What did you do to your Concours today?

[mikeb2411]

Shori batteries are pretty good in the cold. I have one in my dirt bike & it was cranking  over last week in the low 40's just as good as when in the 90's. I'm not to worried about any lower than 30's here in central florida. The key to starting with a lithium battery in very cold weather "not Florida" is to turn on the lights for about a minute before cranking over, That warms the battery & it then has the same power as in warmer weather. My friends up north have them in their snowmobiles & swear by them 

Sheesh...here in So. Cal, where I live in Ojai, there were mornings in December that were in the teens! But, my bike (stock battery and all) fired up right away and without issue every time!

[freebird6]

pulled the ECU and sent shoodabeen an email.

[zarticus]

Sheesh...here in So. Cal, where I live in Ojai, there were mornings in December that were in the teens! But, my bike (stock battery and all) fired up right away and without issue every time!

Yup. My original battery used to fire right up in the cold too, It Finally gave up the ghost after 4 years & is only holding 11.9 volts. They all wear out eventually !. I went with the lithium because I like them & wanted the high amp hour. Just my personal choice 

[angelo]

Changing the air filter, took everything off, changed it out, added Fiamm horns tried to test them - nothing.  Dead battery or messed up FOB!!!!  Rats.  Charger back on the battery, wait - no go.  Wait longer, no go.  It's gotta be the fob sensor!  Hours later, looking at all the parts laid out - "Sh$t!  Pick up the fob, walk over to the bike - instant start.  Duh...    Guess it works better when it's not in the tank compartment 20 feet away.

Last night oil and gear oil.  Tomorrow, radiator guard, plugs, clutch and brake fluids.  Kerosene heater keeping the garage temps manageable. 

[Cloggy]

I fixed the front TPMS.
It had a flat battery. So I followed the procedure outlined on the web of using clamps to break the bead on the tyre and carefully exposed the TPMS. Carefully removed the TPMS and pulled it apart. Pried the battery from the spot welded tabs and soldered a new battery in place. Getting the solder to stick to the old battery tabs was harder than anticipated and in the process I cooked the battery. 
Luckily I bought a packet of two batteries. So soldered two thin wires to the second battery which was real easy and connected those wires to the circuit board.
It wasn't until I went to put the TPMS together that I realised that I had the polarity reversed with the wires. 
So undid the soldering and swapped the wires around in the firm belief that I had killed the sensor with the reverse polarity.
Did the "swing the sensor around on string" test to see if it showed up on the dash panel of the bike. Nothing    Killed it for sure.
But the sensor back in the wheel, pumped the tyre up and took the bike for a spin.
Imagine my surprise when the dash panel came to life before even getting to the end of our driveway and showed front tyre pressure. I couldn't believe it.    Those sensors are obviously pretty bullet proof. Sweet 

[lather]

Congrats. I had a similar experience with my rear sensor, except I had one of my solder joints fail because I was worried about cooking the battery and didn't use enough heat. Now I need to do my front again but will wait for my next tire change. They come pretty often.

[turbojoe78]

Removed the Battery from the C10 and put it in the basement on a trickle charger and installed the Battery Tender JR leads on the C14 in the garage so I can plug it in.

[robertv]

I did my own brakes & clutch fluid for the first time! Feels good to do this, didn't realize how easy it was especially when you have the right tools like a motion pro brake bleeder. I also removed my rear wheel and installed a Pirelli Angel GT A spec tire. Went for a test ride yesterday and loving how the ride feels better again! Now i need to do the front wheel soon and replace the air filter next.

[connie_rider]

Well done Robert.
Stick around with this group long enough,,,, and you may be building engines etc yourself...

Ride safe, Ted

[Jim M.]

 Put on a new front tire (PR3) and finished the bodywork getting a huge scratch out of the front fender. Now I sit and wait...calling for up to 24" of snow today. Damn.

[jimmymac]

The new battery is so light, I can't believe it! It's like a display model with no guts inside.
Works good too.
I also took my power connections for the heated gear and seat, that terminated at the battery with three eyelets, and used a heavy duty butt connector with heat shrink to a larger wire with one eyelet.
It was getting crowded in there, and I was able to put the in-line fuses on the other side of the battery, where their is a ton of free space. The only issue I see is if a fuse blows, it will be a beach to get to. But I've had my stuff hooked up for years, and never had a fuse blow.
Gonna wash her soon.

[tweeter55]

Gonna wash her soon.

[VirginiaJim]

+2 

[Deziner]

Well, it IS a leap year...

[tweeter55]

Well, it IS a leap year...

And then there is this, I suppose
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/science/space/five-planets-align-mars-jupiter-mercury-saturn-venus.html?_r=0

[tomp]

Finally had a chance to ride to work yesterday.  Off today and it's suppose to rain and have a front come through.  Upper 70's by the weekend though, and should be able to ride again.  My apologies to those who are covered in snow.  This summer when you have great weather, it will be swampy hot and unbearable here. 

[sailor_chic]

I installed a USB port on my dash.



Also did a little decorating 

[tomp]

Also did a little decorating 

And not just any girl, either.  A real rider on the best sport touring bike made. Did I mention a good looking girl, too!!?  Have a great week, Nicole.     tomp  dd50

[Conrad]

Also did a little decorating 

You'll prolly have to slow down a bit in order for the passed to read that.   

[VirginiaJim]

Effen hilarious...