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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #460 on: January 13, 2015, 02:35:24 PM »
Question.  Does the dead battery need to be removed to break some type of signal contact, or can they be left in the sensor once they lose all voltage?  The PO replaced mine a couple of years ago, but I still get the flashing signal in the cold, that goes away once the air in the tires warm.  Found riding the snot out of it on back roads makes it stop quicker... Just saying.  tp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #461 on: January 13, 2015, 03:18:16 PM »
Stupid question time, Tom. What is the air pressure in your tires when cold? Just curious
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #462 on: January 13, 2015, 03:23:46 PM »
Stupid question time, Tom. What is the air pressure in your tires when cold? Just curious
41-43 PSI, is where I keep them.  The read out on screen is normally pretty accurate.  In cold, flashes for a few miles then shows the above 40+ PSI read out, and only when cold.  tp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #463 on: January 13, 2015, 03:24:51 PM »
Question.  Does the dead battery need to be removed to break some type of signal contact, or can they be left in the sensor once they lose all voltage?  The PO replaced mine a couple of years ago, but I still get the flashing signal in the cold, that goes away once the air in the tires warm.  Found riding the snot out of it on back roads makes it stop quicker... Just saying.  tp

You can leave the dead batteries in, although they could theoretically eventually leak and cause damage, but I think the point is that you don't care.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #464 on: January 13, 2015, 03:37:57 PM »
You can leave the dead batteries in, although they could theoretically eventually leak and cause damage, but I think the point is that you don't care.
Thanks.  Being old skool, or just old, I came from a tube based POV.  Could lose several PSI over night. 

I like the readout, as a reminder to check tire pressure occasionally, but tubeless just aren't as sensitive to pressure loss.

 Only my Dyna still has tubes, and check them before each ride.  A pain in the a$$ to do so, but necessary.  Thanks again for the info.  tomp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #465 on: January 13, 2015, 03:57:25 PM »
Thanks.  Being old skool, or just old, I came from a tube based POV.  Could lose several PSI over night. 

I like the readout, as a reminder to check tire pressure occasionally, but tubeless just aren't as sensitive to pressure loss.

 Only my Dyna still has tubes, and check them before each ride.  A pain in the a$$ to do so, but necessary.  Thanks again for the info.  tomp

I love the functionality too but have totally had it with that flashing screen every stinking morning. Next time my tires of off, those things are gone! I really don't miss TPMS on my other bike.

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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #466 on: January 15, 2015, 07:17:10 PM »
 I repaired the broken tabs ont the nose fairing. I think it came out pretty good.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #467 on: January 15, 2015, 07:23:22 PM »
I repaired the broken tabs ont the nose fairing. I think it came out pretty good.
PICS?  Today, no repair can be rendered without dozens of images, ready for posting. . . ;D ;D
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #468 on: January 15, 2015, 07:32:07 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #469 on: January 15, 2015, 07:36:00 PM »
Doesn't look too good...tp
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #470 on: January 15, 2015, 07:39:23 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #471 on: January 15, 2015, 07:40:55 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #472 on: January 15, 2015, 07:42:05 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #473 on: January 15, 2015, 07:49:06 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #474 on: January 15, 2015, 08:15:28 PM »
Both sides were were broken. I used a part of a pvc conduit to reinforce the the top holes and a smallpiece of sheet metal to rreinforce the edge.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #475 on: January 15, 2015, 09:34:53 PM »
Today I changed the engine oil and filter, changed the final drive oil, checked the tires and pressure, then went for a 25 mile ride. Refilled the tank with pure gasoline.
Connie ran perfect, and pulled like a freight train. Sure was nice to be back in the saddle after 2 long months of fridgid weather!

Planning on putting on some miles this weekend since temps are going to be in the 60's!
WooHoo!  8)

Will also be wrapping up an Audiovox 100 cruise control system for a friend and his 1999 Honda Valkrye. Hopefully we'll get to try it out!
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #476 on: January 16, 2015, 06:16:25 PM »
I just placed my order for my Rostra CC. Soon a throttlemeister  will be for sale!

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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #477 on: January 16, 2015, 07:19:18 PM »
I just placed my order for my Rostra CC. Soon a throttlemeister  will be for sale!
Even with the Rostra I still have my throttlemeister, Many times I just want to lock the throttle for a quick second or 2 without setting the cruise. The throttlemeister is also much heavier that the stock bar ends & seem to smoothen vibrations better. 
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #478 on: January 17, 2015, 06:38:07 AM »
I don't have a Rostra but I kept my Throttlemeister from the C10 cause of the weight and it's nice and shiny.
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Re: What did you do to your Concours today?
« Reply #479 on: January 17, 2015, 10:45:27 AM »
Hmmm, guess I need to reconsider removing the throttle lock then.  Do you really think the extra few grams makes a difference?