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Cooter said:
It's my new "RBE" cap, I had it custom made. Want one? :)
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It is very aerodynamic and keeps the water out while riding, Quoted from the T bag ,The minor losses are any head loss present in addition to the head loss for the same length of straight cap. allows for easy integration of minor losses into the Darcy-Weisbach equation. K is the sum of all of the loss coefficients in the length of cap, each contributing to the overall head loss. Ya dont want to lose any head!!!
 
I agree with Silverrider you need one of these

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TPEHAK is right, I'm constantly finding debris when I flip up the key cover, dust, leaves, and even a raccoon once! I was frightened! So I turn the cap around every time before I push it backwards into the garage checking carefully for raccoons of course.

I do like that black cap oh9bolt. So, where do you park it at night?:sleeping::)

Serious question, I haven't seen the bottom of the keyless cap so is it captured? Like on a bead chain like a boat has? I hate trying to find a place to set the cap when filling up.

The silver cap aint bad on the white. You are "Silverrider" after all:eagerness:
 
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Cooter said:
TPEHAK is right, I'm constantly finding debris when I flip up the key cover, dust, leaves, and even a raccoon once! I was frightened! So I turn the cap around every time before I push it backwards into the garage checking carefully for raccoons of course.

I do like that black cap oh9bolt. So, where do you park it at night?:sleeping::)

Serious question, I haven't seen the bottom of the keyless cap so is it captured? Like on a bead chain like a boat has? I hate trying to find a place to set the cap when filling up.

The silver cap aint bad on the white. You are "Silverrider" after all:eagerness:
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Not by choice.LOL supply and demand.
 
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Finally back in town and had a nice package in the mail. I had finally called Tim at IDS to see what he could do about my inop quick shifter. He gave a valiant effort over e-mail to try to help, but nothing worked. As a last resort, he had me send in the EBR "tips" ECM I have to check it out. The fueling program in it was almost identical to theirs, but there were several ECM parameters that were different. One of which was the QS input was set at the BAS pin... Geez. I went over that several times with EBR... anyway...

THE BEST MOD EVER. If anyone says that a QS is hard on a transmission, they haven't used one properly. The timing on this is perfect. super smooth upshifts and a wide range of RPM and throttle opening. I can confidently upshift mid corner with no fear of it stepping out.

So I left El Segundo to look for lunch and didn't stop until I hit Malibu!
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and then went farther north to Decker Cyn. (23), Mullholland, Topanga Cyn, and didn't get hime until dark.
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I even got up the next day and did the whole Angeles Crest (2) twice!

Had to show off these Kick A$$ stickers a very generous friend sent me:)
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The Ducati Resevoirs work well and look good, and the adjustable steering damper really helps the bike stay settled in mid corner bumps. I have it 2 clicks to max to feel the best for me but I have to turn it back down when I'm going slow or I'm going to fall over in a gas station!
I know I meant to post a write up and this pics is re-posted, I've been busy!
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The new tires (same Corsa 2's) really help how these turn. The old front tire still looks really good, and would be fine if I was riding around town, but wow what a difference new shoes make when you're pushing it:up:

I will go back to the 43T sprocket though. Theres a very long open straight right near me with no cross streets (Pershing Dr), so I went out for some acceleration 'testing'. I need a GoPro:love_heart:. So the 44t sprocket on there lets the bike wheelie in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear by just whacking open the throttle. It will do 4th anywhere past 8500rpm if you just pull on the bars a little bit or slightly clutch up. 4th... 4th gear power wheelies... seriously!?!

Last I checked you need the front wheel on the ground to steer and stop, and frankly I've been scaring people in cages without intention. Lets see how this goes. Signal, check mirror, blink Hi beam, pull left to go around, open throttle, SKYYYYYYYY WHEELIEEEEEE, shoot past Prius on back tire while occupants stare agog with open mouths, settle the front down, signal, re-enter lane, wipe undies at next gas stop.

Ya. The 43T sprocket may help just a little.
 
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Great pics thx for sharing, looks like you are getting your bike dialed in, Tank looks sick with those one of a kind decals, QS is the only way to go !!!!!!

How did you take off the EBR decals ?
 
Cooter said:
Finally back in town and had a nice package in the mail. I had finally called Tim at IDS to see what he could do about my inop quick shifter. He gave a valiant effort over e-mail to try to help, but nothing worked. As a last resort, he had me send in the EBR "tips" ECM I have to check it out. The fueling program in it was almost identical to theirs, but there were several ECM parameters that were different. One of which was the QS input was set at the BAS pin... Geez. I went over that several times with EBR... anyway...

THE BEST MOD EVER. If anyone says that a QS is hard on a transmission, they haven't used one properly. The timing on this is perfect. super smooth upshifts and a wide range of RPM and throttle opening. I can confidently upshift mid corner with no fear of it stepping out.
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Awesome to hear....

And thanks for helping me with my XB quickshifter. I will say, until we lowered the timing to 90ms, it would 'definitely' step out mid turn when using it. I actually would like to try 80ms, but tunerpro won't let me move it lower (perhaps it's an XB software limitation?).

I think, and I mean no disrespect, that it's less of someone 'not using it properly' as it is of getting the right amount of information to properly dial it in and get it working with the bike. This (namely, lack of information and detailed instructions, etc.) is becoming a theme, to my mind, with quite a few things in the motorcycling world. If you're not fortunate enough to 'be in the know' or ask exactly the right questions at just the right time, then you're hosed trying to 'figure it out'.
 
Yeah - that's the key - sharing it with others...

And some folks have a steeper learning curve than others - they shouldn't be treated as 'idiots' or folks that shouldn't be let near a wrench. They just need more detailed 'lessons learned' passed on to them.
 

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