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  1. RedRider
    That bike is beautiful with the WWWs. Good work. RR
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    Jon, Welcome to the site. I don't know much about the first gen (early year models) bikes but wanted to bump this up for some of the old-timers to answer. As a point of protocol, when you purchase this bike, you MUST post a picture. You will get no end to the ration of sh*t if you don't. Again, welcome. Good luck in evaluating and getting this fine ride. RR
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    Every 28,000 miles or 43,000 km. RR
  4. RedRider
    Yup, that's about right. There are pockets in the engine that will hold oil. Just go by the sight glass and you will be fine. No worries. RR
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    Hopefully, Ventura can keep the pond monsters at bay. RR
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    I usually use 80/90, but you might want to check your owners manual for the recommended oil for your Kawa. RR
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    If you have Streets and Trips software, here is my file from the trip with my Mom. If not, let me know and I will type up a description. RR
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    I rode around in that area a couple of years ago with my mother as passenger. The trip file is on my home computer. I will post later today when I can get to it. There are several great roads in the area. Natural Bridges State Park is a great stopping spot. There is also a back road just north of NBSP that has a hand hewn tunnel that leads to a great road. Til later. RR
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    No, you won't see any appreciable mileage increase. It only slips when accelerating. I also did the inner clutch plate upgrade about 15000 miles ago and it seems to be starting to slip again. The real problem is the weak spring. I am either going with the PWC or just adding my old stock clutch spring to the system. This would effectively be 2 weak stock clutch springs. Hopefully, there is room. I seem to recall this being able to be done. RR
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    Don't leave out the BMW K1200LT. If it fits you, it is a really great touring bike. RR
  11. RedRider
    Yup, it is pretty easy to install. And to remove. I had mine in for a couple of years and then moved to using an MP3 player. Sold the CD player to another member on here and copied the instructions - just in case. Have fun and enjoy the tunes. RR
  12. RedRider
    I found it. Good luck with the install. RR
  13. RedRider
    Spokes are a pain to keep clean and adjusted. However, that was probably not the difficulty with the highway riding. Many of the older bikes and dual sports have skinnier and/or longer travel forks which make them somewhat spindly. A good fork brace will often stiffen them up for a better ride on the highway. RR
  14. RedRider
    Changing out a clutch is really easy. You don't even need to drain the oil. Set the bike on the side stand and go at it. You may get a couple of drips, but that will be all. I would recommend picking up a set of mechanics picks from a hardware store (under $10 usually) to make it easier to remove and inspect the plates. Make sure to get a new clutch cover gasket before you start (unless it is included with the PWC kit - don't know). RR
  15. RedRider
    Spoke wheels will handle rought terrain better because they are more flexible than the mag wheels. That is why all dirt bikes and most dual sports have spokes. RR
  16. RedRider
    I think I have a pdf of the instructions on my home computer. Will check later today and post (if I find it). RR
  17. RedRider
    I love cats - they taste like chicken. RR
  18. RedRider
    My Dad has a BMW (R1200GS) and it is a fine, fine machine. The LT is not made for someone who is 6'4" though. Looked at one sitting next to the RSV and was deciding between the two. Both were the same $$ at the time (they were both used). If I could have fit on the LT, I would still be riding it today. Fortunately, my second choice was my best choice. The 1200 engine is smooth and powerful. Maintenance is not that bad because they are designed to be wrenched on. Setting the valve clearance is easy since the heads stick out the sides. FI, ABS, long history of shaft drive. If it is comfortable for you, and you have a decent dealer in the area, and can afford the relatively high price, they are hard to beat. 250,000+ mile machines. You will never have a BMW dealer say "that bike is more than 10 years old, we don't work on them anymore". Their technicians are trained on BMWs only as the dealers are generally single line dealers. If I were to change bikes, this is the only non-Yamaha I would go to (as of now). However, with the current economy, a change is not likely. RR
  19. RedRider
    That is the pump of choice (made by Progressive). Less expensive from HD than thru Progressive - who'd of thunk! RR
  20. RedRider
    Actually, Japanese. But I can't understand that either. Welcome to the asylum. RR
  21. RedRider
    How much would it have cost without the lap dance? RR
  22. RedRider
    Look in the Yellow Pages for an Auto Customization shop. Generally, the pin striping is actually painted by hand. RR
  23. RedRider
    I had a couple of Chatterbox headsets and was not impressed with their quality (both failed). Went to J&M and have been satisfied. RR
  24. RedRider
    Your wife seems fine riding on my bike with the Utopia backrest. Seriously though, it does not creat any difficulty for my wife on the back. Still plenty of room. RR P.S. Welcome to the family.
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    Wil, The Ural dealer is about 2 hours from you. They are in a shop on Hwy 13 just south of Phillips, WI. Stopped by there a couple of times just to look. A Ural hack would be a lot of fun. I could put a set of goggles on my puppy (165 lbs. of St. Bernard) and cruise the countryside. RR
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