Rangerscott's surprise thread!

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

In the maintance section it sounded like it was anti-drain back, but when you go farther into he fsm for filter change it says to use a pump to drain the tank.

I read that. Sounds like quite the pain in the ass. Did you read the part that says, "After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately"? Hell, I'm already two cleanings behind.

On the upside, Penske says that they have a model 8983, dual adjustable shock for it.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I read that. Sounds like quite the pain in the ass. Did you read the part that says, "After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately"? Hell, I'm already two cleanings behind.

On the upside, Penske says that they have a model 8983, dual adjustable shock for it.

Sure. For the low low price of $850.

Hell when I went to get the bike it was rain every day I was there. Since there is no fairing and the position of the two intake tubes, it may get a good amount of water in the intake box.

[Rangerscott]

This has some good stuff for our bikes.

http://www.ninja650shop.com/

[Papa_Complex]

Yup, I saw that. They do have a few interesting things there. I'm thinking about a hugger, to keep the spray down in the rain.

BTW, I had them throw in a shop manual with the bike, so I'm all set from that angle.

[Rangerscott]

The hugger looks like the same size, just an option for paint.

My list so far is

1. Crash bars
2. Cutting mirror rods, then tigging in a piece to extend. The mirrors are absolutely useless.
3. & 4. Tie. Either the painted under fender or a windshield.
5. Seat cowl, but not for $130.
6. Maybe the that sport bike handle conversion
7. Exhaust. The stock exhaust sounds fine to me so ill just wait until a good deal comes along.

[Papa_Complex]

I agree about the mirrors. After the great mirrors on the VFR, that made me feel like I had eyes in the back of my head, the ER's are almost worthless. I've been trying to come up with some sort of long stem mirror alternative. I don't like bar-end mirrors.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I agree about the mirrors. After the great mirrors on the VFR, that made me feel like I had eyes in the back of my head, the ER's are almost worthless. I've been trying to come up with some sort of long stem mirror alternative. I don't like bar-end mirrors.

Not fan of the ends either. Especially the price on those little things. The rod just needs to be longer. Gonna get a machine shop the cut the mirror rods, tig maybe 2" of same diameter. Grind/sand smooth then re-powder coat.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Not fan of the ends either. Especially the price on those little things. The rod just needs to be longer. Gonna get a machine shop the cut the mirror rods, tig maybe 2" of same diameter. Grind/sand smooth then re-powder coat.

There's a company that makes extenders that move the mirrors out about 2 inches, but the things look like crap.

[Rangerscott]

Was reading some how-to's on that website you link and one guy said the fuel line is self sealing so it shouldn't leak with the fuel line is disconnected. I'll have to try it when I'm on E.


I wouldn't thinkthe american version of our bikes is restricted, but I'm gonna check into mine.

http://shanetp.110mb.com/Derestricting%20ER6N.pdf

[Papa_Complex]

Nope, our's aren't restricted. That 33 PS is a UK standard for probationary riders, before they get their full license. Ours should be more like 72 PS.