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Suspension - Rear Suspension Removal and Upgrade
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Again, thanks for the info! I am assuming you went with the heavy duty rear spring?
Jan 8, 2025
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Mostly because rider, pillion and top bag add up to 400 lb plus 40 lb tongue weight of trailer. On rear there seem to be 2 options...
Jan 8, 2025
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Good info! Why are your replacing the front fork springs? I haven't heard too much bitching about those spring rates. How much do you...
Jan 8, 2025
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Talked to EPM, I do need to remove the preload hardware from the rear and ship to them. Hyper Pro progressive springs to replace the...
Jan 8, 2025
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Trash talk all you like, but my boogers will be worth something someday!
Jan 8, 2025
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When they “blew out” it’s because I was “blowing in”. There was nothing explosive. As each piston blew out there was a little pop and...
Jan 8, 2025
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I agree, the OEM Yuasa batteries last far long than those manufactured in N. America. On my current 2014ES the original battery lasted 8...
Jan 7, 2025
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Gen III OEM Yuasa Yamaha part# GT1-4B400-00-00 Gold Series or Yuasa # GT14B4-GS Partzilla $138.00 . These are OEM replacements made in...
Jan 7, 2025
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There is no voltage idiot light or warning.
Jan 4, 2025
SkooterG
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He must have had a POS lithium battery. I have had zero issues with them in the heat - up to 118 degrees. And they get used often in...
Jan 4, 2025
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I agree 100%. I remember horror stories about the early Shorai lithium batteries. The starting procedure in cool weather was to put a...
Jan 4, 2025
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What are you considering cold? I know everybody poo-poos lithium but the newer lithium batteries are better than they were 5-10 years...
Jan 4, 2025
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While in the area ride from Mammoth east on Benton Crossing Rd to Hwy 120, turn left and head back over to Lee Vining for lunch at the...
Jan 3, 2025
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I side with Scooter on both of his assessments. Dakota has been riding his scooter long enough to know when he has filled the tank...
Jan 3, 2025
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Good to know! But...... if you hadn't removed the small hydraulic line (yellow connector) would you still have been able to remove it...
Jan 2, 2025
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