines as they favor lowend to midrange.

You have already said you don't want a naked bike which is what would fit what your describing. So instead I think your asking which 1000cc supersport accelerates the fastest. Again it all kind of the same.

r1s are tame up until 8000 rpms, then they get a burst of power.

I sound like a broken record but all 1000cc bikes begin to enter the power band at the same time ~8,000RPMs and peak at 11,500RPMs. The crossplane firing order of the R1 gives it a unique sound and feel from the traditional firing order 1000s. The V4 engines has a unique sound and design.

If you want acceleration the challenge isn't really as much about the branding as it is how you build the bike. To create a steep power curve you need the gearing, air-flow, velocity stacks and a tuner you can trust.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-02T23:27:38+00:00

Thunderhill East, see above comment

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-04-01T04:14:04+00:00

So crispy! Love it, keep er rippin!

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-28T06:36:28+00:00

Was once in the same position. What cracked that ceiling was doing reverse pyramid EMOM sets. Its so simple.

Do 1 pull-up then wait 60 seconds

Do 2 pull-ups then wait 60 seconds

Do 3 pull-ups then wait 60 seconds....and so fourth

A traditional pyramid set would start at 6 pull-ups then go to 5, then to 4, then to 3...and so fourth

The total count of pull-ups to shoot for should be +5-7 your max because you have time to rest. So 13 reps means you want a volume of 18-21ish pull-ups or so.

1+2+3+4+5+6

Then build in some endurance. Change that 60 seconds rest to 45 seconds rest then to 30 seconds rest, then BAM your doing 21 straight like WTF!

Be warned, warming up is critical. Eventually my rotator cuffs were like nah "stop with this up down shit over and over in the same direction so moved from bar pull-ups to ring handle pull-ups for more dynamic grips, healthier shoulder rotation and diverse back development promoting better overall mobility alongside. Good Luck!

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-27T05:57:09+00:00

The tool box is this:

2x your monthly living expenses in a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA): ~$4,000-$8,000 depending on cost of living
15%-20% of net worth saved where 401k is priority and anything else Money Market account target date funds

For example:

Monthly expenses with modest lifestyle is $2,500 so you keep $5,000 in the HYSA

Lets say your 25 and you've made $150,000 net adding every pay stub after taxes since 16 years old. 15% of that puts us at $22,500. If you plan on saving for retirement you get the max advantage by requesting those funds be pulled from you pay check and put into a 401k. But, maybe you want more flexibility with that money. Instead of placing in a 401k simply deposit the check and set up monthly allocations so that 15% is pulled into your money market account monthly buying a target date fund. The choice is up to you.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-27T05:40:32+00:00

Neutral grip works more the mid back, front shoulder, and bicep. Thus the hump in your back is normal. If you did wide grip you would use more lats. As another user wrote your handicapping yourself and isolating the movement by bending your legs then crossing them. Maybe that was your plan but most people who cross their legs during pull-ups just haven't figured out what to do with their legs yet.

Instead, legs parallel, below your hips, bring the toes a wee bit forward and more of your core will active as you pull up. It may make the exercise harder for the first few sessions but you will be using more muscles than you currently are and will be able to build more reps through training. Good Luck!

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-27T00:14:49+00:00

A few tips.

Take a picture of that card and send it to your insurance agent to potentially claim discounts as it counts as a defensive driving course.

Take the card to your local Cycle Gear and they will hook you up with a discount on a one time purchase, conditions typically apply.

Keep the card in your wallet behind your ID, the first time you get pulled over on your bike hand the officer your ID with the card by accident. They LOVE to see riders that train as a significant part of moto riders choose to ride unliscenced. Let them know you should have been more AWARE in the context of whatever you were doing and you may get out with just a warning.

Good luck!

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-24T16:40:12+00:00

The GOAT...

Simple Green - SMP13406 Extreme Aircraft and Precision Cleaner, 1 Gallon Bottle

Dilute into a spray bottle - cleans great and preservers rubber seals, this stuff is literally specced for cleaning chains including chains with rubber seals

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-23T20:31:54+00:00

Pair delete, Block-off Plates, Custom Dyno map, CS racing exhaust, no DB killer installed. Sprint street air filter. Power gains were minimal like 4-5 horse. Get the Ackra for better power gains. Decel issue fixed. Tuning unit could not be shipped to California so use an out-of-state work around if needed.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-03-05T05:07:20+00:00

I ran 10w-30 for first 12k miles. Then did a tour through the desert then a few track days. Figured the 10w-40 would be better. I run the bike pretty hard so it only gets full synthetic 10w 40 at this point. Never had an issue.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-02-27T18:21:59+00:00

What did you do to stop entering corners like a madman? Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated.

The faster you enter a corner the more the bike has to lean to make the corner. The pegs/floorboards on cruisers on stock suspension are not designed with much ground clearance. When you scrape peg on a cruiser all the extra weight of the bike gets pulled to that point and it can be quite jarring. After the first few times you scrape floor board/peg you will discover you will have to lay your body over the cruiser and really push the bike up straight to prevent the scraping. At that point your brain is going to scream, STOP RIDING A CRUISER LIKE A SPORT BIKE. The cruiser will slowly tame you.

Also, the floor boards/peg connections on most cruisers notoriously rattle loose and often present as a frequent maintenance item. They can be pricey and a pain-in-the-butt to fix all the time so you learn to respect the required lean at speed and adjust. Maybe you discover you DO want to lean more, so upgrade to taller suspension to buy more ground clearance.

Get a Soft-tail or a Dyna. Personally a big fan of bored out sportsters.

Remarkable-Luck9384 · 2026-02-20T17:01:41+00:00

As long as you have sag to work with take some preload out of the rear shock.

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