[Introduction] Noob Q&A

[hiero]

looks like you're starting off with a better slate than what we did!

The seat cowl is the same as a m has on his, just had it painted to match my 748

[junior varsity]

+1

You can order carbon or standard plastic cowl, the two brackets that screw into the cowl, and two thumb screws to attach it to the seat.

Also, nice pipes!

[TresGatos]

Nice bike! Monsters look great with belly fairing

[muskrat]

just an idea:  take that clear windscreen and spray paint it black from the underside in layers.  regular rattle can rustoleum will do just fine.  I did on mine and saved me $80 from buying a dark one.

[junior varsity]

+1 - looks great that way

[xRANDOx]

Love the bike and the pipes! I like the windscreen idea but I'd like to see a finished product before I do it. Anyone willing to give me the run down on the service? I've done an engine swap on my blazer so I do have some wrenching know how. A list of parts would be awesome and maybe some links. Also tools needed as I'm in an apartment and don't have many tools with me here. My tool box is at home and I could pick up the necessary tools this weekend.

[junior varsity]

You need belts, oil cartridge, crush washer, 15W50 or 20W50 full synthetic motorcycle oil (don't use car oil!).

To check valve clearance, you need feeler gauges, engine turning tool, gaskets for valve covers (don't reuse the ones on there, they are prone to leak if reused)

If you ever need anything, you can call the shop and we can ship it to you. You must replace the crush washer at every oil change. They are only $0.99.

To tension belts you'll need, at the bare minimum, a guitar tuner and you'll pluck to tension.

[caffeinejunkee]

gaskets for valve covers (don't reuse the ones on there, they are prone to leak if reused)

You must replace the crush washer at every oil change. They are only $0.99.

Oops, you are supposed to replace those? 

[xRANDOx]

And it'll run me 1200 for you to do that?!

[junior varsity]

That's not a full valve job

[junior varsity]

Oops, you are supposed to replace those? 

Yeah, you are supposed to. They "crush" correctly only once. If you want to heat it up and anneal it to remove stresses, you could reuse them. Or, for .99, you can avoid the chances of burning yourself

[caffeinejunkee]

If you want to heat it up and anneal it to remove stresses, you could reuse them. Or, for .99, you can avoid the chances of burning yourself

What, and miss a chance to play with fire?  

[xRANDOx]

Alright I'll probably come by on Saturday. Just bring what cash I can scrounge up and see what I can't work out

[xRANDOx]

And it begins 

First ticket today with 3 citations. 2 for unsafe lane changes and one for no insurance. 

I tried to explain that I was going home this weekend so my mom could get the title changed over to my name and get it insured.

As far as the lane changes go. I was in the far left lane at a red light. It turned green I got a good 2 car lengths in front of the middle lane car and moved over to the middle lane. This is when the car in right lane decides to move into the middle lane so I swerve to the outside lane again. I get pulled over and get the ticket for avoiding an accident.... I guess it's because I wasn't quick enough to throw on my blinkers.

[muskrat]

now you are properly baptized.  guess the mods will wait just a little longer.