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1 hour ago, jamespz03 said:

How is Ortega Hwy? I've never done it but heard it's pretty awesome.

It's a lot better than it used to be. They're currently repaving and working on making it safer so there's a lot of new, smooth pavement. The Elsinore side is still a little sketchy, but the Dana Point side is probably one of the best rides in Southern California (IMO). 

60,000 miles on my Two-Bros exhaust, never been repacked, still runs and sounds like new. 

1 minute ago, quaxum said:

 

I have both.

the neotec 2 is 100% worth the extra $ over the neotec 1.

 

Good to know. Now if only I could convince my wife... 🤣

Any updates on the seat? I've had my sergeant for about 6 months / 5,000 miles and I still find it slightly uncomfortable. 

I've had the sargeant seat for about 6 months now and I still find it slightly uncomfortable. Kind of regretting not getting a Corbin. Any tips?

Whatever you do, do not fabricate something that will fall apart and jam itself between the wheel and frame. Happened to a buddy of mine, not ideal. Get the strong, sturdy bracket and don't use bags until you have them. 

Hello, 

I ordered a Yamaha top box rack and Givi M5 monokey plate. I am looking to purchase a 58L Givi Outback Trekker box. Does anybody have experience mating the OEM rack to the Givi M5 plate? Additionally, does the M5 plate work well with the 58L Outback Trekker box?

Anybody with experience, please send your advice.

Thank you

Matte black Shoei Neotec

As a solo rider, I've enjoyed using a Sena headset for several years. I recently started riding with my wife and I find the Sena bluetooth intercom system to be extremely annoying and a big pain in the A** to deal with. 

I have the original Neotec. Anybody who's owned both Neotec versions, is the Neotec II worth the extra $$$ over the Neotec I?

My pinlock will 'break the bead' in one specific area & develop a small amount of fog. Anybody else have this problem?

Shoei Neotec FTW

The ride in & around Julian is great. I come from the Temecula area & ride to Yuma, AZ for rolled tacos from Mr. G's. 

If you head through Kernville / Lake Isabella area, be sure to stop at McNallys Lodge for the best porterhouse steak of your life

No harm in changing it now. The first few thousand miles are critical to the longevity of the motor. 

Some level of noise in the clutch basket is normal. There are multiple rubber "pieces" behind the clutch basket meant to absorb vibration. These are are somewhat 'loose-fitting' from factory. I read you can replace these with a tighter fitting piece; however, if the noise doesn't bother too much, I wouldn't worry about it. 

Last week I rode from San Diego up to Dana Point, over the Ortega and down through Temecula. OBC in Temecula is always a good place to stop for a beer.