A Motorcycle Thread About Absolutely Nothing!

TinCanSailor said:
This morning I rode to Columbia, SC (85 miles one way). The weather was cold, about 43. It was another PGR funeral flag line and escort. Sgt Lashawn Evans, age 24.

He died in Bagdad Province, Iraq on 15 Feb in a non-combat related incident. His wife PFC Florinda Evans is also serving in Iraq. His older brother Jamel is serving in Afghanistan.

Our flag line was assembled on the flight line. His casket arrived at the airport via charter jet at 9:30. His wife, their young daughter and his brother were already there with their family and friends. It was very sad. He was one week from arriving safely home from his second tour of duty.

We (about 20-25) remounted and rode behind the hearse through the city to the funeral home via police escort. The rumble was noticeable as I saw people along the way stop to watch the procession.

As hard as it was to watch and participate, I am glad I decided last night to go.

The ride back home was warmer, low 70's.

Midlands soldier killed in Iraq arrives in Columbia - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |
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RIP Evans.

coincidentally.... I just got back from funeral... my friend and also a terp... her uncle passed away.
 
Today I removed my bike battery. Even though I always use my tender, it would still refuse to crank after about the fourth start of the day. :(

Exchanged it for a new one (no charge). :) The store said that they have exchanged many batteries recently. Apparently the store stocks batteries for southern climates. The recent cold snap has done them in. This includes car and truck batteries.
 
TinCanSailor said:
Today I removed my bike battery. Even though I always use my tender, it would still refuse to crank after about the fourth start of the day. :(

Exchanged it for a new one (no charge). :) The store said that they have exchanged many batteries recently. Apparently the store stocks batteries for southern climates. The recent cold snap has done them in. This includes car and truck batteries.
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:lol: maybe get the "northern" climate battery or ask SemiTractor driver to jumpstart your bike w/24v :rofl: . j/k ..

Do you have heavy duty charger/starter to allow you to fire up motorcycle via charger?

My motorcycle battery still good and I haven't tendeded it with float charger. It was really freezing out, 15 degree and in garage was 40 degree. It still starts. I do start them and let it run for 10 min then shut it off and store it.

Catty
 
TinCanSailor said:
Today I removed my bike battery. Even though I always use my tender, it would still refuse to crank after about the fourth start of the day. :(

Exchanged it for a new one (no charge). :) The store said that they have exchanged many batteries recently. Apparently the store stocks batteries for southern climates. The recent cold snap has done them in. This includes car and truck batteries.
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yea once it goes dead, it corrodes rapidly.... permanent damage. that's why I got a more durable type.

*shaking fist at cold weather*
 
Anyone watch AMA Supercross racing in America? It's very exciting and worth watching, especially on last night's Supercross race where everyone rides dirt bikes banding bars till the end... :)
 
Jiro, I installed my ADV Monster lights today. They look great. I installed a push button switch. I have low, med, high. But now the problem, the next push of the button brings me back to low. No matter what I try, I cannot get an off setting.

Have you received yours? And, are you having any problems?
 
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TinCanSailor said:
Jiro, I installed my ADV Monster lights today. They look great. I installed a push button switch. I have low, med, high. But now the problem, the next push of the button brings me back to low. No matter what I try, I cannot get an off setting.
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from what I read, it has only 3-mode dimming. It is designed to change setting when it detects an increase in power for less than 2 seconds.

from the site
3 levels of light output - full, medium, low - power output is adjusted by applying power for less than 2 seconds. When powered up, the light will remain at the previously selected light output level until power is applied for less than 2 seconds.
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so the only way to turn it off is to hotwire an off-switch to it. For some riders - ADV Monster LED only comes on when they turn on high beam.

But I don't know if your button has an OFF-setting. You can email the seller - sandjoh at gmail dot com. I'm getting my own button from somewhere else.

TinCanSailor said:
Have you received yours? And, are you having any problems?
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nope.... *grumbling*
 
Jiro said:
from what I read, it has only 3-mode dimming. It is designed to change setting when it detects an increase in power for less than 2 seconds.

from the site


so the only way to turn it off is to hotwire an off-switch to it. For some riders - ADV Monster LED only comes on when they turn on high beam.

But I don't know if your button has an OFF-setting. You can email the seller - sandjoh at gmail dot com. I'm getting my own button from somewhere else.


nope.... *grumbling*
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I emailed. This is his reply:

"When you change the output to l-m-h, you are cycling the power on-off-on. Once you have the output level you want, turn them off. When you turn them back on they will be at the level you previously selected."

Thanks for your business,

John Sanders
ADVmonster.com


There are no instructions with the lights.
 
TinCanSailor said:
I emailed. This is his reply:

"When you change the output to l-m-h, you are cycling the power on-off-on. Once you have the output level you want, turn them off. When you turn them back on they will be at the level you previously selected."

Thanks for your business,

John Sanders
ADVmonster.com


There are no instructions with the lights.
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wow..... what a cryptic instruction.... :confused:
 
I guess I'll figure it out once I get it.... :ugh:
 
GOOD NEWS! Lights are working. Bought a simple on/off toggle switch. The black wire from each light are connected together and attached to the negative terminal of the battery.

The white wire from each light are wired together to one side of the switch. A separate white wire I attached to the other side of the switch to the positive terminal of the battery.

Each time I toggle it turns on where I left it (intensity). If you toggle it slowly (more than 2 seconds) it changes setting.

THEY ARE BRIGHT!!
 
TinCanSailor said:
GOOD NEWS! Lights are working. Bought a simple on/off toggle switch. The black wire from each light are connected together and attached to the negative terminal of the battery.

The white wire from each light are wired together to one side of the switch. A separate white wire I attached to the other side of the switch to the positive terminal of the battery.

Each time I toggle it turns on where I left it (intensity). If you toggle it slowly (more than 2 seconds) it changes setting.

THEY ARE BRIGHT!!
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:thumb:

but... to make sure - are your button and wiring safe for rain?
 
Congrats, Tin on your lights.

I don't trust myself to remember to turn off all my accessories before walking away, so I put a relay/wiring harness under my seats and wired the relay to an ignition source. This way, when I turn the key off, power to all accessories is cut off.

Let me know if you want more info on this $30 wire harness/relay.
 
green427 said:
Congrats, Tin on your lights.

I don't trust myself to remember to turn off all my accessories before walking away, so I put a relay/wiring harness under my seats and wired the relay to an ignition source. This way, when I turn the key off, power to all accessories is cut off.

Let me know if you want more info on this $30 wire harness/relay.
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yep. same here. I had a relay installed for my heating gear and GPS.

for ADV Monster LED - they hotwire it to their headlight so it'll turn off if engine is off.
 
Jiro said:
:thumb:

but... to make sure - are your button and wiring safe for rain?
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:shock: Ride in the rain?

Currently the unit is tucked under the inside edge of the fairing. I will be searching for a waterproof cover or box. Just a plain plastic box where I can drill a hole for the toggle.

I tried the lights on high on our street. Before I angled them down for driving, they lit up the houses on the next curve. 10 houses away!
 
TinCanSailor said:
:shock: Ride in the rain?

Currently the unit is tucked under the inside edge of the fairing. I will be searching for a waterproof cover or box. Just a plain plastic box where I can drill a hole for the toggle.

I tried the lights on high on our street. Before I angled them down for driving, they lit up the houses on the next curve. 10 houses away!
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yea you know - unexpected or sudden rain shower. if your button and wiring aren't "rain-proof".... it's no good. it's dangerous.

A switch like this... it's no good.
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You'll need a weatherproof/waterproof/sealed (whatever it's called) switch like this...
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Example Description of waterproof switches

Cherry - Waterproof Rocker & Pushbutton Switches | DigiKey
All Cherry waterproof rocker switches are enclosed, designed with a snap-fit mounting and comply with either IP56 or IP65 standards.

They are suitable for applications requiring protection against dust and water intrusion, such as outdoor power equipment, commercial appliances, and medical equipment.

They're available in single-pole and double-pole configurations with current ratings up to 21 amps and offer UL and/or VDE approvals. They are also offered in lighted and non-lighted designs.

A wide variety of Cherry waterproof switches are stocked by Digi-Key, where you can usually find the right model for your application on the shelf and ready to ship.
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The waterproof switches I showed you above can be drilled into console but for me - I think it's troublesome because you have to make sure the hole you're going to drill is the right size or positioned correctly. It's one-time only so once a hole is made... it's a hole forever :lol: maybe put a sticker on it to cover it up in case you changed your mind to reposition the switch.

There is a switch designed for motorcycle which you can attach it to handlebar.
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Another PGR mission today and tomorrow. A retired Navy Master Chief/retired sargent from Charleston county sheriffs department passed away.

This evening a group of us met at the funeral home for a flag line from 5-7 p.m. in a nearby town about 15 miles from our home. Inside the funeral home were two deputies in uniform with white gloves on each side of the casket. They rotated deputies by a slow face to face with salutes exchanged.

The son (also retired Navy and a biker) came outside and thanked each one of us for being there for his dad. He recommended the PGR to his mom. He was not sure she would be receptive, but when he asked her, she was excited about the idea.

Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. an escorted procession will leave from that same funeral home to Beaufort National Ceremony where there will be a service with full military honors. That part of the ride will be about 90 miles.
 
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