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I removed the EBC rears and reinstalled the old pads as a sanity check to make sure it's the EBC pads that feel weird and not the caliper/rotor. The old pads felt fine so I removed them and reinstalled the EBC pads but they still feel the same as before. I think I am just not used to the "bite"...

yeah looks similar anyways. Can you feel the groves at all? Do you think the rocky-ness i’m explaining is normal and if so how long until it should go away? Like I said, I just don’t want to do irreversible damage and rather err on the side of caution

I had OEM pads on my rear tire and I just installed EBC Sintered Double-H Pads and I am trying to find out of this is normal. I took my bike out for its first ride and I can "feel" it scoring the rear rotor on initial contact. When riding and I apply pressure to the rear brake, it feels a little...

@Brammers what do you think about this coolant for a 650f: Maxima 82964 Coolanol 50/50 Blend Performance Coolant - 64 oz. amazon.com/Maxima-82964-Coolanol-Performance-Coolant/dp/B0012TROMU I am pretty sure it's what my previous owner used, the description states: It's not completely...

yeah, that's the thing... ThreeBond TB5211C Is only available from European sellers online so I can't get it in the US. I looked up the other recommended one (Shin-Etsu KE-45) and it's only rated up to 356F (56F more than HondaBond4)... but only available in Japan 😕

@Brammers @miweber929 @baugustine Just to follow up on my research, here are the specifications of ThreeBond TB5211C: gluespec.com/Materials/sealant/threebond/tb5211 Application Type | Sealant ----------------|------- 1 Part or 2 Part | 1 Part Material Form | Paste Substrate | Ceramics, Glass...

@Brammers yeah FWIW when I google TB5211C manufactured by ThreeBond I can only find UK/EU sellers (reasonably priced) which would make sense given your location @miweber929 @baugustine (or anyone else) let me know if you have any insight on the subject (sealant for the cylinder head cover) :)

I looked in the service manual it says: "Apply sealant (TB5211C manufactured by ThreeBond, KE45 manufactured by Shin-Etsu Silicone or an equivalent) to the cylinder head cover packing semi-circular areas as shown (8 places)." would Hondabond 4...

got it, thanks, guys. I think the mech should have shims - I've talked to him last month but haven't followed up since but I will definitely verify with him and look for a different mech if he doesn't. @Brammers for the sealant you mentioned, is honda bond 4 sufficient...

thanks @Brammers! do you (or anyone else) know the part numbers for the shims? or an online link to a shim kit that would work? the idea is if I hire a mobile mechanic I need the parts beforehand and I can just return them later if I don't use them. I don't want to have to pay for the mobile...

I have just hit 16k miles and as per the service manual, I should do a valve check and adjustment. I plan on doing my first valve check around 17k once I get back from a moto-camping trip. I live in San Francisco (high cost of living) and my Honda dealership and shop estimated it would cost at...

the wiring is clean. I don't have any good pictures right now but I might be able to get some when I strip it down for a valve check in a few weeks. basically, the right grip wire connects to the left grip wire, and you have to wire it through the fairings/frame along the left side. mine is...

I put Koso Apollo Heated Grips on my bike last month and they are working great. I chose them because the heat control is built into the grip itself. They are working great so far, I bought them from Amazon - here's the link: amazon.com/gp/product/B07R4LW6Q3 If you go with them let me know, I...

Update from me here: Thanks for all the help everyone! This forum is very welcoming and helpful. I was able to change my spark plugs and air filter on my own. I didn't tackle the valves as I am only at 15,100 miles and I don't think it's worth checking early. When I get closer to 16,000 miles...

I went with these ones too! I like them so far. Like you said time will tell. I avoid riding in the dark when possible so it might be a while before I get to put them through a real test, maybe on my next road trip. They seem very bright though and I like the color.

the stanchions clean off with a scotch bright. I am ok with it only being cosmetic because you can't really see it unless you tear down the bike. I am going to scrub as much rust off as I can and ACF50 the whole area so it doesn't get worse or spread. I couldn't find a "chrome" specific Autosol...

@miweber929 I live in San Francisco. My bike is kept in a dedicated parking spot in a garage under my apartment complex. I don't live in a particularly foggy part of the city or close to the beach. It's foggy sometimes and I drove the coast last year but it's not like salt water would have...

hey, @Brammers, @miweber929, @baugustine I have another question. I noticed a little bit of dust, rust and, grime on my forks when I was taking off my fairings: I cleaned off the grime and dust but there does look like there is a little bit of rust: Is this something I should be worried...

Hmm sounds good - my bike seems to start fine both hot and cold. If I can get in there and figure out how to change the spark plugs on my own ill most likely skip the clearance inspection and do it near 32k.

Awesome thanks, I found your thread (https://650f.bike/threads/valve-clearance-check-at-32k-miles.2128) and it does look like a pain. I am also supposed to do a valve clearance inspection in about 900 miles / 1,400 km (at the 16k miles / 24k km interval). Maybe ill hold off on the early spark...