I still think it should be possible to replace the banjo bolt on the caliper side with a banjo that has a pressure switch.
Thanks for the idea! Just a matter of slightly more complicated wire routing. Just follow the ABS sensor wiring, I suppose.
So, after spending many hours reading threads about my new 2014 TR650 Terra, I decided to attack the two most critical farkles:huh. As I worked on my bike last weekend, it did cross my mind several times about a need to do all this on a brand new bike. All of my previous experience was on YamKawHonSuki's. I don't ever recall doing extensive mods of this nature like this on a new bike although this is the first new non Jap DS that I've owned. I started by taking off tank shroud, both side panels. I opted to do the on the bike air filter pod mod as instructed by mag00 and TRZ Charlie. I chose this tool but mid-way used a hacksaw as it was easier than using a heat cutter. Cutting the airbox clamshell. Done! Pulled out the rubber retainer. I went around and pulled on the sides and the whole retainer just pulled out. Easy Peasy for now. Next I cut a little clearance around the fuel rail. Not sure if it needed it or not but recommended and so I followed suit. Next I "stuffed" the Uni Filter Pod Mod and installed in place. As I tightened all the hose clamps, I now understood why the cut out for the fuel rail as you cannot clamp down the hose to the intake without pushing down and needing that extra space. Of course, I also did the crankcase vent mod since it would basically now suck in dirty air as the air cleaner box is now totally f_cked up. I decided to take a break at this point since I took a nice gouge out of my finger. BTW, the Uni-Fliter also does a good job of absorbing blood. Next up is the Booster Plug from Denmark:eek1. Strange how I am able to get parts from Denmark to Charlotte quicker than a card that my brother mailed from Atlanta. I ordered it from fleabay and received it in about 4 days! I followed Big Dogs advice but changed it up slightly. I will try to take a final photo of where I mounted but I mounted the box at the junction of where the frame ties to the radiator mount. There was a little cavity and I simply tie wrapped in place. I then mounted the the BP temperature sensor in the airbox vs. outside. I figure it is going to get cold air while not exposed to all the elements. I hope I am right but Big Dog installed in a similar place and the existing temperature sensor is also in the airbox. Finally, I taped up the clamshell cut with some stainless tape that I had lying around. Next up is a 12v outlet to power my GPS and other stuff. I also have few other farkles that arrived. Before I put the bodywork back on, I may take it to my local DS trail and test it out on some rough trails to ensure that the hose on the intake and other will not pop off. Jon
Looked at that, too....but decided that the chances of snagging some branches/ sticks and plastering the thing in mud and grime around that wheel area are even greater than fouling up the existing factory switch at the footpeg bracket...so I took the harder route. The master cylinder is identical with the one from the Terra. In pics + words http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/pottering-around.39580/page-6#post-435884 New reservoir with a straight outlet still to come.
I did the swingarm drilling today on my new Strada. I angled the drill bit towards what I estimate is the end of the chain adjuster bolt inside the swing arm. In order to save some work and not have to remove the rear wheel to grease the bolt,I used a different approach. I bought a aerosol can of wd40 White lithium grease. The can comes with the little red straw same as wd40 normally comes with. I inserted the straw into the drilled hole and filled the end of the swing arm with white lithium grease and am pretty sure coated all the bolt threads in the process. I will let it dry overnight as the lithium is suspended in a thin oily base much like plain wd40 is and is ery fluid. However , after it dries it leaves a thick lithium coating on the metal surface. Tomorrow I will lossen the chain adj nut and back the bolt in and out a few times and also apply lithium to the outside exposed threads so it works up into the bolt hole threads themselves. I believe this will protect the threads and stop corrosion and the method is a lot faster and easier than having to remove the rear wheel just to grease those chain adj bolt's. Now about that scarey airbox fix.. hmm where did I leave those nerve pills.....
I installed touratech hand guards on my pro taper bars. I did not like the touratech clamp, and canablilized my CRM clamps from my cycra pros on the four fiddy. I like they way they cradle the wire bundle and they have the same thread pattern as the touratech bolt if you want to use that. This is still work in progress. I will have to bob the clutch lever with this set up, or add a bushing to the left side. I like shorty levers so I will probably bob it and be done.
Anyone running non-Husqvarna handguards on stock bars WITH the bar weights installed? Looking for something strong enough for light offroad riding and good wind protection.
The Strada's brake line often gives some trouble, but I don't think anyone has any trouble with Terra's.
If you are talking to me, yes they clear fine. I had to re-route the clutch cable to run up the left side and loosen the cable clamp that held the throttle cables to the back side of the cowling. I have HDB's top clamp and Rox 2" risers installed. I am up 2" and back about 1 1/2"
ABS Terras have teh same clearance issues as the Strada. Easily mitigated with some clever use of spacers and longer bolts.
I've got details on clearing the Strada ABS line with part numbers for the bracket in the first post here: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/terra-fy-your-strada.34142/
Thanks everyone. Seems that everything with the Strada is a bit more difficult than the Terra. I've got the Powermadd 2" risers installed, up and back a bit. At full right lock the throttle and brake cables a little tight, but not enough to make me nervous about them. Rerouted the clutch, turned the throttle tube down, and moved the brake inboard just a tad. Needing hand guards and a windscreen for my fall/winter commuting soon.