saddlebum

I agree I would rather replace my more often then wear down my rotors.

Agreed do not cut back on the oil. As a matter of fact cut back far enough you will hamper the dampening effect and you will end up with a bouncy front end. You can always shorten the spacer tube if it rides too hard.

Elementary, it was the only spot on the bike that was without a sticker.

@Pasta BurnerThe other is for the sending unit at the top of the tank

Took it off the work table, and went for my 1st ride of the season. A little later than I normally would begin riding but the more I worked on it the more little things I found that either needed to be or may as well address. including top set polishing removed parts on the buffing wheels I mounted on my wood turning lathe, while they were off the bike.This of course led to having to remove and buff parts that I initially intended not to bother with but once you start bring some aluminum pieces up to a chrome like finish, the ones you were just going to let go look even worse. So off they come and to the make shift polishing station they go. Swapped out rusty chrome crash bars with a good looking set I salvaged from an 87 I stripped down for parts and all this being fitted in with refurbishing a hard top camper that belonged to my son. Thanks to my big mouth I stuck my foot right into a cowpuc ( pun intended @cowpucLOL ). and got myself elected to do the work. But that is another story.

Not normally but some gear oils do and if someone used gear oil instead of actual fork oil. Gear oil can have a very strong almost a sulfur type smell.

Just what are you trying to say.

Looks like the boot that goes around the ignition switch and sits in the plastic cover.

Its hard to tell from the picture but it looks like maybe the dust boot from the top of the lower tube. Or the seal you forgot to put on when you serviced the air cleaner on your lawnmower.

You can also use the plastifix with the fiberglass cloth. when replacing missing tabs I use multiple layers of fiberglass drywall tape and plastifix.

I have to admit ...very wisely said.

Sorry to be the devils advocate but when I checked the price of that adapter and since I have no issue with the stock filter setup, I figure I can buy a lot of filters for that money. Biggest reason those bolts are hard to take out is the tendency people have for over tightening them.

And yet they leave disappointed. finding out that picture you posted of yourself was century's old

Aww you just look at the pictues anyway.

Actually it makes sense that Pennzoil and Quaker state share the same issues , since Pennzoil and Quaker are basically the same oil produced by the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company. It would be specially bad for the 318 because they were notorious for for the drain holes at the back of the heads plugging up and an oil like Pennzoil or Quaker State would worsen that issue.

I am inclined to agree. if it was from a more established member I would but 1st post, posted by a 1st time trial member I would be VERY WARY.

A thin coating of silicone disc brake lube on all surfaces works wonders. I use it on any o-ring or rubber sleeve assembly task.

And that does not make it any easier for the rest of us men who get the "how come he gets it and you don't " accusation either verbally, physically or worse the dreaded LOOK

I know what you mean. I always just find it easier to phone them.

There used to be quite a few on here at one time but since the guys are getting older I guess they all left to find younger better looking men. At least @Yama Mamastill loves us

I always forget about the profile thing

Welcome Spencercityphoto We can always use another Ontario rider. Were in Ontario are you located?

@VentureDogI am not familiar with the SVTC but I assume the bike's speed is based on signals from electronic sensor's and since it has ABS it will most likely have both front and rear wheel speed sensors. That said I have to wonder if it is a programing issue, as some vehicles road speed signals are programmable to match actual tire diameter or rolling distance. It may be that the computer may need to be re-programmed to match the wheel speeds. This often shows up as PPM (pulses per mile ) or TRM or TRPM ( tire revolutions per mile ) or something similar. This tire RPM can often vary slightly between different tire brands even of the same size. for example a softer running tire would have higher RPM's than a Harder running tire. I would check with the dealer to see if it is a slight program change required to correct it.

@Gary N. did you try ZEDNO in Kitchener for the E4's ? that is were I usually get mine. Their price is usually pretty good and if you just bring them the wheels they will install and balance while you wait. Before covid I would usually rummage through their warehouse while I wait looking for good used add-ons for my bike. Then again if not for covid and since ZEDNO is in Kitchener which makes it somewhat central to a lot of the Ontario group we could have had a small meet and greet while you wait. BTW if you were happy with the E3's you will like the E4's as well. I ran both and was just as happy with one as I was with the other and got very good millage out of both.