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    Big Problem

    If the problem is simply a crimped or broken sensor wire, it could be easily and quickly fixed at any motorcyle or auto shop. And all the required tools and supplies are available at any Home Depot (wire, crimp connectors, crimp tool, tie-wraps). Good luck.
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    Electronic VS regular suspension.

    Does anyone know if the ES and non-ES models have the same rear suspension components and geometry? When comparing spring rates on different bikes you need to take into account the effects of any suspension geometry variations. Automotive engineers refer to the Motion Ratio (MR) as the ratio...
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    Electronic VS regular suspension.

    Do you ES owners ever use the "Soft" mode when riding off road? I would be concerned that reduced damping might lead to excessive suspension travel over bumps, which of course reduces ground clearance. I have been leaving my ES in the "STD" setting when riding on rutted or washed out fire roads.
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    Handlebars out of line with front wheel?

    Hate to ask the stupid question here, but which bolts are the "top fork clamp bolts"? Are they the pinch bolts that secure the two upper fork legs into the top triple clamp? I have lots of experience wrenching on cars and aircraft, but I am still learning motorcycle terminology. I do have the...
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    2014/2015 Seat Question

    Thanks for the various comments. I may try the Sargent seat and see if it works for me.
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    2014/2015 Seat Question

    Just did a search on-line, and it appears that the OEM seat part number changes with the 2014 model year. This does not necessarily mean that the shape/slope changed significantly, but there must be at least some differences. I have a 2014 ES, and I am considering the purchase of a Sargent...
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    2014/2015 Seat Question

    Thanks for the quick reply. Does the shape of the two seats seem to be the same? Slope, width, etc.?
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    2014/2015 Seat Question

    Does anyone know if any changes were made to the front seat for the 2014/2015 model year bikes? Thanks!
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    Gen2 Anyone on there 2Nd Tenere?

    Re: Anyone on there 2Nd Tenere? Was the seat design changed for the 2014/2015 models?
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    Which wire?

    Which model year bike?
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    Yamaha near top of survey with BMW near bottom

    I know that folks on here love to bash BMW's, but I have a good friend who has owned many BMW boxers over the past 30 years, and they have all been pretty good bikes. I am very happy with my Super T, but I would not hesitate to buy a BMW.
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    "Steering Bearing" check?

    Thanks -- that makes sense. There is a section in the manual that describes checking the steering head.
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    "Steering Bearing" check?

    The 600 mile service schedule for my 2014 ES calls for a check of the "steering bearing assemblies" for looseness. Can anyone tell me the specific bearing assemblies that this refers to so that I can refer to the correct inspection procedure in the service manual? Thanks.
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    ProTaper Raptor bars

    Thank you, Desmo. Are you installing the Raptor bars on a 2014/2015 bike? If so, how does the Raptor model compare to the stock 2014/2015 bar geometry? I am looking for something with less sweep that the stock bars.
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    ProTaper Raptor bars

    Great info -- thank you. Has anyone replaced the bars on their 2014/2015 with the ProTaper bars? I would like something with less sweep.
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