New bike has shipped, prep and Farkles - Page 3

2LZ · 09-28-2016, 05:34 PM

Pics! Pics!

RedHawk47 · 09-30-2016, 12:51 AM

Sounds like a great adventure - but, no pictures; it didn't happen.
Just kidding, but your link does not bring up any photos.

fjmartin · 09-30-2016, 01:09 AM

Try now! First time trying to post photo's....I'm a noob!

jbfla · 09-30-2016, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjmartin

Try now! First time trying to post photo's....I'm a noob!

Copy and paste the IMG link in your post.

jb

Republic · 09-30-2016, 06:14 AM

Fantastic looking bike! I need to start rolling pennies so I can get one.

2LZ · 09-30-2016, 10:20 AM

Awesome! Congrats! Yup...we're already getting rain this weekend south of you also...

BlackBike · 09-30-2016, 08:51 PM

Never get tired of seeing those box trucks giving birth

Photo b pics were spectacular.

Thanks

fjmartin · 10-01-2016, 08:14 PM

Got out yesterday and put in another 100. Now I can do the oil change and since the weather is getting wet I'll spend some time adding farkles.

http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1

fjmartin · 10-01-2016, 08:23 PM

So I did the 200 miles oil change and cleaned the screens and changed the filter. Along with this process I removed the factory skid plate, cut off the mounts and then put on the freshly painted upgraded skid plate. I also put on the quick change oil kit. I added the handguards, Genssi LED headlight, center stand, plug for trickle charger, USB ports with cig adapter, voltage & thermostat cig plug, phone mount, phone stylus, spotlights, SpeedoDRD, Hyperlite brake lights, and ran the wire for the sidestand cutoff mod that will get done when the switch arrives. I've got a few things left and I'll post photo's of those also.

http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1

Motocrazy · 10-01-2016, 10:43 PM

Get some saddle time in after all those farkles. The next 3 legs of the Washington Back Road Discovery Route will be next summer. And if it turns out to half as fun as the first 3 were you won't stop smiling for weeks. Myself along with 3 others took our Zong's on some gnarly stuff and the RX3 excelled. But most of all enjoy your new bike I love mine every time I ride it.

fjmartin · 10-01-2016, 10:44 PM

That's awesome. I will and I am planning to do some off-road training and doing the WABDR next year!

2LZ · 10-02-2016, 12:30 PM

Modding is half the fun! Looks great!

Neutral - Yep...it's not getting much easier to find when hot. Cold, no problem. At a dead stop, I noticed that it's easier to find from second gear. I've just created a habit of clicking into neutral in the last 10 feet rolling up to a stop.

fjmartin · 10-03-2016, 07:38 PM

Did a ride with a buddy of mine yesterday who has owned tons of bikes, raced MX and track and he was super impressed with the RX3. He's going to be tracking it and has a few friends who he will recommend it to if I find it holds up well. Today I did a LONG ride to get me to the 500 miles mark on the bikes so that tomorrow I can do the chain adjustment and the dreaded valve check/adjust. Here are some photo's from the two days rides. Today was very scenic. I took the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry out to Whidbey Island and drove the length of it coming out a Deception Pass. I then worked my way home on a back road highway. Great day on the bike.

Yesterday: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1
Today: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1

Jay In Milpitas · 10-03-2016, 08:25 PM

Thanks for sharing the photos, Joe. I always enjoyed that part of the country in warm weather. Brought back good memories.

BlackBike · 10-03-2016, 10:57 PM

2x

I'm a sign reader, historical markers etc.thanks

09-28-2016, 05:34 PM	#1
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09-30-2016, 12:51 AM	#2
RedHawk47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berthoud, CO Posts: 205	Sounds like a great adventure - but, no pictures; it didn't happen. Just kidding, but your link does not bring up any photos. __________________ Dan CSC RX3 Cyclone, CSC TT250, Moto Guzzi V7 II, KLR650
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09-30-2016, 01:09 AM	#3
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09-30-2016, 10:20 AM	#6
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,084	Awesome! Congrats! Yup...we're already getting rain this weekend south of you also... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-30-2016, 08:51 PM	#7
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Never get tired of seeing those box trucks giving birth Photo b pics were spectacular. Thanks __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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09-30-2016, 06:14 AM	#5
Republic Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 118	Fantastic looking bike! I need to start rolling pennies so I can get one.
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10-01-2016, 08:14 PM	#8
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	200 miles Got out yesterday and put in another 100. Now I can do the oil change and since the weather is getting wet I'll spend some time adding farkles. http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1 __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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10-01-2016, 08:23 PM	#9
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	Farkles So I did the 200 miles oil change and cleaned the screens and changed the filter. Along with this process I removed the factory skid plate, cut off the mounts and then put on the freshly painted upgraded skid plate. I also put on the quick change oil kit. I added the handguards, Genssi LED headlight, center stand, plug for trickle charger, USB ports with cig adapter, voltage & thermostat cig plug, phone mount, phone stylus, spotlights, SpeedoDRD, Hyperlite brake lights, and ran the wire for the sidestand cutoff mod that will get done when the switch arrives. I've got a few things left and I'll post photo's of those also. http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1 __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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10-01-2016, 10:43 PM	#10
Motocrazy Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tacoma Posts: 16	Get some saddle time in after all those farkles. The next 3 legs of the Washington Back Road Discovery Route will be next summer. And if it turns out to half as fun as the first 3 were you won't stop smiling for weeks. Myself along with 3 others took our Zong's on some gnarly stuff and the RX3 excelled. But most of all enjoy your new bike I love mine every time I ride it.
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10-01-2016, 10:44 PM	#11
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	That's awesome. I will and I am planning to do some off-road training and doing the WABDR next year! __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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10-02-2016, 12:30 PM	#12
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,084	Modding is half the fun! Looks great! Neutral - Yep...it's not getting much easier to find when hot. Cold, no problem. At a dead stop, I noticed that it's easier to find from second gear. I've just created a habit of clicking into neutral in the last 10 feet rolling up to a stop. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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10-03-2016, 07:38 PM	#13
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	Break-in is complete Did a ride with a buddy of mine yesterday who has owned tons of bikes, raced MX and track and he was super impressed with the RX3. He's going to be tracking it and has a few friends who he will recommend it to if I find it holds up well. Today I did a LONG ride to get me to the 500 miles mark on the bikes so that tomorrow I can do the chain adjustment and the dreaded valve check/adjust. Here are some photo's from the two days rides. Today was very scenic. I took the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry out to Whidbey Island and drove the length of it coming out a Deception Pass. I then worked my way home on a back road highway. Great day on the bike. Yesterday: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1 Today: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...?sort=2&page=1 __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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10-03-2016, 08:25 PM	#14
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Thanks for sharing the photos, Joe. I always enjoyed that part of the country in warm weather. Brought back good memories.
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10-03-2016, 10:57 PM	#15
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	2x I'm a sign reader, historical markers etc.thanks __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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