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    Need advice Montreal-Florida trip

    Looking into possible trip 2 up from Montreal-Florida first two weeks of October. What kind of weather can I expect that time of year, and what are must do roads considering I have only 2 weeks to do.
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    Canadian Ignition Switch Recall

    Same here,Just got it yesterday
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    Loss of tire pressure

    I have noticed that I lose approx. 1-2 lbs of pressure on both of my tires per week. I have since changed tires to Dunlop and still having same problem. Is it normal to loose a few lbs per week.
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    Meet before the end of the season

    May be in Dominican Republic around that time. Will confirm once my trip down south is booked.
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    Bridgestone B21 tires and concerns

    Had exact same problem with my front tire. Had to change it at 2000 miles. Rear tire seems fine. Put on a Dunlop roadsmart,what a difference.
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    Meet before the end of the season

    I live on south shore of montreal(St.Hubert). Great idea. Let me know when you have a tentative date
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    Nova Scotia ride

    Leaving from Montreal on August 14 for 10 day trip 2 up with wife to Nova Scotia. It is her first long trip and wondering if approx 3500 km is too much for a first trip. Will I need to book hotels in advance during this period or can I take a chance stop along the way. May come back through...
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    Engine knocking on an 08

    Could someone explain what a PC111 is.
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    Engine knocking on an 08

    When starting cold engine there is a knocking sound coming from left side of engine. Comes on and off for 3 to 4 second intervals until engine is warmed up. Once warmed up will not do it for rest of day. Anyone have any ideas what could be doing this
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    Idle screw

    Looking for idle screw adjustment on an 08. Would someone know where it is Thanks
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    1st gear issue on an 08

    Only does it when stopped, you are correct. Thanks
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    1st gear issue on an 08

    I find I sometimes have difficulty putting in 1st gear. Makes a loud clunk. Is this something I should worry about. Bike has only 300 miles. Thanks for your help
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    New o8 is in garage

    Picked up new 08 this week. Just curious how everyone washes their bike and what products they use. I usually hose mine down and wash with Turtle wax car soap. Will use Plexus on all plastic parts and wax my gas tank.
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    Frame sliders

    Ordered mine for an 08 from oesaccesories for 50 bucks. They look great
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    Cyclepump

    Has anyone bought the cyclepump from bestrestproducts.com Seems a bit expensive but looks like a good product. They also sell Stop and go tire plugger, anyone use that also Thanks
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    It's a done deal on a 2008

    Bought it from Newman in Greenfield Park
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    It's a done deal on a 2008

    Just signed this morning on a 2008. Good deals with the Montreal motorcycle show this weekend. Paid 14,400 Can. plus taxes. Will be picking up when snow clears, probably late March.This should give me time to order my farkles. Can't wait to take it out for a spin. My last bike was a Katana 4...
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    Deposit on 08 FJR

    What kind of rebates did you get. Bike show in Montreal this week, hoping to get good deal on an 08
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    Top box for 2008

    Debating to buy Yamaha Top Box or GIVI. Would like to receive comments on which one you prefer and is it easy to take off since I will only putting it on when riding 2up
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    Dammit, I'm smarter than that!

    Just got a quote saturday in Montreal area. Yamaha is giving an additional 1000$ on top of 1500$ this week only,due to bike show in Montreal next week. I got a quote of 14,300$ for a 2008 including transport and prep and this is Canadaian dollars.
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