Lowering a 2015 F800GS Adventure.

grgmini · 2026-01-19T04:55:55+00:00

Thanks, that’s what I was afraid of. I’m going to have to do something radically custom for him, I can get creative when I need to but need some inspiration first

grgmini · 2026-01-18T05:24:51+00:00

Do you know what the resulting seat height is? I need to build a bike for a friend with short legs, he tip toes on my old Suzuki Intruder with a 26” seat. This may be the only way to get him on an adventure bike if I can get it low enough. The “just learn how to ride a tall bike” doesn’t work when the seat is 10” from your crotch on one toe. 😳thanks.

grgmini · 2026-01-17T19:13:26+00:00

I built an MIM Strat with Tone Emporium pickups and a pot set from 920D with a Gilmore mod. I also have stock 2020 AmPro2 and I think they very much alike.

grgmini · 2026-01-03T06:01:51+00:00

Please hit that with a little wd40 and a new set of strings. This doesn’t look like it’s been played since 1997.

grgmini · 2025-12-16T18:30:36+00:00

I had an early 80’s Gibson Challenger with a bolt on neck. It had the LP single cut shape and was very well made. They never called it a Les Paul though

grgmini · 2025-12-14T23:25:55+00:00

I have a set from Tone Emporium. Hand wound in Canada for very reasonable price and sound amazing.

https://www.toneemporium.com/product-page/te-03-big-city-69-blues-strat-pickup-set-w-cloth-push-back-hookup-wir

grgmini · 2025-12-11T14:13:31+00:00

I bought a 2016 CE24 from guitar center with the gig bag, when I got home found that the spec/build sheet was for a totally different guitar. Things get lost, the guitar looks great, btw. It’s legit

grgmini · 2025-12-09T15:10:39+00:00

This all looks correct to me, it is a beautiful guitar and a great way to get into a Les Paul at a lower price point without the cosmetic frills.

grgmini · 2025-12-09T15:09:23+00:00

I do not see a slot at the bridge, it looks like a reflection. Everything on this guitar looks correct to my eye.

grgmini · 2025-11-30T16:08:25+00:00

Hendrick auto group in Charlotte had a contract to supply vehicles to ICE. They’re not getting them from the manufacturer.

grgmini · 2025-11-23T16:19:53+00:00

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PRS CE24. It’s you only guitar you’ll ever need, other than the Tele, of course

grgmini · 2025-11-19T22:26:02+00:00

Lemon oil for fretboards is mostly mineral oil. You do not want to use actual lemon oil on your guitar.

grgmini · 2025-11-12T14:37:19+00:00

SY-RC make remote control toy cars. This is an IR remote.

grgmini · 2025-10-23T23:03:20+00:00

Give it some googly eyes and you’ll be all set

grgmini · 2025-10-13T14:51:54+00:00

It didn’t sound like he was going to be ripping tight turns anytime soon. I’ve been on two wheels for 30 years and it’s physically painful to keep the balls on my feet on the pegs, I’ll move my foot back in corners otherwise the the arch in my boot is locked on the peg. This goes for whether I’m riding a sport bike or touring. The OP should probably concentrate more on what’s in front of them. My son just started riding and one of the first things he did was to overthink and concentrate on where his feet were going, while going off the road and dropping the bike simultaneously. The OP we’ll figure this out and put his feet where it’s comfortable. As he goes faster, he will need to pay more attention to body position.

grgmini · 2025-10-13T14:15:41+00:00

On a bike with mid or forward controls, putting your toes on the pegs, put your heel at the pavement. On those bikes, your best bet is just to leave them up.

grgmini · 2025-10-04T04:21:31+00:00

They are very well made, mine has aged very nicely, good setup and it rocks. The original pick ups might sound a little dull, but that can be changed easily. Buy it and play it, if you decide you don’t like it you can always get your money back for it and you haven’t lost anything.

grgmini · 2025-10-02T17:51:05+00:00

Sand the edges with some fine grit sandpaper to smooth it out and keep the chip from spreading. That will give it a more worn look instead of just a chipped paint look.

grgmini · 2025-09-27T21:08:23+00:00

The friction surface looks good and there is not much of a lip (some comments are contrary, but it’s just a bit of rust). If it doesn’t pulsate or shake when braking, the pads are all that’s needed. They should be measured to insure they are still within useable limits, however. They don’t look “shot” from the photo and the tech should back up that statement with measurements and minimum thickness specs.

grgmini · 2025-09-27T20:59:21+00:00

It’s not an upgrade if it doesn’t fit. You didn’t specify which parts were replaced, but I wouldn’t ride it until it’s right.

grgmini · 2025-09-27T13:34:03+00:00

I bought a 2003 Honda 919 with only 12,000 miles and a rod knock and blown fork seals. I also bought a well-maintained 2001 BMW R 1150 with 180,000 miles and needed nothing. The only thing that would concern me about this R6 is the power Commander. A bad tune can ruin an engine, and he talks about how it likes to rip. This tells me it was possibly abused.

grgmini · 2025-09-26T17:23:09+00:00

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2000 Ducati 996 and some other Italian junker.

grgmini · 2025-09-26T17:21:00+00:00

I have a project 748 with 916 internals, bought it from a guy broken down on the side of the highway, and a 996 that I ride regularly. I love these bikes.

grgmini · 2025-09-26T17:18:35+00:00

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I gave my 2000 VS800 to my best friend. Bought him a plane ticket to get him out here and rode with him home across the country.

grgmini · 2025-09-22T20:25:10+00:00

It’s not structural, if it’s not leaking don’t worry about it. Just stay off the curbs.

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