Now to do a seat change.

 

Some new(er) shoes today

 

Cut my finger!

 

I cleaned and lubed my chain. I also painted my windscreen black.

 

Crome finish double bubble and red anodised bolts

 

Installed 8000k HIDs today, downside is the bloody high beam doesn't seem to work..not sure what's up with it, when I got the bike the PO said it was just the bulb, methinks he's a liar. I also discovered the fairing bolts are mixed matched in ways they shouldn't be.

The high beam HID may not be working at this moment but, I took the bike for a quick rip over to my brothers place any ways, low beam works great - although it's aim is way too high. Obligatory photos.





Edit: Day time photo from Feb. 1 - had a clear day finally so, I was able to get in a proper ride without my hands going completely numb.

 

IIRC, the F4i hibeam is controlled by a relay. I'd start there.

 

Well, the day before yesterday, I pulled the rear wheel, cleaned the sprockets, chain, swingarm, and surrounding areas. Checked the condition of the wheel bearings, dust seals, and O ring on the rear wheel. Cleaned the rear axle and put a light coating of synthetic grease on it for protection from corrosion. I put everything back on, then performed a rear wheel alignment using the string method. I can usually get it within a millimeter or so.

Today, I changed the oil and filter (it was over filled) and cleaned the surrounding areas. I then pulled the rear brake caliper, disassembled it, cleaned the piston and O rings. Checked the piston for excessive wear. Flushed the brake fluid, the reassembled it. Bled the brakes, then took for a short test ride up the street to make sure everything was still working right.

 

Ah very good to know, thanks a bunch for the tip! I did notice there's a green and I think orange bit of wire/plug (when I was checking the fuses) that's not connected to any thing under the seat..I'll take a look for that relay though, thankfully I have a service manual.

 

I looked at it again.