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    F**k Car Repair Shops!

    Where can I get a 400 ft-lb impact wrench? Im tired of standing on my breaker bar to tighten my lug nuts.
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    Tenere 700 World Raid

    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Hudson" data-cid="1407400" data-time="1539716916"><p> I for one wont shed tears about the KLRs departure. Never understood why these had such a following except for durability. My two rides on one left me vastly...
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    Valve Check Tips? <Nucking Futs!>

    Heres a tip: Make sure you have the green plug for the temp sensor firmly in hand BEFORE you bolt the valve cover back on. Doh!
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    When to change your fork oil

    Wow, for once I am doing something right. Who knew?
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    2 Years ago today...

    13 years ago this month, after reading the press release for the upcoming Gen II FJR, I walked into my local Yamaha dealer and put a deposit on an 06. Remember when you had to pre-order through PDP? Then the anxiety while waiting for delivery began. It was more than worth the wait. Easily...
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    Where to tap into a "switchable power" source?

    Except for gps power which is always live all of my accessories run through a fuse block switched by a relay triggered by the headlight circuit. The premise being accessories are only on AFTER the bike is running. Kill switch use noted above.
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    OEM connectors

    I think I got mine here: https://www.cycleterminal.com/motorcycle-connectors.html Or maybe it was here: https://easternbeaver.com/Main/main.html Either way, they wouldnt fab a jumper but sold me all the pieces necessary to make my own. I got a male and a female connector and the crimp-on...
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    Riding affects neck/head movement

    I can also blame mine on computer usage, since I get paid to stare at a computer for hours on end. ^^^^ This, absolutely. Smart phones, too. I also find it difficult to park the car.
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    Handlebar shake

    6K mikes on the bike and you havent had the head bearings adjusted? I would start there. Right after getting a new front tire. FWIW, some tires shake, even when new. For me, Angel ST was the worst. BT-023 GT was the best. RIP. YMMV.
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    Harley Sport Tourer

    Im not into twins ( tried it once, not my cup of tea. ) but if I had to choose a H-D this would be the one. For now. Curious to see what else is in store.
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    New toy! Miata!

    Absolutely love my red 91. Cant beat the smiles per mile.
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    Rear ABS sensor for 2006 FJR1300A

    Did you try Partzilla? Or Amazon? Or you could just ride without it till one becomes available.
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    Short Rider Questions

    I m about 5-7. Overall, bike fits me like a glove. But I wont lie, it is intimidating at low speeds. Parking and especially u-turns demand your full attention. As with any heavy, full-size bike, one slip and youre going down. The trick is to plan your low-speed maneuvers carefully and...
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    Yamaha foot shields, what do they do?

    For that price I could buy a really nice pair of boots and have enough left over for a weekend getaway. JS
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    Bolt head stripped while removing coolant pipe

    I used an external screw extractor. Stupid easy.
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    rear wheel not turning free

    Its quite easy to misplace the spacer, part #10 in the schematic above, while the wheel is removed. Any chance it didnt get reinstalled?
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    GP Suspension and Penske 8983 install

    Definitely the spacer for the top shock bolt. DAMHIK
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    Pretty upset ...

    Upset? You wanna know upset? Several years ago, ( seems like a lifetime ) I was on my way home from the dealer on my first brand new bike when a parked car pulled out to make a U-turn right in front of me. I impacted the drivers door at about 50MPH. Insurance company totaled the bike with...
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    The evils of linked brakes

    Quote: WTF? Relax. Youll get used to Rick after awhile. Maybe.
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    Sena SMH10 Dual

    Ill take it, just dont tell my wife. Please send me your payment ( PayPal? ) info. Thanks.
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