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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-02-2022, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,647
Posted By Nospark
I mentioned I would report back on the phone...

I mentioned I would report back on the phone holder Megadan suggested. I received it last week and tried it out last Monday evening. I would not recommend it. The money motion of the bracket will not...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-25-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,647
Posted By Nospark
Wow! Never would have thought so many were...

Wow! Never would have thought so many were mounting phones on their bikes. No shortage of good options. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-24-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,903
Posted By Nospark
Don't overlook towing capacity. Remember,...

Don't overlook towing capacity. Remember, regardless of the Cina bike you choose, you're getting a China bike.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-24-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,647
Posted By Nospark
Megadan, I ordered the one in the link you...

Megadan, I ordered the one in the link you provided. I'll let you know what I think of it when it arrives and I get it mounted. I don't expect I'll be using the phone on the bike often so it will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-23-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,647
Posted By Nospark
Phone holder

Has anyone found a handle bar phone holder that they like? I have 79 miles on my TBR7 odometer and 78.6 miles on my trip odometer indicator. Let's face it. They can't both be right.
Also would like...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-23-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By Nospark
You are correct. The stock chain length is too...

You are correct. The stock chain length is too short for changing just the front to a 17 tooth on a 2021 TBR7-D. I had the same issue. I decided to go ahead and upgrade rear sprocket to the 42 at the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-23-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By Nospark
I have a 2021 TBR7 D, I installed a 17 front / 42...

I have a 2021 TBR7 D, I installed a 17 front / 42 rear JT sprockets. Using both the 17 & 42 I was able to use the stock chain and the stock chain length. I soked the chain in gear oil overnight while...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-12-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By Nospark
I do not believe such an animal exists. A...

I do not believe such an animal exists. A unicorn. If you find one you will be a popular guy around here. My understanding is members here will use manuals for similar Japanese bikes and motors as...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-12-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Nospark
I got in a longer ride and have 75 miles on it. I...

I got in a longer ride and have 75 miles on it. I was a very windy day. I stayed on the city streets. I'm in no hurry to find an assembly mistake I made at 55 mph. This smell issue has to be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Nospark
I've been 2 China several times. big cities &...

I've been 2 China several times. big cities & small cities. There's some truth 2 the smell resembling odors in China. Will just leave it at that.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Nospark
OK. Good to know others experience the same smell...

OK. Good to know others experience the same smell and temp. dynamics. Thanks for the comment on the oil temp. I'm running 15W-40 Rotella T4. The smell and oil temp were my last two 1st China bike...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Nospark
Temp & Smells

Got the bike out for another short ride after adding the heavy gauge battery ground cable, putting additional slack in the chain and double checking clutch adjustment.
Passed 25 miles on the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,658
Posted By Nospark
I have ridden mine twice. It's very nice. Almost...

I have ridden mine twice. It's very nice. Almost 20 miles on it. Seems to be very reliable so far.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-06-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,448
Posted By Nospark
I saw videos of guys using 5 gallon buckets....

I saw videos of guys using 5 gallon buckets. Seemed quick and simple. I don't suggest it. I used my brand new HF free bright orange bucket and the weight of my TBR7 buckled it. Luckily I saw it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-04-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By Nospark
Vote JB weld. make sure bonding surfaces are...

Vote JB weld. make sure bonding surfaces are scuffed and solvent free. Tape off and wax any places you don't want to bond to and you can chip off those areas when cured. can be drilled and tapped if...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-03-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 221
Posted By Nospark
Aftermarket Exhaust JFG for 2021 TBR7

I see the JFG 788 seems to be the go to exhaust upgrade. It appears to fit with minimal modifications based on YouTube videos I've watched. I'm iterested in opinions on if the performance gain is...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
Hey! What a surprise. Now that I have the clutch...

Hey! What a surprise. Now that I have the clutch adjusted properly so the bike isn't being pulled forward by the starter motor when in neutral, and when clutch lever is pulled, the factory battery...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-26-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
I had a friend over to the house on Saturday. He...

I had a friend over to the house on Saturday. He owns and rides a variety of US and Japanese made bikes as regularly as one can here in Milwaukee. I took my bike out for a ride and felt the clutch...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-21-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
I was able to adjust the clutch and go for a...

I was able to adjust the clutch and go for a quick ride today over lunch hour. The adjustment made a HUGE! difference. It now shifts as I would have expected to begin with. I hope I didn't take life...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-20-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By Nospark
I suggest you look at the basics. Air, fuel and...

I suggest you look at the basics. Air, fuel and spark.
From the limited info you've provided, I would focus on air 1st.
Fresh oil is always good but, likely not the reason for any improvement in...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-18-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By Nospark
I appreciate the article on bedding brakes and...

I appreciate the article on bedding brakes and don't argue that it's a good idea and improves performance. In our situation the front brake works great but, for some reason we've yet to identify, the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-18-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By Nospark
pcreighton, Cleaning the rotor with brake clean...

pcreighton, Cleaning the rotor with brake clean made a slight improvement on mine but, still far from what I would like to see. I'm going try removing the factory pads, scrubbing and cleaning them...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-13-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
I did adjust the valves prior to 1st start. I...

I did adjust the valves prior to 1st start. I thought because of the hard start issue I may have incorrectly set them on the exhaust stroke but, I don't think so. I can hear a noticeable ticking from...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-13-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
I was able to spend some time with the bike...

I was able to spend some time with the bike before the temp drops 35 deg here in Milwaukee. I sanded the ground wire at the starter and sanded off any black paint/primer that might have been...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-13-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By Nospark
Checking grounds is good advice. I went through...

Checking grounds is good advice. I went through all connectors with dielectric grease but, never though to check the actual ground connections. Although I did go over the bike tightening everything I...
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