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OK, my Avon Trail Rider (rear) lasted 5500 miles. I enjoyed the ride, but not more than the Battle Wing. My new Battle Wing is in the garage. The Avon front has lasted longer than the OEM front tire. Lots of life left. It may just be that I am getting to know the bike better and am hitting...

I enjoy the natural color I get by riding the motorcycle and then washing the bike at the high pressure car wash place down the street every 4 months or so.

Re: HARD TO START OK, so I had a problem starting twice separated by about 6 months which is just long enough for me to forget what happened. It is possible to turn the ignition key so that it is just not quite turned all the way to the up-down ON position. In this almost-ON position, it seems...

I believe it is probably easier, but is the way Yamaha intended based on the type of hose clamp. The hose clamp on the cylinder head side is designed differently so that it is easier to release for removal and re-installation. I had to get creative to put the one on under the box, but it can...

Agree. I had to go from the front for the right side. I am going to look for a better tool than an open end #10, one that has a ratchet, to get those out. For the left side I was able to go from the top and the process was a little faster. It appears there may be thread locker on those screws...

There is a very good Youtube video about how to change your plugs (4 each). It was my first time under the hood at 12000 miles. The video is located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R58I0cORw24 The video was very helpful, but there are always things that you learn as you do it. For...

At 6500 miles on the machine I replaced the OEM tiyres with Avon Trailriders. The Odometer reads 10600 miles and the Avon rear is 90% gone. I have an OEM Bridgestone ready to go on.

I heard reports of mileage in excess of 10,000 from the group that rides around world and is sponsored by Avon. I bought the tires to replace the original Battle Wings at 6500 Miles. I am now at 9900 miles and I am starting to shop for tires again. I will probably get no more than the OEM...

Avon AV54 Trail Riders going on tomorrow front and rear. the original tires have about 6500 miles on them. I could push for a a few more mile, but it isn't worth it. Thanks for all the interesting posts that kept me in analysis paralysis for so long while trying to pick a new tire. 1) I...

A40's were high on my list, but I read reports that the AVON AV54 Trailriders last like the K60, go off road as well (they don't look like they should) and stick well on wet pavement. I have 6400 on my original Bridgestones and the rear is gone. The new Avon tires will be here Monday. I ordered...

I have less than 6K on my originals and they are all but gone. I don't know how you'd get 9000 out of them. I was considering the A40 very seriously due to the daily rider use, but I may get the K60 and hunt for some mud puddles. Or, For the price and reports I have read, the Shinkos seem...

I bought mine in June. Put some wax on. Washed it in October? Can't remember. Maybe again this weekend, but then I might have to wax again. To park next to clean shiny BMWs, go to BMW maintenance shop.

A rider safety course would be good. But our worst enemy is ourselves. Confidence is dangerous. I know how to use the levers and pedals, many many miles, many many years, many quick reactions. But, if you think wrong and don't leave yourself time to react, you can kill yourself by...

As for lessons, a really good question. Yes, proceed more cautiously when 2 out of 3 lanes have stopped moving. Assume there is a dumb ass trying to kill you behind a big truck you see. Avoid what you can't see. As fat as my ST, she really just barely kissed the car bumper with rubber. No...

Thanks for the well wishes.

OK, so yesterday I am riding to work heading west on SR70 west of I-75 in Bradenton. Often there is backed up traffic at the red light at Caruso Rd; there was yesterday. It is three lanes each direction with a right and left turn lane at the intersection. With the intersection about 250 yards...

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Bridgestone A40 is my nest tire

How about meeting at Croom's. It seems like a good fit?

In the air cooled days, 20W-50 made some sense. Modern vehicles of all types generally don't need or like heavier oil.