Mrs. 2LZ TT250. Into the Fire.... - Page 11

BlackBike · 07-27-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I think the closest drive up scale to me is at the dump. I know the ol' guy there ok. I wonder if he'd let me weigh the bike? I'd be curious to see if it was really 309 as advertised also.

Good idea on the scale. Sounds like a good excuse for a joyride. Course the scale will weigh light at the recyclers

darmst6829 · 07-28-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by motopat

I don't get it. I have the same bike, your in Redmond and I'm 90 miles away near Olympia. Yesterday I reached an indicated 70mph. It took awhile on a long and flat road and maybe my speedo is a little hasty, but wow, our top speeds are quite different. I have about 450km on the bike and weigh about 185. I also had my sportbike saddle bags on. All I've done is change the oil and check the valves (they were within spec).

I don't get it either. 70mph that is. 50mph tops. 230 miles on the bike. I do weigh a lot more then 185 with gear on though. Whats with the Km thing?

motopat · 07-28-2016, 07:30 AM

I was in full tuck too and I don't have GPS so I'm depending on the speedo for accuracy. The TT250 speedo will give us MPH but counts in kilometers; the odo is counting up kilometers not miles. This was reported in a CSC blog post sometime back. They said a fix was in the works but I've heard nothing.

darmst6829 · 07-28-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by motopat

I was in full tuck too and I don't have GPS so I'm depending on the speedo for accuracy. The TT250 speedo will give us MPH but counts in kilometers; the odo is counting up kilometers not miles. This was reported in a CSC blog post sometime back. They said a fix was in the works but I've heard nothing.

I am going to check my speedo/odo against the gps in my phone.

2LZ · 07-28-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Good idea on the scale. Sounds like a good excuse for a joyride. Course the scale will weigh light at the recyclers

I used to bring my recycler guy a tall boy of Natty Ice he could keep hidden in his big straw cup. He always weighed me heavy... ;-)

2LZ · 07-28-2016, 10:25 AM

Being the "fun bike" for Mrs. 2LZ and not a commuter or store runner, she wasn't interested in any big trunks or big storage.....but she was interested in a glove box type of bag that could hold her wallet, glasses, cell phone or a water bottle. I took some rough measurements and put them on the cell phone for later usage.

I hit Cycle Gear on the way home yesterday and took a wander and ran into this. The Bilt (Cycle Gear's House Brand) magnetic mini tank bag....and it measured out almost perfectly.

It has two magnetic wing flaps that can slip either under or over the tank plastics, glasses holder size zipper cases on each side and a decent center compartment that's expandable 3+". It also came with a carry handle, shoulder strap and a rain bag....so I snagged it. It was on sale for 24.00 and seemed just as heavy duty and well built as mini tank bags there costing twice as much.

https://www.cyclegear.com/accessorie...-mini-tank-bag

It clears the gas cap so you can still fill without removing it and it doesn't impede with your sitting position on the seat. It also seems the perfect small bag size for the worthless "rack" that the Hawks and TT's share so I'm thinking of making a large Velcro splotch and maybe mounting it back there like my Moose Racing bag is on Q. Options...

Anyway, if you're looking for an inexpensive glove compartment and don't mind an unsightly wart dawning the beauty of the TT gas tank, this could work.

kohburn · 07-28-2016, 06:39 PM

perfect. that's all i need most of the time.

kohburn · 07-28-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by motopat

I was in full tuck too and I don't have GPS so I'm depending on the speedo for accuracy. The TT250 speedo will give us MPH but counts in kilometers; the odo is counting up kilometers not miles. This was reported in a CSC blog post sometime back. They said a fix was in the works but I've heard nothing.

the real fix is replacing the cable driven one with the new digital display.
they should be available with replacement magnetic pickup for the TT250 pretty soon.

SeerAtlas · 07-29-2016, 04:28 AM

2lz, i see you still have the stock zong toolkit holder. on my 200, had the same thing. plastic is flimsy and will fail eventually and the lid goes along w your tools and whatever you have there. get the welder rod 4.00 case from harborfreight. couple of stainless hose clamps and replace that mickeymouse factory setup. the hf is emergency orange, hell for stout, and air/water proof- just right for carrying bike docs,tools, and the famed chinariders.net burrito!
you can get a 1.50 canvas tool wrap in the paint dept of walmart

2LZ · 07-29-2016, 10:02 AM

Well, my damn sprocket has yet to arrive so I've been trying to pick up the last of the pieces around the rear rim being off and on-hold. I've had plenty of opportunity now to go over the TT250 with a fine tooth comb and see what I may have missed. Not much.....

Last night I decided it was time to bleed the front brake since it was assembled and Mrs. 2LZ was available to assist. Many here have complained about the brakes, either due to gunk on the rotors, pads that take forever to seat or whatever. I can say this beyond the shadow of a doubt....DUMP THAT STOCK CRAP AND PUT IN SOME GOOD DOT 4 NOW!

My brakes worked ok. No real complaints...but I didn't like how much free play was in the lever, nor the spongy feel to them, especially on a hard squeeze...but they did stop. I can tell you that after we bled them and ran about 2 ounces of a good quality DOT 4 through it, it's a whole new brake! The free play is normal now and the spongy feel has vanished and has been replaced by a nice, solid feel. I can't wait to get it out on the road and see what difference it makes in stopping power. I'm definitely bleeding the RX3 once the TT250 is off the rack.
I mean....who'dah thunk that some of these Chinese fluids may not have been top grade? ;-) Just like the fork fluid and motor oil, change the brake fluid.

2LZ · 07-29-2016, 10:22 AM

A while back, one of our China Riders, I believe with a Hawk(?), TXDSRIDER, posted a thread regarding the cheap Chinese screws and how it snapped off in his brake master. I took the opportunity to swipe the first pic here from his thread and you see the end result.

I think I found the culprit. Of course, small screws are always subject to more issues than larger, stronger screws just by nature. There's not as much material, smaller threads, etc...

I went to remove the master cover last night to bleed the front brake and I was remembering his thread at the time. The screw next to the grip came right out cleanly, the screw next to the banjo fitting wouldn't budge. Instead of fighting it with a regular Phillips, I busted out my rechargeable, light duty impact. It's perfect for these situations. One quick <bzzz> and it came right out without stripping the threads or wallowing out the head....and this is what I found.

It seems that when (some of) these masters are filled with the spongy brake fluid from the factory, there may be an over-fill and some of it finds its way down the screw hole. Of course, DOT 3 is very corrosive and you see the result. It's not that the little screw is too cheap, it's that it's living in an adverse environment. I hit it lightly on the wire wheel (so light it didn't burn my fingers) and it took most of the threads with it thanks to the extensive corrosion. They didn't stand a chance.

I ran a small tap down the hole to clean it out and I did put the screw back in carefully when we were done bleeding. I'll contact CSC to get a new one shipped.

Anyway, when you go to dump this crap brake fluid, be very careful gang.

BlackBike · 07-29-2016, 11:00 AM

2LZ...coat with anti seize for good measure ?

pcspecialist · 07-29-2016, 11:05 AM

That should be an easy one to find in stainless steel.

FastDoc · 07-29-2016, 11:09 AM

Good thread. I ike that tool. I have an impact screwdriver (remember the case cover screws on Japanese bikes of the 60's-80's?) but it would be much to heavy for a screw like that.

oddthought · 07-29-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

It seems that when (some of) these masters are filled with the spongy brake fluid from the factory, there may be an over-fill and some of it finds its way down the screw hole. Of course, DOT 3 is very corrosive and you see the result. It's not that the little screw is too cheap, it's that it's living in an adverse environment. I hit it lightly on the wire wheel (so light it didn't burn my fingers) and it took most of the threads with it thanks to the extensive corrosion. They didn't stand a chance.

I encountered a similar problem when I replaced the brake reservoir on my TT250. There was no problem with the new one that was empty, but the old one screw really didn't want to let go. I didn't have the brains to think of using an impact tool on it, so I just drained the fluid all the way out and filled it all the way up. Even after I took the old reservoir off the bike, the screw just didn't want to come loose, so I decided to toss it.

New brake fluid makes an incredible difference though. I went from barely being able to stop to being able to make the front end dive noticeably when I apply the brake. It's far better now than it was before.

07-28-2016, 10:25 AM	#156
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Minor Storage Being the "fun bike" for Mrs. 2LZ and not a commuter or store runner, she wasn't interested in any big trunks or big storage.....but she was interested in a glove box type of bag that could hold her wallet, glasses, cell phone or a water bottle. I took some rough measurements and put them on the cell phone for later usage. I hit Cycle Gear on the way home yesterday and took a wander and ran into this. The Bilt (Cycle Gear's House Brand) magnetic mini tank bag....and it measured out almost perfectly. It has two magnetic wing flaps that can slip either under or over the tank plastics, glasses holder size zipper cases on each side and a decent center compartment that's expandable 3+". It also came with a carry handle, shoulder strap and a rain bag....so I snagged it. It was on sale for 24.00 and seemed just as heavy duty and well built as mini tank bags there costing twice as much. https://www.cyclegear.com/accessorie...-mini-tank-bag It clears the gas cap so you can still fill without removing it and it doesn't impede with your sitting position on the seat. It also seems the perfect small bag size for the worthless "rack" that the Hawks and TT's share so I'm thinking of making a large Velcro splotch and maybe mounting it back there like my Moose Racing bag is on Q. Options... Anyway, if you're looking for an inexpensive glove compartment and don't mind an unsightly wart dawning the beauty of the TT gas tank, this could work. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-07-2018 at 12:06 PM.
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07-28-2016, 06:39 PM	#157
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07-29-2016, 04:28 AM	#159
SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	2lz, i see you still have the stock zong toolkit holder. on my 200, had the same thing. plastic is flimsy and will fail eventually and the lid goes along w your tools and whatever you have there. get the welder rod 4.00 case from harborfreight. couple of stainless hose clamps and replace that mickeymouse factory setup. the hf is emergency orange, hell for stout, and air/water proof- just right for carrying bike docs,tools, and the famed chinariders.net burrito! you can get a 1.50 canvas tool wrap in the paint dept of walmart __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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07-29-2016, 10:02 AM	#160
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Brake Bleeding Well, my damn sprocket has yet to arrive so I've been trying to pick up the last of the pieces around the rear rim being off and on-hold. I've had plenty of opportunity now to go over the TT250 with a fine tooth comb and see what I may have missed. Not much..... Last night I decided it was time to bleed the front brake since it was assembled and Mrs. 2LZ was available to assist. Many here have complained about the brakes, either due to gunk on the rotors, pads that take forever to seat or whatever. I can say this beyond the shadow of a doubt....DUMP THAT STOCK CRAP AND PUT IN SOME GOOD DOT 4 NOW! My brakes worked ok. No real complaints...but I didn't like how much free play was in the lever, nor the spongy feel to them, especially on a hard squeeze...but they did stop. I can tell you that after we bled them and ran about 2 ounces of a good quality DOT 4 through it, it's a whole new brake! The free play is normal now and the spongy feel has vanished and has been replaced by a nice, solid feel. I can't wait to get it out on the road and see what difference it makes in stopping power. I'm definitely bleeding the RX3 once the TT250 is off the rack. I mean....who'dah thunk that some of these Chinese fluids may not have been top grade? ;-) Just like the fork fluid and motor oil, change the brake fluid. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-07-2018 at 12:06 PM.
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07-29-2016, 10:22 AM	#161
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Things I've Discovered A while back, one of our China Riders, I believe with a Hawk(?), TXDSRIDER, posted a thread regarding the cheap Chinese screws and how it snapped off in his brake master. I took the opportunity to swipe the first pic here from his thread and you see the end result. I think I found the culprit. Of course, small screws are always subject to more issues than larger, stronger screws just by nature. There's not as much material, smaller threads, etc... I went to remove the master cover last night to bleed the front brake and I was remembering his thread at the time. The screw next to the grip came right out cleanly, the screw next to the banjo fitting wouldn't budge. Instead of fighting it with a regular Phillips, I busted out my rechargeable, light duty impact. It's perfect for these situations. One quick <bzzz> and it came right out without stripping the threads or wallowing out the head....and this is what I found. It seems that when (some of) these masters are filled with the spongy brake fluid from the factory, there may be an over-fill and some of it finds its way down the screw hole. Of course, DOT 3 is very corrosive and you see the result. It's not that the little screw is too cheap, it's that it's living in an adverse environment. I hit it lightly on the wire wheel (so light it didn't burn my fingers) and it took most of the threads with it thanks to the extensive corrosion. They didn't stand a chance. I ran a small tap down the hole to clean it out and I did put the screw back in carefully when we were done bleeding. I'll contact CSC to get a new one shipped. Anyway, when you go to dump this crap brake fluid, be very careful gang. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-07-2018 at 12:06 PM.
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07-28-2016, 07:30 AM	#153
motopat Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 24	I was in full tuck too and I don't have GPS so I'm depending on the speedo for accuracy. The TT250 speedo will give us MPH but counts in kilometers; the odo is counting up kilometers not miles. This was reported in a CSC blog post sometime back. They said a fix was in the works but I've heard nothing.
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07-29-2016, 11:00 AM	#162
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	2LZ...coat with anti seize for good measure ? __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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07-29-2016, 11:05 AM	#163
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	That should be an easy one to find in stainless steel.
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07-29-2016, 11:09 AM	#164
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good thread. I ike that tool. I have an impact screwdriver (remember the case cover screws on Japanese bikes of the 60's-80's?) but it would be much to heavy for a screw like that. __________________ Happy to serve.
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