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  1. brianl

    Two questions on YCCS and engine

    I have 07AE You shouldn't have any shuttering from the engine, unless you forget to down shift when decelerating then accelerating ( just like any other bike) or take off in 3rd gear from a stop. I usally down shift once the RPMs are around 2K. This seems correspone with the recomended...
  2. brianl

    Need More Brakes!

    I think the ABS may come more than you think. I wear a AM radio while riding to work. I (think) hear the ABS "chatter " interferance once in a while braking (soft) over bumps and in potholes. I think brake lines may help if the bike was older, I think Yamaha recomemds replacing the brake lines...
  3. brianl

    FJR: what more can I say!

    I think alot of these people have had alot of other bikes for comparison. I went form a 1972 R5 (350 2 stroke) put 12K in in 2 years on it before getting my 07AE in July. From day one its been a pure heaven on my 90 mile trip to work. I driven it every day expect 3 really bad rain days. The...
  4. brianl

    do you rely on your soft luggage to be completely waterproof?

    If you want to make it water resistant as posible. Use the silicon spray stuff (camp dry) on it. Use tape or sealer to seal the seams. Google "seam tape" to get an idea of all the stuff out there. I made some stuff out of the cordra 1000, it should have a urethane coating on the back side which...
  5. brianl

    Motorcycle Personality Test

    Harley 883 Sportster, I never liked HD much, and said I never buy one but still pick the Sportster.
  6. brianl

    Tie down points

    Buy some compression bags, for your clothes and sleeping bag. You'll decrease the the amount of space by at least 30% for those items. You can buy them a many outdoor/camp stores and on line. I've gotten some from REI and basspro. heres a like to some...
  7. brianl

    New top case no lock!

    Mine was in the plastic bag with the side bag mount plugs under the seat.
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