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OldRider replied to the thread I strip my oil change bolt..I just retired after fifty years twisting wrenches on motorcycles. I did thousands of oil changes and never once used a torque wrench... -
OldRider replied to the thread S10 v GS 1300 (or 1200).Show him all the money you saved by buying the Yamaha. As soon as he goes to hanging around with other Big Money Wasters, he won't be...
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OldRider replied to the thread 2013 SUPER TENERE FOR SALE.None of my business, but I think your price is ...............too low. You can't get a good used KLR for this price. Someone is going to...
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I do that to every bike. Even my 150 scooter has one. Because I like to just go places and it's not uncommon to be off pavement and...
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OldRider replied to the thread Oem gen2 kickstand.I wasn't satisfied with the Gen 1 kickstand until I put a foot pad enlarger on it. That was all it needed to be very solid on the ground.
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OldRider replied to the thread Filter 5GH-13440-80-00.Now you owe them sons of biscuits an apology.
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OldRider replied to the thread Ratchet straps.Whatever straps you use, I would advise to put two pair of straps on the front. I've seen several bikes fall over because they only used...
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OldRider replied to the thread Key Problems.A Yamaha dealer can run the part number and do a nation wide search to see if any dealer in the country has one in stock. If your dealer...
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OldRider replied to the thread Lower steering bearing removal.The only place you want to make contact with the bearing going on the stem is around the inner edge. Put grease on the bearing and stem...
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OldRider replied to the thread I strip my oil change bolt..Most Honda ATV's use a 12mm drain plug. Over the years I've probably fixed several dozen stripped drain holes by tapping the hole with...
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OldRider replied to the thread Windy conditions motorcycling.I came from a Wing to the Tenere and yes the Wing is more stable in crosswinds. It will also suck a tank of gas dry going into a...
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OldRider replied to the thread Key Problems.But, can you trust it out in the middle of bfe, 200 miles from the nearest Yamaha dealer or locksmith? I'm putting a new switch on. JMO
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Agree on this being a contender but only when looking for smaller and lighter, saw one of these at the UK bike show at the end of last...
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OldRider replied to the thread What comes after the Super Tenere?.This will probably be my next stop, but not yet. https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/honda-transalp-first-ride-review/
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