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    60th Anniversary Fuel Tank

    I still have mine, but it's nowhere near perfect. Looks not bad from 50 feet, but numerous drops, spills, and one crash over 270,000 kms resulted in several dents, faded paint, broken plastic, and general used bike petina.
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    Engine warning light

    On one of my 'other' bikes, the service engine light will go off after 5 starts, provided the fault doesn't reoccur.
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    Oil Change Complication

    I would order the specific part for my model year, if the later part arrives instead I would use it. I use only Yamaha filters, torqued to spec and replaced every 2nd oil change, without issues. I do remove and drain the filter before reuse.
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    Introducing my latest new girlfriend.

    I don't know the original owner. I bought it from a dealer in Fort Meyers, FL that took it on trade for a new Moto Guzzi Stelvio.
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    Introducing my latest new girlfriend.

    I bought this red 2015 ES in Florida, nicely equipped with oem panniers, vstream shield, Sargent seat, Altrider engine guards, Akrapovic muffler & Anakee tires. 'Red' will be my winter bike and 'old yellow ' can now rest for 5 months and be my summer bike in Canada. No more trailering back and...
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    XT1200z-XT1200ze conversation.

    Rear sub frame, suspension linkage, right side body panel.
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    Yamaha Super Tenere MOTO-TAG photo game

    Next tag, a gazebo.
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    Yamaha Super Tenere MOTO-TAG photo game

    Grab. 60s flatnose Ford used by this dealership until 1980.
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    WTB Laam or Sargent seat...

    I'd be interested in your Sargent rear seat. PM sent.
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    WTB Two Brothers exhaust for 2016 Super Tenere

    Would you consider an Akrapovic?
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    Honda Gold Wing - the return of shaft drive

    The recall covers all 2018 through 2024 Goldwings. There is a label on the fuel pump with part number and date code, The date code is stamped into the label, 2 numbers, a letter and 2 numbers. If the letter is a U or B the fuel pump will be replaced when they become available. If the letter is a...
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    Lift side case Hook/Latch

    @Dr Ratbagg has them for sale.
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    Honda Gold Wing - the return of shaft drive

    160k on my 2018 Goldwing, nice enough bike but I still ride the T12 more, 260k now but it is 2 years older.
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    Voltage meter(s) recommendations

    I have this 3 in 1 meter, showing voltage, ambient temperature and has a USB outlet. $7 on ebay and plugs into the accessories outlet.
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    Spokes

    Ride more, clean less.:cool:
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    Meter Assembly Option?

    The top screen is replaceable, not cheap at $200 but less than a new complete meter.
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    Yamaha Super Tenere MOTO-TAG photo game

    Sign is fine...
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    Fork oil viscosity, experiences?

    I have a friend who took her bike to a dealership to replace fork seals and maybe bushings too. Her forks were almost rigid and very uncomfortable to ride, took it back and the tech assured her it was repaired properly. I took the forks off and discovered the dealer set the oil level (air gap)...
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    Fork oil viscosity, experiences?

    Fork oil level is measured with the fork fully compressed and without the spring. I use kyb 01 fork oil and .95 constant rate springs from Sonic.
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    Yamaha Super Tenere MOTO-TAG photo game

    Next is wood deck bridge on a single lane dirt road. Or.... a pretty girl on a billboard.
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