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NOW they tell me! I had the entire top frame lug break in two on my 2004. Yamaha disclaimed resposibility but paid for a welded repair. I believe that the new lower torque value makes more sense. dobias

The original spacer recommendation was to keep it at a maximum of 1/4". The other two spacers were 1/8" & 3/16". Combining them *may* be too much ( but I'd try it ).The quarter inch spacer I had added to mine was barely enough for us even though my wife is petite. I now have a 1" shorter Wilbers...

DickF, I had my seat modified by inserting a large size 3/4" thick gel pad directly on top of the base & shaving the foam off at the front to narrow it as much as possible there. The foam was cut down to a flat surface within an inch of the base & a pocket was cut out of that to accept the gel...

clutchless1, You said the new links are shorter. If they really are shorter, they will raise the back not lower it. dobias

motorSWATcop, Under 'Crash diagram & Remarks' It says: "V-2 was slowing down on I-96 E/B due traffic. V-1 was following too close and could not slow down in time. V-1 sideswiped V-2." dobias :glare:

She was cited for not being able to stop in a clear assured distance. Two points & about $130 fine. She said she didn't know she hit us so she was not written up for Hit & Run. As for me trying to stop her after the accident.... she said she was afraid of 'Bikers' & didn't know she had hit us...

I reread the report & found a citation was issued for 'Hazardous' #8054. Any LEOs around that can decipher that? dobias :glare:

Gentlemen, Question:When is a side-swipe & running away not a hit-and-run? I just downloaded the accident report from the Michigan State Police. Under "Special Circumstances" the "None" box is checked. Right under it is the "Hit and run" box that is not checked. There is no mention of her...

If you have the stock seat reworked, you can have the maximum lowering by adding a gel pad. dobias :glare:

But were you compensating for the backrest? I have an E52 & my petite wife prefers it without the backrest. Her jacket armor is all she needs. dobias :glare:

If I had the money to buy any trailer I'd get the N-Line trailer. dobias :glare:

The answer may be available somewhere but I can't find it.... How is the Russell for short legged guys like me? If it's wide or high I can't even think of getting one. dobias :glare:

"First off, you don't need a DPDT switch to do what you want. You only need a single pole double throw. A SPDT switch has 3 terminals. One is common (center) and there are two selectable inputs, we'll call 1 and 2. Wire the center (common) contact to the relay that will provide the 12V power...

I hope this question hasn't been covered before, but is there any problem replacing my low-beam only HID with just the new light bulbs? I'm willing & able to make other wiring mods to suit, as necessary. dobias :glare:

After hitting a deer a few years ago I decided I had to improve my braking. Even though they were bled to a fair-thee-well with new fluid, I felt they were not as responsive as they should be. After replacing all lines on my '04 ABS to SS, I added the pads that came with the group buy. They...

Looking for the right saddlebag's reflector & rubber strip with the Yamaha logo. dobias :glare:

Keithaba, I couldn't find the phone number for the Brighton, MI post so I called the central number. The dispatcher I talked to told me the accident had been called in & her licence plate was reported. She told me I had to return to the Brighton post to file a report. I asked if I could delay...

Last Friday with my wife riding pillion, it was a nice ride down to SE Michigan for my grandson's Hillsdale College graduation (Suma Cum Laude in an Honors study). The cars bunched up on the interstate & I geared down as the traffic slowed. I was in the left lane and I can only guess I was down...

The Axeman, Looks good. Where do we get the outlets you have? Or are they something you made? dobias :glare:

Gentlemen; Just a reminder to anyone lowering the front by modifying the forks or raising the forks through the tripletree: Check the clearance of the brake line connector block. Hitting a chuckhole, while having the brakes on full, the block can hit the wheel & have disastrous effects. The...