Recent content by harper

George! And the day before mother's day. This is a family forum.

I'm back to black with an '08, baby.

I never understood why anyone was so enamored with the 2007 grotesque black-cherry-lavender color. It is the only color I would never consider buying. But I suppose it's a matter of personal taste. Mine just happens to be impeccable.

I had a similar problem with my '06. I loved the color, could do without the snatchy throttle which Ivan's flash almost corrected, but it just couldn't take being hit by a car. Now I love the '08.

Just remove the lever. It's excess, unnecessary weight. And using the brakes is over-rated.

The one you currently own is always the best.

That much authentic crocodile skin would make the seat pair worth a few thousand dollars. I wonder if it's faux?

I like my tinnitus. It reminds me of being back in the mid west in the summer with all the cicadas screaming. Of course it would be nice to turn them off at will but they're not having it. Lots of things going on in my seventies that just aren't very co-operative. Still above ground, though...

Here is an excellent photo of the ABS actuator connector posted by SooterG. Also, a great YouTube video of the ABS flush posted by Two Wheeled Obsession.

This is an excellent summary, especially this: which always seems to happen.

I only ask because I have been fooled by a leak that appeared under the rear brake caliper. It turned out being shock oil that ran down the swing arm and dripped onto the floor right under the rear brake caliper.

Are you certain it was gear oil? Viscous, same smell?

My local speed limit is always whatever is in front of me. Very accurate.

I like the smooth profile that your newly-modified wheel presents. I've always been of the opinion that valve stems on motorcycle wheels are unsightly and unnecessary.

Careful, Greg. that's a very gender-specific question.