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Get ready to drop nearly $1K on a real suspension in the near future!

So, do I need to do a complete blow job of the coolant to get it fixed?

I had my 28K mile service done a couple weeks ago. Ever since, bike has been running exceptionally hot. It's hitting 4 lines and the fan is coming on while I'm moving. That never happened before. Certainly the heat here in NC is a factor, but is this something I should worry about? What...

I don't know about you, but I like to sleep a little, so allowing 8 hours of sleep, that's a rolling average of 62.5 MPH. Allow for 2 hours of pee/rest stops and the average is over 71 MPH. Now, I've ridden in the west/high desert area so I understand that 500 miles there can be a little over...

I was just trying to understand the mindset of an IB rider. 3 guys on our local Charlotte board did east coast to the GP race in 3 days. :clap: I'd be totally worthless for a week if I tried something like that. As much as I love to ride (29K miles on my '04 FJR), it seems like if you're...

I've done lots of long days, but I think the max is about 600 miles. What is the appeal to getting 1000 in a day? I was miserable after a long day on the super slab. I can't imagine another 400+ miles.

Don't miss 145/141 from Telluride to Grand Junction

You could paint your bike black :D

Group buy???

So now after 40 miles, you'll be stranded in the middle of no where instead of on the road when it breaks down. Fook Buell!

With that much gravel, I think you need to add a dual sport to the driveway!

You ought to check into the Charlotte Riders board. We typically ride on Sundays and meet near Morganton, NC. The Friday thing happened because several of us are now currently unemployed.

That was me! Sorry I didn't stop to chat. I was having a bad day....I got stung by a bee and was swelling up horribly. That was our group from charlotteriders.com

Plugs are new - the iradium ones. I'm getting slightly under 40 mpg.

Looking at the service manual, is the bearing puller tool necessary? If so, where can I get one and how much $$$?

That's exactly my problem then. Thanks! It feels windy when I ride all of the time. Is 29K miles typical for bearings to wear out?

I got a very nice used set for $170 including shipping.

Thanks....I got some! What are the symptoms of a wheel bearing going bad? Is that easy to replace?

I just had my 28K mile service/valve check done. Absolutley rock solid. Also had new plugs put in a little early while it was open and the throttle body sync. The thing is now so damn smooth I forget what gear I'm in. I'm running Wally's smoothness map and I think it's actually too smooth...

What is recommended for solo day trips, no bags and a rider at about 200 pounds including gear? btw, Avon tires.