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I like the Rich's seat. It came with the bike when I purchased it last May. I have put about 9,000 km on it which includes two major(for me) journeys.I am a relatively thin man with a bony butt. It's very comfortable and no sliding around under hard braking or acceleration.If I buy another bike...

I have a Rich's leather seat on my 09. Looks identical.

Loved it.

Glad you made it OK. Thank goodness I live in Canada. This would not happen here. It's a problem, off to the Doctor to get it sorted, and not a thought of what the cost might be. We may pay high taxes, but living in a truly 1st world country with free and equal medical care for all makes it...

Three of my uncles served with the Canadian Army in the Second War and all 3 saw extensive combat in Europe. They all survived without a scratch. I remember that when I was a teenager the topic of the "Bomb" came into a conversation. All 3 thought it was a life saver. They were being trained and...

I have a 2013 Yamaha XT 250. It's road legal and insured. I really enjoy it. I have access to thousands of kilometers of logging roads etc. right at my door step.At 62 I don't have to concern myself with getting it on the back of my pick up truck. My son in law liked mine so much he got one for...

Quick question. How well does your SPOT work hanging from your belt. I've always tried to ensure that mine is orange side up. Thanks.

Hay Shawn I have a black 2009. I live on the island in Port Alberni. I f you come this way,give me a shout, Coffee etc.

Hi. I went to the dealer for a manual for my 09. Obscene price. I got a used one off Ebay for a fraction of the list price. It is a factory issue and year specific.

Ok found the tool at NAPA and took it apart. It appears the previous owner may have already done it but peace of mind. Now checking the air filter. Is there nothing easy on this thing?

Ok thanks. I'll check the local Canadian Tire, Napa etc. Again thank you all.

Finally I know where these screws are located, Thank you all. Now the torx with the metal post in the middle. I have a torx set, but I've never seen this set up and I know my torx set is not going to work. Is this a special torx bit that has the centre drilled out. Is this a home made thing or...

Ok. I'll look again in the morning, but all I've seen is rivets.

So I've read many accounts concerning saddle bags coming off or loose after retaining screws in the saddle bags came loose, or dropped out all together. As a result I've carefully examined the bags on my 2009. I can't find any screws. Everything appears to have been riveted. Could someone post...

I have an 09. I found the dealer price of $165.00 for a shop manual obscene. I got a used one off E Bay for $50.00. It arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. There are two used ones on E Bay right now for a 2013. They are even less than what I paid. Go for it.

Great pictures, nice bike, and I liked the lamp. Your design?

Great write up and pictures. I lost my Mum 3 years ago. She was 87. Never did ride with me, but had no problem with me buying a Honda S90 when I was 15 and several other bikes before I left home..Memories like those you have related will be with you the rest of your life. Ciao.

I leave mine in gear. Peace of mind, and an old habit.

Thank you for the responses.The Grandchildren went home tonight so I was able to get in a 100 km blast out Hwy4 here on Vancouver island. Ran like a champion. Even though the old plugs only had 13000 km on them the bike is noticeably smoother. No numb right hand. BONUS. I will take the tank off...

Hi. Earlier this week I decided to change the plugs on my 09. Numbers 1,3,and 4 came out of the plug holes with great ease. Number 2 would not release. I bought the bike used and have no history, but suspect this is the first plug change at 13,000 kms. Being as careful as possible the boot of...