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Forum: Beasts Today, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
How does it change and when's it useful?

How does it change and when's it useful?
Forum: Beasts Today, 12:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
No prob with switching modes on the move, but you...

No prob with switching modes on the move, but you have to close the throttle to do so. And other than offroad or in extremely slick conditions, I can't think of a good reason to use T.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 08:32 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 135,004
Posted By twinrider
Why not buy used.

Why not buy used.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 08:13 PM
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Views: 135,004
Posted By twinrider
Sounds more like a you issue than an RK issue....

Sounds more like a you issue than an RK issue. :lol3 I haven't even consciously thought about having to look at the speedo.

I do find it a little annoying having to look down at the neutral...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 08:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
Yeah, it's not a great sounding motor due to the...

Yeah, it's not a great sounding motor due to the crossplane crankshaft. A bit disappointing after my TDM900 which had much cleaner v-twin cadence.

Why baby it during break-in? Change the oil now,...
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 07:58 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 135,004
Posted By twinrider
Owned mine for the past 4.5 years and haven't had...

Owned mine for the past 4.5 years and haven't had a close call yet. It is pretty easy to see without making a concerted effort to look down. The handlebar mounted Zumo also shows your speed...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17,886
Views: 3,068,638
Posted By twinrider
Like I said, the light intensity doesn't change....

Like I said, the light intensity doesn't change. What happens is that the light reflection off the windshield reduces your night vision.

I ride with mine all the time commuting home at night and...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 07:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
I've got blue but would like the matte gray. :cry

I've got blue but would like the matte gray. :cry
Forum: Parallel Universe Yesterday, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,313
Posted By twinrider
Just my $0.02, but I would hold off on the LC GS...

Just my $0.02, but I would hold off on the LC GS for a couple years till the beta testing is done.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 135,004
Posted By twinrider
My RK has basically the same seat and handlebars,...

My RK has basically the same seat and handlebars, and I'm about the same size as you. Earlier this month spent 6 days touring with the wife. Fantastic being able to tour all day long in complete...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 03:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
I did that like 20 minutes ago, still recovering...

I did that like 20 minutes ago, still recovering from the sticker shock no wonder they keep it hidden away. :eek1 :lol3
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 02:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
Cockjockeys don't list the price on their...

Cockjockeys don't list the price on their website, any idea what they cost?
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 01:09 AM
Replies: 17,886
Views: 3,068,638
Posted By twinrider
It does not affect the headlight intensity. The...

It does not affect the headlight intensity. The reason why it's labeled offroad only is because it reflects quite a bit of light back onto the windshield at night. Not a problem if you're riding in...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 12:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,311
Posted By twinrider
Wasp's carbon fiber pipe is no longer available. ...

Wasp's carbon fiber pipe is no longer available.

The most exotic one would be None Racing's dual pipe....
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
There are a lot of former FJR owners who have...

There are a lot of former FJR owners who have moved on to S10s and are very happy. There are a few who own both and are also very happy. Just depends on how and where you like to ride. If you have...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-22-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,313
Posted By twinrider
If you're talking those kinds of bucks you might...

If you're talking those kinds of bucks you might want to consider a Super Tenere as well. :wink:

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag47/jit600cc/DSC03010_zps21784758.jpg
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
Just curious, did Yamaha also restrict the first...

Just curious, did Yamaha also restrict the first 3 gears on the FJR?
Forum: Beasts 05-22-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 17,886
Views: 3,068,638
Posted By twinrider
Pluric's hard drive? :dunno :rofl

Pluric's hard drive? :dunno :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
I was looking at about $1325 for a set of bags...

I was looking at about $1325 for a set of bags delivered, and making the bags here would cost a small fortune if I could find someone willing to do it. I will probably just end up buying Holan frames...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
Nice and narrow, was thinking about getting the...

Nice and narrow, was thinking about getting the same boxes but the cost of shipping put paid to that idea.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
That really sucks. BMW also fleeces customers in...

That really sucks. BMW also fleeces customers in Japan with bike and parts prices being much higher than in the US, but the Nav IV is sells for a pretty reasonable $700. Could be wrong but I think it...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-22-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,313
Posted By twinrider
I have a friend with one. He says it's snatchy,...

I have a friend with one. He says it's snatchy, making the bike hard to ride offroad in situations that require careful throttle modulation.
Forum: Beasts 05-21-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17,886
Views: 3,068,638
Posted By twinrider
Last couple days I tried to use T mode on my...

Last couple days I tried to use T mode on my commute through the city (Yokohama/Tokyo). It is smooth but it basically feels like I'm on a gutless bike and I hate the lag when I twist the throttle to...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
That's a good way to drop a bike. Leave the side...

That's a good way to drop a bike. Leave the side stand down, that's what it's for.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
Leave it on the side stand, stand on the left...

Leave it on the side stand, stand on the left footpeg and swing your leg over the seat dirt bike style.

Watch this vid from 2:29

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Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
I've got a 30" inseam (just in case you have a...

I've got a 30" inseam (just in case you have a different measuring system there, that'd be the length of the Levis that would fit).

When I took the LC GS for a test ride I had the seat in the low...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
Same size as me. I have bad knees so I'd...

Same size as me.

I have bad knees so I'd probably prefer the taller setting for the additional legroom and cornering clearance. But if I took it off road I'd switch to the lower setting so I...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
Besides the slick handlebar function, tying into...

Besides the slick handlebar function, tying into the bike's electronics also lets the Zumo display a lot of info about the bike as well. Have a look at this if you haven't seen it....
Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 990
Views: 135,004
Posted By twinrider
Are you serious? It looks like a Street Glide...

Are you serious? It looks like a Street Glide that got a makeover from a set designer for The Jetsons. :lol3

That said, congrats on what seems like a very nice bike. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 100,520
Posted By twinrider
Thanks man, made a lot of great memories on that...

Thanks man, made a lot of great memories on that bike. :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
Rode with a couple friends, one with the new LED...

Rode with a couple friends, one with the new LED and the other with the old school halogen. The LED is light years ahead. Throws off a brilliant white beam both wide and far. You'll have no regrets...
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
Will probably send it in once it gets really hot,...

Will probably send it in once it gets really hot, that time of year it's cooler commuting on the Djebel.

http://twinrider.smugmug.com/photos/i-R6DVvHK/0/XL/i-R6DVvHK-XL.jpg
Forum: Vendors 05-18-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,021
Posted By twinrider
Thanks for the review, given your feedback and...

Thanks for the review, given your feedback and price I think I would have to try on a pair before buying.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
Yep, am now considering the timing when I will...

Yep, am now considering the timing when I will least miss not having the S10 for a couple of weeks.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
Nice job documenting the nap and wakeup call....

Nice job documenting the nap and wakeup call. :clap

And kudos to tremor for quoting everything just in case folks missed it the first time. :freaky
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17,886
Views: 3,068,638
Posted By twinrider
Since you're not in a hurry why not price surface...

Since you're not in a hurry why not price surface mail? Should be much cheaper.
Forum: Vendors 05-17-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,021
Posted By twinrider
Thanks for that link. How stretchy are the...

Thanks for that link. How stretchy are the waists? For example, would the 32 stretch enough to accommodate a 33 inch waist if I gained a few lbs?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,617
Posted By twinrider
You're not helping to dispel negative...

You're not helping to dispel negative stereotypes. :rofl
Forum: Vendors 05-17-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,021
Posted By twinrider
I have found through experience that one problem...

I have found through experience that one problem with looser fitting pants is the knee armor can shift out of position, especially on impact with the ground. How are these in that respect?
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5,038
Views: 916,934
Posted By twinrider
I can understand waiting for someone to help to...

I can understand waiting for someone to help to save it from getting more scratched up, but if it's an isolated area taking off the side and top case would make it much easier. If that still didn't...
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