Bubba's 2014 Maintaince and add ons

Ok, So in my attempt last week and following success come "hell or high water" this Sunday morning that that I will be sober for finishing changing the oil on this one that is a "Bitch"! (mostly because all of my tools are at work and did not bring them home last weekend when I started this thinking I needed three things) And, thank you for all that gave positive advice! But, I do not have a buddy to help so I am on my own. Please god don't let me get out the oscillating tool again!;-)

I just received my T Rex (VFR) sliders. This one for sure has to be a straight forward install without bullshit plastic, Am I correct? I was surprised that they came so quickly and that is great that I can finish both in one day. I also received a I phone water proof mount that needs to have the right bar extended to work. Any advice on moving or extending the left bar to accommodate about 3/4 to an inch assembly? Thank you for any reasonably good advise in advance!

 

Yes Bubba, frame bolts out, new bolts through bracket, spacers on the bolts and screw into frame. The only thing to check is which bolt goes where as the lengths are different but T-Rex's diagram is clear.

 

Most folk mount them either from the steering stem or tank brackets via a ram mount. Can you post a pic of what you have.

 

A.M, I love it. How about I ship you and your bike out and we can kill it on my stress with your aura and assistance with the work needed. Then We can take a couple of rides around Utah before you go home! Now to find the money! Shit, I forgot I work in the restaurant biz and don't make squat not to mention I would have to put you up at a hotel since I have a one bedroom condo. ;-)

 

Sure,

 

Thanks, Fatshoutybloke, I did install them today and I like them very much. I do have 2 issues though,

#1, You have to remove the left slider to change the oil due to not allowing the lowers to be removed or installed without doing so.

I was waiting with the lowers off the left side to have the oil give me an accurate read this time since last week I rushed the fill and overfilled. To bad I did not catch it before last night. F... So I went after the sliders. The instruction are clear and an easy install other than I did not have a torque wrench so I will have to check the bolts time to time. This is how I found out that I could not replace the lowers after doing both. I had to again remove the left side slider to get the body work back on without damage.

#2, I keep hitting my shin on the left side as well while putting the bike level on a stop. I must be kicking my leg out or something, It is something that I will have to just get used to and the bruises and pain until motor memory takes effect. ;-)

I do love that the VFR badging is finally on the bike! and I know that they will same me some cash in the long run. Almost did today! A car in front of me in a mountain intersection was hiding a bunch of gravel and a few large rocks. As we both made the left I did not see the large rock that almost threw me off to the left if my legs had not still been down. Butt clincher alert at less than 1-3mph!;-)

 

The sliders look good. Did you get the phone mount on? I'm looking for a solution.

 

No, I really haven't spent time looking at that.

 

Hey I just got those Chinese LEDs for the tire stems. To bad they came in blue. Oh well going to risk a ticket and play dumb if a cop pulls me over. I have pretty good luck at the play dumb game! "What, this is my sons bike! I'm sorry officer I will take these off immediately !"