What tires y'all using? - Page 3

Falkon45 · 09-07-2020, 07:11 PM

So, after the failure of the kn-131, I went exploring in Walmart, and found a filter that looks the business.

Fram ch6015-04
K&N KN-112
Gonna check and see if it works.

Falkon45 · 09-07-2020, 09:26 PM

https://photos.app.goo.gl/z3k1FxixEXpvHcJh8

Pictures of the strainer and filters

Falkon45 · 09-07-2020, 09:28 PM

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fC5YusCp8xQRUDyu9

Pictures of the oil change

Falkon45 · 09-14-2020, 11:17 PM

First ride to work after the oil change... Man, what a difference oil makes! Lol. Used mobile 1 4t "racing" oil. Lol. Anyway, the clutch engagement is WAY better. A lot smoother than before. I can actually work the thing without jerky engagement.

And a small increase in power. Was actually able to pull off a solid 70 mph on the GPS. Although, that did require some nascar side drafting. I can also hit 60 mph in 4th gear now, instead of 5th.

Next up will be a throttle kit. The throttle is a very long twist, and giving me problems when I don't concentrate on shifting and engine braking. I can do clutch less up and down shifts, but big twists on the throttle to pull them off are annoying.

I also happen to have the stock injector from my rc390 sitting around. I feel it might be too big for this engine, but after I look for an air filter, I'll look into installing it. Seems like it would fit.

Falkon45 · 09-15-2020, 08:08 AM

Also, did some digging, and found crash bars for the KPM 200

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...archweb201603_

Falkon45 · 09-25-2020, 07:46 AM

Gonna be looking into heated grips. Thankfully, the south Ga winters aren't too bad, but when your hands easily go numb in the cold, it's best to try and thwart that as much as possible while riding.

I'm looking some things up, but does anyone have experiences with them they'd like to share?

Falkon45 · 09-28-2020, 08:01 AM

Attempted a wheelie. 12 o'clocked it. Saved it and kept it shiney side up, but killed the tag light and jacked up the fender. Lol. Thankfully, I've had a universal fender delete I've been sitting in for a couple years. Looks like it'll get it's time soon. Lol.

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**JerryHawk250** · 09-28-2020, 08:08 AM

Opps!

Falkon45 · 09-28-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Opps!

Lol. This isn't all bad. I actually want to delete the whole trail section, and do a cafe racer seat and rear cowl. Might even do the KPR clip-ons.

**JerryHawk250** · 09-28-2020, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Falkon45

Lol. This isn't all bad. I actually want to delete the whole trail section, and do a cafe racer seat and rear cowl. Might even do the KPR clip-ons.

Oh, I agree, there ain't nothing that can't be fixed. lol What's the diameter of the fork tubes?

Falkon45 · 09-28-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Oh, I agree, there ain't nothing that can't be fixed. lol What's the diameter of the fork tubes?

I need to look then up. But they are bigger than the KPR because they're upside-down forks. I think the clip-on mounts are in the same spot, though. I'll have to look again and see.

Falkon45 · 01-09-2021, 07:05 PM

I've been silent on this for a while. Trying to conduct science. Lol. I found something that might work to convert the handlebars to clip-ons. Just came in the mail today. Looked like crap outside, and cold, but I'll try tomorrow.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D96WPWQ..._GnK-Fb8S54RSJ

Also, looking to improve the brakes. This is dual purposed. A brake upgrade for the KPM and my 00 ZX-7R track bike. It's the Chinese copy of the brembo rc19 master cylinder. Figured I'd test it on the slower bike before I try my hand on something that can do 160 mph. Lol.

US $41.25 25%OFF | 19 RCS Motorcycle Brake Master Cylinder Cable clutch Radial Brake Pump 22mm Universal For Honda Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtje4x3

Looking for brake pads. At least, the front. I know the basic shape, but, I'm guessing it's something dirt bike related. I can post a few results tomorrow.

Falkon45 · 01-10-2021, 10:42 AM

So, I must declare the clip-on adapter a failure. I figured the bolt spacing for the handlebars to be somewhat standardized. I was wrong. I guess the fz/mt-07 runs something skinnier. The bolts for the clamp were more narrow both radially and axially. Dang. Lol. When the new brake lines come in (stainless braided lines) I'll convert over to the knock-off brembo, and give it a go. But, until then, I have something else I can apply for later projects.

Falkon45 · 01-17-2021, 09:48 AM

Well, my horn has stopped working. Not sure if it's the button or something else. I'll dig into that later. Also, riding in the cold isn't fun when you don't have heated gear. Lol. Waterproof gloves and shoes have proven to not be water proof, and heated liners require me to step up a glove size and heated gloves are too expensive for me to buy for something that will very rarely happen (riding in the cold)

Falkon45 · 01-19-2021, 12:08 PM

Making some progress on the brakes!!! I need to order some, and run tests, but I think I have found some front and rear pad upgrades for the KPM bikes that share the same caliper. Odd enough... I found it by accident while looking up the rear brakes.

I found these: FA629HH for the rear brakes. These look spot on to the images I've found from the asian sellers. Gonna put those on order.

Then, for the fronts, I noticed that there was a seller that has some that looked correct. But, they were for a UTV. Interesting. They're for CF MOTO and Can-AM, and some dirt bikes. Everything I've found said they aren't for street use, but that won't stop me from giving them a shot. lol.

PN: FA135R / FA165R

I'm happy to have made progress on the brakes, as that's my biggest gripe with this bike. The brakes are terrible. Something grippier will help out tremendously.

More digging!! Found out that the late Ninja 250 and Ninja 300 brakes are similar also. Putting those on my list as well. About to spent entirely too much money to test these brakes. lol.

PN: FA197HH

09-07-2020, 07:11 PM	#31
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	So, after the failure of the kn-131, I went exploring in Walmart, and found a filter that looks the business. Fram ch6015-04 K&N KN-112 Gonna check and see if it works. Last edited by Falkon45; 09-07-2020 at 11:00 PM.
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09-28-2020, 08:08 AM	#38
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01-19-2021, 12:08 PM	#45
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Making some progress on the brakes!!! I need to order some, and run tests, but I think I have found some front and rear pad upgrades for the KPM bikes that share the same caliper. Odd enough... I found it by accident while looking up the rear brakes. I found these: FA629HH for the rear brakes. These look spot on to the images I've found from the asian sellers. Gonna put those on order. Then, for the fronts, I noticed that there was a seller that has some that looked correct. But, they were for a UTV. Interesting. They're for CF MOTO and Can-AM, and some dirt bikes. Everything I've found said they aren't for street use, but that won't stop me from giving them a shot. lol. PN: FA135R / FA165R I'm happy to have made progress on the brakes, as that's my biggest gripe with this bike. The brakes are terrible. Something grippier will help out tremendously. More digging!! Found out that the late Ninja 250 and Ninja 300 brakes are similar also. Putting those on my list as well. About to spent entirely too much money to test these brakes. lol. PN: FA197HH Last edited by Falkon45; 01-19-2021 at 04:00 PM.
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09-07-2020, 09:26 PM	#32
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	https://photos.app.goo.gl/z3k1FxixEXpvHcJh8 Pictures of the strainer and filters
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09-07-2020, 09:28 PM	#33
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	https://photos.app.goo.gl/fC5YusCp8xQRUDyu9 Pictures of the oil change
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09-14-2020, 11:17 PM	#34
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	First ride to work after the oil change... Man, what a difference oil makes! Lol. Used mobile 1 4t "racing" oil. Lol. Anyway, the clutch engagement is WAY better. A lot smoother than before. I can actually work the thing without jerky engagement. And a small increase in power. Was actually able to pull off a solid 70 mph on the GPS. Although, that did require some nascar side drafting. I can also hit 60 mph in 4th gear now, instead of 5th. Next up will be a throttle kit. The throttle is a very long twist, and giving me problems when I don't concentrate on shifting and engine braking. I can do clutch less up and down shifts, but big twists on the throttle to pull them off are annoying. I also happen to have the stock injector from my rc390 sitting around. I feel it might be too big for this engine, but after I look for an air filter, I'll look into installing it. Seems like it would fit.
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09-15-2020, 08:08 AM	#35
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Also, did some digging, and found crash bars for the KPM 200 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...archweb201603_
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09-25-2020, 07:46 AM	#36
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Gonna be looking into heated grips. Thankfully, the south Ga winters aren't too bad, but when your hands easily go numb in the cold, it's best to try and thwart that as much as possible while riding. I'm looking some things up, but does anyone have experiences with them they'd like to share?
	1

09-28-2020, 08:01 AM	#37
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Attempted a wheelie. 12 o'clocked it. Saved it and kept it shiney side up, but killed the tag light and jacked up the fender. Lol. Thankfully, I've had a universal fender delete I've been sitting in for a couple years. Looks like it'll get it's time soon. Lol.
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01-09-2021, 07:05 PM	#42
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	I've been silent on this for a while. Trying to conduct science. Lol. I found something that might work to convert the handlebars to clip-ons. Just came in the mail today. Looked like crap outside, and cold, but I'll try tomorrow. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D96WPWQ..._GnK-Fb8S54RSJ Also, looking to improve the brakes. This is dual purposed. A brake upgrade for the KPM and my 00 ZX-7R track bike. It's the Chinese copy of the brembo rc19 master cylinder. Figured I'd test it on the slower bike before I try my hand on something that can do 160 mph. Lol. US $41.25 25%OFF \| 19 RCS Motorcycle Brake Master Cylinder Cable clutch Radial Brake Pump 22mm Universal For Honda Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtje4x3 Looking for brake pads. At least, the front. I know the basic shape, but, I'm guessing it's something dirt bike related. I can post a few results tomorrow.
	1

01-10-2021, 10:42 AM	#43
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	So, I must declare the clip-on adapter a failure. I figured the bolt spacing for the handlebars to be somewhat standardized. I was wrong. I guess the fz/mt-07 runs something skinnier. The bolts for the clamp were more narrow both radially and axially. Dang. Lol. When the new brake lines come in (stainless braided lines) I'll convert over to the knock-off brembo, and give it a go. But, until then, I have something else I can apply for later projects.
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01-17-2021, 09:48 AM	#44
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	Well, my horn has stopped working. Not sure if it's the button or something else. I'll dig into that later. Also, riding in the cold isn't fun when you don't have heated gear. Lol. Waterproof gloves and shoes have proven to not be water proof, and heated liners require me to step up a glove size and heated gloves are too expensive for me to buy for something that will very rarely happen (riding in the cold)
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