This reminds me that last night I learned that pigs (and rodents) can breathe through their buttholes.
3 Likes
Keep learning! 
3 Likes
Bought this 2025 500 EXC-F near the end of riding season last year, thinking I’d use it as a solo BDR machine. I’m kind of rethinking that plan, as it’s so damn buzzy on pavement, but I’d already bought a bunch of parts and kept them in the garage too long to send back. So, this week, installed a Yenkro rally tower, TrueNorth Motos tail/luggage rack, and Seat Concepts Comfort XL seat.
3 Likes
Nice. If you want to talk about how to get rid of that buzz, give me a holler, and you’re welcome to check out my 501 to see the results.
Would love suggestions on that. I knew the 500 had a reputation for being very buzzy, but most of what I saw focused on the bars. While there is some buzz through the bars, I was surprised at how much comes through the pegs and the seat.
Pooty Tang!
I dare you to get a BCADV jersey with “My Damie” on the back,@Scooch
1 Like
Sharp.
Straight up on the Tippy Ty!
1 Like
Spent some time with a microfiber cloth and a can of Lemon Pledge getting all the desert dust off the bike. Keeps it pretty and allows me to check for loose fasteners and stuff.
6 Likes
Follow up to my previous post on “after math of Moab weekend”
Took front wheel off bike, and then tire off the rim to assess front wheel dent. Found 3 sizable dents.
~ Watched YouTube video on how to fix dented wheels. Decided to give it a whirl.
~ Despite my better judgment, a large crescent wrench gently working from one side of the dent to the other works quite well. Fixed all three dents!
Received replacement start/stop control that had cracked in half.
~ Was able to replace after cutting a dozen zip ties and loosening almost every piece of plastic on the right side of the bike to find the plug. I did not want to remove the tank to gain access.
~ Removed and replaced start/stop control assembly, reassembled all plastic and zip tied all wires back together.
Received replacement sub frame bolt.
~ Installed with Loctite.
~ checked other three sub frame bolts which were loose, tighten them.
Ready for another adventure!
3 Likes
I can’t believe a crescent wrench on a wheel works. Holy shit!
I was skeptical as well, but considering the cost to replace the wheel it was worth a shot.
My biggest concern was cracking the rim or damaging the sealing surface and the tire not holding air, but only the exterior surface of the rim experienced some scratching with some wrench flat divots, leaving the sealing surface unharmed.
The larger dents repaired so well I went a head and touched up the minor ones while I was at it. I think next time I’ll look at making a special jaw/tool to cover more of the rim lip to limit the wrench flat divots to the exterior.
The mangled rim tape makes the repair look worst than it is.
4 Likes
Interested to hear anything you might have to say about the Molecule Moto skid plate? I am looking to replace the stock one I have and Molecule Moto is one of the options I am considering.
Mine has done its job well on the 501. Nothing to report.
Thanks Gino, that’s good to hear. Also, with skid plates, I see that there is some debate whether plastic or metal is better. Do you have any preference on this matter?
Metal is noisier and heavier. Quality HD plastic plates will survive the abuse, be lighter, and not sound like a clocktower or metal recycling plant as you hit or grind over things.
2 Likes
That is my thinking too although I have seen a lot of posts elsewhere with people saying aluminum is better. Only every experienced plastic skid plates, so I was curious what the thoughts were on here.
Probably could have avoided all of that had you been on a BMW…
1 Like