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https://youtu.be/lAKVMcmlLOo They took away the Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Barracuda look and gave it eyebrows.

Hey Cowpuc, enjoying the video but you didn’t come far enough North and West to see some real fall Michigan colors Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not everyone. I prefer mine as low as they will go without the cables hitting the tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oops! I mean I’m glad that I did NOT install the Big Bike hitch on my bike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Glad I went with the big bike hitch. Only the bags, seat and back brace needed removal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had mine out for a spirited run yesterday and a close listen in the garage with a rod to my ear while idling after. Most of the noise I’m hearing seems to be coming lower in the engine (cam chain adjuster/primary chain adjuster?) but really isn’t as loud as the Harley’s that I’ve owned. I’m at 12k now so plan on rolling on to the 16k mile service where the lifters are scheduled to be inspected. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for posting, sucks to get your trip cut short but it sounds like your dealer is doing everything possible they can do. Is the last four of your SN under 1000 or so? I’m liking this 5 year warranty more and more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Woah! Fast color or slow color? Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chief, I agree with the reasoning. Is it a procedural oversight or an assembly oversight on these 500 bikes. Mine is 0705 which I believe is close to your date of assembly. I will be listening to my bike closely tomorrow especially the rear cylinder. I have thought I was hearing more valve noise but haven’t given it lot of thought ‘till now. If it was a procedural oversight, a recall might be in order on these 500 bikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sure sounds like a problem with the oil change. Very easy to put too much oil in if the level isn’t checked upright and to temperature. Definitely go to the top, waiting until Oct. is unreasonable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a 2012 Ultra 103 before my SVTC and the heat issue is not even comparable. If you like an air cooled V twin and like touring, the SVTC is the bike in my opinion. 12k and counting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Enjoy those grandkids, and thanks for sharing your story. But now you have me jonesing for a TX500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It looks better with the $99 bag and was very sturdy and offered attachment points on my trip. I kept my rainsuit and sandals in it for easy access without putting too much weight on the lid. But I wish it was wider also (and Chrome!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree and almost purchased it but look at the installation instructions first. Must make template and drill holes in what looks like areas that are not reinforced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went excellent. Only 3 days of rain in 5 weeks. (Some rerouting based on forecasts) Dealer looking at steering bearing along with 12 k service and new front tire on Thurs. , we’ll see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Back home after 9414 mile trip. Steering head bearing started clunking 1000 miles from home and front tire being replaced on Thurs at about 10800 total milage. Overall bike performed well and was not babied. Yamaha dealer network very disappointing except for a few bright spots. Never saw another SV or Eluder on entire trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sheesh if I only knew. Went to G&W cycles today to get the tire done. Trudy and Dave treated me first class! Blackfoot told me 10 days to get a tire and Pro-Am wouldn’t return any calls. Stampede looks nuts, like NASCAR with hooves. Going bob sledding at Winsport tomorrow 10:30 then heading to Medicine Hat after. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was 42 F when we went through, was thinking ice though. Banff was nuts with people, Jasper tolerable. Most beautiful ride ever and from there on 11 to Abraham Lake was also awesome. Would like to come back in winter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They are essential IMHO, not only do they work for the heat, they also help keep the heat in on cold days. Big Bike Parts just came out with heat shields for the tank to seat transition which should also help with the rear cylinder heat at a stop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I talked to some Wingers on the road and one guy was running a car tire on the rear and a rear tire on the front. Said he regularly gets 30k on his rear but said one time when he was aggressively hitting the twisties the cords separated (someone asked what the shiney specks on his tire was). So don’t know if that’s the answer either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have had some issues getting service on this bike. Arranged for the 4K service w oil change in Reno 3 weeks prior to the trip and on my ride into Reno got a text from the dealer stating they didn’t have the oil (15w50 Yamalube synthetic). service manager blamed parts manager for F up. Yamaha will be hearing about that dealership. Then when I realized I was going to need a tire on the road I started calling dealerships in Calgary figuring that’s where it needed to be changed. 1st dealer stated they couldn’t get a tire for 10 days, second dealer didn’t return any calls or texts. So I figured it might be a Canada supply issue and ordered one from a dealer in Williston ND. $359 plus installation. However now it has become obvious that the tire will not make it that far so I stopped at a dealer in Rocky Mountain House AB who told me he could get a tire overnight (WTF?) but he was closed on Monday and we have bob sledding scheduled in Calgary on Tues AM. He did call another shop and arranged for them to get the tire ordered and scheduled for installation on Monday. Yamaha will hear about that in a positive way. So I don’t know how much this’ll cost yet, I’m probably gonna be stuck with the tire ordered in Williston also. My riding partner had problems with his Harley on July 3rd, we pulled into the dealership at 5pm and they kept the shop open and repaired his bike on the spot. 8800 miles on a touring bike sucks but I think the heat in Arizona and Nevada ate a lot of tread. My take on this is I love the bike but if Yamaha can’t get a better support network for “transcontinental touring” I will be going back to Harley. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In Rocky Mountain House AB. Trip milage so far is 7600 miles. Rear tire is toast, replacing in Calgary on Monday at 8800 for the tire. No issues on SVTC except for tire. I have not seen one other SVTC or Eluder on the entire trip. Lots of interest from other riders though. Gas milage is averaging 40 now. (Going slower in Canada) Pic is from Columbia Ice Field between Banff and Jasper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

NOHAWG, What did you need to take apart to get to the factory horn and wiring? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I adjusted mine to as low as they will go without hitting the tank on full turn. Leaves my wrists horizontal with good blood flow. When they are that low some of the controls are a little hard to read. I used masking tape and a pencil to mark the original position and kept sample lowering until I had zero numbness. Loosen 3 and use the last for control, with the blanket in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had to bring the electric guitar and amp! Without the camping gear would be much more manageable but the bike is handling the 175 extra pounds fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk