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    Thread: Final Drive Gear Oil
Post: RE: Final Drive Gear Oil

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saread General Discussions 7 325 04-14-2024, 10:42 PM
    Thread: Headlight cracks
Post: RE: Headlight cracks

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (01-26-2024, 04:40 PM) -- saread Wrote: (01-26-2024, 11:31 AM) -- Ran stock bulbs the whole time, so it wasn't from an external source.  The new cowl/lenses have not had an issue....
saread General Discussions 22 841 01-26-2024, 08:00 PM
    Thread: Headlight cracks
Post: RE: Headlight cracks

I had that happen to me on my FJR. Both lenses. Yamaha put a whole new front cowl on under warranty. Don't know what that cost, didn't care. Yamaha felt it was a defect in manufacturing. Ran stock ...
saread General Discussions 22 841 01-26-2024, 11:31 AM
    Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.

I put on a whole Shad kit, including mounts, back rest, and inner bags for just over 1000 Euro (~$1100) including freight, shipped to Seattle from Italy.  https://www.motostorm.it/en/ (https://www.mot...
saread Parts & Accessories 23 1,123 01-21-2024, 05:52 PM
    Thread: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
Post: RE: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS

+1 on the Mudsling. Machineartmoto has a bundle with the Mudsling and X-Head cylinder protectors to save a buck or two. Check out Vstream for windshields if the stock shield doesn't fit your needs. T...
saread General Discussions 18 983 01-01-2024, 12:20 PM
    Thread: Tents
Post: RE: Tents

This is a Kelty I used on a trip to NorCal. It's OK, not great.  The fly makes a vestibule by doing a kind of wrap around thing.  Big enough for the things you need to keep dry, but a bit of a pain fo...
saread Motocamping 12 572 12-23-2023, 10:47 AM
    Thread: Tell me about your cooking setup
Post: RE: Tell me about your cooking setup

I just try to keep it simple if I have to camp. I use a Jet Boil for water to reconstitute some Mountain House freeze dried food and make morning coffee. After that it's just some chips or trail mix....
saread Motocamping 16 2,851 12-20-2023, 10:17 PM
    Thread: Oil and Filter Sale
Post: Oil and Filter Sale

Looks like there's a bit of a price break at Amazon for Mahle OC619 filters and Castrol Power 1 5w-40. Just passing it along. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068NR1SW?psc=1&smid=A3MIJ050V6KVBD&ref_=chk...
saread Servicing & Maintenance 1 168 12-16-2023, 02:33 PM
    Thread: Boxflyer as New Member
Post: RE: Boxflyer as New Member

Nice having you Brad. The place just got a little classier.
saread New Member Introductions 7 449 12-03-2023, 04:22 PM
    Thread: So many choices for gasoline.
Post: RE: So many choices for gasoline.

The Dinogas stations in the more rural areas tend to have ethanol free premium for things like chain saws and generators. As gas tends to lose octane over time, the e-free gas is typically premium so...
saread General Discussions 13 793 10-07-2023, 05:17 PM
    Thread: 2024 R1300GS Intro Video
Post: RE: 2024 R1300GS Intro Video

Oh no! I'm not going to get a funny accent because I ride a BMW am I?
saread Other Bikes 30 1,962 09-28-2023, 03:25 PM
    Thread: Best seat pads/covers
Post: RE: Best seat pads/covers

Lee Wrote: (08-29-2023, 07:29 AM) -- Grumpy Goat Wrote: (08-29-2023, 06:20 AM) -- saread Wrote: (08-28-2023, 10:17 PM) -- I had this done a couple of weeks ago.  Like a new bike. -- Now that does...
saread Parts & Accessories 26 3,572 08-29-2023, 09:53 AM
    Thread: Best seat pads/covers
Post: RE: Best seat pads/covers

I had this done a couple of weeks ago.  Like a new bike.
saread Parts & Accessories 26 3,572 08-28-2023, 10:17 PM
    Thread: Vintage bikes
Post: RE: Vintage bikes

There's a whole subculture of wrench and ride guys around here. Real basket case bikes that get ridden every day and their owners take great pride in keeping them running and being able to ride them....
saread Other Bikes 12 1,179 08-04-2023, 08:11 PM
    Thread: Arrow Can
Post: RE: Arrow Can

Agreed. The Remus can on your bike really adds to the look. The big chrome thingy would look a bit out of place given that color palette. No worries on the top box, I'm rocking a big one too. Funct...
saread Fuel Delivery & Exhaust Systems 8 868 06-25-2023, 11:39 AM
    Thread: Arrow Can
Post: RE: Arrow Can

Each to his own. I just think the stock muffler is disproportionate to the rest of the bike. The sound was fine, as is the sound of the Arrow. Weight wise, meh. This was totally an aesthetic choice....
saread Fuel Delivery & Exhaust Systems 8 868 06-24-2023, 10:48 PM
    Thread: Arrow Can
Post: Arrow Can

With the old giant chrome whale penis: With svelte new Arrow Maxi-Race: Much better.
saread Fuel Delivery & Exhaust Systems 8 868 06-24-2023, 09:51 AM
    Thread: E-Key
Post: RE: E-Key

Well, whaddayaknow. The fob over the seat ring antenna trick that Grumpy Goat showed works with a 2023 RS. I pulled the battery out of my fob, removed the rear seat and placed the dead fob over the ...
saread General Discussions 26 2,134 06-19-2023, 05:48 PM
    Thread: E-Key
Post: RE: E-Key

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (06-18-2023, 10:27 AM) -- saread Wrote: (06-18-2023, 09:15 AM) -- Of course, all things being equal, it's way easier to just stash a spare battery under the seat. -- Wallet is b...
saread General Discussions 26 2,134 06-18-2023, 10:55 AM
    Thread: E-Key
Post: RE: E-Key

Interesting. My manual doesn't show the fob kludge either. It just notes to change the battery in the fob when it's dead and shows the E-key solution for a lost fob. I wonder.... I guess I will hav...
saread General Discussions 26 2,134 06-18-2023, 09:15 AM