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Rpm4x4
| | Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 11:11 pm: | 
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Uly drop pegs, adjust your suspension two settings softer than the manual says and enjoy. Thats all you need. Stop all the worrying about problems. The bike is far more reliable than people here make it seem. Have a safe trip!
Word of advise for a long ride, keep the back pack light and tight. If you can feel it then you have too much crap. A heavy backpack will wear you out early. Dont bring anything you can buy at a gas station. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 - 10:07 am: |
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Rpm4x4
Based on the reliability of my XT, I would have to agree the reliability should not be an issue. I ended up packing a somewhat heavy back pack since I was not sure of the temperate and weather. You are right, the back pack did load my shoulders and did work on me after a while. Unfortunately, I had rain and storms for the better part of my journey.
The bike ran great all the way home. I have just started honing in the control settings and suspension. So far I love the bike. Definably a different ride than my XT.
I had a the rear wheel bearings fail on my XT while doing 80 on the expressway. It destroyed the wheel and swing arm. That is really the only thing I am really concerned about. I do not know if the 1125's have had the prolific failures like the X/XTs.
The possible loosening of the stator rotor nut is something I will take care of as soon as the tools is available again.
I am not one for the really load aftermarket exhausts that are currently available so I will probably just buy a stock race ECM. I do wish somebody made a light weight replacement muffler that sounds decent but does not make your ears bleed.
Thanks all for the suggestions and responses. |
Redbuell1203
| | Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 10:10 pm: |
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I would say to make sure and check the antifreeze levels as it does get missed from time to time and you never know unless you check for yourself. |
Timebandit
| | Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 03:43 pm: |
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That antifreeze idea is a good one -- especially on a new bike. when I picked up my 1125 at the dealership, I was told that it was fully prepped. first ride out and I was getting a burn on my left thigh. Checked the coolant and it was several hundred cc low. Added coolant and the bike started running a lot cooler.
double check all your fluids. it almost seems as if the people doing prep will short fill everything to pinch a penny here and there. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 09:25 pm: |
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he only issue with the new ride is lack of the tool kit.
The tool kit I can make but I need a rear shock spring preload adjustment tool. Where can I get a shock tool? |
Ratbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 10:26 pm: |
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Should be able to use an XB kit.
Doesn't it have the factory blue-bag toolkit under the passenger seat? They all shipped with 'em...worst case, a flathead screwdriver can lever the collar around in a pinch.
And FWIW, I've never been "noided" on my 09 CR (which is COMPLETELY stock). Which brings to mind the "if it ain't broke..." catchphrase. I have the resistor on a shelf somewhere...but since it seems to be behaving itself I don't see the point in messing with it.
Congrats on the new ride! |
Timebandit
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 10:35 pm: |
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blue bag? |
Ratbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 11:13 pm: |
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blue canvas bag under the passenger seat (some were black). Had the interchangeable tip screwdriver, the axle tool, the shock tool, the helmet lock cable....and something else I can't think of right now. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 11:23 pm: |
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Hopefully he wasn't talking about a 14 hour day on the 1125 
Ratbuell/Time
The new bike is quite nice. Sunday I had the opportunity to spend the day riding in Southern Indiana. Some of the best roads in our region. The bike was just plain fun. Great power and would almost make a turn just thinking about it. I actually spent 13 hours on the bike and was amazed at how comfortable it is. Even for a 54 year old body.
I am quite happy with the purchase. It is the perfect bike for one up play time and a few track days. My XT will still be the choice for two up sport touring. Now I need to pick up a dirt bike. Maybe next year. Shh, don't tell the wife! |
Timebandit
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 11:40 pm: |
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there are some truly outstanding roads in southern Indiana. i don't doubt that you could spend 14 hours in the saddle on this bike when you're having that much fun. congrats on the new purchase! |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 01:08 pm: |
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I have a Garmin Nuvi GPS that I use with the XT. How do you guys mount your GPS?
Thanks
Tim |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 05:38 pm: |
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I found some old posts that have me covered. I did not know there is an auxiliary power connector under the fairing mount. I will check it out when I get home.
Thank you anyway.
Tim |
