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Unusual Tire Wear
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Actually it's NOT very unusual on these big bikes. And here is why- Think of how much weight is on that poor little contact patch when...
Jul 16, 2024
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Heading South
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Loving your trip almost as much as you, aside from reading it in the A/C (I'd still rather be riding). If you keep posting, I'll keep...
Jul 15, 2024
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FJR1300 Speedometer
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Definitely a brightness setting. Holler if you can't find the procedure. Mine is very unreadable at low settings, especially on a sunny...
Jul 5, 2024
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It's the Extra long/extra wide. I originally bought the smaller one but after a couple of practice runs on the living room floor, I...
Jul 5, 2024
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are you a moto camper?
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Do you which Exped mattress you have. SO many to pick on their website. Thanks!
Jul 3, 2024
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The Repair and Upgrades Begin
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Try taking your hands about 1/8" or 1/16" off bars on a3rd gear decel from 50 to 25... I'm curious if you get any slight...
Jun 25, 2024
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While I (almost) always have at least one hand on the bars, I do check for oscillation and for tracking to one side or another from time...
Jun 25, 2024
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The Repair and Upgrades Begin
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Thanks for the insight and taking the time to address this. Actually, I've done them ALL... even bought the special tool to properly...
Jun 25, 2024
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The Repair and Upgrades Begin
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My 2017ES shook on decel from 40mph down to 25. And on cruise control at 35. Changed to new Dunlop RoadSmart-4 and that only raised the...
Jun 24, 2024
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The Repair and Upgrades Begin
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If I were that far, I would DEF put some tapered steering head bearings in it! I'm yet to hear of anyone on this site that says it...
Jun 24, 2024
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Somewhat related to panic - look where you want to go, not at what you want to avoid. Target fixation is real.
Jun 24, 2024
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Physics of Cornering...and Recovering
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And... panic = a tighter grip on the bars and bracing with your shoulders. This prevents the bike from both leaning and turning. Once...
Jun 23, 2024
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Top box
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Sorry about the slow reply. I bought my bike with the HD support rack, not just the plate. I think it's a Yamaha part # but you'll have...
Jun 22, 2024
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Top box
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It's probably more of a decision on the size. I have the smaller (39L) OEM box on the upgraded support rack. Keyed to side bags and a...
Jun 11, 2024
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