XS Southeast 2017 discussion

[motoman]

Brant, it's getting ridden 'till it don't ride no more.

I put a new set of Dunlops on it this afternoon, an Elite 3 rear and some namless Dunlop front, so I'm not running squared off tires that are almost bald in the center.

When I get to my dad's in Kentucky, I'll see about getting another cam. Unfortunately, I can't just phone home because neither one of my brothers are mechanically 'ept, with my continued good fortune I could wind up with a 2H7 exhaust cam instead of a 3H5 intake.

Kinda' figured that was where things were headed by that first sentence anyways. Good luck and be safe!

[MPittma100]

Good

Hi All,

So far, so good. Lots of XSives showed up today from all over the US and Canada. Welcome to everyone. We will start early tomorrow with breakfast, then on to some fantastic riding in the Great Smoky Mountains. Can't wait!

More later.

P.S. We miss you Jeff and Brent.

[jetmechmarty]

Where is Billy Roc?

[Bonz]

Scott and the rest of you guys, really happy to see a fun rally getting underway!

Scott, that picture of the cam lobe looks like some scuffing. I can't see where there's any major damage? Or is that like an indentation running the width of the lobe? Other than the gray scuffing, the surface looks shiny. Maybe I just can't tell.

Heck, you should see some of the lobes that come out of the ZRX 1200's, due to poor metallurgy in manufacture they pit terribly but seem to reach a point where they don't pit anymore and performance is no worse for the wear.

You were adjusting the valves at the Colorado rally back in July, and then decided you didn't need to adjust them after all, or something like that?

[Brent]

missing it this year

Hi All,

So far, so good. Lots of XSives showed up today from all over the US and Canada. Welcome to everyone. We will start early tomorrow with breakfast, then on to some fantastic riding in the Great Smoky Mountains. Can't wait!

More later.

P.S. We miss you Jeff and Brent.

Thanks! I miss y'all too. Happy to hear from all who made it again. Ride safe and have fun. I will be ok here in GA with my crying towel

[BillyRok]

Turned Back

I came back to NY from SC yesterday. Was having several issues and concerns, not the least of which was some idiot backing into my XJ as it sat in parking lot while I was inside having dinner with some friends. Things felt like they were starting to go wrong and if I was going to have problems I wanted it to happen as I was getting closer to home rather than farther away. I'll start another thread with details. Have fun and ride safe everybody!

[Outlaw4shrt]

Hey everyone, I am on my way in with my non running bike in the bed of my truck. I'll be there to work on it and enjoy whatever festivities are going on for non riders. I'm staying at the iron horse in one of their camper sites. See you soon!

[3Phase]

BillyRok, that's a bummer, I was hoping you'd be here.

Bonz, that was the #1 intake shim that I changed and it didn't get rid of "The Tick." I changed it and then thought I lost it when it snapped into place and shot a blob of oil into the air that looked like a shim until I looked at the head and the shim was still there.

Outlaw4shrt, everyone left for the group rides after breakfast, there're three of us still here but we're going to lunch so hang tight when you get here, we'll be right back after these important messages from our sponsors!

[JeffH]

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we'll be right back after these important messages from our sponsors!

The following businesses sent their support to the rally:
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.
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State Farm Insurance
Haggerty Insurance
Summit Racing
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Whenever possible, please support these contributors.

Thanks

[Schming]

What A Tease ...

I'm on my knees

Prayin' fer PICS PLEASE

[Bonz]

Scott, can you clarify what the damage was in the picture of the cam lobe?

[ELDR]

Sorry Heather and I had to cancel last minute, ugly work thing . Hope all have fun, we will see you next year

Ted and Heather

[dpotter58]

Where is Ben?

[BA80]

Where is Ben?

Ben crashed The Swamp Thing. He doesn't have a bike.

[dpotter58]

Ben crashed The Swamp Thing. He doesn't have a bike.

He said he was sjowing up