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Message started by DeadKings on 04/04/17 at 13:58:23

Title: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by DeadKings on 04/04/17 at 13:58:23

So update and few questions ...... I've got most my mods done here's what I've done .
Vers cam chain tensioner swap
Kawi front pulley swap
Pod filter with 8 inch x 2 inch intake tube
Header exhaust with single baffle exhaust and lollipop tip
Carb jets at 157.5 main and 55 pilot ( may step down but seems to run really good here in Portland with the early spring weather )
Iridium plug
140 90 15 tire
Gs 850 adjustable and over sized rear shocks 13 inch ( handled way better plus helps with added saddle bag weight
Seat lift mod ( didn't realize how much an inch and a half would make me more comfortable )
Raptor petcock swap( from the dealer lol )

Cosmetic changes
Push in seat clips
12 inch apes with wires run through the bars
Extended clutch and throttle cable to fit bars
Fiberglass saddlebags with integrated turn signal and tail light

Few other things I can't think of right now
So my question is does anyone see anything I should adjust / tune or just change possibly ? Bike seems to be running really good .
I just really want to make it to Myrtle Beach and back from Portland . We decide to go the southern route ...
Also what do you think is the most wieght I should add to the bike . As in gear and equipment for the trip . Gonna bring the stock tool kit and basic other tools . Plus a one man tent and a sleep roll . Odds end and a few change of clothes .
Is it worth investing in a small windshield or maybe headlight wind fairing ( just goes the headlight and up to just below the top of the apes ) . Or will that even help ? I'm really just trying to fine tune everything and get a few rides in for testing before I go .
I do ride the bike daily and have just about 16000 miles on it
Just did a oil filter change with a new iridium plug .

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by jcstokes on 04/04/17 at 14:05:10

If the bike "seems to be running really good" leave things alone. For your very long distances, some sort of windscreen would help, or that's my experience on medium distance trips. Check your oil level daily as these bikes use it at over 70 mph. I posted a photo here years ago of a plastic drink bottle and some pill bottles which made a convenient tool holder.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by stewmills on 04/04/17 at 14:37:45

What about:
- Extended battery leads in case you need a jump and don't already have easy access to your terminals?
- Charging station (USB plug wired into a lead that is only hot when you have the key on so you don't kill your battery by mistake).

I suggest a windshield, even a small one will deflect some wind (and bugs!).

Have a safe trip!

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by Dave on 04/04/17 at 14:58:11

You definitely need a quart bottle of Rotella oil so you can add when the level drops.

The oil level drops when you cover a lot of ground at higher rpm. The larger rear tire and Kawasaki pulley will help - but you still need to be prepared.....and check the oil level regularly. (And you won't be buying some off brand of oil in an emergency).

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by verslagen1 on 04/04/17 at 15:06:38

4E49584A505451514E3D0 wrote:

What about:
- Extended battery leads in case you need a jump and don't already have easy access to your terminals?

Have a safe trip!

If you do need a jump, removing the seat will give you access to the starter relay where the positive lead of the battery is connected. And ground anywhere on the engine.

Do have a safe trip,
do keep informed of where you are, you might find you'll have company.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by batman on 04/04/17 at 16:35:38

when getting a jump you can also run the cables to a ground and the positive to the terminal on the starter motor,with the key on and the bike in neutral(there should be enough juice in the battery to power the spark if your not powering the starter),without removal of the seat.I have found that 4oz plastic bottles that 2 stroke oil for chainsaws comes in to be easy to carry oil in as they fit in bags better and can be tossed after use,why carry a full quart container half empty.Good Luck!

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/04/17 at 18:31:43

While the solenoid is engaged the battery is connected to the starter, jump voltage feeds the iggy.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by ohiomoto on 04/04/17 at 19:19:40

Windshield would be good. Also make sure your helmet fits. A loose fitting helmet will wear you down like a two bit...you get the idea.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by jcstokes on 04/04/17 at 22:26:13

If you need to jump start, have a heavy rubber band or similar to hold the clutch lever while you hook up and make the jump.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/17 at 07:36:30

392620273A3D0C3C0C34262A61530 wrote:

While the solenoid is engaged the battery is connected to the starter, jump voltage feeds the iggy.

So while you're jumping to the starter terminal... push the starter button too?
Is that why they call them monkey bikes?

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by old.indian on 04/05/17 at 09:35:53

Windshield and ear plugs ..... The 'shield will keep the bugs and wind off and the wind noise tends to be tiring after a few hours.... Relax. Enjoy the scenery. 8-)

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/05/17 at 09:42:25

372433322D2026242F70410 wrote:

[quote author=392620273A3D0C3C0C34262A61530 link=1491339503/0#6 date=1491355903]While the solenoid is engaged the battery is connected to the starter, jump voltage feeds the iggy.

So while you're jumping to the starter terminal... push the starter button too?
Is that why they call them monkey bikes?[/quote]

If it's spinning and not firing, hit the button.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by batman on 04/05/17 at 14:43:53

If you do it my way ,you'll need to do nothing.You make sure it's in neutral ,you turn the key to on,(power to the igi.) you clamp the ground to the case( I clamp it near the speedo cable at the base) pull the rubber cap back from the starter motor terminal and touch the positive end of the cable to it briefly, the bike should fire right up .the only thing else needed is to choke if the motor is cold.

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/05/17 at 14:57:41

What if the battery is so low it won't make it spark?

Title: Re: Almost ready for cross country and back
Post by batman on 04/05/17 at 15:31:57

JOG ,we know the if the battery voltage is below 10 volts the igi. won't fire,but this usually occurs because the voltage drops when the battery sends it's power to the starter,the only way the voltage in the battery at rest would be less than 10 volts would be if it had one or more dead cells.the TDI requires 10 + volts but very little amps ,so should be able to supply spark (at least it did in my case).whenyou touch the jumper cable to the starter it turns over the motor. You have spark ,compression and fuel the bike turning over at normal speed, guess what happens next!(I rode home twenty+ miles ,tried to restart ,no way, bought my new battery the next day)