Bike talk: Motorcycle/Scooter chat thread!

[94RS]

You try the hairspray thing I mentioned?

 

[R13]

Nah they've got wd40 in them right now, they're a tight fit so I'm gonna let them sit and stretch for a bit, then I'll use the hairspray method if they're not stuck good.

I've actually had good luck out of just wd40, where it gets gritty when it dries it usually holds the grips pretty well.

 

[R13]

There's some question about reliability in the Amazon reviews of these, but so far I really like these Krator turn signals. They're pretty bright, and they feel like really decent quality.

Only complaint is I see no way to change the bulb without breaking them open.

Either way they achieve the "nice part on a shit bike" look :rolf:

 

[94RS]

Those are the same signals I put on the KZ in a different package.

I think I paid $10 from Dime City

 

[R13]

Mine look to be slightly different, but it may just be a different lens.

I'm thinking about buying the generic eBay taillight from them too, mainly because it has integrated plate lighting, which the F4 lacks with it's homemade fender eliminator.

 

[94RS]

Mine look to be slightly different, but it may just be a different lens.

I'm thinking about buying the generic eBay taillight from them too, mainly because it has integrated plate lighting, which the F4 lacks with it's homemade fender eliminator.

Only difference is smoke lens on yours, amber on mine :lol:

And to change the bulb, you pull the rubber boot part of the stalk that has the wires. Bulb comes with it. I found that out when I was installing them in the headlight bucket :rolf:


I'd stay clear if that integrated shit. I have the "name brand" Clear Alternatives taillight on the XB, and it's a pile of shit. If I want a good integrated taillight for my bike, it's around $250.

I can only imagine how shitty a $15-20 Amazon light is :rolf:

 

[R13]

Well then... guess if my signals die or have wiring issues I know how to fix them now :rolf:

The stock light is pretty shitty too :lol:

As long as it worked and was as bright as stock (Which is dim af) I'd be happy... I've got LED strips for a makeshift tag light, but until I dish out $120+ for the hotbodies undertail it might be worth it to try the $20 light just for the plate light. I can always send it back if it's a turd.

 

[94RS]

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-accent-lighting/miniature-led-license-plate-bolt/1685/3940/?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=base&utm_content=MAL-2&utm_campaign=GoogleBaseChild&gclid=CjwKEAiA7ejCBRDlp8uF6ezPnjoSJAAPED7MrkAMxZpa5-TsUcQYFfuvrwU7TzkwRgpGZDV3KA58CRoCjwrw_wcB

 

[R13]

The plate's too close to the tail light :lol:

I've got a stick on LED strip I can use... just didn't want to be that redneck :lol:

 

[94RS]

Too close to the taillight to replace those Allen bolts with LED bolts? :lol:

Even the empty bottom holes on the plate.

 

[R13]

Oh, didn't see that they just replace the plate bolts... :rolf:

 

[R13]

Haters gon' hate :mrgreen:

 

[94RS]

The Chinese levers or MX grips? :lol:

 

[R13]

Waffles are widely hated, so having renthal MX waffles on a CBR is just asking for haters :lol:

Only reason I see for hating waffles is that they're a little rougher, but it's not my fault they've got pussy ass girl hands :rolf:

 

[R13]

I'm just gonna picture whore because I can.

Checked and wrote down the valve clearances.

Way too tight. Intake is supposed to be .020... as you can see it's .006-.007 :lol:

Noticed something under the light :lol:

And bonus shitty garage because just because.

Now I need the shims to come in, along with new plugs and VHT wrinkle red for the valve cover.