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  1. J

    what did you wrench on today??

    Thanks! It's good to be back - this really is an incredible forum and group of riders. There isn't much room to wind out the bike. There are a few highways but I do spend a lot of time in 2nd and 3rd. I do often ride around the coast between Honolulu and Kailua (72), and across the mountains...
  2. J

    AGV vs Shoei, tinted pinlock?

    If the RF-1200 fits you, the RF-1400 will also fit you. They use the same (identical part number) internal liner. The cheek pads are a little different to make the helmet quieter and a little more secure, so you'll feel more contact but it won't feel 'tighter.' I absolutely love my RF-1200, when...
  3. J

    AGV vs Shoei, tinted pinlock?

    I tried on a K3 and am between sizes. The K6 has ‘MS’ which would be perfect at least in terms of diameter, but Shoei gives a more secure feeling on my head. That said I’m still tempted, but there are no K6 helmets on-island so that adds to the complexity of the decision (return shipping.) The...
  4. J

    what did you wrench on today??

    I just finished valve shims, throttle body balance, and coolant flush on my Street Triple. Never in my life have I cursed so much! I miss working on Japanese bikes. There’s one bracket that holds both side fairings, the radiator, clutch cable and throttle cable routings, the air intake boot...
  5. J

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    Hey Dave! Good to see you, too. Yesterday I was reminiscing of that first ride you took me on. Nothing new, the concussion is the one from California. My helmet is just getting worn out and ready to be replaced so it’s just on my mind. I also haven’t been riding much - I just got the Street...
  6. J

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    This was my first ride in months after having the bike down for valve shims, throttle body balance, etc.
  7. J

    AGV vs Shoei, tinted pinlock?

    Yes, Shoei photochromic is an add-on (CWR-F2 for RF-1400.) I have the RF-1200 with the CWR-1 Photochromic and it’s literally perfect (for me.) I tried sunglasses under a helmet today and didn’t make it out of the driveway before knowing I wouldn’t be happy with it. I’m not into swapping shields...
  8. J

    AGV vs Shoei, tinted pinlock?

    I need a new helmet. I love Shoei RF-1200 and their photochromic shield but after a bad concussion I’m thinking of trying AGV K6 for the ECE rating*. Unfortunately there’s no photochromic visor. -Has anyone tried a clear visor with tinted pinlock? Is it convenient enough for full time use...
  9. J

    Returning to the forum =D

    I still haven't done H3 yet, but I just fixed my leaking output shaft seal and had the rear tire repaired, so had my first ride yesterday on the Street Triple 675. What an awesome little bike!! I went along the coast from Waikiki to Kailua, then took the Pali through the mountains (which has...
  10. J

    Returning to the forum =D

    There's no road around the northwest corner of the island. There are trails from the west side, but I don't believe they connect to the North Shore. Still, one can ride around 75% of the perimeter, then cut up the middle which is still a nice ride. And there are PLENTY of local Harley owners...
  11. J

    2014 Triumph Street Triple 675

    Idk what happened to my last post? Anyway I found I had to chamfer the engine case a little, as I couldn't get a new seal started without damaging the rubber. The engine was designed to have the seal installed on the shaft before assembling the engine halves, so there's no lead-in chamfer on the...
  12. J

    considering a triumph street triple....

    The GSX-S750 is the same size and almost the same weight as the GSX-S1000; it doesn’t really make a lot of sense to me.
  13. J

    considering a triumph street triple....

    I wasn't sure if I'd get back on a bike after my crash. I did, though it was a bit too early for me. I eventually took some time off due to relocating, but I can say that I'm really happy to be back on 2 wheels! I definitely learned from my accident and am a little more cautious because of it.
  14. J

    2014 Triumph Street Triple 675

    I had a Sprint 955 triple for a short time - the sound, torque, and power were pretty unreal! The seal is rubber coated metal. I thought about freezing the seal and heating the case with a heat gun but figured I'd ask around a little first.
  15. J

    2014 Triumph Street Triple 675

    I just got this bike last week and love it. It's really light, with a ton of usable torque and unique sound from the triple cylinder 675, and it comes stock with fully adjustable (compression, rebound, preload) front and rear suspension. Once I had a bike with properly fitting and adjusted...
  16. J

    82 GS1100G Project

    Aloha Dan! Nice work, my friend. I'm so glad that bike didn't rot away - it was killing me to watch it deteriorate. Things are great here in Hawaii and I got lucky with a really good job, so hopefully I'll be staying for awhile. I got new clubs and was playing a lot of golf, but then picked up...
  17. J

    Returning to the forum =D

    Thanks everyone! It's good to be back and in touch with you guys. Yeah things are still good in Hawaii! I ended up getting a 2014 Triumph Street Triple R (675) - it seems like the perfect bike for me on the island. I'm stoked to be riding again and to have a bike to work on a little. I really...
  18. J

    considering a triumph street triple....

    @greg78gs750 did you ever get the Street Triple? I just got one last week and love it! I had a GSX-S1000F before this when I was on the mainland - that bike is pretty much perfect if you can get out of traffic and open it up a little. Since I live on an island I wanted a smaller bike but I...
  19. J

    Returning to the forum =D

    Aloha! The system didn't recognize my info anymore so I had to re-register. I 'think' I'm using the same screen name? Anyway I separated with my GS1100g and GSX-S1000F before moving to Oahu. I've been here 3 years, riding a 170cc 'scooter' and a Jeep Wrangler TJ, and now considering a proper...
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