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Hard to tell from the profile pic, but is that an aftermarket case on an adapter plate to the OEM rack? Givi makes replacement racks for their top boxes that eliminate the stress on that subframe. Worth the extra $$$, IMHO. I've never had a frame crack issue with hundreds of thousands of miles...

Closer to the latter. In plastic welding, the materials are not actually melted. One heats things to just above the plastic deformation temp and then applies pressure on the semi-solid rod to make the bond. Takes a bit of practice (in my case, a LOT of practice <lol>). Overheating the plastic...

I forgot about that, was thinking of the Gen 1. So that complicated the diagnosis slightly, but then again, at $12, it's cheap enough to do a parts swap diagnosis.

Could also be fuel pressure regulator or injectors. If the regulator is seeping, fuel pressure may be low in the line. If the injectors are seeping fuel pressure will be low AND there will be raw fuel sitting in the intake. Are you hitting the button as soon as you turn the key? Try waiting for...

Depends. Are we talking setting the cruise control rolling along the superslab, backside comfortably embraced in a custom saddle behind the windscreen on a farkeled-out litre-plus tourer, stopping for fuel only every 5 gallons or so? Hey, if that's what floats your boat, have at it. But I...

Pointing a new member to a manual is all well and good and of great benefit to the new member. When it is appended to the simple answer to a simple question it encourages further participation in the group. Dismissing a new member by telling them to read the manual instead of giving a simple...

Not uncommon these days. Bots or low-paid spammers create an account, make a semi-relevant post or 3 over a few months just to establish some history before coming back to tout some clickbait in the future.

Loose valves are happy valves. Tight valves cause damage. Err on the side of loose.

That's not bad for some conditions. Riding around with the screen up at 120-130kph will do that. If you are cruising at 80kph with the screen down then it's terrible.

Around here, 6 more weeks of winter is "spring is just around the corner".

Failing (delaminating) rubber brake lines can have similar effects. Air trapped in the delaminated section cannot be flushed and heat expands it, causing an increase in line pressure. Pressure will drop when the line cools, so brakes release after some time.

Actually, while I initially set the CO to 0 as per Ivan's instructions, I found that was a starting place and needed to be tweaked a bit. I suspect that while Ivan's tune was perfect for the sample bike he had at hand during development, manufacturing tolerances mean each bike is a bit...

I have Ivan's flash on my 06. The engine braking is still there, just not so abrupt -- hence the improved drivability. The throttle has a smoother transition with less of an on-off switch effect. If anything, it's an advantage on a twisty mountain road.

That could work, depending on the frequency response of the meter. Some will also measure the duty cycle. I always carry the electric vest. It doesn't take much space in the luggage and can be a real boon if caught by surprise. I vividly recall one particular instance. I was working as a rescue...

5 seconds pulse width? Wow, I guess that technically still belongs in the PWM category but yeah, even the longest length of nichrome won't have enough induction to keep the current down on that puppy. Even without a scope, you could get a rough idea what kind of controller you have using a...

Sadly, Rifle is no more.

Not exactly. The PWM controller will deliver the full 12v to the clothing during the on part of the duty cycle, but won't necessarily be drawing 7.4A. At max duty cycle it will probably be drawing close to that (within, say, 5%), but at lower duty cycles (ie: less heat) it will be drawing a...

Huh? My heated vests draw about 3 amps each at full toasty. Or are you specifically referencing the air pump since it is the highest draw?

What generation bike? Your options will vary with the tupperware. I have two weather-tight outlets on my Gen II. The one at the front is actually wired to a heat controller on the dash and is for my heated vest. It's also pretty tight behind the plastic -- correct placement was critical: The...

Shouldn`t that be called the lowest waterfall in Florida?