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Revzilla still has the metzler roadtech z6 for around $160. I installed a set last fall and have been pleased so far.

I have about 1k on tires now. Now issues and still liking them. I think their a great tire for that price. 

Tires are in date, they have a 21 DOT date. They're not the latest & greatest, that's why their on close out, but unless your an aggressive rider I think they'll work.

Revzilla has these on close out, $169 per set shipped. I mounted a set on my bike, no weight needed on the rear and only 1 of the stock weights needed for front. Have only put 250 mi on them but ride & handle well. I ordered another set for that price. 

Yea I remember reading that the slipper clutch could be reto fitted to the older mdls. I need to do that.

You'll love the bike. The slipper clutch would be nice to have.

My 15 mdl only reads 2 to 3 mph above my gps. That the most accurate of any bike I've owned.

3 hours ago, betoney said:

I wonder if it is a regional thing?  I have read a lot of bike forums and people say the same as you that their dealer hasn't received any.  On the West Coast dealers have had them since June, my local dealer says they cant keep them in stock and they sell as many as they order, the sales girl said it has been their #1 seller all summer.

I checked a couple dealers last month, 1 here in Al. & 1 in Ms. with no luck. The dealer in Ms. is  large dealer. Guess their all getting sold before they can make it to the southeast..

Yea, would like to see an update. I would love have one myself, but no one in my area has one yet.

Enjoy your new bike. Check in when you can and give us a report.

Thanks @SkipperT

Anyone have the torque value for that nut?

3 hours ago, texscottyd said:

Mine mostly turned loose before it turned gray, but same net effect I suppose.   

285 miles today with no further law enforcement contact, so all is well.  

Well instead saying a head full of gray hair I should have said gray hair. I had a double whammy around 20 years ago. It turned gray and a lot of it turned loose all at the same time.😥

Thanks for sharing. He has some very useful videos.

The few times I've been pulled over I've handled it the same way and have been lucky that it worked. I think a head full of gray hair helps too..

I've had my CalSic for several months now and am liking it a lot. I don't remember the size, went with their recommendation.

Great report & photography. What camera are you using? I got to ride across beartooth pass several years ago and it was snowing at the top. Had to follow a snow plow down the other side. That was the 1st part of september.

Yea those are great pics. Thanks for the report. I need to ride over there sometimes and check out the riding in that area, its not to far from I live in nw al.

Well @texscottydyou were right about the waco area, not a lot of great roads but beautiful country with all the farm & ranch land. I did find a route on line that took us to stephenville that was pretty good and an all day ride. My friend had met the owner of Hill Country Motorhead Motorcycle Museum in Burnett @  barbers vintage festival a couple years ago, so we rode over there 1 day. That is a great museum and I highly recommend it your in the area.

The hill country area was great and we rode all the roads you recommend plus several more. Again beautiful country side with all the ranches and winerys. You really have to be on the lookout for deer and other wildlife, I had close calls with 2 deer 2 buzzards in 1 day. It's not quite as good as the areas of n ga., western n.c., and east tn. but we had a great time and want to go back some day. 

A friend & I will be in those areas 6/22-7/5. Looking for suggestions for good roads in the area. I know about the twisted sisters but that's it. Also any other points of interest would be appreciated.

Have you tried 303 protectent? I havent used it on the saddlebags, but have used it for years on boats & rv's with good results.

I like what you've done with the mounting system, wish i had done something simular with my setup. After seeing what you done i wonder if the upper mounting brackets could be made with a 3D printer to make them to fit onto the bike.

On 12/27/2019 at 4:52 PM, texscottyd said:

@keithu - Spectacular photography!  Thanks for sharing the ride report...  what a great way to spend a day.  

Took the words right out of my mouth.

I like the hepco becker panniers on your bike, nice color too.

I replaced my orginal battery last summer with one of the lithium batterys, but don't remember the brand. 

2 hours ago, micah2074 said:

Electric underwear my friend. 

Well I have those too, but thats still to cold for me. Guess I'm getting soft in my old age.