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Ya, super cool decals huh;) In two days I've already got a couple nice comments on them:cool: So, instead of 'What kind of bike is that', I get 'Cool badges... what kind of bike is that?':black_eyed:
The EBR's came off with my thumbnail and just a dab of WD-40 for the adhesive, but I stopped getting "Wow, the CBR's look different from when I had my Honda in the 90's":upset:

Vincenzajay: You're welcome:up: Theres a whole lot more to compare with XB's and EBR's than just kill timing for the QS. The SX's delay is almost imperceptible! I don't know what the timing is or if it's just spark kill or fuel and spark, but I believe it includes an algorithm for each specific gear and throttle opening %.
Comparing apples to apples...my XB needs every bit of 120mS to QS smoothly. My XB just needs more time than yours to have the engine decelerate to match the next higher gears, lower RPM point. FWIW, I account that to the fuel map I'm running.

I stand by my quote of "Not using [the QS] properly". It includes every aspect of not using it properly. Including ignorance. From the physical (timidly up-shifting) to the mental (having it set improperly). Did you hear about the kid who picked up a gun and shot himself? It wasn't the guns fault...

My thread, my opinion:eagerness:
Basic instructions I agree with and I do read them:angel: But "Detailed instructions" for adding a simple, mostly universal part to your specific bike shouldn't ever exist. It only exacerbates the problems. Crazy right? Hear me out.
If the person trying to be a bike mechanic, doesn't understand bike mechanics thats where the problem is. Not the part, and not the bike. They need to have a little experience, common sense, and understand the theory to do the job, or ask, or pay, someone who does.

Ever hear the joke about the ignorant guy who tightened the Buell drain plug to 35Ft/lbs? He used "detailed instructions". Hahahahaha, thats a good one:upset:
 
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Don't be offended by my use of the word "ignorance" either. Everyone is ignorant, including yours truly. You won't find me wrenching away at the power plant on a nuclear sub:upset:! Ok heck I'll give it a shot, but I suggest you go very far away:black_eyed:

"Idiot" is an offensive word that suggests someone knows better and doesn't use that knowledge. I don't use that word unless the definition fits clearly. "I am an idiot for working on a nuclear sub that I am ignorant on fixing".:stupid:

'The ignorant kid shot himself is a sad statement.

'The idiot kid shot himself', isn't.
 
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Your thread - your rules.:up:

But I continue to be confounded by the state of affairs where someone (including yours truly) asks a question and doesn't get an answer to that direct question (often an orthogonal one - but not one that indicates a careful reading of the question being asked). The questioner can certainly admit to 'ignorance' of that particular issue (note the different use of 'ignorance' - to be "ignorant of a certain thing" is different than being 'ignorant simpliciter' - that should probably, I claim, be clarified when using even that word) without being an 'ignorant' person.

Let me be specific - if someone asks (and I'm intentionally referring to my other thread so as to use a concrete example) how to, say, remove the solenoid signal wire - in fact, asks very directly if 1) do you just remove the green wire? or 2) do you remove the entire plastic assembly within which the green wire is terminated? One would think answers to that question would be targeted at clarifying that state of affairs. When everyone kind of ignores that specific question and talks about everything else for a page or two (in that particular case, on my thread:eagerness:) such that I have to go off-board and ask someone else entirely for the mechanics of how to carry out the instructions given, it demonstrates a corresponding lack of communication skills - i.e. listening to the question being asked - then answering that question....

I can generalize that to any number of times I have read threads (here and elsewhere) when someone has asked those kind of questions, and the board 'intelligentsia' treats that individual in a somewhat patronizing manner. Having had to lead people, sometimes large numbers of people, both in and out of combat and other deployments for almost 3 decades, that kind of listening/answering makes me cringe just like nails on a chalkboard.

(I hasten to add that often it's the poster cum questioner's fault....they ask a question, get a specific answer - and then ignore the answer completely. Reversed problem - same communication skill deficit or just hardheadedness in general.)

I'm sure that's not the intent of most of these responses - so I'm not ascribing motive to anyone here. But it does warrant mention as an observation from the 'cheap new person seats' - where I definitely sit mechanically. When I see a phrase like "use it incorrectly", I begin to wonder what causes folks to do just that. I would proffer that it's often just a lack of information (or 'ignorance of that thing' - as you said) - and as such it could be easily countered with information.

Note that I'm specifically complimenting you here - when I was urged (by you and others) to 'go for it - it's fun' and purchase the QS for the XB, I did so. When it worked wonkily, you came through with the answers as to 1) what probably was the problem, given my symptoms and 2) how to adjust certain parameters within the tuning program.

That is the kind of help that allows me to pass on to others (which has already happened offline) those 'lessons learned' that Silverrider is talking about.

And yes, I first tightened my oil cap to the service manual spec...that was before I got on this board. Won't do that again...:cool:

I'm rambling - and this is your thread about a very, very cool 1190 SX.....which you can't keep on two wheels very often :up::eagerness::black_eyed:
 
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I would proffer that it's often just a lack of information (or 'ignorance of that thing' - as you said) - and as such it could be easily countered with information.
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Of course information is all they need. That is the solution to the definition of ignorance.


Ahhh, communication. How I miss you so:upset: Theres a whole conversation of why its gone, but the bottom line is you are correct. You have heard "Garbage in, garbage out". My quote is "Your answers will be only as good as your questions". Feel free to use it (and send me my royalties)!:eagerness:

(Not in reference to your thread, I'm venting here...) I must be a masochist because I spend my limited free time helping people I don't know by using my experience to diagnose something I cannot see, cannot touch, from a source is ignorant (that is why they need the help in the first place). To worsen the situation, the subject is usually very impatient, unprepared, unqualified (obviously) and can even be combative!:mad-new: Now add lack of communication and the fact that humility is long gone.

"Whats the answer"
(A)
"That's not it!"
You asked.
"You are dumb! Thats not IT! I'm right, I'm right, I'm RIGHT!!!"
Ok.
"Jerk!!"
You're welcome... next? (sigh)

Step by step actual diagnosis, is the only way to properly repair something. It is methodical, logical, faster, easier, and more educational than the guesses thrown around in any 'get a tune/buy a battery/I have a hiccup' threads. Sure, you can get lucky, but did it help you fix it next time?. Nope.

You could help a monkey get the orange out of the vase, if you could communicate with it.
 
Coot, Maybe you can regale folks with the planning and thought that went into your wheel bearing event--Arco, wasn't it?

Opto

Still riding around here, mid-forties--love the heated grips on the Uly
 
So I had some visitors from Florida and Texas come to visit. They rented a Triumph Tiger 800 from eagle rider, borrowed my STT, and I rode the SX. We swapped bikes a bit and I got to show them 350 miles of California twisties that day, made good on my standing Bueller beer promise, and on the way to see their first west coast sunset we spied the funniest thing!

In my very, very, small town, less than 3 blocks from my house is a good bar (go figure:very_drunk:) and right out front was one of the only 404 EBR SX's ever made. Not only that, it was white like mine! (167 made). If I wasn't riding mine, I'd have had a heart attack:hororr:. He actually lives in this tiny town too. Odds anyone? I have not seen another EBR in the LA area. Ever.


FYI Eagle Rider doesn't care if you low side a Triumph, scrape up the plastics, tear off the mirror, smash a turn signal, and rip the passenger pegs and bag brackets right off the frame. Didn't even bat an eye:eagerness:
 
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Heck Coot, I have never seen another 1190rx like mine. How long were you in that bar for anyway? Just kidding but they are pretty rare.

Not so much about saving the day but it is the "Code" that we live by. Don't leave a buddy stranded
 
FYI Eagle Rider doesn't care if you low side a Triumph, scrape up the plastics, tear off the mirror, smash a turn signal, and rip the passenger pegs and bag brackets right off the frame. Didn't even bat an eye
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not sure they'll appreciate you advertising that lol!
 
I rent cars all the time and it usually has to be an SUV so when they ask about insurance, I'm like "Hell ya! for SURE! that covers everything right? Like... EVERYTHING?!? What about drugs? does it cover drugs? off roading is covered too, right? sweet!!"
I get mixed reactions :cool:


and to add to my rambling pointless thread:
https://rideapart.com/articles/12-high-torque-motorcycles
 
I've been posting a lot for the last 2 days because I'm sick and stuck at home, so I don't infect the innocent:upset:



and apparently I'm whiny too. lol.

This post will make me gear up and go straddle a bike. No idea where I'll end up today:up:
 
Got a chance to play with the SX today and did some simple upgrades.

I finally found a good place to put the Shorai battery charger plug. I hate when they just hang out the bottom of a bike. Looks like a horse taking a piss:upset:
I just safety wired the plug to the inside of the relocated plate bracket. easy!
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I also added some fat grips for my Sasquatch hands. I haven't ridden it yet, but considering I notice how hard the stock pencil grips are to hang onto I bet I like them:up:

Also finally got the RX taller windscreen for the Hotbodies RX plastics too! It's nice:) I have the upper triple, and am waiting to hear back about the RX upper fairing bracket. I think thats all I need to convert it to an RX track bike:angel:

I might need the fairing supports for the sides, and I'm unsure if the SX muffler brackets are the same to be able to mount the underbelly? I'll make what I can, but they seem cheap enough.
 
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Cooter said:
Got a chance to play with the SX today and did some simple upgrades.

I finally found a good place to put the Shorai battery charger plug. I hate when they just hang out the bottom of a bike. Looks like a horse taking a piss:upset:
I just safety wired the plug to the inside of the relocated plate bracket. easy!
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39712495861_cf51faac04_c.jpg


I also added some fat grips for my Sasquatch hands. I haven't ridden it yet, but considering I notice how hard the stock pencil grips are to hang onto I bet I like them:up:

Also finally got the RX taller windscreen for the Hotbodies RX plastics too! It's nice:) I have the upper triple, and am waiting to hear back about the RX upper fairing bracket. I think thats all I need to convert it to an RX track bike:angel:

I might need the fairing supports for the sides, and I'm unsure if the SX muffler brackets are the same to be able to mount the underbelly? I'll make what I can, but they seem cheap enough.
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Did you say Sasquatch ?? I let him take her for a short Blast! Like I had a choice. LOL
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