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    I looked at these a while back and ended up going...

    I looked at these a while back and ended up going with the Laminar lip.
    not sure it looks any better and the Zero G - neither is particularly attractive, imho, but I think that any screen that can...
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    I have the Buell heated grips on my bike. Love...

    I have the Buell heated grips on my bike. Love 'em.
    Get handguards and a slightly heavier, somewhat relaxed fitting glove for best results.

    I don't really agree with low/cold high/too hot. I've...
  8. Thread: Front brake pads

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    Nah, nothing unusual on the rotor. Just went to...

    Nah, nothing unusual on the rotor. Just went to check. Maybe extremely minor irregularity if I really feel for it? But no grooves.
    Every two years. Is this just to prevent component corrosion...
  9. Thread: Front brake pads

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    Time's come for me to replace my front brake...

    Time's come for me to replace my front brake pads, and I have a few questions. Was going to start my own thread, but figured prob best to piggy back on an established one.


    Do we typically do...
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    Thanks for the info. Learning a good bit in this...

    Thanks for the info. Learning a good bit in this thread with these issues.

    My mistake on the charging numbers at idle - Crash mentioned to check this at 2k+, which I forgot while I was checking,...
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    After a short test ride around the neighborhood...

    After a short test ride around the neighborhood last night, I noticed a whirring sounds when I got back to the house. Wondered whether the chain were too tight. Just getting the bike ready to go...
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    Well. Got some of my grown-up responsibility...

    Well. Got some of my grown-up responsibility stuff done today, and had some time to work on the bike.
    Pulled the service manual, read up on the primary chain inspection and adjustment, and popped...
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    thanks, I'll give that a look, too.

    thanks, I'll give that a look, too.
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    is this the one you use?...

    is this the one you use?
    http://shoraipower.com/products?action=vehicle&type=175&make=222637&model=222643&year=222643

    I'm just quickly skimming, but is this the same exact form factor as the OE...
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    yeah, I was thinking something similar. yes, it...

    yeah, I was thinking something similar.
    yes, it kind of jams up and sounds pretty violent.


    interesting. I'll look into one of those for my next battery.
    do you use a Battery Tender with that...
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    I was meaning dangerous to ride if any of this...

    I was meaning dangerous to ride if any of this were to fail. I've been a bit concerned for an unexpected drivetrain lockup sort of thing.

    yeah, last battery was from HD.
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    great, thanks for the info. Is this a...

    great, thanks for the info.
    Is this a potentially dangerous situation?

    can't remember when I replaced the battery last. it's an OE battery, and I put it on the Battery Tender from time to time...
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    Clackety Clack / Rattle At Idle XB12Scg

    Hey guys,
    I've become aware of a bit of racket coming from the left side of the engine at idle. It's like a clackety rattley sound.
    It used to go away a little when I pulled in the clutch and/or...
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    nice find! an all black Ss? oh, yes please. I...

    nice find! an all black Ss? oh, yes please. I think I would have preferred that over my cg.
    isn't $8500 CAD something like $300 US? I shouldn't joke. the dollar is sucking all over these days....
  20. Thread: new tank bag

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    that's a great idea. neodymium magnets are like...

    that's a great idea. neodymium magnets are like friggin' magic.
    bag looks good, too.
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    cool, thanks Rich! yes, I did need to get back...

    cool, thanks Rich!
    yes, I did need to get back on here and post some progress info. I can confirm what you're saying about preload - since putting the underestimation theory to the test, and going...
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    pretty cool with the round headlights. I think...

    pretty cool with the round headlights. I think the second try looks better. how is it from the side; any shallower of a mount? yeah, post up those photos. I've always liked single round...
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    cool, thanks, where can I find it?

    cool, thanks, where can I find it?
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    I originally posted this at this thread, but I'm...

    I originally posted this at this thread, but I'm thinking it doesn't see much action, so I'm gonna repost here for some feedback......
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    damn, that's flippin' GORgeous!

    damn, that's flippin' GORgeous!
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