What did you do to your Concours today?

[maxtog]

I know I read that somewhere....oh well..

You sound a lot like me.  CRS

[gggGary]

Heck you could ride a Connie through that warranty at 80MPH, especially if the brakes, oh um never mind.

[2talltim]

Finished installing my new EBC front rotors and new bolts today. Went for a ride and holy crap are they quiet. Still a little spongy as the pads havent quite seated with the new rotors yet but they feel oh so smooth.

never mind the missing rotor bolt in the pic. i installed them on the bike while i was wating for the new bolts. They came today and they all brand new and shiney.

[Rhino]

Nice! I'll be doing the exact same thing with the exact same rotors this weekend. I didn't order new bolts for the rotors. But I did get new bolts for the brakes as one of mine is wallerd out a bit and almost couldn't get it off. So I also got a new torque wrench to make sure they don't get put in too tight.

[jimmymac]

Have a kid at work with a new Z1000 talking smack. He lost when the light turned green. It was a lot of fun.

[2talltim]

Nice! I'll be doing the exact same thing with the exact same rotors this weekend. I didn't order new bolts for the rotors. But I did get new bolts for the brakes as one of mine is wallerd out a bit and almost couldn't get it off. So I also got a new torque wrench to make sure they don't get put in too tight.

I would recommend new bolts or heat up the old ones and use a quality hex wrench when taking them off.They have factory Red locktite on them. Most of mine were almost wallered out and i didnt want to risk it. I found the cheapest place to get the bolts was partzilla think it was around $25 delivered for all 10. Here is what most of mine look like after I remove them

[Rhino]

I would recommend new bolts or heat up the old ones and use a quality hex wrench when taking them off.They have factory Red locktite on them. Most of mine were almost wallered out and i didnt want to risk it. I found the cheapest place to get the bolts was partzilla think it was around $25 delivered for all 10. Here is what most of mine look like after I remove them

Sounds like good advice. Now I have to wait another week to do this. Thanks for the info!

[2talltim]

Sounds like good advice. Now I have to wait another week to do this. Thanks for the info!

Yea i figure with $400 worth of rotors whats another $25 for new bolts.
Here is a link to the bolts on partzilla for my 08 im sure they are all the same but you should double check.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-92150-1771.html

[maxtog]

Have a kid at work with a new Z1000 talking smack. He lost when the light turned green. It was a lot of fun.

But we have bags, so of course our bikes must be "slow"

[jimmymac]

But we have bags, so of course our bikes must be "slow"

Big electric windshields, heated seats and grips, GPS mounts, trunks and backrests.
And one last thing, Homeboys that know how to ride.
Sorry Sailorchic, Chicks too.

[sailor_chic]

Thanks Jimmy 

[VirginiaJim]

Big electric windshields, heated seats and grips, GPS mounts, trunks and backrests.
And one last thing, Homeboys that know how to ride.
Sorry Sailorchic, Chicks too.

Especially those that ride a Vmax...

[Rhino]

Yea i figure with $400 worth of rotors whats another $25 for new bolts.
Here is a link to the bolts on partzilla for my 08 im sure they are all the same but you should double check.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-92150-1771.html

So this weekend I thought I'd start the process and remove the old rotors. I had absolutely no problem removing the old bolts. So I cleaned them up, applied a little blue loctite and installed my new EBC rotors. New rubber, new brakes, feels like a new bike. 

[sailor_chic]

I bought a Baldwin Grand touring seat for my bike. I just received shipping confirmation from him today and my seat should arrive soon!

[rhhall]

I bought a Baldwin Grand touring seat for my bike. I just received shipping confirmation from him today and my seat should arrive soon!

Didn't you have a Laam?
Why the switch?

[Rhino]

Also while replacing front rotors and tire I took a look at the front TPMS that hasn't worked for 2 years since I last replaced the battery. The battery still read 3.2v so I re-soldered it thinking it might have a cold solder joint. I tried to activate it before putting it back by swinging it around on a string. No go. I assumed I had damaged the unit and just put it back on the rim anyway. First ride the front TPMS is now working and quite accurate. Reads exactly what my dial tire gauge reads. Now that I live in a warmer climate, I no longer have the low TPMS battery panic screen. Why oh why didn't they make these with a simple battery replacement. I would replace the battery every time I put on a new tire.

[jimmymac]

Also while replacing front rotors and tire I took a look at the front TPMS that hasn't worked for 2 years since I last replaced the battery. The battery still read 3.2v so I re-soldered it thinking it might have a cold solder joint. I tried to activate it before putting it back by swinging it around on a string. No go. I assumed I had damaged the unit and just put it back on the rim anyway. First ride the front TPMS is now working and quite accurate. Reads exactly what my dial tire gauge reads. Now that I live in a warmer climate, I no longer have the low TPMS battery panic screen. Why oh why didn't they make these with a simple battery replacement. I would replace the battery every time I put on a new tire.

I can't wait until my next tire change. Those things are outta here and replaced with plain ol' valve stems. Goodbye flashing panic cluster.
I'm a grown man. I can tell when my tire is low, and can verify with my gauge.

[KevinRLi]

I can't wait until my next tire change. Those things are outta here and replaced with plain ol' valve stems. Goodbye flashing panic cluster.
I'm a grown man. I can tell when my tire is low, and can verify with my gauge.

Not me. While I haven't had the need to replace them on my 2012 yet they saved my butt a couple of times. Nail in the tire on the highway resulting in a slow leak was picked up. Major slash in a tire one morning going to work also notified me right away. I wouldn't ride without them knowing they can save my butt.

[VirginiaJim]

I can't wait until my next tire change. Those things are outta here and replaced with plain ol' valve stems. Goodbye flashing panic cluster.
I'm a grown man. I can tell when my tire is low, and can verify with my gauge.

I'm a grown man approaching 60 and anything that has to do with safety on the bike stays.  I always want to make it to the next birthday in one piece.  My most favorite screen is for tire pressure.  If you are concerned about the warning screens, change the batteries when you change the tires.  It's not that big of a deal.  I've done both of mine.

[Rhino]

I'm a grown man approaching 60 and anything that has to do with safety on the bike stays.  I always want to make it to the next birthday in one piece.  My most favorite screen is for tire pressure.  If you are concerned about the warning screens, change the batteries when you change the tires.  It's not that big of a deal.  I've done both of mine.

That's my new plan. In fact I'm going to order some battery holders (http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/BS-5/BS-5-ND/275304) and install these and replace the batteries with every tire change.