Recent content by Skytower

Keep the second hand cupped over it, or it'll go flying/falling into the nether regions. A piece of tape on one half will work too.

2nd on the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Wrist position, pressure, and vibration, all have an impact on how long you have before the numbness occurs. Elbow, and shoulder, position/problems can also contribute to losing feeling/circulation in your hands. A doctor visit, followed by some physical...

TL/DR: replace shafts and seals as a unit, for best results. Protect seals from install damage with mylar on shaft. In my experience as a mechanic, only replacing the seal on rotating equipment will only temporarily fix the leak. The surface that the seal mates with (shaft, bore, faceplate...

I have a Badlands Pro, since 2021. After a year, it sprung a leak in the left elbow. Now that the zipper pull on the ID pocket came off, and the main zipper won't stay up, I might send it back for repair/replacement. The problem, as usual, is I still need to come up with a replacement while I'm...

It was one of the parts. I gave up on repairing the mount. Replacing it with a more reliable alternative is on my list now. Thank you!

Check your air temp and engine coolant temp sensor readings. Prior to setting a code, a temp sensor can be off enough to cause air/fuel mix problems.

I am done trying to make the Givi mounts work. I purchased some Mosko Moto soft bags. After removing all of the Givi hardware, and adding a 1/8" spacer,(aluminum flatbar the same shape as the provided metal Mosko mounting plates that preclude the grinding off of the Givi bracket's holes) the...

I use the Airhawk XL on long trips, and only for every other tank of fuel. Changing up the pressure points gives me a little more endurance. Now it's my hands, back, and shoulders, that aren't lasting. But that's a posture problem, for me... I don't strap it to the seat, so I can't stand up...

I needed both sides, and new lid seals. I'm going to stick with the Mosko Moto bags, since switching back and forth is a pain. Maybe I can get some of the Mosko mounts for the Givi boxes... Hmmm...

Sensors degrade with mileage as well as age. If the temps are far enough off, the bike will run poorly as it sets the wrong fuel delivery. Watch the coolant temp and air temp readouts as the bike warms up. Verify the temps, if you can, with an IR gauge. If not a temp issue, and all the regular...

I also have the T-Rex highway pegs, mounted to the SW Motec bars. I strap the Mosco Moto Duffel to the backseat as a backrest. I have a Givi Topcase that keeps the duffel from sliding backwards, and use Mosco's cam straps to secure the duffel in place. The duffel will interfere with sidecase...

I have a 2oz bottle of Tri-Flow Lube in my bike tools. It has a dropper nozzle that's perfect for the shifter pivot, and most other of the s10's pivots/fulcrum points. It also has a screw-on lid that is less likely to fall of and spontaneously clean and lube the tool bag!

Don't put heavy lights on it. Ask me how I know

I am a fan of the Flents Foamies. They are quiet, comfortable, and the flange keeps me from putting them in too deep. They last about one weekend before becoming to waxy. IIRC, the smaller package at Walmart had a small carrying box that would hold one pair. It kept them from getting nasty, and...

I had a set of givi trekker outback cases. One of the latches wore out where it attaches to the bike. No replacement parts are available for these cases, aside from replacement. I won't be buying Givi cases again. With that said, I'm still using the Givi Racks as an attachment point for the...