First extended ride....
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First extended ride....
Well I got to take my 96 900rr out for an extended ride today for the first time.
I have been riding a Harley for the past 3-4 years. The position this race setup puts your in in sheer murder. There is no way to get the weight off the wrists, something I will have to get used to.
I have already found quite a few things I am going to have to take care of soon. The forks seem a bit mushy, so a re-seal is in order. The rear brakes seem a bit off as well, so I am going to flush, and bleed them out to see what that does for them, possibly a small pedal adjustment. The clutch was a bit too far out for me as well, so I had to adjust that. I will work with that for the next few rides to find the sweet spot. Broke the (already bent) brake handle trying to bend it back into place...so that has to be replaced. Left just enough to use the brakes w/o issue though.
I really like how the bike fits and feels for a person my size, 6'3" /235#. Its quite roomy although a bit more aggressive seating position...anyway. The road feel is really nice, power is really "right there" when you want it, from any gear. Highway speed power andacceleration areincredible. The previous owner wasn't kidding when he said it was a beast....and to think the new 600's out weigh less and have more horsepower...The handling is dead on, and should be a bit better when I get those forks looked at.
A few things bothered me. I didn't remember all the noises coming from the body panels. I also have a strange rattle at low RPM under power. I am unsure if its body rattle or something from the engine. It doesn't act as if anything is wrong, just a very strange noise. Almost like lean popping in the intake or something, but really fast. Like a water pump cavitating or something, if I had to compare to a noise I am familiar with.
The previous owner has a rich/lean adjuster installed for the carbs. As I know nothing about it, I will let someone qualified take that on, along with a good tuneup and checkover. He also said something about a Titanium somesucha frame thing...supposedly lightened the bike by around 25lbs w/o sacrificing strength. I will have to ask him about that.
Anywho, I am really beat feeling from being in the wind again. No (full sized)windscreen is quite an adjustment as well. I am going to take my happy (rear) to bed and work at it again tomorrow. Gotta go to the stealership and get a few maint. items.
See ya in the wind.
I have been riding a Harley for the past 3-4 years. The position this race setup puts your in in sheer murder. There is no way to get the weight off the wrists, something I will have to get used to.
I have already found quite a few things I am going to have to take care of soon. The forks seem a bit mushy, so a re-seal is in order. The rear brakes seem a bit off as well, so I am going to flush, and bleed them out to see what that does for them, possibly a small pedal adjustment. The clutch was a bit too far out for me as well, so I had to adjust that. I will work with that for the next few rides to find the sweet spot. Broke the (already bent) brake handle trying to bend it back into place...so that has to be replaced. Left just enough to use the brakes w/o issue though.
I really like how the bike fits and feels for a person my size, 6'3" /235#. Its quite roomy although a bit more aggressive seating position...anyway. The road feel is really nice, power is really "right there" when you want it, from any gear. Highway speed power andacceleration areincredible. The previous owner wasn't kidding when he said it was a beast....and to think the new 600's out weigh less and have more horsepower...The handling is dead on, and should be a bit better when I get those forks looked at.
A few things bothered me. I didn't remember all the noises coming from the body panels. I also have a strange rattle at low RPM under power. I am unsure if its body rattle or something from the engine. It doesn't act as if anything is wrong, just a very strange noise. Almost like lean popping in the intake or something, but really fast. Like a water pump cavitating or something, if I had to compare to a noise I am familiar with.
The previous owner has a rich/lean adjuster installed for the carbs. As I know nothing about it, I will let someone qualified take that on, along with a good tuneup and checkover. He also said something about a Titanium somesucha frame thing...supposedly lightened the bike by around 25lbs w/o sacrificing strength. I will have to ask him about that.
Anywho, I am really beat feeling from being in the wind again. No (full sized)windscreen is quite an adjustment as well. I am going to take my happy (rear) to bed and work at it again tomorrow. Gotta go to the stealership and get a few maint. items.
See ya in the wind.
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RE: First extended ride....
1st off, the front forks are adjustable, **** around with that first.
As to the wrists... do not rest on your palms. Turn your hands out and rest inbetween thumb and far outside palm. You can turn your grips out to compensate.
As to the noises... that could be bad. I would suggest it is clutch noise. And on that I would hope it is nothing more. The scarey part, and what you want to avoid... is clutch cage... around 15-1600 $$$.
As to the wrists... do not rest on your palms. Turn your hands out and rest inbetween thumb and far outside palm. You can turn your grips out to compensate.
As to the noises... that could be bad. I would suggest it is clutch noise. And on that I would hope it is nothing more. The scarey part, and what you want to avoid... is clutch cage... around 15-1600 $$$.
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RE: First extended ride....
More on the noise....
It seems to come from the left side. I can hear it more there than anywhere. Its apparent more between 3-5K RPM, and on deceleration. It sounds a lot like a valve opening and closing quickly, but more something like a pcv than in the cam. Might even be a rod? It stays in perfect sync with the motor and exhaust notes.
Going to have to take it to the stealership and let a mechanic ride it, see what they think I guess. Might not be anything to worry about, but I would rather know.
Oh, and the clutch basket is rattling as well. That is a noise I am quite used to. My old CBR and a few other bike I have owned rattled a bit there, but generally that noise goes away when in drive. LOL...I have been wondering how long before the infamous timing chain noise starts....
It seems to come from the left side. I can hear it more there than anywhere. Its apparent more between 3-5K RPM, and on deceleration. It sounds a lot like a valve opening and closing quickly, but more something like a pcv than in the cam. Might even be a rod? It stays in perfect sync with the motor and exhaust notes.
Going to have to take it to the stealership and let a mechanic ride it, see what they think I guess. Might not be anything to worry about, but I would rather know.
Oh, and the clutch basket is rattling as well. That is a noise I am quite used to. My old CBR and a few other bike I have owned rattled a bit there, but generally that noise goes away when in drive. LOL...I have been wondering how long before the infamous timing chain noise starts....
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RE: First extended ride....
sorry i can't help you on the mechanical stuff, but as far as your wrists i can give you some pointers
when i 1st started riding a sport bike fulltime (i learned on a 2 bikes a 250 rebel and my current 96 900rr, what a difference...lol) 1st i use my upper body to try and find that happy median between leaning on my wrists and sitting straight up. it sounds weird but trust me it works after practicing(this is my usually cruising position)
and for long rides i tend to change up my riding positions ie: sit almost straight up, tuck in, or just plain lean on the tank.
this should help you along till you find what works with you
have fun with it!
when i 1st started riding a sport bike fulltime (i learned on a 2 bikes a 250 rebel and my current 96 900rr, what a difference...lol) 1st i use my upper body to try and find that happy median between leaning on my wrists and sitting straight up. it sounds weird but trust me it works after practicing(this is my usually cruising position)
and for long rides i tend to change up my riding positions ie: sit almost straight up, tuck in, or just plain lean on the tank.
this should help you along till you find what works with you
have fun with it!
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