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locorider · 06-30-2009, 07:10 PM

Jim:

Thanks...This is the second time I have an issue with THAT dash light!!!! I may need two check valves(diodes?) there...

The first was while installing a buzzer for reminding me to turn off the signals....I had to install two of them....hum!!!

Gracias amigo...te debo una cerveza!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Rowley

Carlos,

I put LED signals on my AT and they ALL flashed when I turned on one side or the other. Then I realised the dash light was the common factor. I took the dash bulb out and everything was right again. I used an electronic flasher unit specifically made for LED signals.

Jim.

la fletche · 07-04-2009, 04:04 AM

Put a few new parts on the Trannie tonight.
Bash plate SW Motech

Centre stand SW Motech

Handle bar cross bar Touratech

Here is my Leo Vince exhaust and Link pipe.

and just another

will update tomorrow, lost too much light.

showkey · 07-04-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locorider

Jim:

The first was while installing a buzzer for reminding me to turn off the signals....I had to install two of them....hum!!!

Gracias amigo...te debo una cerveza!!!!!!

I would like to find a reasonably priced auto off turnsignal flasher. (not the $100 model)

la fletche · 07-04-2009, 09:18 PM

As Promised,

Garmin Zumo 550 on Touratech lockable shock proof mount.

Crass bars SW Motech

Fully Kitted and sick!

NorCalTA · 07-05-2009, 11:50 AM

Dumb question time

Would it be ok to run a 140/80-17 instead of the stock 130/80-17 rear tire? Would the 140/80-17 throw the speedo off much?

thetourist · 07-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Not even a little bit.

Andy G · 07-05-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalDave

Dumb question time

Would it be ok to run a 140/80-17 instead of the stock 130/80-17 rear tire? Would the 140/80-17 throw the speedo off much?

Shouldn't be a prob. I know people using 140 deserts in the rear. Why should it affect the speedo? Its just a bit wider than the 130, diameter is the same and anyway, the speedo gets its signal from the frontwheel.

Cheers, Andy

NorCalTA · 07-05-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy G

Shouldn't be a prob. I know people using 140 deserts in the rear. Why should it affect the speedo? Its just a bit wider than the 130, diameter is the same and anyway, the speedo gets its signal from the frontwheel.

Cheers, Andy

Oh man - got caught with my pants down on that one, didn't I?

Michelangelo · 07-06-2009, 01:37 PM

After doing a 1500 mile trip on my slightly modified stock seat I realized I need something more. so... what is the general consensus on Corbin seats for longer trips. Would love to hear from someone who actually rides with one.

ravelv · 07-06-2009, 01:44 PM

From what I have read so far, general consensus is that there are two types of Corbin users- ones are hating it and anothers- loving it. To find out in which team you are, you have to try that seat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelangelo

After doing a 1500 mile trip on my slightly modified stock seat I realized I need something more. so... what is the general consensus on Corbin seats for longer trips. Would love to hear from someone who actually rides with one.

Transalp Jas · 07-06-2009, 01:49 PM

Corbins are a great improvement over stock. I bought mine new (around 400 cdn, if I recall) and have been very pleased with it. It takes the pressure off your tailbone, and shifts your weight back instead of pushing you down towards the tank. It leaves a little less sliding room, though- it's almost like a bucket, instead of the stock plank. If you're patient, good deals can be had on used ones on ebay.

WoodButcher · 07-06-2009, 03:04 PM

Mine came with a Corbin on it and it has been great. My other bikes had all been offroad ones (DRZ, WR) and compared to those boards anything would have been better, but I've been done some rides where I've sat for virtually a full tank of gas and been able to walk fine when I got off the bike.

Most long days for me involve some dirt so there is standing though. Next week I've got a bunch of street riding in TN, NC and SC so I'll be able to give a better report when I get back.

Michelangelo · 07-06-2009, 04:17 PM

well Corbin is about the only game for comfort seats aside from sending off my seat pan and waiting for months and months for a renazco built seat. The corbin has been ordered and I can't wait.

Transalp Jas · 07-06-2009, 06:36 PM

You won't regret it. Keep in mind, though, that the corbin is going to seem very hard compared to the stocker when you first try it. Don't worry- you'll get used to it quickly.

atgreg · 07-06-2009, 11:23 PM

Check out this Oz trannie ride report

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482329

07-04-2009, 04:04 AM	#7457
la fletche Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Coonamble NSW Australia Oddometer: 261	New farkles Put a few new parts on the Trannie tonight. Bash plate SW Motech Centre stand SW Motech Handle bar cross bar Touratech Here is my Leo Vince exhaust and Link pipe. and just another will update tomorrow, lost too much light. __________________ XL700V 08 la fletche screwed with this post 07-04-2009 at 04:13 AM

07-04-2009, 09:18 PM	#7459
la fletche Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Coonamble NSW Australia Oddometer: 261	As Promised, Garmin Zumo 550 on Touratech lockable shock proof mount. Crass bars SW Motech Fully Kitted and sick! __________________ XL700V 08

07-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#7460
NorCalTA Roaming ADV Gnome Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, CA Oddometer: 1,395	Dumb question time Would it be ok to run a 140/80-17 instead of the stock 130/80-17 rear tire? Would the 140/80-17 throw the speedo off much? __________________

07-05-2009, 12:55 PM	#7461
thetourist Just passing thru Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Moscow, Idaho Oddometer: 3,079	Not even a little bit. __________________ thetourist The gate guard glares at me. "It's after curfew." He looks me up and down, "What do you think you are, some kind of ****** tourist?" ..Phu Loi 1969 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667893 My Idaho

07-06-2009, 01:37 PM	#7464
Michelangelo 2 wheel rider...anytime.. Joined: May 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain West Oddometer: 1,524	Opinons on Corbin seat? After doing a 1500 mile trip on my slightly modified stock seat I realized I need something more. so... what is the general consensus on Corbin seats for longer trips. Would love to hear from someone who actually rides with one.

07-06-2009, 01:49 PM	#7466
Transalp Jas Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Corner Brook,NL Oddometer: 805	Corbins are a great improvement over stock. I bought mine new (around 400 cdn, if I recall) and have been very pleased with it. It takes the pressure off your tailbone, and shifts your weight back instead of pushing you down towards the tank. It leaves a little less sliding room, though- it's almost like a bucket, instead of the stock plank. If you're patient, good deals can be had on used ones on ebay. __________________ Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with beef jerky. Chuck Norrris has never gotten a Jeopardy question wrong. Jesus has missed two.

07-06-2009, 03:04 PM	#7467
WoodButcher Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,644	Mine came with a Corbin on it and it has been great. My other bikes had all been offroad ones (DRZ, WR) and compared to those boards anything would have been better, but I've been done some rides where I've sat for virtually a full tank of gas and been able to walk fine when I got off the bike. Most long days for me involve some dirt so there is standing though. Next week I've got a bunch of street riding in TN, NC and SC so I'll be able to give a better report when I get back. __________________ Rusty 2009 BMW R1200GS Adventure 1999 DR650 2007 DR200

07-06-2009, 04:17 PM	#7468
Michelangelo 2 wheel rider...anytime.. Joined: May 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain West Oddometer: 1,524	well Corbin is about the only game for comfort seats aside from sending off my seat pan and waiting for months and months for a renazco built seat. The corbin has been ordered and I can't wait.

07-06-2009, 06:36 PM	#7469
Transalp Jas Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Corner Brook,NL Oddometer: 805	You won't regret it. Keep in mind, though, that the corbin is going to seem very hard compared to the stocker when you first try it. Don't worry- you'll get used to it quickly. __________________ Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with beef jerky. Chuck Norrris has never gotten a Jeopardy question wrong. Jesus has missed two.

07-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#7470
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,758	Check out this Oz trannie ride report http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482329 __________________ 1990 RD04 Africa twin 750 350,000km and still going strong

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