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Called a Yamaha too often, but I do love it. It's flashy, so I try to keep it clean due to such. Sometimes crave a more subtle color so I wouldn't worry about my bike's appearance so much.
Yesterday on Thanksgiving was the last official ride. I have some new parts in route so there will be updates coming!
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'04 CTB 600RR
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
..and an excuse to buy a couple more impact sockets, though I misheard thinking I needed a 22mm and 27mm when it was a 32mm, luckily I own an Ecotec vehicle which happens to use a shallow 32mm specifically for it's oil filter cap!
Bike's needed a rear tire since purchase, nice flat center from what I'd presume was a burnout. Also going 520, 1 down, 1 up. Might as well do some rim stripes while off as well, so will order those as well.
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'04 CTB 600RR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
Probably another Michelin Pilot Power 2CT, good call on buying a pair. Any personal tire recommendations?
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Originally Posted by Boostises
Holy ****, you know Jay. I'm sure you know a bunch of my old buddies! I miss Michigan!
Found your bike haha. Not creepin. I'm friends with Jay on FB. Used to live in MI.
That's hilarious man, it truly is a small world.
Known Jay for around 10 years now, met him through the j-body community back then, except he still has his Cav. Awesome car he's built. I'm on the westside of MI so random you caught the pics of him out here!
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'04 CTB 600RR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
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I have run power pures every time and love them. Got 6,000 miles out of my rear and prolly 7500 out the front. That was also a lot of straight riding. Only reason I replaced them was because I bought a new pair and got new wheels so I had the new tires mounted to them. I still have a power pure with some miles left on it. Center is flat and almost to the wear bars. It's in the barn just sitting
Mine sounds like yours you have hanging out, flat-spot/wear bar in center. I went with another 2ct, local place gets a good deal on them, so I ordered one as well as my rear sprocket (+1) and figured while apart I'll try this rim tape stuff.
I don't have too many more plans between tonight's order and the one I placed last night, feels nice. Sure there will be "wants" soon enough, but these were the "needs".
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'04 CTB 600RR
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
I hadn't, broke the damn Kobalt drill-bit I used on mine, I was going to have them handled Sunday until that took place! I'll grab some better bits my next hardware trip.
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'04 CTB 600RR
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
Ordered it from my local supplier, I did ask if mis-matching brands would cause an issue, was told I'd be fine. He's doing the chain and rear adjustment, so they'll be liable if wrong! I only went one up in the rear and this is the brand they chose that provided such and looked OE.
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'04 CTB 600RR
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
New windscreen and blue Pro-bolt's showed up, blue matched even better than anticipated, I'll miss my rainbow gradient screen! Cheesy mirrors might have to go too, came on the bike as well-
All done!-
Logged a couple miles on it today, high 50's this weekend I'll take it.
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'04 CTB 600RR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
I'd have the change this thread's title then, too much work.
If my bike is anything like my past cars, I'll get bored eventually and that will become tempting.
Quick question Paul, with your -1, +2 does first power up real easily? I logged some break in mileage last night and was cautious due to the pavement temp and new rear tire. Keep in mind I went -1, +1 but overall while out riding I could definitely feel a change throughout.
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'04 CTB 600RR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
I'd have the change this thread's title then, too much work.
If my bike is anything like my past cars, I'll get bored eventually and that will become tempting.
Quick question Paul, with your -1, +2 does first power up real easily? I logged some break in mileage last night and was cautious due to the pavement temp and new rear tire. Keep in mind I went -1, +1 but overall while out riding I could definitely feel a change throughout.
Paul's bike doesn't see anything above 2700 rpm, so he wouldn't know.
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Originally Posted by JSchulte
I'd have the change this thread's title then, too much work.
If my bike is anything like my past cars, I'll get bored eventually and that will become tempting.
Quick question Paul, with your -1, +2 does first power up real easily? I logged some break in mileage last night and was cautious due to the pavement temp and new rear tire. Keep in mind I went -1, +1 but overall while out riding I could definitely feel a change throughout.
When you say power up do u mean wheelie? If so idk.
Had to make it mine, plus I like working on the damn thing too much. Took a break from wrenching on anything, so this was a nice change.
Taking a break now, funny I didn't think I'd get the 520 done and actually be able to ride it, but welcome to Michigan where it can tap 60 in December.
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'04 CTB 600RR
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
Nothing major lately, slowed down with Christmas and some gun modding.
Looking at the swingarm though, and despite the safety stickers surviving the past 8 years I had to clean it up and say goodbye to them. Heatgun made easy work of this.
Couple more small mods in route now as well!
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'04 CTB 600RR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you.
If my bike is anything like my past cars, I'll get bored eventually and that will become tempting.
