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    Gas Mileage?

    I have the stock top box, did 5500 miles in September with both bags on. Cruised at 72 when speed limit posted at 65 mph, for the trip I averaged 40 mpg, best was about 43.5. Bike has custom map with Power Commander III and two brothers pipes. I'm extremely happy with fuel consumption. Dyno...
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    Spacer's or New Dogbones

    I have the Wilbers Shock and springs, with the 28 mm lift dog bones. this combination is excellent. the 28 mm lift does give more clearance but will not eliminate peg dragging. I noted that one comment indicates that once you have sag set with preload adjustment that there is no difference in...
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    Cupping

    Cupping is often promoted by running lower tire pressure allowing more deflection of the carcas of the tire. Braking late into corners also will induce bad cupping. As per this forums instruction I ran 40 - 42 psi in both front and back and got very littel cupping but the original MEZ4/FJR...
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    Oil Change

    Thanks for the input on filters, Wal Mart has Fram alongside the oil. Will seek out the better alternative. I think it was fair to say that Fram was slammed by all. Neville
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    Oil Change

    What filters are a substitute for the OEM one. My local dealer never has them. Is there a Fram # that will suhstitute? Neville
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