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I changed windscreens from a Cal Sci Sport tinted shorty to a Cee Bailey plus 2 tinted reverse flip.
Big difference in quality.
The Cal Sci had very rough edges, looked like it was cut with a hack saw and not finished or polished.
The Cee Bailey had a much better finish with the edges polished nicely.
Went for a ride today and I like it!!
Wind protection for me is better than the Cal Sci especially with the screen up all the way.
Big difference in quality.
The Cal Sci had very rough edges, looked like it was cut with a hack saw and not finished or polished.
The Cee Bailey had a much better finish with the edges polished nicely.
Went for a ride today and I like it!!
Wind protection for me is better than the Cal Sci especially with the screen up all the way.
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Number 4. The 3 pieces in the middle of the picture that are in line up and down are # 4 spider.
Thanks to all the great information here i was able to take care of this little "inconvenience ".
Thanks to all the great information here i was able to take care of this little "inconvenience ".
Took the wife to the coast for her Bday, about 350 miles round trip. I noticed in the coastal winds the windshield was moving around quite a bit. Got home and discovered the left side nylon screws were not even biting the threads, the right side was loose. All "4" bolts were loose. I started looking closer and could not thread a bolt in the two upper holes, hmmm. Pull the windshield and found the top two were broken off. I ordered some knock off nylon bolts.
It's been this way for.... 2 years that I have owned the bike? It's a wonder I didn't loose the windshield. I have found a couple gremlins from the previous owner. Purchased the bike with 9500 miles.
It's been this way for.... 2 years that I have owned the bike? It's a wonder I didn't loose the windshield. I have found a couple gremlins from the previous owner. Purchased the bike with 9500 miles.
Installed a pair of these in the FJR (red LED 1157 bulbs with flash feature):
Had them in my first bike and they were great. I don't know whether they're actually brighter than the stock bulbs, but they use somewhat less power (being LEDs) and most importantly, flash 3 times when you apply the brakes.
I will be installing a pair in my Vstrom as well.
Had them in my first bike and they were great. I don't know whether they're actually brighter than the stock bulbs, but they use somewhat less power (being LEDs) and most importantly, flash 3 times when you apply the brakes.
I will be installing a pair in my Vstrom as well.
I'm guessing these bulbs flash red? The oem bulbs are clear behind the red lens so do the red bulb behind the red lens give a different effectInstalled a pair of these in the FJR (red LED 1157 bulbs with flash feature):
Had them in my first bike and they were great. I don't know whether they're actually brighter than the stock bulbs, but they use somewhat less power (being LEDs) and most importantly, flash 3 times when you apply the brakes.
I will be installing a pair in my Vstrom as well.
When using LED's always use the colour of the lens for best results.
Yep, this.When using LED's always use the colour of the lens for best results.
It's been done to death elsewhere, but the tl;dr is that "white" LEDs aren't "really" white.
Follow-up on the 1157 bulbs.
I pulled the OEM bulbs from my 2004 Suzuki Vstrom to replace them with more of the LED flashy lamps.
Original bulbs, as far as I know. Previous owner had spares but had never installed them.
Originals had the reinforced filament as pictured above.
Replacements, nope. Despite being genuine Suzuki parts.
Interesting.
I pulled the OEM bulbs from my 2004 Suzuki Vstrom to replace them with more of the LED flashy lamps.
Original bulbs, as far as I know. Previous owner had spares but had never installed them.
Originals had the reinforced filament as pictured above.
Replacements, nope. Despite being genuine Suzuki parts.
Interesting.
I finally swapped out my leaking rear shock. Put on another Yamaha shock that I got from another FJR rider that upgraded to a Penske.
Rode my FJR for my work commute for the first time this year. I get off at 3:00 am and this is the first night it won't be snowing, raining or below freezing. 32 degrees is my personal limit for riding.
Sorry for the very long delay.b-bike, I’d love to see any pictures of the PIAA mounts you make…
here’s a few pictures of the aluminum brackets I made for the PIAA lights.
I did have to shape and drill an aluminum block to go underneath the brackets due to the recess in the plastic where the mirrors mount in the plastic.
I've added pictures to this thread on page.b-bike, I’d love to see any pictures of the PIAA mounts you make…
See above post.
The seals were "32006 XAV Nilos Sealing Ring" from SKF.*
*at least according to guy at the bearing shop. However doing my own Google search, I'm more confused than ever. SKF's "Nilos" product line appears to be all-metal bearing seals. The ones I used had a metal base, with rubber inner and outer lips to match the inner and outer bearing races.
The seals might be tough to order online. I can't find anyone selling seals like the ones that came with the Pivot Works kit. You may be better off talking to your local bearing shop. I spoke with a Motion Industries shop here in Albuquerque. If you have one in your town, they can order both seals and bearings for you.
The bearings were NTN (Japanese brand) 32006X bearings.
Did the Nilos 32006 dust seals work out for you, DesertBike? About to install Timkens into my '18 steering head, looking for the bottom seal.
Greased and lubed everything around the handlebars. Pulled off the throttle tube and throttle lock and cleaned off all the grease from the bar and inside the tube that a previous owner applied. Reassembled dry. Feels a lot better and snappier.
Replaced the headlight bulbs (DON'T REMOVE THE SCREW). Took me 30 minutes to realize the screw acts as a hinge for the retainer wire for the bulb and not just a way to hold the wire in. The other side went much quicker.
Replaced the radiator overflow tank. Warmed up the engine and serenated the neighbors with some undulating RPMs.
Replaced the headlight bulbs (DON'T REMOVE THE SCREW). Took me 30 minutes to realize the screw acts as a hinge for the retainer wire for the bulb and not just a way to hold the wire in. The other side went much quicker.
Replaced the radiator overflow tank. Warmed up the engine and serenated the neighbors with some undulating RPMs.
Yes, the steering head bearing job seems to be holding up.Did the Nilos 32006 dust seals work out for you, DesertBike? About to install Timkens into my '18 steering head, looking for the bottom seal.
I don't think the SKF Nilos sealing rings are what you want. Not even close. They're some kind of all-metal affair, from what I can tell online (never seen one in person). Bearing shops and suppliers don't seem to have the type of seals that were included with the Pivot Works kit.
I did finally figure out where you can buy appropriate dust seals though. Have a look at this:
It's a Suzuki part # and listed for a 2007 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000. But, that bike (which I used to have one of) uses the same size of steering bearings as the FJR. As with the FJR, factory bearings are ball type, so when they started wearing out I upgraded mine with 32006 tapered roller bearings, just as I did with my FJR.
Those seals (Suzuki part # 51644-12C00) look identical to the seals I got with the Pivot Works steering bearing kit. I think they would work on your FJR too.
Hope this helps.
Yes, the steering head bearing job seems to be holding up.
I don't think the SKF Nilos sealing rings are what you want. Not even close. They're some kind of all-metal affair, from what I can tell online (never seen one in person). Bearing shops and suppliers don't seem to have the type of seals that were included with the Pivot Works kit.
I did finally figure out where you can buy appropriate dust seals though. Have a look at this:
It's a Suzuki part # and listed for a 2007 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000. But, that bike (which I used to have one of) uses the same size of steering bearings as the FJR. As with the FJR, factory bearings are ball type, so when they started wearing out I upgraded mine with 32006 tapered roller bearings, just as I did with my FJR.
Those seals (Suzuki part # 51644-12C00) look identical to the seals I got with the Pivot Works steering bearing kit. I think they would work on your FJR too.
Hope this helps.
Fantastic! Exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. When I get home I'll put one on order. I also have a set of V-Strom hand guards I've been trying to put on, and I need another Suzuki part to pull it off. I've been waiting to put that part on a future order to save on shipping, and this reminded me of that.Yes, the steering head bearing job seems to be holding up.
I don't think the SKF Nilos sealing rings are what you want. Not even close. They're some kind of all-metal affair, from what I can tell online (never seen one in person). Bearing shops and suppliers don't seem to have the type of seals that were included with the Pivot Works kit.
I did finally figure out where you can buy appropriate dust seals though. Have a look at this:
It's a Suzuki part # and listed for a 2007 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000. But, that bike (which I used to have one of) uses the same size of steering bearings as the FJR. As with the FJR, factory bearings are ball type, so when they started wearing out I upgraded mine with 32006 tapered roller bearings, just as I did with my FJR.
Those seals (Suzuki part # 51644-12C00) look identical to the seals I got with the Pivot Works steering bearing kit. I think they would work on your FJR too.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the help!
Just one? You're going to need both. Or do you already have a new seal for the top?
I was planning on using the original top seal, it's a similar construction as the Suzuki one you'd recommended, and sat on top of the original ball bearing in much the same way it would be sitting on top of a tapered bearing inner race, and should still fit inside or on top of the steering head bore. Am I mistaken?Just one? You're going to need both. Or do you already have a new seal for the top?
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