changed my oem cct to an APE manual.. Was the biggest most ridiculous pain I can imagine.. I can't believe they make it sooooooooo difficult to access the CCT.

 

I was thinking the exact same thing while executing that task...

 

What's that for ?

 

Have to fix my brake leaver was bent when I got her was just how to fix cause I'm to damn poor to buy new ones right now. use the heat they told me and bend it back.

 

You do not want to use heat on aluminum or alloys as it will just make them brittle.

 

Cleaned and waxed it, inspected tires, changed clutch lever from shorty CNC to stock, ran in to trouble trying to change the brake lever back to stock so now it has mismatched levers which I will address in another thread. Rode it to work and took pictures of it.

 

Installed my new LED taillight! Flashing brake light that goes steady after 2 seconds mad includes sequential turn signals like the brand new Mustangs. Had two comments in the first 10 mins around the neighborhood. Love it!

 

Spent the afternoon trying to fine tune the Ohlins shock preload and spring rate into a fashion that works for both riding solo and with a passenger. The bike is primarily for riding 2-up and is the best 2-up bike I have ever ridden, but it was beating me up pretty good when riding alone so I set ended up changing spring rates and initial collar preload which has helped a bunch with what I deem the best compromise I can get, but ultimately I need to pull the shock and change the valving as it is way over damped on the compression circuit.

 

did you ever get it dialed into so that it feels exactly correct? I have adjusted it probably 5+ times now and it always feel to loose or to tight (usually to tight). The problem is how freaking difficult it is to get in there..

Plus once the engine is warmed up.. you don't wanna get your hand in there to adjust. Luckily I have a think rubber type auto work glove.. The rubber allow me to get actually spin the bolt (which I wouldn't be able to do w/ my fingers). Maybe I have to start going by 1/4 turns.. how frustrating..

 

Yes, I removed the timing inspection cover, put a socket on the bolt and turned the engine by hand while screwing in the CCT Bolt with the other hand until I could feel the chain undulating against the internal chain guide. Backed it out 1/4 turn and locked it into place with the jam nut.