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    ACD skid plate rant

    I ride a lot of mountain twisties, so I guess I'll wait and see how it does. Thanks for the warning though. I'll have to remember to hang off a bit in the corners. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ACD skid plate rant

    Yes, it's easy if you install from the top first and then connect at the center stand. Do the reverse for removal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ACD skid plate rant

    I just finished installing the ACD skid plate on my 2015 ES w/AltRider crash bars. I did the whole thing on the side stand. I used the bolts and spacers that came with the skid plate but may eventually replace these with the studs. The oil filter has the least clearance towards the top (see...
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    Michigan - All Clubs Day 2016 - Stockbridge Sep 18 noon-4pm

    I've been going since 2007 and they had already moved it into town by then. I heard all about the farm days from a lot of the Michigan guys in the Concours Owners Group.
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    Michigan - All Clubs Day 2016 - Stockbridge Sep 18 noon-4pm

    Annual Stockbridge, Michigan - All Clubs Day!! - Sunday, September 18, 2016, noon-4pm. This is the classic bike show everybody looks forward to! We usually meet up on the South side of the town square around noon,. It's also a beautiful area to ride in, including the Waterloo and Pinckney...
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    Vizitec Supabrake Brake Light Modulator Install (pics & video)

    For those that wanted to see video: https://youtu.be/ImFg72mTe2E
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    Pic of '15 ES with Jesse Luggage

    Did you keep your hand rails or lose them?
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    Pic of '15 ES with Jesse Luggage

    Just so you know - there is a fitment issue on the ES with the left bracket. They send a 2" & 2 1/2" spacer to hold the bracket out on the right side from the electronic suspension goodies under the cover above the passenger foot peg. They sent me 1 1/2 " spacers for the left side - the bag...
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    2015 Yamaha Tenere ES...NY

    Curious what you're planning to trade it in for? :question:
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    How many of you do wear protective clothing, because........

    My motto "Dress for the slide, not for the ride". I also own both a mesh suit and a Stich Roadcrafter. I never bring both on a ride though - I look at the predominant temps beforehand and decide. I've been down at speed twice - ruined both helmets and riding suits - minor scrapes and a broken...
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    Highway crusing speeds?

    I never exceed the speed limit - that's my story and I'm sticking to it. ::)
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    First Gear mesh jacket - ??

    This is my plan - get a froggtog set to wear over the mesh suit. If you would be okay with a red or blue Firstgear Mesh jacket, you can pick one up here for $80: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/mesh_tex_jacket_2013_red_or_blue_colors.html I...
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    My 2015 FJ-09 I traded in on my SupTen

    My dad is looking at the FJ-09 right now.. he currently has a Honda CB500F and is looking to upgrade a bit. He's told me he's jealous of my Ténéré :)
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    No where to put your phone

    I read the original post as just looking for a place to set the phone while charging off the bike. I only worry about charging the phone on trips though. I run the Garmin Smartlink app then - which also provides traffic and weather radar to the Zumo so that can burn up some battery. .I run...
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    Grip Heaters on '14-'15 ES

    Yes - I had the same Ah Ha moment! Then I also read it in the owners manual! Doh!
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