06-30-2016, 11:59 AM | #211 | |
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They always run like hell don't they? Usually under the heaviest object in the room.
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06-30-2016, 12:34 PM | #212 | |
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Edit: Most people would have given up and found another screw. After 4 years of F.O.D walks on the flight line and learning what damage a tiny screw can do do if ingested by an F-16 intake or lost in a cockpit I never give up looking. Although the RX3 is far from a jet fighter it still matters to me.
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06-30-2016, 02:39 PM | #213 |
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This is my best guess at what happened to my engine. I'm glad you found it!
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06-30-2016, 07:04 PM | #214 | |
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07-05-2016, 11:07 AM | #215 |
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Post Break-in Flogging
Well I finally hit my 500 miles on Friday evening and changed to synthetic 20/50 on Saturday morning. I was so excited to finally take the RX3 out and really give it a sound thrashing. After all the time of "varied speeds, no sustained long high RPM's, etc.." and all the other break-in entrapments, I let her rip! Nothing below 5000 rpm's and I took it out on HWY 88 and let her fly. Even with the 13 tooth countershaft sprocket, I ran her up to a sustained 7500 R's and it was registering about 75 on the speedo, whatever that really was.
What a fun bike! It sure is nice to finally ride this thing to its potential! I was also very impressed with how smooth it ran at that high of RPM's. No excess vibration through the hands or feet. And of course....after a few trips out all day to let her rip, once home, I finally found a usefulness for the little tank wings.
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07-05-2016, 05:36 PM | #216 |
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Yesterday, I installed new brake pads on the front (EBC FA185HH). I did a few hard stops to start bedding them in, but didn't get a chance to really try them out.
I had over 5000 miles on my stock brakes and although they took a long time to bed in, they weren't bad. After my quick bed-in, the new EBC already feel as good as stock. As they finish bedding in, I expect they'll get better and better.
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07-06-2016, 01:06 AM | #217 | |
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07-06-2016, 10:13 AM | #219 | |
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07-06-2016, 12:18 PM | #220 | |
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If anyone is experiencing brake pulsation, don't just live with it. There's a few easy things you can do to fix it. If the brakes are just weak or only have a little pulsation, they need to 'bed in'. Go to an empty parking lot and do a few sets of 5 hard stops from about 35-40 mph. Let the brakes cool for a minute or two between each set. If your brakes start fading during the set (feeling weaker), give them more time to cool before continuing. The heat and cooling cycles help align the rotor and help correct any stretching of the rotor due to uneven or improper installation at the factory. If this doesn't work, buy a cheap measurement caliper at Amazon or Harbor Freight and measure the rotor thickness at various points. If it's not the same all around, you have a defective rotor. Call CSC for a replacement. If rotor has the same thickness all around, it was probably torqued incorrectly at the factory. Here's how to fix it.
If pulsation continues, call CSC for a new rotor. Measure the rotor thickness to make sure it is the same all around. If you're getting a new rotor, I recommend upgrading the front brake pads to EBC FA185HH at the same time. Then follow the steps above to install it and bed it in. This should dramatically improve braking power and eliminate the pulsing effect.
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07-06-2016, 02:24 PM | #221 | |
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Hey Joel not sure if you had seen this before or not but this is from EBC regarding bedding in their pads. I dont think it matters if its new rotor or old rotor since you're either having to slowly remove old glaze or put a new glaze on. I usually do exactly what you did when I get a new set of brake pads, but on my RX-3 I stuck to the book on this one and waited 200 miles for new pads to wear in a bit, and then did the emergency stops and saw a dramatic difference right away and much improved over stock. From the EBC website: "In Street use situations... Best procedure is to drive gently avoiding harsh braking unless in an emergency for first 100 miles. In the second 100 miles (up to 200) you can use gently increasing brake pressures when using the brakes. Only after 200 miles urban driving (not 200 miles on a freeway where brakes are almost unused) should you attempt to apply heavy load and heat to the brakes. To do this final bedding on a QUIET ROAD in safe traffic apply the brakes and slow from 60 to 10 MPH five times in a row. Then drive slowly for a few minutes if safe to do so to allow the brakes to cool. Try to avoid coming to a rest whilst the brakes are heated." |
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07-07-2016, 12:22 AM | #222 |
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Thanks for the info superdude! I hope I didn't ruin my pads. But I can still take it easy for the next few hundred miles and see how it goes.
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07-08-2016, 08:59 AM | #223 |
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Tusk Risers!
Got my new Tusk risers in yesterday (30mm x 1 1/8"). Only had to loosen the brake line a little on the mounts to shuffle and they went right on without a hitch.
Wow! Combined with the tall seat (flatter and wider) and now these risers, I'm no longer leaning on my elbows and am sitting much more prone. Nice change! Very comfy. This bike just keeps getting better and better. I hope they come out with an exhaust option soon. It's in need.......
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07-09-2016, 10:03 AM | #224 |
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I've got the same setup 2LZ... 30mm risers and tall seat and I completely agree with you - made a fantastic change in the riding comfort.
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