tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32685212783257177222024-03-14T17:22:47.095+08:00The Chop ShopThe Chop Shop is to document the build of my first bike later known as Bad Wolf and later on my other bikes too. My reviews and comments are always of items I bought. its a review from a user to users. if you want to know where to get em, ask me. this is also a place for me to complain too.
remember these wise words: "dont like it? feel free to fuck off"Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-44216719609104160542020-02-11T12:10:00.002+08:002020-02-11T12:10:48.694+08:00DIY Gauge Protective FilmMost protective film in the market (here in malaysia) are some low quality thick plastic stuff that doesnt last very long. the price may vary on them too (as of Feb 2020, the price ranges from 15 to 35 MYR). I personally dont enjoy these as they are stiff and not always cut to the correct size. My latest hobby is headlamp/tail lamp wrapping (for cars but I do some bikes too), so I have access to clear vinyl tint that is of much better quality. Please click the vid to figure out how to do this. Its really not that hard (to do the DIY and to click the vid...)<br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-19395287871077808882020-02-01T12:19:00.001+08:002020-02-01T12:19:31.017+08:00DIY License Plate Holder MT/FZ 09<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's a little guide I made to show you how to remove the rear splash guard and turn it into a small license plate holder by using most of its own parts.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-69481632489665147422020-02-01T12:04:00.002+08:002020-02-01T12:04:30.945+08:00DIY Bar End Mirror Install<br />
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Heres a guide on how to install bar end mirrors</div>
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Measure the thickness of the pipe as thick as the clamping part of the mirror</div>
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Here's what it looks like.. It will be a little loose.. But don't worry..</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.48px; font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-574502824821489742020-02-01T11:51:00.002+08:002020-02-01T11:51:15.128+08:00My New Bike: Envy<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Been too long since I last posted. I have since changed
from bobbers to sport bikes. But it was more out of necessity than choice. For a
while, I rode a Ninja 650, but it didn’t last long as it was failing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 weeks ago, I just picked up my new bike. A Yamaha MT/FZ
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Shes a beast. Just like my R1 Chaos, Envy tries to kill
me every chance I don’t pay attention. Shes a thrill to ride and I still haven’t
gotten the hang of her yet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, here are some pictures to keep you (if there is
still anyone out there) entertained.<o:p></o:p></div>
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p.s. I will be posting as many guides as I can on DIY
stuff for Envy. Some will be in the old school picture format… and some will be
in video format.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-6682267744297382372020-02-01T11:42:00.004+08:002020-02-01T11:43:43.979+08:00DIY Crash Cage Install<div class="MsoNormal">
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Bought this crash cage from Bikempire Malaysia (you can get this elsewhere too)</div>
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Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-52595466879482321342017-03-05T07:49:00.003+08:002017-03-05T07:49:52.654+08:00Bell Qualifier Legion<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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Recently got my hands on a Bell Qualifier with the Legion
decals from a friend who has been using it for over a year. Since I had gotten
Chaos (my R1 and yes I haven’t posted anything about that yet at this time), I was
able to really test out my helmets. Realizing the LS2 was kinda bad at speeds
above 140kmh where the helmet pushes back, vibrates and screws with my glasses
so I can’t see, it was a real risk riding with it. As such, I stole my friends
helmet for a few days to see what the differences would be. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Design:</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Ever since the AGV Pista came out, everyone loves that
hawkbill design. This isn’t very obvious in the bell helmet but it does have a
slight curve to it. It has a few curves here and there but is more or less
fairly round otherwise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It has 4 front facing vents and 2 rear passive vents for
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This one came with the standard clear visor. Bell claims
it has an anti fog coating on it and visibility is quite clear. It doesn’t skew
the way you see things so, that’s always a plus. The visor has 2 flip
positions, city mode and full open (I may be wrong but I usually aren’t.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The helmet comes with speaker pockets and indentation to
support a speaker system at the sides. Read somewhere that there were supposed
to be channels to support comms units but I didn’t see any when I stripped the
liner (I had to because I pass out for 5 seconds every time I put on the helmet
because it STANK!! So I washed it.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">The run down:</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The size of the helmet was a large, and upon wearing it,
realized it was a perfect fit. It was snug but not tight. It squished your
cheeks but not as badly till it hurt… it felt like having one of those face
huggers from Alien on your face except ur not giving its tail a blow job. Sadly,
I wear glasses full time, I’m as blind as a bat and have photosensitive eyes so
I need my oakleys (actually, all my glasses are oaks and this was a good thing
in this case). Just a brief about my glasses, at night, I wear slightly tinted
monster dogs (night and indoors) and in the day, I wear Oakley Turbines. I say
these are good things because these glasses have very thin stalks and are very
helmet friendly. That said, squeezing my monster dogs into the helmet was a
real pain (no, really, it was really painful). So, if you want a helmet that
fits, either get contacts or get a file to file a channel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This helmet (here anyway), comes with double d rings, so
if you want to take this to the track, technically you can. if you are one of
those losers (I won’t even say girly types because I know some girls who wear
double d’s – on their helmets you pervs) who need the ratchet system, please don’t
waste your time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The top vent system is easy to get at with a glove but I found
the switch was loose and flicky… so no matter what you did, one side would open
even if you flicked it shut. The front vents were hard to get at with a heavy
glove. All in all, the helmet was very breezy and is a good thing for riders in
my country (Malaysia if you didn’t already know). Riding around on an R1 in
traffic is shit… yes you get some movement at times but with the wrong helmet,
you feel like dying. This helmet did well. Moving at slow but constant speeds,
the helmet with the “city position” on the visor gives you plenty of air so you
don’t feel like you are roasting. Even with the visor fully closed (I know..
wtf was I thinking right?) in slow moving traffic I found there was air
movement, so that was always a plus. Highway riding is a breeze (no really…
there was a real breeze), the helmet channeled air everywhere and you felt cool
and comfy all the way. As you start riding faster, you can feel the rear vent
working as you can slowly start feeling the suction happening at the back of
your head. Even with the head buff on (in malaysia we wear a head buff aka head
sock tube instead of a balaclava)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The issue I had with my LS2 was that at a certain speed,
the helmet vibrates and I cant see and it feels like someone is shaking my head
so badly my glasses go out of place… anything above 140 did that and it became
worse (FYI Malaysian roads only allow a max speed of 110kmh on its fastest
highways… speeds I’m quoting are tests done in a controlled environment, The
Mad Chop Shop does not condone speeding).<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the Bell, the helmet held up quite well at 150 with
just a little push back. Tucking properly eliminates that annoying push back. At
160, the helmet starts to lift from the back but its bearable especially if you
do up the double D’s properly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being a breezy helmet, it’s obvious the helmet is going
to be noisy, nothing compared to the LS2 though. There was this very annoying
whistle that came from the left side and if I covered the bottom of the helmet
with my left hand, the sound went away. If you don’t like it wear ear plugs (don’t
wear earphones like me.. you need to focus)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Nutshell:<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Well, in a nutshell, the helmet was quite good. I was
very impressed. As a rather expensive entry level helmet (by Malaysian standards),
the bell did its job and I would say is worth its money. Im hoping something
can be done by normal 4 eyed dorks (I’m a dork too so I can say this) because I
know for a fact any other glasses would break if they were shoved in to that
helmet (I once broke a 1 week old ray ban before). It’s a good buy and you can
ride with confidence knowing it’s a Bell and it WILL (probably) save your life
one day (or at least will keep your face pretty when you get dismembered –
unless you have a face only a mother could love, then u may be better off with
a screwed face).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Low light wasn’t too great for both of them(sj4000 and
drift innovations hd720P), but the drift could actually "see" more
without my headlight on and just the street lamps... the SJCam failed at this
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<li>Recording wise I found the drift has more angle of
coverage but images look further... the SJCam recordings looked closer... then
again... maybe it’s because the SJ sits in front of the chinbar whereas the
Drift sits on the side at my ear.</li>
<li>Headlight on, the Drifts FOV expanded greater but the
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<li>Both cameras shake.. (Duh I’m riding on a lowered bike
that barely has any suspension.. not to mention lack of seat cushion) but the
SJCam images were slightly less shaky.</li>
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any recent day vids with the Drift.. and i want a controlled environment.. so
that means I have to wait till next week when i work in the afternoon...<o:p></o:p></div>
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I guess the image quality difference (both were recording at
720p coz I don’t find full HD useful) would be different as the drift is a 5mp
camera and the SJCam is a 12mp camera (dunno if that’s how you rate the
difference<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-52139424267370145152015-08-26T15:40:00.003+08:002015-08-26T15:40:35.402+08:00GPS tracker for your vehicle:<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Things you will need:</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Sim
card with free data (doesn’t have to be broadband)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Phone
(preferable Samsung because they are rated for the best GPS locking) S3s or
notes are cheap now<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->In
car charger<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->12v
timer (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Where’s
my droid tracking software (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid&hl=en">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid&hl=en</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Auto
Answer software (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mathalogic.autoanswer&hl=en">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mathalogic.autoanswer&hl=en</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 1:</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Insert the sim card into the phone and make sure you set
it up to have internet access<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 2:</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Ensure the following settings are done:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Silent
and no vibration mode<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->GPS
always turned on<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Set
the screen lock to pin number<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 3:</u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Install the software and configure them:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Where’s
My Droid<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Follow
the setup instructions and be sure to setup an account for the commander<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Auto
Answer Software<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Set
to enabled<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Answer
calls from only starred (ensure you star your own number and a few trusted
friends.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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before answer 2 seconds<o:p></o:p></div>
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speakerphone OFF<o:p></o:p></div>
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WHY:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Where’s my droid is a free tracking software that you can
login to your account via the internet or via your phone. The idea is to track
your phone which will be hidden in your vehicle. Its free unless you want to
pay for upgrades which is cool. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Your GPS locking now is smart enough to triangulate your position
via cell towers around you if there is no GPS tracking available at the time
(in door or cloudy). That’s why you must ensure your internet connectivity is
set up correctly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Samsung devices (especially S3, Note 1 and up) have very
fast GPS locking and lock on to more GPS satellites than other brands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Auto answer software (this specific one and many others)
are free and allow you to monitor the situation if you suspect your vehicle is
stolen. This is more likely to be used if the device is in a car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Step 4:</b></u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Locate a good place to hide your phone!<o:p></o:p></div>
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It must meet these categories:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Dry
place (unless you seal it in a sandwich bag)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Not
surrounded by metal (under a gas tank or anything like that) this dramatically
reduces reception.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Somewhere
not obvious first place ppl will look:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Inside your dashboard<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Under your seat<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->In your glove compartment<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>iv.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Under the hood<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Under your seat<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Behind your headlamp<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->In your saddle bags<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wire shit up <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Disassemble
the cigarette lighter usb charger.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Extend
the red and black wires as long as you need them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
the red to the positive terminal of your battery and the black to the negative
terminal of your battery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Additional:
you may connect a 12v timer if you don’t want to keep juicing your phone for no
reason. Wire the timer to the battery then connect the charger to the positive
and negative terminal to the timer. Suggested charge times would be 2-4 hours
every 12 hour intervals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Test your stuff<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sms the command to your phone and wait for the location.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-80369366817668299192015-08-17T15:14:00.001+08:002015-08-17T15:14:22.847+08:00Seat Pressure Sensor<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<o:p> </o:p>Are you sick of people sitting on your bike but refuse to
get those lame super sensitive alarm systems for your bike?</div>
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Here’s a simple guide on how to make a pressure sensitive
siren that only goes off if someone sits on your bike<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things needed:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Automotive
5 pin relay (30 to 40 amp relay)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wire<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Spring<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Microswitch<o:p></o:p></div>
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tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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What to do:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I will not write up on when to wrap the wire with wire
tape, if you don’t know, you shouldn’t be doing this!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1: Figure out
stuff:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Find out the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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relay terminal 30 to the microswitch and from the microswitch to a good ground
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the key activated positive (low amp discharge will be fine) to relay terminal
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-9243437053588183872015-08-17T14:45:00.001+08:002015-08-17T14:45:50.059+08:00Roof Boxer V8 Bond<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
The roof boxer has been around for quite some time. There
have been a lot of talk that the Roof Boxer was the first full convert helmet
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I had first come across the Boxer some time ago when it
was called the “Boxer V”. I am unsure of how many instances of the Boxers there
were but I have seen the Boxer, Boxer V and the Boxer V8. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To me, personal protection is a very important thing that
is why I would never go for cheap replicas of anything especially helmets. But seeing
the price of the Boxer V at the time in Malaysia really put me off. Although I had
started oogling at helmets like the Icon Variant, the Boxer was never far from
my mind. Finally, years later, I had tracked down the sole distributor in Malaysia
and purchased the latest variant of the boxer. Enter: the Roof Boxer V8 Bond 2015.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After remouting my camera mount and installing the
speakers into the Boxer, I had finally retired the LS2 transformer to storage
thanking it for its service and protection all these years. That helmet saved
my life before and I will be forever grateful for that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today was the first day I had managed to test the Boxer
as I was going to work and hadn’t ridden Pestilence the whole weekend and of
all days my work starts at 9am. Although the helmet was a little lighter than
the LS2, the Boxer felt very sturdy on your head. I began by riding it in Jet
Mode. This meant that the jawline was up and over while the visor was down. With
the new iridium blue visor, the morning sun was no big deal coupled with my day
glasses (in case you all didn’t know I have issues with my eyes where I cannot
see bright lights this day glasses = dark tinted glasses). Wind noise was at
least 50% softer compared to the LS2 in open face mode though it allowed enough
sound to pass through for me to hear traffic. This coupled with my speakers
made the ride feel like I was in a nice limo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Not going too fast, the helmet did very well with wind
and did not create much wind resistance. One of the biggest shortcomings of the
LS2 was that it had a very big imprint size wise thus causing wind resistance
while riding both in open and full face mode. The odd thing was that even with
the visor up, the resistance to air was kept at a minimal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once I hit a small stretch of open highway, I had
converted the helmet to full face mode expecting even less noise from the
already acceptably quite helmet but it would seem that I had made no difference
in the helmet. As many of the other reviewers had mentioned, when the helmet is
in full face mode, there will be a little hole where the “nose” of the jawline
and the visor meet, this causes wind to come in unless you forcefully shove it
shut. I personally see that as a good and bad thing as this allows a lot of air
into the helmet allowing you to breathe well and also stops fogging even when
you are stopped. It especially helps claustrophobic riders like myself from feeling boxed in. and unlike my LS2, upon
converting to full face mode, the helmet does not create a vortex sucking air
from your helmet making it hard to breathe (not sure if I’m alone in this). The
downside about the little gap is that if it rained it would be fun. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The vents on the V8 Bond are plentiful. There are 4
stationary reversed vents at the jawline and 2 collapsible vents at the nose
which unfortunately are a little flimsy and seem to prefer to be closed (they
do it themselves!). The top has venturi vents controlled by a flimsy little
slider. When the ports on the top are open, the gap is only about 1 to 1.5mm
gap for both the front and back vents. Surprisingly, the air flow is amazing. When
I started moving from my house I felt a draft on my forehead and thought I did
not position my helmet properly or I had forgotten to lower the visor, but it
was all correct. Even so, the helmet was rather quiet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Single handed conversion while riding is a little tricky,
maybe because the helmet is still new so the mechanism which is friction
controlled is still tight. I will continue to monitor this point of it and if
needed, will adjust it to work well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is too new to say for sure, but overall, it’s an
amazing little helmet which fits well and because my jacket is a straight
collared leather jacket, this shorter profile helmet doesn’t hook to my collar
when I turn my head anymore.<o:p></o:p></div>
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First off, I would like to state that I am not a
professional trainer, nor a certified mechanic (then again who is in
Malaysia?). The following information shared are of things I have learnt in my
many years of riding and crashing (yes, I wipe out a lot). Think of it as me
falling and making mistakes so you don’t have to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are so many different types of advice out there on
how to ride... a lot of them are bad advice. Some of them are good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In my opinion, there are 2 types of riders (idiots,
squids, road bullies etc are available in those 2 categories too); Instinct
riders and Technical Riders.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Instinct riders:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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These are the type of riders who figured out how to ride
on their own. Most of them do technical riding without even knowing it. And these
(like me) will learn the hard way by crashing to realize they made a mistake. The
thing about this type of rider is that we all start from here. We get our
instinct riding skill from our bicycle days. But some will stay in this zone
until they retire and some will move on to technical riding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These are the type of riders who will “ascend” from being
instinct riders. These are the people who realize that there are more things
they can learn to ride better, identify the technical terms of the things they
are doing when they were instinct riding and improve on it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You take a corner, a technical person would know that the
rules of cornering is that to turn, the bike MUST counter steer if it goes
above 40kmh. There are no Ifs or buts about it. Yet an instinct rider will do
it without realizing that he/she did it. A technical rider will realize “hey, I’m
counter steering”, do more research about it, understand that he/she can
actually turn at higher speeds and bank lower. Then will move on to
understanding racing lines and weight shifting with a smooth throttle roll
on/off. If we could do an overlay of the rider before and after he realized the
potential of getting a better turn, the instinct rider he used to be would have
been left behind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I can’t tell one all the skills one has to learn because
there are too many and a lot of them have become part of my instincts of muscle
memory. But I will do my best to cover as much as I can. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have spent many man hours watching “how-to” videos and I
am able to conclude that 2 videos best suit all riders. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To be very good, one should master both videos. Although one
seems to focus on choppers/cruisers (RLP) and one on superbikes (TTW2). Each one
has their specialties. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ride Like A Pro<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This should be the first video all bikers should watch. It
doesn’t matter what type of bike you use, if you are an advanced rider or a
beginner. The sequence of training must be followed as each skill you learn
will be used in the next sequence. If you already know certain sequences, then
you may move forward.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These are skills best used in day to day traffic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Twist of The Wrist
2<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This is would be good for those who have mastered RLP and
would like to improve on the skills they have to go faster. They also explain
the common rider errors and panics riders get. They also (without realizing it)
explain how to be more comfortable while riding long distance. Again, although
both use different base bikes, I found these apply for all types of bikes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Biker Basics (I
can remember right now)<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b>Clutch:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The clutch is NOT an On/Off switch. (BUT IT IS!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The above statement is quite confusing right? That’s because
both are right.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>When the clutch isn’t an on/off switch:</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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The clutch is a wonderful thing. Ppl talk about bite
points of the clutch. What you must understand about the bite point is this: <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
clutch bite point is the point when the clutch creates enough friction to move
the bike<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->How
much bite you apply to your clutch (by controlling the clutch lever) reduces or
increases the transmission of % of power made by the engine to the wheels.<o:p></o:p></div>
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is with the transmission of power that ensures the bike stands up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is realizing this that you can understand how limiting
or adding power to your rear wheel with the clutch will allow balance and
proper movement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, with the clutch, it is easier to reduce jerking. If
your bike starts to jerk but you don’t want (or cant) change gears yet, then
you float the clutch. So it limits the amount of power transmitted and the
jerking is absorbed by the clutch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>When a clutch IS an on/off switch:</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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When you are cycling through gears:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->If you are on a highway, quickly shift and drop
the clutch like a hot coal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->This will ensure maximum bite and no lags in
power.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When you need to stop:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->The clutch is linked to the rear wheel, braking
with the clutch ON is never gonna help you stop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Ensure you depress the clutch (you can say how
ugly it looks… get it? No? *sigh* okay) then you will find the rear brakes much
more compliant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clutch work is never easy. Just do your best and practice
every day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I always advise my friends to practice by using hand grip
strengtheners. These will have to be used the opposite way of how they usually
are. Instead of slowly squeezing them in, you want to squeeze them in and
slowly let them out. Do this every day until your launching on your bike
becomes stable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Brakes:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Brakes are a simple thing… you have one in the front and
one in the back.. wanna stop? Step and squeeze as hard as u can. Right? WRONG!<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is so much more to brakes than just stopping. Applied
in the right time, brakes can make you go faster. Even when I raced cars I always
said “sometimes, if you wanna go faster, you need to slow down”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Too much braking:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Is
there such a thing? YES! You brake for everything! i.e. you see a car at a
junction MILES away from you, when you are about to turn (usually because you
are afraid of the turn), when you think you are going too fast… etc<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Causes of too much braking can be due to:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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used to your brakes<o:p></o:p></div>
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checking<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Going
too fast (so you think)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>How much is too much?<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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The next time you are on your bike, brake at a traffic
light and look at what you are doing:<o:p></o:p></div>
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How many fingers are on your brake lever? You should have
maximum 2 (for disk brakes). 1 finger if you are just slowing down, 2 if you
are stopping.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Are you stomping on your rear brakes? If yes, ease up. There
are times to step harder on the rear and times to pull harder on the front. If your
clutch is on, stomping on the rear brakes is as useful as going to a McDonalds
looking for healthy food… its there… but not really(that’s me trying not to
give dirty metaphors).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>70/30 braking:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Some say 70/30, I have heard 60/40, 90/10, 100/0,30/70,
20/80, 10/80 + 10% hopes and dreams…<o:p></o:p></div>
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All these numbers does not matter when you are really out
there… there are no real numbers in real life and even if they are really
there, they ae just guidelines and all depend on the situation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Leaving engine braking out (in case you ride a scooter
& it’s complicated to say when to do it), here are some guidelines I like
to use:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Front
heavy<o:p></o:p></div>
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heavy<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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+ power<o:p></o:p></div>
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+ power<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Examples:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<i>Front Heavy:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Front heavy means braking with more pressure put on the
front than the back. This usually applies for dry roads and riding straight or
will a higher banking angle when turning (not too much lean).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Rear Heavy:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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This means the opposite. More pressure on the rear (with
or without clutch pulled). This is useful for rain/damp roads, sandy roads,
corners with a lower banking angle (you are leaning more).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Equal:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Both front and brakes are applied with more or less equal
amount of pressure. This is very commonly used for heavy rain situations. At this
point, your front and rear brakes are practically screwed because of over
lubrication and the lack of an optimum temperature for your brakes to function.
Braking must be linear and firm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Rear + Power:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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This is when it’s not about slowing down, it is about optimizing
your brakes to do your bidding:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->This
is good for beginners and sharp narrow turns. Pressure to the rear brakes
limits the power to the rear wheels<o:p></o:p></div>
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is also useful when you are sifting through traffic or are in a slow traffic
situation. As the power is applied together with the brakes, your bike will
want to stand up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Front + Power:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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This is more for the advanced biker, usually used for
late braking before entering turns. This stabilizes the bike when going slow as
well but is very risky with a high chance of locking up the front brakes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Tank Squishing:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I honestly don’t know what it’s called. But I call it
tank squishing. This applies for both cruisers and sports bikes. It is the act
of squeezing your tank with your thighs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Why:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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What this does is it uses your lower body to anchor down
to the bike thus giving your hands the freedom to be loose and thus better
control your bike. On highways however, I recommend the old switcheroo… just
alternate so you don’t get tired too fast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Turning:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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At 0 to 25++kmh, the bike will turn left when you turn
left and right when you turn right.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At 30++ the bike will turn left when your handles turn
right. This is called counter steering.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When people tell you that the bike will turn left if you
lean left, they are morons. If your triple tree is locked to a point where it
cannot freely move, go for a ride let go of the handlebars and try leaning. Call
the ambulance before you do this though. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If one says it works, that would be because the handles
are set to move freely and the bike being designed the way it was, it will try
to counter steer itself thus some feel that the bike turns when you counter
steer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I tend to like to teach my friends the “chin pointing”
method of turning:<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is where you point your chin to the direction you
wish to go. The sharper the turn, the more you will need to lean. Lean at a 45
degree angle towards your handlebar (i.e. if you want to turn left, lean
towards your left grips). <o:p></o:p></div>
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The science of this is that when you lean your chin
towards the handle bar, your hand will be creating a forward pushing motion on
the handles thus causing it to counter steer. It also shifts the body weight to
the side of the motorcycle you wish to turn in to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Weight Shifting:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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When cornering, it helps if you actually lean into the
side where you wish to turn. A lot of people look at MOTOGP and think you have
to dangle off the bike. That’s crap! You don’t have to hang like and ape off
the bike, just a little help to move the bike to the side and that’s all you
need. I always advise all my friends to turn your knee out 90 degrees
(regardless what bike you are riding) as that will shift your weight onto the
pegs you wish to turn to. As the bike is banking, your other leg should still
be tight on the tank to hold your body from sliding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Eyes On The Road:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The general rule of riding: always keep your eyes on the
road. The problem with most people is that when they look at something, they
have to focus on it. i.e. if you look down the road, you will focus on a tree
or a car. Once you do that, your bike will follow the bike or car or tree
instead of the road. If you are in your office, stand up and look straight. You
will be forced to focus on maybe someone’s cube or chair or someone's ass (which
is usually the case you pervs!). What you need to do is see EVERYTHING. The human
eye can comprehend a lot of things and perceive a lot more than what we can
process consciously. The thing is that SUBCONCIOUSLY, we can process even more.
These are the things that your mind sees, feels is unimportant and dismisses
them. A good example: when riding or driving to work, do you remember all the
cars you passed? I’m sure you don’t, but I’m sure you would have done some
minute adjustments to avoid them and things. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Practice:<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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You can do this anywhere! Stand up at your office, look
far down, do not focus on anything, start walking and keep your eyes looking
far and try to avoid stuff BUT DON’T FOCUS ON IT!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then when you are good at it, get on your bike, scatter
tennis ball halves everywhere and avoid them with your bike while looking far.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This will train your mind to pick up and take the
appropriate action without storing it in your memory.. Because for your body,
it takes more effort to remember than to just deal and forget.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Launching:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This is an addition to clutch control. New bikers find
the clutch and throttle a problem. They are afraid of the clutch because they
may end up poping a wheelie. My advice for new bikers:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Rev at 3k+++ (don’t go over 5k)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Slowly release the clutch while maintaining the
revs<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Upon bite point, keep releasing and compensate
the revs accordingly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Contrary to popular belief, the clutch and throttle are
not properly adjusted out of the factory. There are no “one size fits all” adjustments
for bikes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Clutch:</i> adjust
the clutch so that bite point is to your preference. The only “wrong” setting
for this is if the bite point is set all the way up and there is no free play
on the clutch. We don’t like this because when this is done, you may not be
releasing the clutch 100% and may cause damage to your plates.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Throttle:</i> too
much free play on the throttle can cause issues like a blippy inconsistent rev
and if you want to be an anal “racer” you lose milliseconds in your shift. Adjust
your throttle for 1-3mm of free play. Turn your handle all the way left and
test the free play, if there is some then good. Turn the other side and check
again. If you turn and it is tight, loosen it up a little.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These few points I have mentioned is all I can think of
right now, please do comment on other things you wish to know about your bike
or things I may not have covered that is also not in the videos, please feel
free to drop a comment and I will be sure to answer you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-62514902528623294802015-05-17T19:51:00.001+08:002015-05-17T19:52:08.468+08:00Dragstar 650 Service Manual<a href="http://650ccnd.com/webslinger/Mods/Manuals/VSTAR_650_Service_MAN.pdf" target="_blank">Service Manual</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-56717354417344057732015-05-12T15:43:00.001+08:002015-05-12T15:43:36.382+08:00Basic toolkit<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
This is just a simple tip to share with you the things I
carry on Pestilence all the time. I am gathering up more but for now this is
what I have.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The thing about me is that I don’t really ride far. This
is because of my work. However, in my travels to work and back, life throws me
a few curveballs too. Ever since I have had her, I have been forming Pestilence
to fit the way I want to ride and fit the way I do things. This includes corner
carving and long haul roads as well. (I don’t exactly work nearby). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Many things have come and gone from my bike and many
things I have are also for security reasons. I have a few torx screws holding
down my carb to ensure that it doesn’t get stolen. This I hide somewhere on my
bike away from my general tool kit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyway, here is the list of things on my bike right now:<o:p></o:p></div>
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sandwich bags<o:p></o:p></div>
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rope (for towing or tying up the asshole who tried to steal your bike<o:p></o:p></div>
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cords<o:p></o:p></div>
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with multiple attachments (2 different phillips head, 1 flat head, one allen
key head and a size 13 box )<o:p></o:p></div>
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bent box wrench (modified for torqueing)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Security Torx wrench.<o:p></o:p></div>
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L wrench attachment<o:p></o:p></div>
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19 longbox (for the sparkplugs)<o:p></o:p></div>
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tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-74600449717954775182015-05-11T19:40:00.000+08:002015-05-11T19:40:10.311+08:00LifeHack: Fix a hole in your rainpants<div class="MsoNormal">
Because my mechanic had lost my heat shield, I’ve been
riding around with just the thermal wrap on my exhaust pipes… as expected; it burnt
a hole in my rain pants when I was on my way back from work.</div>
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Well, this isn’t much of a guide; the trick is to seal the
hole with duct tape. Just tape it on both sides because the adhesives when
touches each other seals very well. Here, rain gear isn’t cheap… so lets not
waste.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ok I can only guide you on the basics of this because
each person’s design and mounting method will be different depending on your
bike and accessories you have inserted.</div>
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Recently had some roofing done to my house so I asked the
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Since I had some free time and was tired of wind buffeting,
I thought why not? I have nothing to lose…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things you will need:<o:p></o:p></div>
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the flat piece of pc to the edge of the table so one half of the pc is hanging
off the table.<o:p></o:p></div>
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up just the middle of the PC halfway up. You will see it slightly flex then
stop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Heat
up the half you heated up earlier.. this time make sure the entire bottom half
is heated up. (you will see it “dancing” a little.. that means its soft enough)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-7263869665650699012015-05-11T15:29:00.002+08:002015-05-11T15:30:40.981+08:00DIY Cruise Control<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
The aim of this DIY was not meant to create a cruise
control function for my bike per se, but actually to just hold the throttle for
me while the bike warms up. I somehow ended up with a cruise control function
on my bike… looking at the many ways of making a cruise control function on the
bike I discovered this by accident and testing it today, all I can say is… cool….
(can you say Right Hand Freedom?)</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Small
L shaped bracket (you can get this at MR DIY if you are in Malaysia for 3 bucks
for 5 pcs)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
hose clamp large enough to fit your throttle grip<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Screw
drivers and wrenches<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Shears
or very sharp cutters<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Optional:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Rubber
strap (in case your grips are slippery)<o:p></o:p></div>
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How to do this:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1: Figure out whats what<o:p></o:p></div>
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You will be using the screw hole where the throttle cable
mount on the throttle housing is. From here, figure out how to bend the L
bracket into a sorta reversed C.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you bend it, insert the hose clamp and do not
tighten it down yet (if you wanna be
anal about it then tighten it down halfway).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, the bolt of the hose clamp is going to rest on the L
bracket that you are going to bend. So, here are some things to keep in mind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The
bent L bracket must not in any way interfere with the throttle (it shouldn’t be
scraping on the throttle when you button it up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The
L bracket and the bolt of the hose clamp must be a snug fit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2: Start bending<o:p></o:p></div>
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From here on, start bending the brackets and mock it up
until you are happy with it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you are happy with the fitment, remove the throttle
cable mount screw and place the L shape (now C shaped) bracket and button up
everything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3: Screw shit up<o:p></o:p></div>
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NOW you can start tightening the hose clamp.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Everytime you do ensure that it is loose enough to move
but tight enough not to roll the throttle back on its own.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At this point in time, if you feel your throttle is too
slippery, then slide in the rubber strap in (it can even be a cut up tyre tube)
to make a little resistance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 4: Snip time!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Get your shears out and cut off the remainder material
from the hose clamp.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is very important because if you don’t and you let
her rip, the tail of the hose clamp may jam on the C bracket and you die! Or even
worse, you mess up your bike really badly… then you should die!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you cut it off, you can’t possibly have a clean cut
because of the shears (unless you used a dremel you cheater!), use a small
flathead screwdriver and wedge it into the left over part as close to the bolt
as you can. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Using the hammer, beat the outer part of the screw driver
and you will see the little nub bend in flush to the throttle.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now ur safe<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5: Test it out<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go for a test ride!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bring a screwdriver or wrench along to adjust the
tightness of the cruise control.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Throttle up to 100kmh (60 mph) and lock it down by
pressing down on the hose clamp. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Results table for the above test:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Rolls
back down – tighten it until it stops<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Cant
press down – loosen it till it moves<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Cant
get the middle point of either tightening or loosening it – insert rubber
inserts<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Same
as number 3 even with rubber inserts – check your hands.. you are probably a
retard<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->C
bracket is pushed back by the force of the throttle – try a harder material L
bracket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->You
get into an accident – you need to focus on the road.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The ideal results is to throttle to 100kmh, stay there,
and when you are done, just roll down the throttle to release the cruise
control.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6: Go scare some riders:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go riding around like normal, engage the cruise control
and release your right hand while overtaking them from the left…. Enjoy the WTF
stares<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Metal L Bracket</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hose Clamp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Top View of Hose Clamp</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Close Up View of The Installed Item</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-85730388263461964652015-04-28T11:47:00.001+08:002015-04-28T11:47:36.251+08:00In Helmet Speakers<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Could never bothered with those Bluetooth helmet kits
because here, a good set (to fit one helmet) costs an arm and a leg. Being cheap…
I would never spend a grand on those.</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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For the longest time, I had settled with just sticking
earphones in my ear connected to a Bluetooth hands free kit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Results: they sucked! As you wear the helmet, the ear
piece with somehow move around and you generally can’t hear anything. Even worse…
I got into an accident with that setup before and it hurt my ear quite badly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I had then moved on to those “hang on the ears” speakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Results: they ALSO sucked… those hurt my ears and because
they were bulky, they pressed on my ears so long distance riding sucked.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since the speakers I got were those cheapo ones (with no
bass whatsoever), I thought I might as well try something. IN HELMET SPEAKERS!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Here are the things ur gonna need:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Cheap
speakers (5 bucks from Daiso)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Tiny
flat head screwdriver<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Super
glue<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Double
sided tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Helmet
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Hands
(if you don’t have any u shouldn’t be riding anyway)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Optional:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Bluetooth
Headset <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Speaker
cable extensions (get this if you don’t want to plug it into your BT headset so
u can trail the cable down to your phone)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>How to get it done:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 1:</u> Remove speakers from the package (would be hard
to work with if you didn’t…….)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahSRr1Vezf8/VT7_4kJxLDI/AAAAAAAACSI/609xwn1rVK0/s1600/IMG_20150405_193953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahSRr1Vezf8/VT7_4kJxLDI/AAAAAAAACSI/609xwn1rVK0/s1600/IMG_20150405_193953.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mNm2eYcxsc/VT7_5O2-l2I/AAAAAAAACSQ/pzvcEZhOLgU/s1600/IMG_20150427_221212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mNm2eYcxsc/VT7_5O2-l2I/AAAAAAAACSQ/pzvcEZhOLgU/s1600/IMG_20150427_221212.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<u>Step 2:</u> Remove sponge buffer (that spongy thing that
makes it feel nice when the speakers are on ur ear) but don’t throw it away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 3:</u> Using the flathead screwdriver, pry (or break)
the retaining clips<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 4:</u> Pull out the assembly (here, the speaker, front
and back will be separated)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 5:</u> Toss out the back part of the speaker<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 6:</u> Pull the cable of the speaker through the hole<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 7:</u> Loop the cable around the speaker<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 8:</u> Pull the cord so it makes a knot (this will
reduce the possibility of the flimsy wire connected to the speaker from
breaking)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 9:</u> Wrap the sponge around the front half of the
speaker<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 10:</u> Put a small drop of superglue on one or 2 sides
of the speaker to seal the front half and the speaker together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 11:</u> Yank out the spacer sponge on the back of the
speaker<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 12:</u> Install super strong double sided tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 13:</u> Test your speakers!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 14:</u> Remove the lining for your helmet and start
hiding your wires leaving the connector hanging on one side<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Step 15:</u> Measure the position of your ear in your helmet
and stick the speakers at the approximate location.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJErfFNLBkI/VT7_3FnVm7I/AAAAAAAACR0/CoItO2yktqI/s1600/IMG_20150405_193702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qJErfFNLBkI/VT7_3FnVm7I/AAAAAAAACR0/CoItO2yktqI/s1600/IMG_20150405_193702.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<u>Step 16:</u> Enjoy your tunes!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-77133119521369207902015-04-20T23:16:00.003+08:002015-04-20T23:16:36.481+08:00Multifunction Gauge Install<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Multifunction Gauge Install<o:p></o:p></div>
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I bought this multifunction gauge for 2 reasons:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Because
I needed an tacho on my bike<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Because
the position of the speedo is way too far behind so I had to tilt down to look
at it.. which was risky<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, because of the instructions provided, a lot of information
was missing and took me a long time to figure out. For example, the guide shows
you a calculation for the speedometer but the example calculation and the
result doesn’t match. I found that the calculations are actually for the
circumference of the rim you are using. It also doesn’t tell you how many
magnets are needed or where on your disk you are supposed to mount it. I will
share all this details as well. Otherwise, the installation was quite straight
forward.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This installation is a guide for the XVS650 but should
more or less apply to any other bike. Also, my method of installation is to
ensure the oem stuff still works should you need to use it (my friends call it
the OCD method).<o:p></o:p></div>
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I won’t be going into detail in how to remove things or
splice wires as this job is already quite lengthy and should be done by people
who already more or less know how to do basic stuff.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things this multifunction gauge can do:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Tachometer<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Speedometer<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Neutral Light<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Turn
Signal Indicator<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Odometer<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Trip
meter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->High
Beam indicator<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Low
Beam indicator (not used)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Gear
Indicator (not used)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Fuel
Gauge (not used)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->11.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Some
sorta battery indicator.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wires To identify on the Dragstar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Left
and right turn signal live wires<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Meter
light (Dark Blue)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Neutral
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Neutral
indicator (Sky Blue) *must be a ground signal*<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->High
beam indicator (Yellow)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Ignition
Coil Pulse Signal (orange if it is the rear coil)<o:p></o:p></div>
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What you need to get:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Multifunction
Meter (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/car.thingy">https://www.facebook.com/car.thingy</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Instructions<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wiring
Diagram for your bike (Dragstar <a href="http://madchopshop.blogspot.com/2015/04/xvs650-wiring-diagram.html" target="_blank">Wiring Diagram</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wire
stripper/cutter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->LOADS
OF WIRE<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Masking
tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wire
tubing<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Electrical
tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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Optional:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Multimeter<o:p></o:p></div>
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wrap<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->High
amp wire<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Med
to low amp wire connector (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Connector-Point-Screw-Terminal-Block/dp/B0053WRTQ8" target="_blank">Image </a>if you don’t know what it looks like)<o:p></o:p></div>
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What to do:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1: Preparation<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Check
on the functions you need to use<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Identify
the locations of the connectors<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Identify
the colors and locations of your cable beforehand.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Identify
a mounting position<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2: Lift/Remove tank.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Many
people don’t believe in doing this but I feel it makes your life easier. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->I
removed the rear screws and jacked the
rear up because the rest was rather easily accessible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3: Remove the original cluster.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect
your existing gauge from your bike, most of the wires you need will be here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Loosely
mount your new gauge at the position you want.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 4: Wire Management<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Once
you have identified the amount of wires you will need, measure the distance of
all the wires from the source to your gauge.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Ensure
there is a little slack<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Using
the higher amp wires, slide them into the socket and label all of them <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wrap
the slotted wires and socket together so that they don’t move EVER. *redneck
engineering.. but it works especially on a Sunday when you can’t buy socket
pins*<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5: RPM Source Signal<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->There
are practically little to no documentation on how to get a stable RPM signal. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Suggested
ways:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
it to the negative terminal of the coil<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l10 level2 lfo10; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Wrap
a wire around the live ignition wire.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l10 level2 lfo10; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Look
for the pulse signal from the ECU to the coils.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Of
all of the above, the last option was the most stable connection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6: Test EVERYTHING<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->I
don’t like taking risks, so take the time to test everything one at a time.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
a long cable (so you can move around) to the “battery +” and “power+” socket
(just splice each lead from the sockets to 1 source)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
another long wire for the negative<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
both + and – to the battery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Get
a loose cable and poke it to the relevant socket then the other end to the
relevant signal wire.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 7: Speedometer<o:p></o:p></div>
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Testing:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
the speed sensor to the socket of the gauge.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Note:
the sensor is polarized. NEVER touch the magnet to the speed sensor.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->With
the gauge on, swipe the magnet past the sensor twice quickly, you will get a
number on the speedometer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->If
it doesn’t work, turn the magnet around and try again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->If
that doesn’t work, try flipping the terminals on the socket. It comes with 3
wires. Leave the middle one alone; just swap the far left and far right one
around.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l15 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->If
it still doesn’t work, try a stronger magnet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Installation: (this is important)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->There
MUST be 2 magnets for this to work<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The
magnets provided is meant to replace the bolts that hold the disk down. (the
logic is that 2 of 6 screws are fine.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->If
you have less than 6 bolts don’t do this. Instead, buy neodymium pinhole
magnets (you can buy these in daiso)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Test
the magnets polarity against the sensor again to determine the polarity and
mark it down.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Make
a bracket to mount the sensor (get creative, I used cable ties and an L shaped
piece of steel)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mount
the sensor first as closely to the disk as possible and try to get it aligned
to the disk retaining bolts as possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mount
the magnets to the disk directly opposite each other<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Align
them so that they pass right below the sensor.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo13; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Glue
them suckers to the disk<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 8: Connect everything up!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Splice
all the signal wires to the existing socket<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Note:
the reason we kept the “meter light” is for power. Connect the meter light
signal to “battery +” and “power+” socket<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Tape
it (or heat shrink it) all up<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Pull
the cables to where the meter needs to be.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Connect
the high amp wires to the normal wires using the wire connector (if you are
using heat shrink, insert the heat shrink first (duh)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo14; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Make
sure you connect the speedo cable too (I actually wrapped up and forgot about
that.. had to cut everything up again)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 9: Wrap everything up<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo15; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Figure
out how to wrap everything up neatly and in to a cute little bundle.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo15; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Tighten
up everything up.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo15; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Either
put back the existing gauge for now. You may need it for calibration<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 10: Calibration<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Start
your bike and test all the stuff.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Go
out for a ride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Using
your existing speedometer or gps check if the new speedometer is faster, slower
or on the dot.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->If
it is not on the dot (or close), do this: (setup mode)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Turn
off your key (obviously go to the side)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Press
down the function button on the back of the gauge<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->While
pressing, turn on the key<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Once
the fancy startup thing is done some numbers will appear at the bottom then you
can stop pressing the button<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Default:
363 12<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 108.0pt; mso-list: l1 level3 lfo16; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; text-indent: -108.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span>i.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->363 is the circumference of the wheel (doesn’t matter
what it is… its usually wrong)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 108.0pt; mso-list: l1 level3 lfo16; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; text-indent: -108.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span>ii.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->1 (type of fuel gauge: 1 for Yamaha; 5 for
others there are no other choices)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 108.0pt; mso-list: l1 level3 lfo16; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt; text-indent: -108.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span>iii.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->2 (number of cylinders: 2 for 2 cylinder *duh*;
4 for erm.. 4….. if you have 1 you’re outta luck)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->f.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Press and hold the button for 2 seconds till the
numbers flash.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->g.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Press
and release to change the value.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->h.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Long
press to move to the next value<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->i.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Go all the way to the end till it stops
flashing.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->j.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Wait 10 seconds.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->k.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Turn
off your key, wait for 5 seconds.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->l.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Test your bike again<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Speedo
too high (in case you get confused: your meter shows 40kmh, the speedo shows
60kmh)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Go
to the setup mode<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Change
the first number 1 number down<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Test
again<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Repeat
till its close (a few KM different.. i.e. your meter shows 40 the speedo shows
43)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Change
go to setup mode and change the second 2 numbers down if the speedo is high and
2 numbers up if the speedo is low.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Speedo
too low:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Go
to the setup mode<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Change
the first number 1 number up<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Test
again<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo16; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Repeat
till its close (a few KM different.. i.e. your meter shows 40 the speedo shows
43)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->e.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Change
go to setup mode and change the second 2 numbers down if the speedo is high and
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Connectors" Using High Amp Wire</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">DIY Speed Sensor Bracket</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mounted Speed Sensor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mounted Magnets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Used High Strength Magnets (Just 5 bucks)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spliced Signals</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Routed The New Signal Wires To Where I Want Them</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Loosely Mounted Gauge</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Set Up The Mounting Brackets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Closeup Of Mounting Brackets</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Completed Install</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Gauge Socket Guide</span></div>
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<o:p><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> By Vy</span></b></o:p></div>
Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-38406028088538926682015-04-20T21:28:00.001+08:002015-04-20T23:16:53.558+08:00XVS650 Wiring DiagramThis is a wiring diagram for the XVS650 aka Dragstar aka VStar 650<br />
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For asian bikes, please forget about the carb warmer. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-50505454936802506322014-11-27T14:26:00.001+08:002014-11-27T14:26:07.588+08:00Differences between the dragstar 650 and virago 535<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Carb<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Dragstar
28mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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32mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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wheel<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Virago
Max wheel size 90 to 100<o:p></o:p></div>
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max wheel size 110 to 120<o:p></o:p></div>
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spoke<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Virago
4mm thickness<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Dragstar
5mm thickness<o:p></o:p></div>
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final drive<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Virago
no extra mounts on rear swingarm<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Dragstar
has extra mounts on the rear swingarm<o:p></o:p></div>
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system<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Dragstar
has a tps enabled cdi that adjusts timing of the ignition<o:p></o:p></div>
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doesn’t<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> Hi all, just ignore this, im just making a list of differences the Virago 535 has from a Dragstar</o:p></div>
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<o:p>feel free to comment with things you may know that i haven't listed and i will add it in...</o:p></div>
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Just dont put things like "it looks better" and such... coz we already know that.... hehehe</div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-57800060959710099762014-11-26T11:02:00.002+08:002014-11-26T11:03:05.373+08:00DIY Air Cleaner<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
This generally doesn't happen often, but its happening to
me so I decided to document it. ever get a large sized carb that is so big you can’t
get an air filter/cleaner for it? well, if you are in US, maybe not, but here
in Malaysia, getting a Harley carb conversion isn’t as simple as running to the
store to buy an air filter.</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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My bike is in the process of being converted to a single
carb (trust me.. not easy with a dragstar), and the carb I am using is not a Harley
carb but a 39mm racing carb. Here’s where the problem comes. I did not expect a large bell mouth so there is no
motorcycle shop that sells aftermarket air cleaners for it. the only ones
available is from a Harley which in this case costs more than the carb I bought.
So I decided to buy an air filter for a carburetted car.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What you need:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Air
filter kit for a carb car (preferably something small)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Scrap
metal strips about a foot long<o:p></o:p></div>
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nuts and bolts<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Larger
piece of scrap metal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->MIG/TIG/Stick/a
friend that can weld.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Hose
Clamp that fits your carb<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Drill
and bits<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Paint
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Step 1:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Know what your air filter does and what you need to do<o:p></o:p></div>
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The air filter is designed for car carbs. This means that
there is an off centre hole roughly in the middle and the top cover is held
down by a bolt that bolts to the inside of the carb. This means that the carb can’t
hold itself and you will need to fabricate several things<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
mounting point for bolting it to the carb<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
mount bracket to screw down the top of the filter to the bottom<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
plate to cover the existing hole and cut a new one<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mock up everything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plate for hole:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Put
the part of the filter that has the hole on it on a piece of paper<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Trace
the hole out on the paper<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Cut
it out and draw the outline of it on the scrap metal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Using
a grinder/metal sheers, cut out the design and make sure it fits as closely as
possible to the shape of the hole<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bracket for top of filter:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Measure
the estimated distance from the top of the filter to the bottom (easiest way to
do this is to measure the filter element)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Its
ok to measure 1 or 2mm shorter as it will be a tighter fit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Bend
the metal strip accordingly to fit the height.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Drill
a hole that fits the screw and nut.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mark
where to weld the base of the bracket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mounting points for the carb:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The
carb uses a “socket” type bell mouth where you need to connect the filter to
and tighten down with a hose clip. This won’t work with the filter so we need
to make tie downs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Make
little L shapes out of the scrap metal strips you have.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mark
where you want to weld the bolts<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Drill
a hole on the L shapes and put the bolt through then tighten the nuts to hold
the bolts down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Weld everything<o:p></o:p></div>
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You weld everything all at once to reduce the cost (if
you are not doing it yourself) of the welding and the trips to the shop you
will be visiting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Weld
the back of the bolt to the L bracket (DO NOT WELD THE NUTS)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Weld
the metal filler plate you made to the back of the filter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Weld
the nut to the top of the top mount.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Weld
the bracket for the top mount where you marked it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 4:<o:p></o:p></div>
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New hole for the air filter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Place
the carb on the bike.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Put
the assembled air filter on the bike at the carb to see if it hits anything. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Once
you know it won’t hit, mark at least 4 points on the back of the filter with a
marker pen of where the bell mouth will be.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Take
off the filter and the carb<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Put
the carb on the back of the filter again and place draw a circle where you had
marked earlier<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mounting point for the air filter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Clamp
down the L shapes with the hose clamp onto the bell mouth of the carb<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Put
the carb to where you drew the hole.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Mark
the points where the bolts are touching the filter<o:p></o:p></div>
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Note: putting marks on the L shape and the carb is good
so you can remember the position of the L shapes in case you need to remove the
hose clamp for any reason.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut ‘er up!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Intake Hole<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Using
a grinder with a small cutting disk, slowly cut the hole you had marked<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->It
doesn’t have to be perfect and it is preferable if the carb can actually fit in
the hole (which it won’t but it’s good to have that size)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Once
the hole is cut, deburr it with a grinding disk to make sure you don’t cut
yourself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Note: this is easier achieved if you use a used cutting and
grinding disk (because it is smaller so easier to cut). If you don’t have them,
to go a garage or metal shop and just ask for them. They will give it to you
for free.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Air Filter Mount<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Measure
the diameter of the bolt<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Use
a drill bit that is 1mm larger than the bolt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Drill
out the hole and clean it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Paint the back<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Paint
the back (inside and out) with some paint<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->This
needs to be done because after welding, the metal rusts easily. This will stop
it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 7:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mount it all up and have a look.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Completed Air Filter Side</div>
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Completed Air Filter Front</div>
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Completed Air Filter Side</div>
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Almost Perfect Fit</div>
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Mocking Up</div>
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Test Fit</div>
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Welded Nut To The Mount</div>
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Another Test Fit</div>
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Welded Up The Patch And Cut The Hole</div>
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Mockup Of The Mount Points</div>
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Prepping For Weld</div>
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Second Mockup</div>
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Yes I did announce that I won’t be posting guides for a
while because my bike was in the shop. But I thought this would be useful for
those who might have the same issues I have as I am encountering this while
they are doing up my bike.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-21664882441404940262014-11-17T11:14:00.002+08:002014-11-17T11:17:57.107+08:00DIY Saddle Bag<br />
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On my bike, I had mounted a leather toolbag to one side
for me to keep my rain pants and rain shoes in there. However, I have been
feeling that there isn’t enough space for me to keep anything else.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Checking the market, saddle bags are ugly and swing arm
bags are now the in thing. I'm not into “the in thing”, but I needed a bag. So,
when one cant buy, one makes…<o:p></o:p></div>
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The prices for swingarm bags and such are quite steep
nowadays. So I took my time and went shopping.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I found a leather messenger bag for 60 bucks, and bought
some metal plates from a hardware shop. The metal plates I bought were
generally used for rack mounts and stuff. You can even buy these cheaper than
what I got mine for in Daiso (the 5 dollar shop). But I spent another 20 bucks
on the metal pieces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The design is rather simple, you mount the saddle bag
bracket on the floater (aka fender bars, bend an L shape (or buy a ready made L
shape bar) to hold on to the bottom of the bag. Then, at the bottom, you want a
bar to link the 2 L shapes together. This acts as a brace to make sure the
bottom of the bag doesn’t sag when you put stuff in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are the full steps on how I made it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What you need:<o:p></o:p></div>
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leather messenger bag<o:p></o:p></div>
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L shaped steel bars (with holes preferably)<o:p></o:p></div>
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straight steel bars (with holes preferably)<o:p></o:p></div>
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bolts and nuts (optional if you are not welding)<o:p></o:p></div>
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drill and a matching bit<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Measure EVERYTHING.<o:p></o:p></div>
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the highest point of where you are going to bolt the bag to the floater<o:p></o:p></div>
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the distance between the 2 screws holding the fender up on the floater<o:p></o:p></div>
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Purchasing the steel bars<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->When
buying the L shaped bars, ensure that the bottom part of the L shape is AT
LEAST 50% the length of the width of the bottom base of the bag.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 similar pieces of straight bars that are LONGER than the measurement between
the 2 screws holding the fender.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Drill out the holes:<o:p></o:p></div>
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likely the holes on the bar may not fit the size of the bolt holding the
fender. Drill them out to fit the bolts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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you are not welding, then make sure the holes and the bolts you bought for the
bottom base fits.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Connect everything<o:p></o:p></div>
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on the L shaped bars on to the floater<o:p></o:p></div>
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on the bottom base bar to the L shaped bar and mark where you need to cut off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut everything<o:p></o:p></div>
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the parts you have marked for cutting with your grinder<o:p></o:p></div>
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Paint:<o:p></o:p></div>
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a rattle can, make sure you apply thin layers each time and wait for 10 minutes
for the paint to dry and apply a thin layer again. do this at least 10 times
and your paint wont peel off<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut the holes<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Preferably
with an extra set of hands, mark where you would like to cut to holes in your
bag for mounting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sandwich<o:p></o:p></div>
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the remaining straight bar and make sure the holes align with the fender bolts
and are the same size.<o:p></o:p></div>
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straight bar goes inside the bag sandwiching the bag between it and the L bars
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sure all the bolts are tightened up on the floater<o:p></o:p></div>
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you did not weld, then ensure the bolt holding the base is facing down as you
do not want to damage the bag when it sits on it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I also bought a type of mounting board to make an inner
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-41905387919427843662014-11-17T09:55:00.000+08:002014-11-17T09:55:23.962+08:00How To DIY<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Every time I post up a DIY guide, I will always get the
question: “how much to do it for me?”</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, its not like I don’t appreciate the money, but the
main reason I post up so much DIY stuff for everyone is because of something I believe
in; “if he can do it, why can’t I?” plus I'm a cheap poor bastard. Unlike what
people say, its not that hard to do certain stuff. You just need to know how. Back
in my day (as if I'm so old), we didn’t have youtube, and not all the shops are
friendly enough to teach you how to do it (what can I say.. ASIANS)…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, here is a little something I thought might help you
guys who want to start this DIY thing but are unsure:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Things you need:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Balls:
one or two doesn’t matter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Elbow
grease (here is how to get some: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbow_grease">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbow_grease</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
friend (experience not required)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
hardware store (preferably very close by) – optional<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->A
solid weekend (these are rare.. especially for those with family, BUT, if you
can obtain one.. that’s a good start)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The
Internet / Youtube<o:p></o:p></div>
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What to do:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gather your balls and put em back in your pants.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jokes aside, the reality is, a majority of the time, people
are afraid to do these things because they have this fear of screwing it up and
having to pay a load to fix it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, my advice is start with something simple. Doesn’t have
to be something hard like reassemble a rocket. Just something simple like how
to remove your battery or how to remove your seat. The reason you do something
simple first is because you want to ease yourself into it and not frighten
yourself away with something on a difficulty scale of 10/10. Start building
your confidence with small achievements. But remember: build confidence, not
ego.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Do research… this is where the internet and talking to
mechanics and friends help. Send your bike or car in to the shop and watch how
they do it. If you don’t understand something, then just ask. Google is your
best friend at this point in time. Whatever you can think up, I'm very sure
someone else has thought it up and done it already. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And as I always tell people (because I'm lazy), why read
when you can watch? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Found something u wanna do but can’t really get it and
the pictures are not clear? Sometimes, some folks post whole videos on YouTube
about how it’s done.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Grab a friend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s always handy to have a friend with you. It doesn’t matter
if he/she knows what’s going on or how to fix it. They can be there to see what
you may have missed or have a great idea in other ways to do what you want
done. Also, the friend can also be the one to help document what you did. Not just
as a guide, but to help you undo what you did if you screwed up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 4:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have a long/solid weekend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A solid weekend is a weekend whereby you wake up on Saturday
ready to do the work and have no distractions while you are doing it so you can
complete your work by Sunday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is even better if you have a public holiday just
near that weekend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a hard one for those who are married and/or have
kids. But make an arrangement with your wife. Check your calendar. And make
sure you are fully available a week in advanced. And make it a point for
everyone to know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Remember, the most important is that you don’t rush the
work. You must have enough time to do your work without a tight deadline.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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This also ties in to the fact that when you work, stop
and rest, get hydrated and NEVER work through the night. When you are tired,
you will make mistakes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5:<o:p></o:p></div>
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A hardware store.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Contrary to popular belief, your don’t need to stockpile
an arsenal of tools in your house to be able to do your DIYs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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That said, there also isn’t such a thing as “commonly
used tools”. You will need to buy some other tools some time. A good example of
this is that for the many years I have been doing this, I never used an 8mm
drill bit… until recently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What you need to buy are things you only need for the DIY.
You don’t need to buy the most expensive tools but you shouldn’t buy the
cheapest ones too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My advice (especially if you are in Malaysia) is don’t go
to those posh nice looking hardware stores, source out where constructions
workers go to buy their tools. The difference in price is huge. Also, wear some
dirty pants and a broken shirt. It helps lower the prices too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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If you are in Malaysia, Mr DIY has a lot of good tools at
a good price now. Try that<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Elbow grease:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Put your back into it. there are times when something you
are doing is really hard or you just feel so tired you want to give up. Don’t!
Just take a break, have an isotonic drink, stand near the fan. Then get at it
again. Finish what you started, otherwise don’t bother starting. And when you
have finished, stand back, have a look at what you did and give you self a pat
on the back.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 7:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Welcome to the DIY club. You have taken your first step
as a handy man and you will be able to fix almost anything now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-35156874918493709172014-11-06T14:48:00.004+08:002014-11-06T14:48:39.087+08:00DIY Removable Visor Tinting<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
I was recently inspired by this guy online selling so
called “removable” tinting for cars whereby if you get stopped for your ridiculously
dark tint, you can just remove it, go home and reapply it. This reminded me of
F1 races and (I think) MotoGP races as well where they have a protective film they
can remove when it gets blur.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My helmet used to have an internal visor that was dark to
shade my eyes but after my accident, it no longer worked. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After watching the video and speaking to the guy who was
selling this, I then realized it is actually one of those “sticky” sunshade
materials that are being sold out there. Visiting DIY shops, I found that they
sell these at quite a cheap price so I decided to test it out by tinting my
visor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is what you need:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Knife<o:p></o:p></div>
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Water in a spray bottle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cloth<o:p></o:p></div>
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A plastic scraper<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cheap sticky sunshades<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut the sunshade out of the flexible frame<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2<o:p></o:p></div>
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Drape the tint over the visor <o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3<o:p></o:p></div>
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Using your knife, cut out a rough shape of the area you
want to cover.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 4<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stick the tint as well as you can without any water and
fine tune the cutting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove the tint<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clean the visor<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 7<o:p></o:p></div>
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Apply water on the visor and the tint then again, drape
on the tint on the visor<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 8<o:p></o:p></div>
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Using the scraper, align the tint properly and push out
as much air bubbles as possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 9<o:p></o:p></div>
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Using the cloth with the scraper, try to remove as much
bubbles and water as possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Step 10 <o:p></o:p></div>
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Go riding!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Review:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</div>
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The tint is VERY dark. And because of its rubbery
texture, the view is just very slightly blurred but not a cause for alarm. Riding
in the dark is not a great idea but that’s the reason I chose this… if needed,
just peel off the tint and keep it until you get home. So far, it is a very
good idea for ppl who don’t like the burning sun on your face. And the temp in
my helmet has for sure dropped a notch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Sunshade I Used</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Back View</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My Helmet</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-84gAJA4cyQE/VFsYhQ3HPQI/AAAAAAAACBo/oStJTIl7NmY/s1600/IMG_20141103_212633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-84gAJA4cyQE/VFsYhQ3HPQI/AAAAAAAACBo/oStJTIl7NmY/s1600/IMG_20141103_212633.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cut The Tint From The Frame</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eyh_LoMQJEA/VFsYhg8zuPI/AAAAAAAACBs/cksWdEqtvQc/s1600/IMG_20141103_213002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eyh_LoMQJEA/VFsYhg8zuPI/AAAAAAAACBs/cksWdEqtvQc/s1600/IMG_20141103_213002.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Drape Over The Visor</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yV9O023hfbs/VFsYiaRPCtI/AAAAAAAACB8/1-i0UIliYqM/s1600/IMG_20141103_214507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yV9O023hfbs/VFsYiaRPCtI/AAAAAAAACB8/1-i0UIliYqM/s1600/IMG_20141103_214507.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Trim The Tint</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Add Water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Remove Bubbles And Water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Completed Tint</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fullface Mode With Tint</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Vy</span></span>Tormented_Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08499118496517412697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268521278325717722.post-28277412153754455312014-11-06T11:47:00.000+08:002014-11-06T11:47:03.173+08:00DIY Tubeless Rim Conversion<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Although I ride a cruiser, I don’t believe that a bike
cant turn, as such, I converted my rear rim to accept 17 inch superbike tyres.</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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The problem is because my powertrain is shaft driven, I could
not get sports rims from donor bikes. So we converted the spoked rim with
custom spokes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The problem is, changing a rear tube every time there is
a flat is very costly and tedious.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After some research, I figured out how to do this. Here is
my guide should you wish to try it on your own bike <o:p></o:p></div>
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Things Needed:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brake Cleaner<o:p></o:p></div>
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Loctite<o:p></o:p></div>
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Superglue<o:p></o:p></div>
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Silicone Glue (or super strong liquid nails)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Duct tape<o:p></o:p></div>
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Elbow Grease<o:p></o:p></div>
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A friend / shop that will agree to remove and install
your tyre several times.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tubeless tyre valve<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you begin, please note the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->I
don’t recommend doing the front tyre for if it fails in the back you can still
save your ass with some skill you may or may not have<o:p></o:p></div>
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is a minimum 3 day job and takes patience, if you cannot wait, don’t do it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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do not claim responsibility nor warrant for any damages you may cause to your
bike yourself or your ego. Do this at your own risk<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 1:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove the tyre <o:p></o:p></div>
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(this has been covered for dragstars in <a href="http://madchopshop.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-remove-dragstar-rear-tyre.html">http://madchopshop.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-remove-dragstar-rear-tyre.html</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 2:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove the wheel (this is where your friend/shop comes in)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 3:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clean your wheel with a cloth then spray a crapload of
brake cleaner then wipe it off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Do this at least 4 times.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We do not use water because it doesnt dry well</div>
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Step 4:<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is your last chance to adjust your spokes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 5:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Apply Loctite on all your spokes and leave to dry for 30
minutes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 6:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Apply superglue to close up the gaps the Loctite missed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 7:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Use the silicone/liquid nails to cover the spoke nipples.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cover them in a spiral formation all the way to the top
of the nipple and do not be stingy on the glue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 8:<o:p></o:p></div>
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While the silicone glue is still wet, cover the spoke
nipples with duct tape.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 9:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gently rub the globs of glue down while making sure the
duct tape is securely on the rim.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 10:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Leave to dry in room temperature for AT LEAST 24 HOURS.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I can guarantee it will not dry by then but if by some
miracle it does, proceed to the next step<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 11:<o:p></o:p></div>
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CUT a hole in the duct tape where the air valve is
supposed to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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DO NOT puncture a hole, it may cause issues when pumping
air.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 12:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Install the air valve.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 13:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Install the tyre, inflate it and test for leaks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 14:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Weight test it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This means install the tyre on your bike and leave it for
24 hours and check the air pressure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Step 15:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go riding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ride around like you normally would and check the air
pressure at the end of the day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Case Of Leaks:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Identify
the leak.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Fully
deflate the tyre<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Superglue
the area that is leaking<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Put
a thick layer of silicone glue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Check
for leaks again. repeat if necessary.<o:p></o:p></div>
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OR<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Deflate
tyre<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Buy
tyre sealant<o:p></o:p></div>
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into tyre<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Fill
up air<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Rotate
tyre continuously slowly for 5 minutes<o:p></o:p></div>
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for leaks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Note:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am personally still testing this conversion. Will update
more if I encounter anything<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, a small leak of 1 or 2 psi a day is acceptable. I have
the same problem with my tubed front wheel and I cant even find the leak
anywhere… just air up every once a week.<o:p></o:p></div>
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