Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

For full disclosure I did the top right once home.

Any know if braided hoses are a thing on dirt bikes? I know they don't need to be as good compared to road use, just seems like something you never see.

I’ve had Hel braided lines on the DR since I bought it. Literally the first upgrade I did.

Definitely worth it. You don’t need it for massive stopping power from 150-0, rather for predictable powerful braking with zero effort.

The Sherco has braided lines like most trials bikes.

The Sherco has braided lines like most trials bikes.

Ah interesting, didn't know that but makes total sense, like mtbs. Being the tart I am have been planning on upgrading the CRFs but thought I'd ask.

Being a tart is probably the best reason for most upgrades.

Or a pimp.

Braided lines aren't tarty.

I say tarty as I'm normally replacing 20 year plus oe brake lines as opposed to a couple of years old.

I use a looooot of front brake on the DR and I am very happy to have never once complained about fatigue in my hand. Predictable and light action with one or two fingers, and a fistful when needed. Only reason I can think not to, is if the bike already has brakes of equivalent quality already.

Got some woman's ARMR boots if anyone wants to buy some awesome boots. BOOOOOOOTS

Good brake fluid that is FRESH, seems to have been one of the better upgrades I've made as far as fade resistance goes. It's expensive but made a noticeable difference on both GSXR and XR.
I use Motul RBF600 as I can't stomach the price of RBF660....

The XR is murder on the front, being a fat old girl that likes to go fast. It used to smoke like a beagle on tarmac when I had the trailwings on there. That's with a big Braking Caliper and wavy disc.

as opposed to a couple of years old.

I've read a few people saying that braided lines function optimally for longer, but out of the box a brand new OEM set and a brand new braided set are the same.

Which sounds convincing.

So I've always put it in the same box as washable filters. A replacement upgrade rather than an upgrade upgrade.

Triumph do braided cables out the box so I've never had think about it.

Had a quick 20 mins or so on the Sherco. Still works. Still incredibly violent power delivery. Might have the van by the end of the month or start of next month, and then I will be able to damn well use the thing.

ended up on a largely empty stretch of motorway last night, bit blustery but not really strong winds, doing 70 (give or take 50%) and the front end was really light, disconcertingly so.
Not under massive acceleration or anything, just cruising along (maybe winding it on a bit, but not fistfuls)
Could be a combination of the upright position, bags of torque and power and the fact I haven't really done any motorway miles on it yet to get the feel for it at sustained (moderate) speeds.

Reckon I might need to faff about with the suspension pre-loads and see if I can dial it in a bit to feel more planted.

On another note, the Pilot Road 3s are very confidence inspiring, having done a great number of miles on the Tranny with trailwings (dual sport) tyres, I knew my limits of grip, but the PR3s just keep gripping. Threw myself about on a few roundabouts, and had a hoot.

I keep meaning to ask this...

My left hand mirror doesn't adjust to the right spot.

Do these pieces separate, or am I missing some sort of washer or spacer or something?

Cheers.

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Pilot Roads are ace.

Regret switching to Conti on the GS. Will be back to PR6s once these wear down enough.

As I remember…Loosen the bottom nut up toward the mirror. Spin the mirror maximum into the perch. If the angle is wrong, unwind until correct. Then tighten down the bottom nut. Then tighten down the top nut.

Could be rear tyre pressure too. Sometimes makes the front end feel weird.

Was it just you on the bike and no top box?

It depends on the construction of the or brake lines. But that statement is plausible. Especially if you think about how much pressure you are putting in that line with the brake.

I'll try and get some more pics. Idk if it's ceased but I can't undo it. It's also tricky as I have to use adjustable spanners due to the size. Kinda wish I'd bought the massive Halfords tool set instead of which ever one I got.

Tools are another n+1 thing!

Very likely seized into the thread. It happened on the XJ. I stripped the mirror AND the perch when removing from each other, so replaced the mount with one from a Chinesium mirror mount from Crapazon, and new mirrors.

Lots of penetrating lubricant and heat.

Good luck.

Is the mirror to low would an extension help.

Remember the treads can be reversed so righty loosely.

Decent tools that then get stolen.