F4i

Cookie Monster · August 10, 2015, 09:34:28 AM

I think I'm going to do an oil change and wash the bike this weekend.

I found out that the reserve comes on so early. I rode 40 miles into the reserve and still had half a gallon left in the tank when I went to fill up. I had over 160 miles on the clock when I filled up, so I'm pretty sure I can get 2 days worth of commuting (170 miles) out of one tank. I'm just kind of nervous pushing it that much, though.

Cookie Monster · September 01, 2015, 12:23:29 PM

Big things are coming!

Cookie Monster · September 02, 2015, 11:12:18 AM

Eye of the Tiger · September 02, 2015, 11:19:45 AM

I will venture a guess.
Butt flap removed.
A can of Jardine coffee.
Chicken strip removal kit on the way.

68_427 · September 03, 2015, 12:11:11 AM

dope

giant_mtb · September 03, 2015, 09:04:52 AM

Quote from: 68_427 on September 03, 2015, 12:11:11 AM
dope

Gotta-Qik-C7 · September 03, 2015, 06:29:55 PM

Paint your wheels blue!

giant_mtb · September 03, 2015, 06:53:30 PM

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on September 03, 2015, 06:29:55 PM
Paint your wheels blue!

That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all.

Eye of the Tiger · September 04, 2015, 06:55:23 AM

Quote from: giant_mtb on September 03, 2015, 06:53:30 PM
That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all.

Red is faster

giant_mtb · September 05, 2015, 02:43:50 AM

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 04, 2015, 06:55:23 AM
Red is faster

Yeah, at getting pulled over.

Eye of the Tiger · September 05, 2015, 06:15:53 AM

Quote from: giant_mtb on September 05, 2015, 02:43:50 AM
Yeah, at getting pulled over.

Pull over? Yeah, maybe if you're riding a Harley. CBR600s don't pull over.

Cookie Monster · September 09, 2015, 11:03:33 AM

Dropped the F4i yesterday. All of a week after installing the fairings.

Fuck my life.

Speed_Racer · September 09, 2015, 02:28:45 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on September 09, 2015, 11:03:33 AM
Dropped the F4i yesterday. All of a week after installing the fairings.

Fuck my life.

Next upgrade - frame sliders

Cookie Monster · September 09, 2015, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: Speed_Racer on September 09, 2015, 02:28:45 PM
Next upgrade - frame sliders

I had frame sliders but removed them because I didn't want to drill holes in my new fairings.

12,000 RPM · September 09, 2015, 02:48:54 PM

Im sorry, I chuckled

No worries, everyone drops their bike some time

Cookie Monster · September 09, 2015, 02:53:37 PM

Eh, damage is minor. No cracks, just some small rash. Broke the mirror but bought a pair for $18 on eBay.

Gotta-Qik-C7 · September 09, 2015, 03:27:56 PM

Quote from: thecarnut on September 09, 2015, 02:32:00 PM
I had frame sliders but removed them because I didn't want to drill holes in my new fairings.

Cookie Monster · September 09, 2015, 03:33:43 PM

Still not going to install them.

Speed_Racer · September 09, 2015, 04:02:53 PM

12,000 RPM · September 10, 2015, 05:43:17 AM

Quote from: thecarnut on September 09, 2015, 03:33:43 PM
Still not going to install them.

Then why do u have them

68_427 · September 10, 2015, 05:47:44 AM

He probably removed them to put his new shit on

Cookie Monster · September 10, 2015, 07:45:51 AM

Quote from: 68_427 on September 10, 2015, 05:47:44 AM
He probably removed them to put his new shit on

+1

Cookie Monster · September 11, 2015, 01:24:58 PM

Good news! I found frame sliders online that don't require any fairing cutting!

Bad news, they are out of stock.

Cookie Monster · September 21, 2015, 08:10:55 AM

After about 860 miles over 3 days on the F4i, I was about ready to sell the thing for something more comfortable.

Ended up ordering an LSL handlebar conversion kit ($$$

) and Buell footpegs that should drop the pegs by about an inch. Hopefully those will make it more comfortable.

Next month I'm going to get some no cut frame sliders and do the valve check. I put on Michelin PR4's last week before this weekend ride. Great tires but so expensive.

MX793 · September 21, 2015, 08:24:31 AM

Comfort-wise, what bothered you most? Tight/cramped muscles from the riding position or saddle sore?

Cookie Monster · September 21, 2015, 10:30:05 AM

Quote from: MX793 on September 21, 2015, 08:24:31 AM
Comfort-wise, what bothered you most? Tight/cramped muscles from the riding position or saddle sore?

It was mainly my knees and back. I'm hoping the knee pain will be reduced with lower pegs and the back pain will go away with the handlebars.

I did get saddle sore from the stock seat, but shifting around helped a lot. I would have liked to stand up but with the clip ons and my long legs I can't stand up without keeling forward over the windshield. Next year I'd like to get a Corbin seat. They're about an hour from me so I could get one done the same day.

I'm kind of worried about ground clearance with lower pegs, but honestly I'm enjoying touring far more than going crazy on mountain roads, and I'm not likely to track the bike any time soon, with the Miata being the track rat right now.

On an unrelated note, I'm heading to Cycle Gear after work to spend another $300+ on a waterproof jacket and boots. Sigh. I'm just going to start socking money away for a Roadcrafter.

giant_mtb · September 21, 2015, 10:57:50 AM

Are your riding pants padded in da butt? Helps a buttload for general saddle comfort.

Cookie Monster · September 21, 2015, 11:05:39 AM

Nah. I wish they were. I wore bike liners the first day but they didn't help all that much.

Cookie Monster · September 21, 2015, 12:14:34 PM

Also on the list of things to buy:

Throttle lock
RAM mount
APE manual chain tensioner to be installed when I get my valves checked. Hopefully they don't charge too much to do it or else I'll do it myself.

Eye of the Tiger · September 21, 2015, 12:34:17 PM

Throttle lock is awesome.