Post by 89newbie on May 23, 2011 7:59:54 GMT -6
Before I start the goods and bads, My usage is daily with rare exception and it is not only transportation but a toy to enjoy. Yep have bigger bike on lay away but decided to keep it, Mrs Newbies son will get a gift one day. Better than a boat, better than a Jet Sk, ( Hate going round and round on a lake)!!. More fun than a big bike cause it doesnt cost an Arm and a leg to mod it. Im not trying for the land speed record just playing with it.
I Ok 1200 Km and here is what it is doing now and problems or surprises encountered. Leaky tire valves, we all know the fix. Drain for carb has leaked fuel out one time so I really tightened the screw. Poor dash lights, fixed that, with aftermarket L.E.D. kit. Poor head lights, need some type of hi intensity bulbs. Installed aftermarket lights but inspector will not pass, not factory.
Good points:
1.Runs great stock. Sucked till it hit 900 to to 1100 K.M.
2.Mileage great I dont even check it any more because mountain driving tears it up, last check we 77 MPG, LOL. I just fill it from my spare gallon jug after every two trips to town = 44 to 50 miles. I hate to and do not stop for gas, because I mix 87 amd 93, attempting to get to the 90 octane reccomended by wildfire so I fill my jug's when out with truck, and mix in a bigger jug at home. Octane opinion here it runs better with this mix and cooler. When I climb the bad mountain the engine is less noisy, when on 87 it sounds like a thrashing machine, so it must be giving a small edge on flame proplgation so running a little cooler.
3. Speed it slows on hills drastically but flat land it pegs chinameter, and messes up drive. That fix is coming. Ordered 6.5 G slider/roller and yellow C.Spring, as per Mo. Will let you all know what the results are.
4. Comfort, Seat is great leg room great but then again this is the wildfire 2008 49.5 Handsome model that was built on the 150 frame, with 12 In. tires. I have seen one like it, all the rest of the R-8's around are smaller, have 10 inch tires and no disc brakes. Did a two test rides yesterday (Sunday Here). First ride was really bad mountain roads gravel bumps chuck holes took about 50 minutes suspension and seat great. Second was after storms and rode it for 2 to 2.5 hours on roads. Believe it or not more comfortable than 2+ hours on the Harley Road King was, attribute this to not straddling the thing, My hips were ;D
5 Brakes & Stability, great really good, even at 49.5 mph GPS.
Next thing.things to do: 1. Windshield! ON ORDER! Bugs are like missles here
Cows!! Got one inside helmet. Been using full face ventilated since! 2. Scoop on air intake to see if it helps. I judge engine temp by noise. 3. Better headlights the factory don't cut it. 4. Order and install that clamp thing for the throttle to stop grasping the grip, hand gets tired. 5. Put inspection sticker on plate instead of front downtube. 6. LED over rear license plate.
Wondering about higher higher gears and appropriate variator changes to cut RPM.
I Ok 1200 Km and here is what it is doing now and problems or surprises encountered. Leaky tire valves, we all know the fix. Drain for carb has leaked fuel out one time so I really tightened the screw. Poor dash lights, fixed that, with aftermarket L.E.D. kit. Poor head lights, need some type of hi intensity bulbs. Installed aftermarket lights but inspector will not pass, not factory.
Good points:
1.Runs great stock. Sucked till it hit 900 to to 1100 K.M.
2.Mileage great I dont even check it any more because mountain driving tears it up, last check we 77 MPG, LOL. I just fill it from my spare gallon jug after every two trips to town = 44 to 50 miles. I hate to and do not stop for gas, because I mix 87 amd 93, attempting to get to the 90 octane reccomended by wildfire so I fill my jug's when out with truck, and mix in a bigger jug at home. Octane opinion here it runs better with this mix and cooler. When I climb the bad mountain the engine is less noisy, when on 87 it sounds like a thrashing machine, so it must be giving a small edge on flame proplgation so running a little cooler.
3. Speed it slows on hills drastically but flat land it pegs chinameter, and messes up drive. That fix is coming. Ordered 6.5 G slider/roller and yellow C.Spring, as per Mo. Will let you all know what the results are.
4. Comfort, Seat is great leg room great but then again this is the wildfire 2008 49.5 Handsome model that was built on the 150 frame, with 12 In. tires. I have seen one like it, all the rest of the R-8's around are smaller, have 10 inch tires and no disc brakes. Did a two test rides yesterday (Sunday Here). First ride was really bad mountain roads gravel bumps chuck holes took about 50 minutes suspension and seat great. Second was after storms and rode it for 2 to 2.5 hours on roads. Believe it or not more comfortable than 2+ hours on the Harley Road King was, attribute this to not straddling the thing, My hips were ;D
5 Brakes & Stability, great really good, even at 49.5 mph GPS.
Next thing.things to do: 1. Windshield! ON ORDER! Bugs are like missles here
Cows!! Got one inside helmet. Been using full face ventilated since! 2. Scoop on air intake to see if it helps. I judge engine temp by noise. 3. Better headlights the factory don't cut it. 4. Order and install that clamp thing for the throttle to stop grasping the grip, hand gets tired. 5. Put inspection sticker on plate instead of front downtube. 6. LED over rear license plate.Wondering about higher higher gears and appropriate variator changes to cut RPM.
