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Forum: Road warriors 02-22-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Well, kind of. Suzuki offered them as an OEM...

Well, kind of. Suzuki offered them as an OEM accessory. My bags actually had the Suzuki 'S' on them where the Givi badge normally is.

The colored inserts were available as an option on the...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Have you tried Suzuki? The OEM bags are V35, the...

Have you tried Suzuki? The OEM bags are V35, the color matched red trim panels I would expect you to be able to order through a dealer.

trey
Forum: Road warriors 12-31-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,111
Posted By treybrad
I've had a couple bad tanks recently, I'm...

I've had a couple bad tanks recently, I'm wondering if the NC isn't especially sensitive to temperature for some reason. My last two tanks were 53.4 and 56.7 MPG -- 70-75 MPH, mid 30's temps, and...
Forum: Road warriors 10-15-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
RE: Dirt Roads... Anything is possible. I...

RE: Dirt Roads...

Anything is possible. I hustled the lard ass 1250 down 100+ miles of unexpectedly rough forest service roads a few years back...

...
Forum: Road warriors 10-11-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,111
Posted By treybrad
No. But... The mileage really pushed it over...

No. But...

The mileage really pushed it over the edge for me. I can't say I wouldn't have ended up with the NC anyway though -- the mileage is just part of the practical package that is the NC.
...
Forum: Road warriors 09-27-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,100
Posted By treybrad
I tried to post this on the NC specific forum,...

I tried to post this on the NC specific forum, but for some reason it didn't show up. Something about admin approval, it might sound like I'm trying to sell something but I'm not, promise -- no...
Forum: Road warriors 09-27-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,111
Posted By treybrad
Check this thread out:...

Check this thread out: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815958

Here's a pic of mine this morning on the way to work:
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-06-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Love it. Yes, it's wide, but it does a good job...

Love it. Yes, it's wide, but it does a good job of protecting the muffler/signals/tail if I flop over. No issues when riding off road, and the utility is great commuting.

trey
Forum: Thumpers 09-05-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
I did my best to kill myself riding wayyyy over...

I did my best to kill myself riding wayyyy over my skill level in Colorado last week...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/7940306468_8103355800_z.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors 07-29-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,204
Posted By treybrad
I posted this up on another site, but for those...

I posted this up on another site, but for those of you who are paranoid about auto tensioners (like me), there is a manual one available for us. Looking for a MCCT for my WRR, I ran across this...
Forum: Thumpers 07-20-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Guilty. trey

Guilty.

trey
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,111
Posted By treybrad
Yeah, that'll happen... Anything expensive...

Yeah, that'll happen...

Anything expensive break? What all touches down?

I've managed to drop my Bandit a couple times in the garage and going places off road I really shouldn't, curious if...
Forum: Thumpers 06-18-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
I do for sure. I track all my fill ups on Fuelly...

I do for sure. I track all my fill ups on Fuelly - http://www.fuelly.com/driver/treybrad/wr250r, and there's a definite trend on all my bikes that warmer weather = better MPG, but it's especially...
Forum: Thumpers 06-15-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
This. I cut up an old bicycle tube as recommended...

This. I cut up an old bicycle tube as recommended in this thread and sandwiched it between the skid plate and the frame. Cut the noise way down.

trey
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,111
Posted By treybrad
DRZ400? Should be around 45hp, pretty comparable...

DRZ400? Should be around 45hp, pretty comparable to the NC considering the weight difference.

trey
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 130,858
Posted By treybrad
Just as a counterpoint, I've got somewhere around...

Just as a counterpoint, I've got somewhere around 45k miles on my guard it it's help up admirably. Quite a few dents and dings, but better on the guard than on my radiator. I wouldn't be surprised if...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
At least get into the diagnostic mode and see...

At least get into the diagnostic mode and see where your TPS is at -- only takes a few button presses and a few minutes. Mine was in spec, but I still adjusted it a little bit towards the high end of...
Forum: Road warriors 04-11-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
I have zero actual fact to base it on -- just how...

I have zero actual fact to base it on -- just how I was thinking it worked. I've never taken one apart, didn't realize the motor was so insulated against the fuel being pumped.

My reluctance to be...
Forum: Road warriors 04-09-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
I'm not so sure I buy that -- have any proof?...

I'm not so sure I buy that -- have any proof? I've heard that a few times on various bike/car forums, but I think 95% of the cooling is the fuel flowing through the pump, not the fuel surrounding it....
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
+1. When the bar first starts flashing, I have...

+1. When the bar first starts flashing, I have ~60 miles to empty. There's still 1.5 gallons left at that point. When the bar starts flashing in unison with the pump, you've only got about .5 gallons...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Well, honestly, if you want a two up bike, you...

Well, honestly, if you want a two up bike, you should be looking elsewhere anyway. The 1250 passenger accomodations are pretty spatan. Pegs are up really high, there's not much room if you add a top...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
I think the lights are on par with my old SV...

I think the lights are on par with my old SV (Naked, round light). I've replaced the bulb with an HID kit, and the stock reflector seems to do a very good job of controlling the scatter.

I went...
Forum: Road warriors 03-08-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Adjusting the valves on the 1200 is easy... but...

Adjusting the valves on the 1200 is easy... but so is checking the clearance on the 1250. Has anyone HAD to swap a shim on the 1250 yet? I've heard of a couple people doing it because they were at...
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
I got to play with my old roomate's Bandit 400 a...

I got to play with my old roomate's Bandit 400 a few years back, it was a fun, fun bike when it was running right.

http://webspace.utexas.edu/treybrad/www/GSF.jpg

Neat bikes, hard to find and...
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Both of my sprockets are aftermarket, so that's...

Both of my sprockets are aftermarket, so that's not it.



That's definitely my noise. Saw Keith bumped the thread -- I'll be watching it.

trey
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Keep us posted on what you find out -- my '08 is...

Keep us posted on what you find out -- my '08 is making a similar noise. I can't quite pinpoint it, but it's a high pitched squeal coming from somewhere in the lower end. If I give it a touch of...
Forum: Thumpers 08-17-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
The WRR's FI system is simple, really simple....

The WRR's FI system is simple, really simple. There's no O2 sensor (in the US), so it's going off a stock map, and only adjusting the A/F ratio using some kind of intake pressure sensor to compensate...
Forum: Road warriors 08-15-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,204
Posted By treybrad
Has anyone found a manual tensioner that fits the...

Has anyone found a manual tensioner that fits the 1250?

trey
Forum: Road warriors 08-11-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Wow, that's a hell of a deal with the...

Wow, that's a hell of a deal with the luggage/exhaust and ABS from a dealership. How many miles? (not that it really matters since these keep going, and going, and going)

Congrats!

trey
Forum: Thumpers 07-26-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Oh, cheater :lol3 trey

Oh, cheater :lol3

trey
Forum: Thumpers 07-26-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
But... doesn't the WR have a cat? trey

But... doesn't the WR have a cat?

trey
Forum: Thumpers 07-25-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
What kind of screen is that? Homemade? Looks good...

What kind of screen is that? Homemade? Looks good and is about the size I think I want...

trey
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,185
Posted By treybrad
You can get your hands on a used Bandit 1250...

You can get your hands on a used Bandit 1250 complete with hard bags for cheap... fast, comfy, a real all-rounder.

trey
Forum: Thumpers 07-08-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Make sure to fuse it if there isn't one already...

Make sure to fuse it if there isn't one already in the cable. And like Bgunn said, if you're leaving the bike for a while, unplug it so you don't drain the battery.

trey
Forum: Thumpers 06-21-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Yep, PO installed the Sandman case saver -- I'll...

Yep, PO installed the Sandman case saver -- I'll order up a 14t today and see what happens. Thanks.

trey
Forum: Thumpers 06-21-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 35,721
Views: 6,077,881
Posted By treybrad
Is there a general belief that a 14t front...

Is there a general belief that a 14t front sprocket reduces the wear on the slider? Seems like it should, in theory...

I just bought the bike with a 48t rear sprocket, stock 13t front, and the...
Forum: Thumpers 06-07-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,489
Views: 706,744
Posted By treybrad
IIRC, I just pulled it off, capped the ports on...

IIRC, I just pulled it off, capped the ports on the carb, and ran a vent line down from the tank port on the bottom.

At first I capped the tank port.. don't do that. The CA model doesn't have a...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
I bought the Suzuki luggage because it was about...

I bought the Suzuki luggage because it was about 20% cheaper than buying from Givi.

So, there's that.

trey
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-17-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,230
Views: 687,788
Posted By treybrad
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5611119509_87f...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5611119509_87f0178a80_b.jpg

trey
Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 387,446
Posted By treybrad
Oh, I'm aware. I've done two valve checks in the...

Oh, I'm aware. I've done two valve checks in the 50k miles I've put on my Bandit, it's never needed adjustment either. But, you're still checking them more often on the 1200.

Carbs don't need...
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