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    spokes

    thanks for both replies, I would have thought after 9k miles the spokes might have settled in, guess patience is the answer. and yes, they will be checked on a regular basic from here on out ...
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    spokes

    debated posting anything at all, but am certainly disappointed with the " weak link" of this amazing bike! :'( after getting home from a forest service road ride I noticed a spoke hanging off my rear wheel! upon further inspection found another one missing. at the dealer I was told that the...
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    my cruise died!

    "I will take it to the Yamaha shop, in Boulder, and see what they can do for me while I am there for a week." have had nothing but bad luck with this shop... ::010:: Vickery or coyote might be a better option!
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    Decent ADV Gloves needed

    home depot, deerskin, $8.59 .... :))
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    2014 Bar Risers

    ::026::
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    First Real Road Ride and 300 Miles on the Clock

    Great ride report Front Range! ::014:: keep 'em comin', especially about the windshield if you get it! " Semper Fi " ::003::
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    2014 Bar Risers

    Damn Travex!!! ??? While you were on the bike??!! Glad you're still among the living.... it must have been connected to just getting your new bike!!! ::025:: Take care of yourself, you're one of my information resources on the forum! ::012::
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    My First 2014 Problem (Final Drive oil Leak)

    The upside is that it's a messy failure, in which only a little fluid makes a mess and you will be hard pressed to miss it. It's not a sudden catastrophic failure, as in some other brand that gets bashed regularly. and that's one of the big reasons i no longer ride the GS's !! ::010::
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    Took delivery of my 2014 ES

    :D :D :D
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    Picked up my 2014 yesterday - 400 miles on - 1st thoughts...

    Congrats Lube, great review! ;D
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    Took delivery of my 2014 ES

    Outstanding GEN2! ::012:: And nice that the dealer stepped up to the plate, the $250 add was a cool thing for him to do! Now some pics!!!! ::014::
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    She likes it, she really really likes it!

    i really dig my girlfriend, but she SUCKS at riding b%tch !!! :'( only had one GF that knew how to " not lean"! had to catcha ride from my son once, he said " never again" :mad:, damn near wrecked him by trying to lean! ???
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    She likes it, she really really likes it!

    DITTO!!! ::013::
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    Holan Panniers

    Thrilled to hear you like the panniers, seem to be a quality product without the over inflated cost ( as in tour a tech). let us know how you like them after a trip or two! ::001::
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    Howdy from the Rockies!

    One of my favorite roads here in CO, although the million dollar, flat tops, buckhorn, bunce .... And the list goes on and on! Love living in COLORADO!!! ::014::
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