Don't need to make a new thread about the shifting issue, fairly sure its an oil level issue. Not enough oil before, and I think its slightly overfilled at the moment. If I still have the problem after removing a little oil, then I may make a new thread.

So I have a sort of update:

I got new handlebars, decided to go with the Bikemaster Superbike bars, since they were cheap and similar to stock. I planned to install them yesterday, but when I parked the bike at work, I stupidly left my key in my bike with the ignition in the "on" position. (I was having a pretty crappy day and wasn't thinking right  ). So, when I walked out of work to ride home, of course my battery was dead. My dad came and we were able to jump start the bike. I rode it home and decided to go ride around for a little bit to charge the battery. Well, it died again at a stoplight. So we jumped it again, and I rode it home again, at which point I just removed the battery and put it on a tender.

So, I haven't installed the handlebars yet (installed the left hand grip onto the new bar though lol). I just thought you guys might enjoy a take of my idiocy regarding my bike lol.

Related question: As I was riding the bike home with the battery ultra low, intermittently the tach would just rapidly drop to 0 (the bikes actual revs did not change), most commonly when I let off the throttle to shift. Is this because the battery was really low, or is this indicative of a different, possibly related problem?

Ugh, sorry to hear about your crappy day qc 

I could be remembering wrong (something similar that happened on my bike a couple years ago) but it can't hurt to mention this about your tach... make sure the cable is tight/secure at both ends.

And congrats on the superbike bars!! Hope you like them ^_^

Update:

Got my new bars/grips on, and I really like them. The riding position and the soft gel on the grips make everything super comfortable. I finally remembered to take picture lol:



I accidentally scratched the paint on the bar a little when I was installing/adjusting everything, but I don't really care, its not like the rest of the bike isn't scratched up lol.

Superbike bars? I have the same ones, agree they are quite comfortable and better than the stock ones. They are also extremely easily scratched.

Quote from: mr72 on October 04, 2016, 09:19:07 AM
Superbike bars? I have the same ones, agree they are quite comfortable and better than the stock ones. They are also extremely easily scratched.

Glad to hear it wasn't solely me being clumsy while installing the brake, clutch levers lol. To be honest, I would've preferred matte back similar to stock instead of the gloss black, but the Superbike ones were so much cheaper than OEM ones lol. And I do really like the way they feel, combined with the soft gel grips I got. My ride in to work today was the most comfortable I've felt on the bike to date.

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Oh yeah, forgot to add, now that the battery is actually charged, the tachometer works fine. Hasn't acted weird since I charged the battery up. So, I'm just gonna chalk the previous weird behavior up to the battery being basically dead.

So, I got my new seat lock today. My key doesn't open it (as expected) and I can't get it open by raking my key. Looks like the furthest in wafer in the lock needs to go a little higher than the end of my key will push it. I cant seem to figure out how to get the cylinder out of the lock housing, so I don't think I'm going to be able to rekey the lock myself unless someone on here can explain that process in detail. I'll probably fiddle around with it a bit more tonight after work, but I have no expectations of actually getting the cylinder out without destroying the lock. Local locksmith says they can make a key for the lock for $25-$35. I can deal with having a separate key for the seat lock, I guess. Probably will get 2 keys made for the seat lock, and have a copy of my ignition key made as well while I'm there. Can't hurt to have a spare set.

Once I get a key for the seat lock, I can install it onto my bike and finally put my left rear fairing on. Once that's done, the bike will be fully repaired from my lowside.

 

It's always nice to be able to say you've finished a project. Happy riding!

Guess I should update here, since I got a new key for the seat lock. Got a key made, had it copied, and had a copy of my ignition key, all for $39 bucks. So, much better option than drilling the lock or anything like that. Put my rear fairing back on, and the bike is basically complete. All it needs now is a good cleaning and I need to replace the stickers on the left front fairing. But that's not really a pressing issue.

Also, I'll restate this here in case anyone has this problem in the future: if your bike wont properly shift into neutral from first at a stop, check and ensure that your oil is not overfilled. (Also check that your cluch cable is properly adjusted, but mine was and the issue was caused by excess oil pressure). I mistakenly added much more oil than I should have when I discovered my oil level was low, and after draining the excess, the problem appears to be resolved.

Last thing I'll be replacing as a result of the crash is the clutch/brake levers. They were scratched up pretty bad (luckily they weren't badly bent or broken), so I wanted to replace them. Ordered a set of blue shorty levers from Hong Kong, and I'll try to post a pic once I get them on the bike. Wont be until November though, as it takes forever for anything to get here from China lol.



PS, since this thread is almost more of a project thread at this point, if a mod feels like this should be in the Projects/Builds section I wouldn't be opposed.

Quote from: qcbaker on October 18, 2016, 09:04:22 AM
Last thing I'll be replacing as a result of the crash is the clutch/brake levers. They were scratched up pretty bad (luckily they weren't badly bent or broken), so I wanted to replace them. Ordered a set of blue shorty levers from Hong Kong, and I'll try to post a pic once I get them on the bike. Wont be until November though, as it takes forever for anything to get here from China lol.

To pick a nit, Hong Kong is not [in] China. And it's only two weeks to November

Anyway, I ordered levers on Amazon and they came much quicker than that. Only $20 for the pair and they look great and the packaging was even first-rate. I would recommend them for sure, pending verification that they work But just based on timeliness of shipment and quality workmanship, packaging, etc., good to go. Going to be a major upgrade for me.

Quote from: mr72 on October 18, 2016, 02:10:52 PM
To pick a nit, Hong Kong is not [in] China. And it's only two weeks to November

Anyway, I ordered levers on Amazon and they came much quicker than that. Only $20 for the pair and they look great and the packaging was even first-rate. I would recommend them for sure, pending verification that they work But just based on timeliness of shipment and quality workmanship, packaging, etc., good to go. Going to be a major upgrade for me.

Yes, technically Hong Kong is not "in" China lol. But actually, the levers arrived yesterday! I was so surprised to find them in my mailbox when I got home. I haven't installed them yet though. Once I do, I'll try to remember to take a pic.

Here are the new levers, in case anyone is interested:

Lookin' sharp!!!