boboneleg Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 16:12, yen_powell said: I think I used to undo the radiator bolts and wedge it away a little. Been a long time so not sure any more. Expand To be fair Yen, that's what I did after the first experience . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I thought the kit under the triumph seat was a bit lightweight, but at least it has the neccessary bits to tension the chain. I still reckon that on most modern bikes, what with the ecu controlling the engine and most other stuff even the dash being digital and electronicly controlled, apart from changing a fuse, there's not much you can repair roadside anyway. so the quality of a toolkit is acedemic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 "Anyone have a sound system they recommend? I am hearing pros and cons about the Boss 2 speaker system and the MTX Road Thunder. Anyone have either or something else they recommend?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 19:47, XTreme said: "Anyone have a sound system they recommend? I am hearing pros and cons about the Boss 2 speaker system and the MTX Road Thunder. Anyone have either or something else they recommend?" Expand there used to be a shop in town called richer sounds (i think all major towns had them ) their shops were full of fancy hifi dont know if they are still going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 The GS's toolkit only has three or four things, but then again most screws you'll see from far away are the same T25 head, and there is no chain to adjust. Apart from that they would be fooling you if you think you could fix it with an under seat toolkit. I still have a pletora of all necessary bits and those thing they attach to (second/third language ) in a plastic roll in a sidecar if it comes to be... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 08/05/2021 at 20:55, skyrider said: there used to be a shop in town called richer sounds (i think all major towns had them ) their shops were full of fancy hifi dont know if they are still going Expand Still going, not as big as they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 @XTreme I choose my sound stuff by the number of watts. Generally the higher the watts the better the quality of sound. Even if you dont want to listen to things cranked to the max the overall sound quality is better from a more powerful unit because the kit has to be able to handle the output without blowing the speakers. If the watts are measured in PMPO (peak music power output) its a sign of shite equipment, the loudest noise a speaker can kick out at its peak is not a good measure so your looking for the highest RMS watts you can find within the budget you set. Can’t remember what RMS stands for but its power output measured over time to give a mean which produces lower numbers that manufacturers dont like to reveal if the gear is crap so they hide behind PMPO. Its very hard to recommend a particular brand as most are completely inconsistent in what they produce. Sony for example generally gives you very little power for your money but occasionally produces something good. The size of the speakers and the RMS watts are your friends when trying to sort the wheat from the chaff. The bigger the better has always been my experience especially for bass sounds. If the watts are not listed or hidden in tiny print avoid. If you already know this stuff my apologies. edit- looked it up RMS is ‘route mean squared.’ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 10/05/2021 at 02:23, Slowlycatchymonkey said: @XTreme I choose my sound stuff by the number of watts. Generally the higher the watts the better the quality of sound. Even if you dont want to listen to things cranked to the max the overall sound quality is better from a more powerful unit because the kit has to be able to handle the output without blowing the speakers. If the watts are measured in PMPO (peak music power output) its a sign of shite equipment, the loudest noise a speaker can kick out at its peak is not a good measure so your looking for the highest RMS watts you can find within the budget you set. Can’t remember what RMS stands for but its power output measured over time to give a mean which produces lower numbers that manufacturers dont like to reveal if the gear is crap so they hide behind PMPO. Its very hard to recommend a particular brand as most are completely inconsistent in what they produce. Sony for example generally gives you very little power for your money but occasionally produces something good. The size of the speakers and the RMS watts are your friends when trying to sort the wheat from the chaff. The bigger the better has always been my experience especially for bass sounds. If the watts are not listed or hidden in tiny print avoid. If you already know this stuff my apologies. edit- looked it up RMS is ‘route mean squared.’ Expand It was a stupid FB question for sound systems on bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 10/05/2021 at 06:03, XTreme said: It was a stupid FB question for sound systems on bikes! Expand Oh hahaha didnt read the beginning of the post being a bit dumb.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 11/05/2021 at 08:51, Mawsley said: Sounds like some kind of shit Chinese bike invention. What say you, Pete? Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 "Whats your favorite COFFEE MAKER for Tour Camping?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 12:46, XTreme said: "Whats your favorite COFFEE MAKER for Tour Camping?" Expand I saw that one too! didn't know wether to laugh or cry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 13/05/2021 at 16:16, MooN said: I saw that one too! didn't know wether to laugh or cry Expand I’ve been present while one of those coffee conversations genuinely took place, I didn’t hide my thoughts and realised I’d been standing there for five minutes with my nose screwed up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 "Do any of you have the problem of your hand going numb?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 11:48, XTreme said: "Do any of you have the problem of your hand going numb?" Expand Just switch to the left, always nice to vary... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 14:18, Pedro said: Just switch to the left, always nice to vary... Expand Then, the right gets all pissy for being cheated on. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 10/05/2021 at 06:48, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Oh hahaha didnt read the beginning of the post being a bit dumb.. Expand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 16:24, alfalfa said: Then, the right gets all pissy for being cheated on. Expand Hopefully gaining a new appreciation for it and not getting numb next time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Not a question as such......but totally bewildering nonetheless: "You wont get that feel until you rip it apart to the nut level and later you ride the same machine continuously for 13 hours and cross 3 states!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 "Is February a good time to ride in Norway?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XTreme Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 "What's on your playlist when you ride?" What's the problem with just enjoying riding? Why do you need music? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 11:07, Sir Fallsalot said: I was one of the lucky ones Bob some only got the screwdriver and fuse puller others had nothing at all Expand This comes with the Harley, should I be concerned? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 06:46, Buckster said: This comes with the Harley, should I be concerned? Expand Can't see the tow bar, is it on the other side? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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