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@@yertelt5570 Interesting. I have to think they saw a lot returned, like mine. If I were the product manager I would cut it from the offerings before it dragged down my P&L any more. Or redesign to actually provide value to customers so they don't come back. Thanks for watching!

@@ivanessasanchez2740 I haven't looked for replacements yet but I'd start with eBay.

@@domib3873 Yes. The tool has two threaded "rods" as you say. The outer rod is hollow and the tip of it surrounds the rivet with a little room for expansion. The inner "rod" threads inside the outer and acts like a slow hammer, flaring the rivet. Hope that makes sense and is helpful.

@UrbanMonkTV thanks just ordered the same one off ebay just now never knew this tool existed much better then shaving the head off the pin and beating it out with a hammer and a punch 👍

@@martincowan9375 Yes. Though T4 doesn't have the image of a bike, it too is JASO MA-2 rated. Thanks for watching!

@@RaymondLOMELIN-h8d I bought two during holiday season so sales were on. I paid $300 each with basket. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

@@davidgearardo1788 Thanks for watching!

@@davidgearardo1788 I learned of my mispronunciation sometime after my trip and have since began studying some French. Wish I could go back and change how I pronounced it then, but it's not to be. One of my daughters is attending school in GA now so I've been visiting there more lately and I like it. Beautiful state - what I've seen of it anyway. I now have 93k miles on my Strom and it is still running great. I love it. Can't find any reason to part with it.

Yes, 15 of 20 videos I did on that CX500 project. Thanks for watching.

@@oldjarhead386 Thanks for watching.

@@Grymber Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy your Strom! They're wonderful machines. I visited Italy last summer and saw a few V-Stroms parked on the streets. Wished I had had had mine with me on that trip to ride the beautiful roads you have there. Maybe next time. Greetings from LA!

@@timbarnett3898 No need for the tube lengths to be the same. Under the configuration I show in this video, all the space within all 4 tubes is essentially 1 space. The vacuum within a space is the same everywhere in that space. Thanks again for watching.

@@timbarnett3898 Thanks for watching! Yes, but there's not really a need to "check consistency" since each gauge can be calibrated to match the others. Calibrating would be a little more difficult using the one-at-a-time model you suggest, but it could be done.

@@timbarnett3898 If calibrated to each other they are very accurate.

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Do you have any concerns about reducing the tire contact patch with higher tire pressures? I was thinking I'd like to try your idea but that popped into my head. I really like the idea of postponing the cupping.

@@UrbanMonkTV Even a half inflated tire has marginally a tad more of a contact patch, which disappears as speed increases. However, it is under braking that the front tire acquires its scalloped shape. Higher pressures limit the carcass flex in the tire which i turn keeps the heat down and prolongs longevity. Like yourself I have several high mileage bikes and a tire mounter and balancer. I've experimented with motorcycle tires for 25 years. Race bikes run lower pressures because they need to keep heat in the tires. Race tires also last hours not miles. Try maxing out your front tire. if its not your thing, go back to what you are used to. I mean a 705 is so cost effective. We could change them out every 10 thousand miles. I would love to sit and chat about bikes over a coffee. there really is no wrong answer. God speed!

@@chrisarsenault4005 Your explanation makes good sense to me. You live in SoCal area?

@@UrbanMonkTV Wish I did. I'm way up north in Canada. I have ridden in California pre covid. Beautiful!

@@chrisarsenault4005 Bummer. I was going to take you up on coffee. If you're ever down here or I'm up there let's caffeinate together!

@@mr1bienvenu1 Thanks for watching. I use this oil exclusively... ua-cam.com/video/nyb2GFvJ1bU/v-deo.htmlsi=AMpEDQoael7X6a1N

@@FiddlerOnTheRoof2024 Thanks for watching! I used to feel the same way, but now that the kids are grown I just see it as a money pit. This will certainly be the last pool I own solely by myself. I could see owning one as part of an association making better sense. Just my thoughts.

@@tombair1401 Thanks for watching!

@@lobolj53 Thanks for watching! I haven't experienced any trouble with forks yet but I aim to replace fluid soon and figure I may as well replace seals at the same time.

@@jerrydelatorre5977 Thanks for watching! I waited to install mine until I needed to install a new tire. So as a matter of best practice I always rebalance as part of a tire change. If you were to remove and replace the same tire after installing one of these valves I would still recommend rebalancing. Alternatively, if your current tire/wheel is in balance and you have a small scale, you coyld weigh your old rubber valve stem and the new ones and, if they match, in theory you wouldn't have to.

I'm fine thank you. Busy with work and family life. The Strom is going strong with 92,000 miles on it now.

@@hi0sandiego I'm glad you found my video helpful! Thank you for watching!

Thanks for watching.

Good question. For those models from earlier years before EPA regulated the "prime" function away, that would be a good option. This particular year and beyond, there is no prime setting or functionality. There must be engine vacuum (or another source) to open the valve. Thanks for watching!

@@UrbanMonkTV thanks for replying

@@psyleta You could remove only one to get the chain off, but only if you can get the outer plate to rotate out of the way. I've found it easier to just take that outer plate off entirely. Thanks for watching!

@@ShahAznable It's called Smokin' by Jonny Lang and The Big Bang. I co-wrote it with him many years ago. I also perform on the recording. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for sharing your insights for others to see here and thank you for watching!

@@akebratt7157 Thanks!

@@akebratt7157 Thanks for watching!

@@SlandersPete I didn't tie clutch handle down. It doesn't leak if you don't. It's a closed system.

​@@UrbanMonkTVI can also attest to that, I removed the slave cylinder and didn't tie down the clutch lever and no leakage happened.

@@HLMM_KE Thanks for weighing in!

@@UrbanMonkTV Hey, one question on the front sprocket. I have a 17tooth sprocket on my 1050XT. I want to change to a 15 tooth sprocket becasue I ride in slow traffic everyday and I need the low low end torque. I don't mind reduced top speed becasue I dont think I want to be doing that anywhere. Do you think the 15 tooth front sprocket will be detrimental to the motorbike in any way?

@@HLMM_KE Not detrimental at all, other than the engine will average higher rpms, but you said you don't ride top gear high speeds anyway. On the other end of the spectrum...your engine will experience lower load forces at lower rpms and one could argue that would be more gentle to your engine and clutch.

Does it immediately run when you restart it? Thanks for watching BTW.

Thanks for throwing in you insights here. Maybe full synth would be better but to your point I'm not sure I'm stressing the engine to a point where the difference would be material. Also, one thing I love about the first gen V-Stroms is the oil cooler. (They removed for later models.)

Thank you for watching!

@@jorener Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

One certainly could. Ultimately I'm not concerned with it's components, I'm concerned with the results over long term use in my machine. Thanks for watching.

Those are probably best cut off with a hacksaw and replaced with nylon bolts and nuts which will not corrode.

@UrbanMonkTV like a mini hacksaw? Sorry I'm not a tool lady LOL

@@nicole_roma You could try soaking the threads with PB Blaster (seriously I didn't make that up) to see if that loosens the corrosion up but sometimes those get too far gone. Then yes, a mini hacksaw or even a grinding wheel on a dremmel could cut the bolts off. You just don't want to damage the porcelain. Kind of tricky. Good luck! The joys of home ownership!

Thanks for watching and for adding that good insight here for others!

Thanks for watching! That little AGM battery will start Mr. Kortan just fine once. I tend to use it only when the engine is warm (when the engine fires right away). That said, Mr. Kortan has a kick start so I tend to use that more when the engine is warm or has been run previously that day. When the bike has been sitting cold for a long time I connect a jumper battery before starting because he can be a little stubborn on cold starts like that and I end up cranking the starter longer during those times. Hope that information helps!

Southern California Edison doesn't limit usage, they just make it cost prohibitive to use electricity at peak times of the day. We can use all we want but we have to prepare ourselves for the bill. When I first moved here I had got a bill for $750 for 1 month because I hadn't figured out the rate rules yet and hadn't modified my usage habits. Hope that makes it more clear. Since I made this video I've installed solar on the roof and now SoCal Edison owes me $! Thanks for watching!

Great tip! Thanks for watching and for sharing that here for the benefit of others who may read these comments.

Thanks for watching! Yes, love mine, though sometimes I wish I enjoyed the fuel economy of the 650. Other times I'm glad I have the power I have. I go back and forth, depending on whether I have my hand on the throttle or the fuel pump handle.

It may, but I can't say for certain it would properly adjust fueling across all throttle positions and rpms. Questions are "how large are the holes you suggest punching and too what end?" I suppose. With a power commander fueling can be adjusted to a wider array of configurations in intake and exhaust, but the tuning/mapping still needs to be done. Thanks for watching!