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10 Things They Don't Tell You About Motorcycle Riding - Part 1 - HazzMattPDX | HazzMattPDX
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10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding – Part 1. Sunday, June 15th, 2014 Commentary. Which some riders use on long rides to avoid…well…”monkey butt”. As mentioned above the wind will be buffeting your helmet back and forth at anything over about 40MPH on any bike that doesn’t have a big touring screen to hide behind. Until you build up some neck strength, you will likely find your neck sore and stiff after long 300 mile days. I suggest cheap and disposable foam plugs like Hearos. Being in ...
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Archive Commentary | HazzMattPDX
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10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding Part 3. Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 Commentary. This is the 3rd and final part of 10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding. Where we wrap up our commentary on motorcycle riding and talk a bit about the crazy motorcycle culture you may not be aware of if you don’t yet ride a motorcycle. 2572 words, 7 images, estimated 10:17 mins reading time). 10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding Part 2. Sunday, June 29th, 2014 Commentary.
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Archive Ninja 1000 ABS | HazzMattPDX
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Archive for 'Ninja 1000 ABS'. Torque Specs for the Ninja 1000 ABS. Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Learning. It’s important if you do your own maintenance to adhere to the designed torque specifications for the various bolts and nuts that keep your motorcycle held together. Many of us do-it-yourself mechanics have at times used the tried and true method of tightening items by “feel”. Depending on the amount of primate ancestry in your DNA, you’ve also either:. 2014 Ninja 1000 Wheel Removal and Re-installation.
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Torque Specs for the Ninja 1000 ABS. Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Learning. It’s important if you do your own maintenance to adhere to the designed torque specifications for the various bolts and nuts that keep your motorcycle held together. Many of us do-it-yourself mechanics have at times used the tried and true method of tightening items by “feel”. Depending on the amount of primate ancestry in your DNA, you’ve also either:. 283 words, 9 images, estimated 1:08 mins reading time). There’s an awful ...
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Sport Riding Group Pace Level Guide - HazzMattPDX | HazzMattPDX
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Sport Riding Group Pace Level Guide. Sunday, May 25th, 2014 Commentary. Sport Riding Group Pace Level Guide. 8220;I don’t want to list a spirited pace on a public forum, where LEO’s could catch wind of our trip, and be waiting for us”. 8220;We welcome any pace, and will always wait for the slow folks at turn offs so nobody gets lost”. 8220;I don’t know what “pace” I ride, so how could I describe it? 8220;Medium” is probably close enough”. Sport Riding Group Pace Level Guide. As fast as possible. Knee dra...
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10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding – Part 2 - HazzMattPDX | HazzMattPDX
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10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding Part 2. Sunday, June 29th, 2014 Commentary. This is part 2 of part of 10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Motorcycle Riding. Where we continue our commentary on motorcycle riding and everything involved with that which you may not realize if you don’t yet ride a motorcycle. You will find yourself constantly looking in car driver’s mirrors and through windows to see what the drivers around you are doing. You will hopefully be positioning your...There&#...
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Torque Specs for the Ninja 1000 ABS. Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Learning. It’s important if you do your own maintenance to adhere to the designed torque specifications for the various bolts and nuts that keep your motorcycle held together. Many of us do-it-yourself mechanics have at times used the tried and true method of tightening items by “feel”. Depending on the amount of primate ancestry in your DNA, you’ve also either:. 283 words, 9 images, estimated 1:08 mins reading time). The original Doc Wong S...
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How to remove and install wheels on 2014 Ninja 1000 | HazzMattPDX
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2014 Ninja 1000 Wheel Removal and Re-installation. Friday, July 4th, 2014 Learning. With a new set of tires ready for mounting, it’s time to take the wheels off the 2014 Ninja 1000! Removing the Rear Wheel:. Raise the rear wheel using a secure rear stand. Remove the rear brake caliper and ABS sensor and place some clean cardboard in between the brake pads, to help prevent them from sliding closed or falling out. Remove the rear spring clips. Rear wheel remove complete! Removing the Front Wheel:. Loosen f...
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2014 Ninja 1000 ebay Mirror Extender Spacers install - HazzMattPDX | HazzMattPDX
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2014 Ninja 1000 ebay Mirror Extender Spacers install. Saturday, March 29th, 2014 Ninja 1000 ABS. This is a quick picture write up for the install of these ebay Mirror Extenders Spacers from Cycle Machine Works. On a 2014 Ninja 1000. 1) Remove the 4 dash screws with the appropriate hex wrench:. 2) Raise the windscreen to the highest position, and press down gently on the top of the dash panel so the clips unhook and you can remove the dash panel:. This was one of the cheaper mods available for the mirrors...
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Volunteering at the Race Track - HazzMattPDX | HazzMattPDX
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Volunteering at the Race Track. Saturday, April 12th, 2014 Fun. I’ve seen our local Portland International Raceway, OMRRA. 8230;and to clear up the first item: Blinky said the way to check if you’re qualified to volunteer for OMRRA is to check if you have a pulse. Yes? You’re ready to volunteer! My experience volunteering at PIR with OMRRA. Why you might want to volunteer. How you can volunteer and tips. 8221;, “do I have to pay gate fee? 8221;, “what should I wear? A bunch of folks were already gathered...
