What did you do to your bike today?

[Axis527]

First post! Been checking out this forum for info since I got my first bike this past Nov (greatest Black Friday purchase ever). She is a 2009 FZ6R Raven, and I am in love. Anywho, finally got around to registering and will try to add pics of today's mods. Weather is finally breaking here in MA so I added a fender eliminator, Shogun frame sliders, and red reflective wheel tape in preparation for the season. Looking forward to testing that at night.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I personally don't understand smoked tail lights. I would want everyone to see me on such a small vehicle, especially at night. But to each their own I guess

I don't have smoked lens on my signals or tail light, but to my knowledge the smoked versions are just as bright. The smoked lenses hide led bulbs which are very pronounced and some people don't like them showing. In PA I believe smoked lenses are technically illegal, but see cars and bikes with them. I'm sure it reduces brighteness a little though.

 

[Richie21]

I don't have smoked lens on my signals or tail light, but to my knowledge the smoked versions are just as bright. The smoked lenses hide led bulbs which are very pronounced and some people don't like them showing. In PA I believe smoked lenses are technically illegal, but see cars and bikes with them. I'm sure it reduces brighteness a little though.

Yea I'm pretty sure it's illegal in California too. I suppose you're right about them being just as bright. But I've never personally had any.

 

[blkbrd]

New front tire and oil change. And a new headlamp! Low Beam went out Sunday morning right before a ride. 123 miles with new rummer all around. So far, the tires perform wonderfully!

I really wanted the M7's but I needed new tires last fall before they were released, so I'm now on my second set of M5's. Reviews said the 5 was great (which I agree) and the 7 is better at everything the 5 excelled at.

Keep us posted in a how these are during their life.

 

[aburnett]

I personally don't understand smoked tail lights. I would want everyone to see me on such a small vehicle, especially at night. But to each their own I guess

To be honest, they seem just as bright. Stock tail light is just one bulb in the red tail light casing. This integrated light has many bulbs. You can also get a clear one, but I preferred the tinted after watching videos for both.

 

[aburnett]

I just installed a TBR full exhaust and the power commander 5 a couple days ago as well! Loaded the TBR map and everything is running well. Sounds great, almost a little too loud while riding through the neighborhood

 

[Richie21]

To be honest, they seem just as bright. Stock tail light is just one bulb in the red tail light casing. This integrated light has many bulbs. You can also get a clear one, but I preferred the tinted after watching videos for both.

Well that's good. I do like the look of it too I've just had friends that smoked their own lights and had problems getting pulled over frequently so I rather not go through the hassle. Looks clean. And I plan on buying a TBR full system when I get home. Heard good things about them :thumbup:

 

[chopper71]

Just did my first oil change today. Finally the weather permitted me to get this done. The bike is at 749 miles and I know its late getting this done. Used K&N oil filter and Castrol Power RS Racing 4T motor oil. The old oil is pretty dark so I'm glad its now done. Also have the fairings tore down and exhaust removed. My TB exhaust will be here tomorrow. Stoked about that, can't wait to get it installed.

 

[chopper71]

Yea I'm pretty sure it's illegal in California too. I suppose you're right about them being just as bright. But I've never personally had any.

Hell I think everything is illegal here in VA. If the state can't make money in it. Then they are not having it. Gotta love a Commonwealth state, NOT.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Hell I think everything is illegal here in VA. If the state can't make money in it. Then they are not having it. Gotta love a Commonwealth state, NOT.

LOL, PA is a commonwealth state as well. Don't think we are as strict as Virginia though for many things.

 

[chopper71]

Just got my TB exhaust on and WOW. That thing growls like crazy. Not only that it will spit fire out the end. My PCV should be here within the next few days I'm hoping. I will show some pics later.

 

[NMdesertracer]

Ordered a set of Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires!

 

[mike]

Ordered a set of Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires!

Also have the pilot road 4s on my bike and they are alot better than the stock b021s. Seems to have better turn in.

 

[chopper71]

Just got done doing the AIS block off.

 

[Mike.Elofson]

Just installed flush mount LED turn signals. FE, tail light, and sliders to come after I run to the hardware store tomorrow to pick up some tools!

Also, even though it wasn't done *to* my bike, I passed my motorcycle endorsement test today!

 

[buzzbomb]

Also, even though it wasn't done *to* my bike, I passed my motorcycle endorsement test today!

Well done and congratulations!:wav:

 

[pwalston25]

Painted wind screen and installed motodynamics taillight and flush front signals

 

[jammer]

Installed Zero Gravity Double bubble windscreen

 

[arocholl]

Oil change and chain cleaning.


-Uncle Al

 

[MistahT]

Still can't ride with two bum arms.... got bored....

THIS is what I did to my bike today