Recent content by Dan23

Sorry for the long delayed answer, but in July my site credentials didn't seem to work and time flies when you're out riding. Anyway, the answer is I don't know, but apparently the inside of the hood came detached and was lost somewhere onto the road. I still haven't gotten around to ordering...

Crap. The above is the best copy and paste I could do. Question is whether I really have to pay $110 for the whole piece when just part of it is missing. Anyone here had this happen? Thanks.

#40 In OEM diagram Part Number 1MC-2838N-00-00 DUCT 1    MSRP $140.99     Price $109.97

The replies in posts # 2, 3 & 11 are correct, possibly others; I did not read all. I noticed the improvement right away after buying my '14. The entire bike, it would seem, was massaged front to back resulting in a far better motorcycle. I've often been disappointed when going to view/buy a new...

Transmissions can be fubared at 80k miles.

Once a couple of cars stopped behind me, assuming an area where there's a bit of traffic, I'd shut the key off. It's hard to prescribe any one-size-fits-all situation or conclusion, but there's not much good to be gained from long periods of idling. The new kill switch makes it easy. Perhaps...

Here is a site that discusses oil temperatures and oil/engine longevity: https://www.elephantracing.com/techtopic/oiltemperature.htm Neither leaving it run nor shutting it off is a slam dunk, which is why I will continue to shut it down selectively. Only CA has lane-spliiting, so for the vast...

I got tired of trying the search feature, so I'll just ask: When you're in traffic and see that you'll have to idle the engine for long periods, do you hit the kill switch and restart when you can go? I've been doing this for a while now, but I'm wondering if there is a downside to the practice...

Well, I stimulated the economy more.

I looked twice more and you are right..I'll end up with an extra pair, andI won't have to reorder when I buy a certain planned bike.

Well, I ordered the ones from Moto-D. You have to pay for each (two), shipping is free, but they look like they're better formed. At Curvey girl, you get two for your $30, and free shipping. I think I had the ones from Bike Effects on my last bike and they were fine for the life of the bike...

ShawnKing, I'm looking for some for myself, and these are a few I've found. I think we need 11.3 mm size for our bikes. https://www.amazon.com/MOTO-D-Angled-Motorcycle-Valve-11-3mm/dp/B00L4G67TC Same as above, but cheaper: https://www.motodracing.com/angled-valve-stems This one is priced...

Just buy a pair on-line and have the tech install them when your bike's tires are next changed. There are only two sizes as I recall; one for Euro bikes and one for most Japanese. Maybe someone will post a link to their favorite ones.

I like you list of improvements. The bike I replaced with a '14 ES was an '06 Gen II. I can't speak for your '05, but there's even more I find improved. Number 1 for me has to be the seat foam. It's pretty much ok as it is. The windshield is better in all positions for me (shorter than you) but...

Oh. My dumb. Thanks, Fred.