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    GEN II headlight access

    After five Gen 1's and about a half million miles I've got an '07. Need to install my old headlight modulator. Been reading a ton of posts but no mention of what "appears" to be a means of gaining access. Looking under the bike it appears that the black plastic piece under the fairing and...
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    Givi rack GEN II

    After owning 5 Gen 1's and about 500K miles I've bought a Gen 2 and am in need of a Givi rear tail rack. Thanks !!
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    Motorcycle For Sale 2004 w/plastic damage

    I've got a 65K mile bike that a lady backed into and bike landed on left side. Lower right fairing is non-repairable. Turn signal bent but works...may or may not need replacement. Left side upper is broken, lower is scratched. Left saddlebag is scratched. (Right bag already has cosmetic damage)...
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    Gen 1 Fuel pump

    I lifted my tank earlier today and immediately notice a gas leak. It's coming from the bottom of the plastic fuel pump housing (?). There's a plastic nipple (approx 1" in length) pointing to the right side. I thought the line was leaking but it's actually the housing around the nipple. It is...
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    rear shock swap '13 vs '04 ?

    Will a Gen 3 shock mount directly with no mods to an '04 ? If not, will a Gen 2 swap ? Thanks all !
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    Used stock rear shock

    Looking for a "deal" on a used rear shock. Bike has 143K on it and don't want to invest "heavily." Thanks ! Bike is an '04....I think later gen's work ?
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    Gen I top case/rack FREE

    I've got to clear my garage !! Silver OEM top case, rack, mounting plate. Located Greenville, SC, Asheville, NC, Tri Cities (Johnson City) TN. Silver color, small scratches...can send pics if I'm unable to attach to this message. Currently in box 29 x 27 x 16"...approx. 35lbs. PM if...
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    Roadsmart II Sport Max SALE !

    I'm assuming this tire is being discontinued.....Iron Pony e-mailed me...closeout at $69.99 and 89.99 plus $10.00 surcharge but "free" shipping and a free t-shirt. See my post on the PR5 thread regarding my results/impressions....
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    Gen I Top Case

    I've got a silver top case (and rack) that I'm tired of moving around my garage. I prefer not to have to try to ship it thus I'm willing to offer it for next to nothing if someone will just come and get it outta my way. I live in Mauldin (Greenville) SC.
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    Europe/Alps, etc 2016

    "Bucket List": Fly to Europe, rent a bike, 10-14 days, ride the Alps, Dolomites, etc. NOT a guided tour. Prefer to ride every day. Met a guy in Banff last year who served in the Army in Germany a couple years and toured a lot while there. We hit it off and are in preliminary stages of...
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    '13 in SC $8500

    Just saw on Craig's List. I've no connection to seller. Is in Anderson, SC...not far from where I live. I might be able to arrange lookng at the bike if a form member is SERIOUSLY interested..Seems like a pretty good price ??
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    MotoGP at COTA

    I'm hoping to attend the race Apr 10,1,12. (Won tickets, etc via the Yamaha contest). Can anyone give me any "pointers" ? Tickets include a 3 day parking pass (for autos only I think). Is there "good" parking "reserved" for bikes ? Is lodging going to be an issue ? Any suggestons as to where to...
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    202K "service" Parts source ?

    Middle of Winter, going on a road trip (auto) this weekend so I decided to get a little check up. Per my trustworthy mechanic I need to replace the radiator and all the coolant hoses. 2 valves are a "little tight" so this will be 1st adjustment to them EVER. Going to replace cam chain (just a...
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    '09 for sale in Greenville, SC

    Local auto dealer (I have NO connection to)..approx 9K, Sargent seat, aftermarket foam grips. Otherwise totally stock I believe. I took a fairly close look & spotted nothing...looks as new. They are asking about $8K but it can suirely be bought for less. They practically begged me to make an...
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    '04w/187K Cross-country trip update

    Had a great "Labor Day Marathon" ... 6450 miles...from Greenville, SC; Banff NP, BC, Yellowstone West to East, Beartooth Pass. Big Horn Scenic Byway, et al. Left w/179,500..returned w/186,003 on the ODO. 4 days 800-900 miles. Absolutely no problems with the bike. Lots of 85-95+ cruising...
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    7K ride planned on 180K '04

    Leaving Fri before Labor Day on my annual "Labor Day Marathon",,,likely 6500-7000 miles cross-country from SC to the Northwest/West Coast vicinity. Bike will have in excess of 180K by the time i leave. Currently running perfectly, as it always has. Oil changes, etc done on a regular basis...
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    '07 FJR in WV on Cycle Trader

    If you inquire about this bike in Charles Town, WV be sure to ask for photos of "blemishes." Was listed at $4K, I asked for & received pics. Called and owner told me he had severely underpriced the bike and would not take less than $6K. (Obviously the ad had generated a lot of calls since the 2...
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    '03 "ticking"

    Looking at an '03 with almost 23K miles on it. Sounds good to me...I've had 1 '03 and 2 '04's and over 300K miles. At what mileage does ticking "normally" begin ? I'm thinking if it's not ticking at 23K it should be good to go ??? Thanks !
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    E Bay purchase question..

    Looked at an FJR at a dealer that's for sale on E Bay. I've never bought a bike on E Bay. Can the dealer add "doc fees", "used service cost" fee, etc to the winning bid ? When I looked at the bike they wanted to add $600 in these fees...They have since reconsidered and dropped the used...
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