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    Hourly Shop Labor Rates

    Had to have my 06 serviced while out of town in CO recently. The final drive was leaking. They replaced the o-rings and seals, total parts was around $48. The labor rate was, get this.....$129 per hour! Total bill was $314 and $250 of it was labor. Am I just out of touch since I usually do all...
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    Autocom #1187 straight cable

    Anyone know where I can get one of these??? I found the #1188 coiled cable but can't seem to find the straight anywhere.
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    Valentine/Garmin GPS issues

    I have my Valentine mounted on the right bar and a GPS 478 mounted on the center stem. I am having issues with "errant" signals from the Valentine whenever the GPS in on. The VH-1 "cycles" like it's detecting a signal. If I turn off the GPS the VH-1 works fine. I am using an Autocom to connect...
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    Autocom power question

    Should the Autocom be connected to constant or switched power? I have the GPS connected to constant since I can turn it on/off. Is the Autocom activated when it detects a signal? If connected to constant power will there be any draw on the battery? Thanks!!
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    Garmin 478 GPS mounting

    Thanks to all who responded to my previous question regarding the stem mount position for GPS. Looks like I will probably opt for the Techmount stem mount bracket. What else do I need to mont the GPS to this bracket? How does the cradle that holds the GPS attach to the Techmount. Anybody else...
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    GPS Mounting on stem

    I have been reading all the posts on all the various ways to mount a GPS. Seems like stem mounting is most popular. My question is, does having the GPS mounted on the stem block or restrict acess to the ignition switch? In the pictures it looks like it would be hard to get to the key. Those of...
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    Bleeding Brakes

    Just changed out the brake & clutch fluid on my 06. The right front caliper has 2 bleeder screws, one on the side of caliper (just like left side) and than one in the middle of the caliper between the 2 halves. What is this middle one for? I can't find anything in the service manual about this...
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