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see if you can find a Michellin Commander 2 for it, I can get them next day way the heck up here... Brian

don't think theres much I can do for ya from here, but wanted to wish ya good luck for the fix and hope you guys have a great trip.. Brian

go here and print your own using your own printer...also the Service manuals here too. I just loaded the pdf to my tablet and take it out to work on the bike. http://www.yamahaventure.nl/en/servicemanuals.html Brian

I know twigg has recently bought an fjr, and has since sold his 86, but he had added an extra tank on his 86 to help him compete on his iron butt rallies, He may be a fellow to message and see if he has any hints. Brian

According to a former member here, Lou "Blueslover" indicates that it works well with most major credit cards.

I wont ride on a patched or plugged front tire, but will plug or patch a rear tire. A bike just gets too uncontrollable when the front goes down and I am not prepared to risk it. Brian

when travelling in the US paying at the pump can be a pain for Canadians as our Zip codes aren't always accepted at the pump so we have to go in and prepay or leave my card with the counter staff (not something I want to do) while I fill. So Master Card has this posted on their website that tells you how to convert your Canadian code into something the gas pumps will recognize when you go to pay at the pump. http://www.mastercard.ca/education/travel-tips/US-gas-code.html

if you ever need an ignition switch I have one for cheap......I thought I was ordering one for my rsv but one number was wrong and I think its for the early RS"s. Brian

here is a link to all of the shop manuals and owners manuals http://www.yamahaventure.nl/en/servicemanuals.html Brian

DO NOT let it or the fumes from loc tite even get close to any plastic parts as they will disintegrate over time.... Brian

I use a mechanics mirror on a collapsible stick to hold down there and check my oil as I have to hold the bike upright to get a proper reading.... less than 10 pucks Brian

good move Don, it was overdue.......AND its not like they can say they weren't warned... thanks for doing all that you do. Brian

I am watching this thread too, as I will be installing mine shortly , I already have the spacer so I don't have to remove the lights to op open the fairing... thanks to Slowroll for making up such a great piece that Yamaha should have engineered in the first place. Brian

I believe they are the same, but you can go to www.partshark.com and go into the fiche area and compare the diagrams and part numbers to be sure. Or I can ride out this week sometime so you can compare the parts in person.. ( I am on vacations and gonna ride anyway.. Brian

Yes I put the rear Commander2 on last summer and have about 10k miles on it and I really don't see any wear. It grips well in the rain and doesn't seem to be affected by tar snakes much. I love it so much I just put the commander2 on the front 3 days ago, they only make the thinner 130 width, but it made my RSV much easier and more responsive at slow speeds and got rid of a twitchy spooky feeling at highways speeds the bike has always had in corners... I would recommend the commader2 to anyone looking for a good tire, and I understand it is the dual rubber compound so youll get great mileage from it. Brian

there is a round crest on the back of the jug that has "energy conserving" written inside the borders of the ring. Brian

whats the date code? hasn't the 491 (elite2) been out of production for 4 or 5 years? possibly age related..? just grasping at straws here.. Brian

I just noticed a new one listed today that doesn't have the royal star , if this would have been available I woulda got this one instead.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XVZ13-XVZ1300-Royal-Star-All-Years-Flame-Radiator-Grille-Cover-Polished/301192401510?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21248%26meid%3D7924106161762251753%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251532794292&rt=nc

I got exactly that in the mail yesterday, it took about 2 weeks to deliver. It seems ok, def not a great quality SS but for the price, I am not quibbling. Now I gotta figure how to install as it comes with no instructions... Brian

I have the drift also, and I like the video it takes, I like the fact you can rotate the lens so you can mount the camera in a bunch of orientations, it has an LCD so you can see what youre recording and it has its own remote control. I also like that its water resistant without having to buy something extra for it. Brian Here si a youtube vid take with my Drift, but keep in mind that youtube downgrades the video to meet their specs.

If I had more notice I woulda been there, but have plans to go to Estevan for the BAD Rodeo and rally. (Bikers against Diabetes) . Brian

run, run away from that one.... Brian

just a couple of miles too far but would be happy to try a meeting in chat room if you need help with something Brian

wow, always sorry to hear of riders going down. My heart goes out to his g/f and family. Brian

I was looking around for the passing light set for my RSV, where did you find the best price/availability? Brian