Category Archives: Updates
Finally Finished Maintenance and Mods on my Bike, Now It’s time To Ride! Ride! Ride!
I’ve been working on my bike for over a week now and have completed all maintenance and modifications on my bike!
Now it’s time to get back to enjoying riding again and doing videos!
My first mod video will be the new mirrors, install and review video coming soon!
5/26/13 Maintenance and Mod Update – New Mirrors with Integrated Turn SIgnals!
Hey everybody I just finished most of my maintenance work. So far I’ve completed an oil/oil filter change, coolant flush,
front and rear brake pad change, replaced my stator/alternator cover, installed a 12 volt outlet, installed a GPS
charger to my fabricated GPS dock. All I have left to do as far as maintenance is change the brake fluid
for the front and rear brakes.
I just received my new mirrors with integrated turn signals. I will be working on the mirrors tomorrow and
will try to get the brake fluid changed as well.
Of course expect to see DIY videos on everything I mentioned including fairing removal. I hope to have all
of the DIY videos uploaded within the next two weeks. My goal is to upload at least one DIY video a day.
I will be creating a special page on this website for all of my DIY videos to make it easier for you all
to find the videos you need to help you.
Look for these DIY videos in the coming days and my regularly scheduled Moto vlog next Thursday 5/30/13.
Stay Safe,
Rick
I included some pics below:
Wired in the GPS dock charger so now my GPS will be powered ny the bike when the bike is on.
5/23/13 My 2008 CBR600rr Maintenance Update!
New rear Michelin 2ct tire, new rear brake pads, synthetic oil change + new k&n filter, new oem air filter, 12 volt outlet installed, and GPS charger installed. Detailed all under parts. Work Tomorrow: Coolant flush and add new Honda Coolant, put on new front brake pads, synthetic brake fluid change. Then I will be done!
5/17/13 Nail in My Rear Tire! Sucks!
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Quest To Find Graffiti in C-Town!
Deal of The Week! AGV Willow Perforated Leather Motorcycle Pants!
I just ordered the AGV Willow perforated leather pants to go with my AGV Laguna perforated leather jacket. I will be reviewing those pants as well. It comes with all the armor and knee pucks, not bad for $179.99 shipped. I will be ready for a track day this summer! Basically I got a full armor Dianese 2 pc suit for $388, since AGV is the same company as Dianese. Saves over a thousand bucks for the exact same quality!
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Here is me in my Jacket and Scorpion exo 400 urban destroyer helmet..
Motorcycle Gear and Mod Review Updates
It was a beautiful day today! 50 degrees and sunny in Cleveland, great riding day! I decided to do a moto vlog updating all of the gear and mods I reviewed in the past. You can only gauge the true quality of something after vigorous use over time. I cover: DIY GPS Dock, Shorty Levers, Sidi Fusion Air Boots, AGV Sport Laguna Leather jacket, Scorpion EXO 400 Helmet, Cortech Accelerator gloves, Olympia Sports 6000 Mustang Winter Gloves, Go Pro hero 2 and $2.99 EBay Flexible Mic.
600cc Pros and Cons Why I chose the Honda cbr600rr
My motovlog where I discuss the pros and cons of the 600cc supersport bikes and why I ultimately chose the 2008 Honda cbr600r.
Here is a summary of the video:
My Pros/Cons of the different 600cc supersport motorcycles available:
2007+ triumph Daytona 675r =
Pros:
Hot-looking bike, Under-tail exhaust for models up to 2012 model year, 3 cylinder provides great torque at all RPMs, bike is light weight
Cons:
dealer support is weak. Parts are hard to come by and if you run into any problems you could be without a bike for a while waiting for a part. Seat heats up from the under-tail exhaust.
2007+ Yamaha R6=
Pros:
One of the best looking bikes available, considered one of the best track bikes, good dealer support and part availability, very reliable, great color schemes
Cons:
Not very comfortable for riding on the streets, power is fairly weak at low rpm
2007+ Suzuki GSx-R600 and GSX-R750=
Pros:
Model years 2007-2010 looks sexy, fast, comfortable seat and decent ergonomics for street riding
Cons:
Numerous problems with the rectifier and O2 sensor (years 2007-2010), numerous recalls, higher insurance rate, this bike is more common
kawasaki ZX6r=
Pros:
Great looking design, great engine, fast bike, great color schemes, reliable
Cons:
No built-in steering damper (Will have to purchase a steering damper that goes on triple tree which looks unsightly)
2007+ Honda CBR600rr=
Pros:
Completely redesigned from top to bottom in 2007, Design still looks good today, Great midrange (middle RPMs), Considered most reliable of all of the japanese bikes, comfortable ergos, built-in steering damper, under-tail exhaust, great dealer support and part availablity, least expensive parts of the 600cc supersports, has a fuel gauge
Cons:
Can’t name any cons compared to the other 600cc supersports listed here.
Conclusion: The 2007-2012 Honda CBR600rr is considered the best 600cc supersport when it comes to street riding.