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...so I was able to change the oil on the SVTC. It took me longer than expected, but I was able to get it done with no hiccups. At 4046 miles, the old oil sure did look pretty dirty and it was time. I managed to find an old gray pan in the garage that is low enough to place under the bike to collect oil. I’m good for another 4K miles. Also, I was able to use a Toyota filter remover on the SVTC and this made it easy to remove the oil filter. 2 qts in the crankcase and 3.2 qts in the oil pan as instructed. Here are some photo ops. Ride safe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree. When I received my SVTC 7 months ago and it is an ‘18, the first thing I replaced last March is the battery. I simply wanted to be confident that I don’t get stranded anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree. It literally takes longer to remove all the parts to get to the coolant drain plug and then reinstall all the parts.

I agree and can attest to Shinko 777HD tires having good quality and rider satisfaction and has the best price compared to the big three tire manufacturers. Having a little over 10K miles on my Shinkos with a lot of tread still left proves to me that this tire is a keeper.

I think I've read the manual more than enough and I am ready to do my first oil change on the SVTC. Rode to work today and now I am 50 miles over 4K miles. I am looking forward this Sunday and I don't want to overfill the bike with oil. It seems to be very straightforward.

I have not heard of any gel seat for the TC, but I've heard about Corbin does manufacture a comfy seat that you might like.

That is way to nutty for my comfort.

I don't need tires yet, but this might interest anyone looking for a tire in the near future. $340 for a set plus rebate ends September 12, 2020. https://wingstuff.com/products/37971-bridgestone-tire-combo-for-2018-gold-wing-g852-g853

I have an '07 RSV and I've only done my coolant change once and that was in 2013. I know I am due for another one soon, so I am planning to do it sometime this Fall. At 60K miles, it is good preventative maintenance. The last time I did my coolant, I used Prestone coolant/anti-freeze.

I am 2 hours SW of Buckingham, Pa.

I have not tried welding anything. As a young boy 4 decades ago, I still vividly remember looking at our electric meter while my dad was working with his friend welding metal parts together. Needless to say, the electric meter spun like a top every time they were welding...it appears to eat a lot of electricity. Anyway, for half the price, it is a good find.

Hello Don. Glad to know that your eye is doing better with medication. Safety glasses will definitely help one way or another. It is much easier to wear for longer periods than goggles, IMO. I wear glasses all the time and every time I use the weed wacker, tiny rocks fly all over the place and I can hear them hit my lens...and I say to myself [Thank God for the lens or it could have really hurt so bad]. When it comes to riding, I am so glad I have the windshield + my full face visor + eyeglasses in front of my eyes.

I think I am not allergic to bees, but getting stung by anything is not fun at all. You did excellent by keeping control of the bike on an incline. It might be a good idea to start using this...https://off.com/en/product for the rest of the summer. Doc1.docx

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I visit both sites. I truly prefer here. You get a whole lot more for a Buck a month.

I like it Don! Very nice bike.

There is a little bit of a learning curve every time you hop on a different bike, but with your experience, you should have no problems at all adapting to the Venture. As a consolation, I am 5'5" and I have no problems whatsoever riding my '07. The newer SVTCs is just so easy to ride as well...ride as much as you can, to keep your riding skills up to par.

You are gonna love those Shinko 777's. I have them on my '07 with no complaints. I am over 10K miles on my rear and still have a lot of tread left. Today, rode the RSV to and from work. It is a great feeling to be back on the bike.

Rox Risers may work for you.

...and we all know, LongHaulPaul added 55,000 more miles with no major problems. He was changing oil every 10K miles. As for my SVTC, I am closing in on 4,000 miles - not much yet since I've also been adding miles on my '07 RSV. No problems so far...

Two thumbs up on Custom Dysnamics LED lights. I installed LED lights all around my '07 RSV 13 years ago...LEDs last for a long time...

Knock on wood, so far so good. Almost 4000 miles and will do the next oil change next weekend.

There is one thing I am looking that is on your bike. Love your passenger foot boards.

It could have also been your right leg...am very glad to hear you are ok and still able to ride home. As mentioned before, the insurance company might end up totaling it. I am hoping they will agree to fix it this time.

I still have my '07 and stayed with the OEM size front tire as well. I didn't really want to change its riding characteristics as well as piece of mind. Shinko 777 for her. Time will tell, when Shinko 777 front tire will be available for the Eluder and SVTC. I think the rear is already available for purchase at your favorite motorcycle store.