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Bernzomatic basic torch kit. $15.00 at WalMart.

215 lbs

$350.00 shipped to lower 48. Has 10-15k miles on it. My bike is a 2016.

$200.00 shipped to lower 48. Screen is clear. Used for a few weeks. It works, just don't like the look. Dropped two washers into black hole in front of the dash. Replaced with different color washers. Edit - found 1 washer Bike is a 2016.

My experience is similar to yours. I'm 5'11" and went with the 20" screen. I didn't want a larger one, so if this didn't work, oh well. Cut down the noise where I don't need ear plugs and can listen to music. Still some buffeting. We get get our fair share of wind here which doesn't help. Anyway, went back to the Cal Sci TS today. Don't like the look of the Madstad. When the weather cools down, maybe I'll try the wind deflector.

Good call on adding the Berryessa GP to your itinerary!

I was looking to get one a few months ago. They were about 30 days out. I passed. I still want one. Now they say 8 to 10 weeks. I'm 10 miles away from them.

Lots of good roads that way that I haven't explored yet. Nice bike!

I'm a transplant here. A coworker says there was a lot of mining in the area back in the day. Idaho City still looks like an old western town. Dirt streets, wooden sidewalks and old western style storefronts. Also, a lot of people are packing. On the google map attachment you can see a popular ride here called "the loop". Keep heading north to Lowman, head over to Garden Valley and back down to Boise or wherever you started from. No loop yesterday. Elevation climbs to 6k on the way to Lowman. Roads are icy in places and sketchy. Rode it last year when we first moved here. Puckered me up a bit.

Beautiful out today. Took a spin up to Idaho City after work. Good to get out without heated gear and not worry about icy roads.

Let us know how you like it. I've been considering one. I'm about 20 minutes away from them. They make them as you order, so the only advantages to being local are shipping costs and they'll install for 25.00 per seat. Price is right.

They'll be no talking you off of the ledge. If you're able, just run towards it, or ride off of it. Ha. I've ridden two Ducs. My friend's 900 SS and my son's 950 Multi. Both were great. The handling of the SS was crazy good. The Multi is a little top heavy, but I could get used to it. My son said he thinks the FJ handles better than the Multi. I agree. 50 lbs. lighter and not top heavy. No dealer here in Boise and they are kind of pricey. I actually have a soft spot for the air cooled multis. I hear they turn you into a mechanic. I think the new engine should cut down on the cost of ownership. The attention to detail is incredible. Should be for that kind of money. Do it.

Popular meet place. Looks like Starbucks. Jealous of the weather. Following a guy on ADV forum riding something like this down in Mexico. Bike seems to be bullet proof.

Hard to believe we use words like "behave". Cracks me up. You have to go out of your way to be like that on this forum. So much helpful information. Good riddance. I never did hear how @betoney messed up his piece of aluminum. I know how I trashed mine. Probably shouldn't be wrenching on my scooter. Ha.

I wasn't too clear. Dave said he owns a Tracer (maybe he said MT or FZ, not sure) and moved the forks in the clamps. Said he wanted the bike to turn in quicker. At Cycle Gear I received the the normal adjustment you receive for $40.00 which included questions on style of riding, sag adjustment then test ride and adjust again if necessary.. He was pretty thorough. Adjustment/Test Ride three times. He had a steady flow of bikes to adjust all day. I watched him adjust three Ducatis. Not sure what was up (I didn't ask), but he took a hammer to the shock on all three. Shock adjustment on those were intense. The forum is very informative. Someone will probably respond with a more helpful response than I gave you.

I think it would look good. I think I'll do the same. I was thinking of powder coating my wheels gold. I've seen pics if gold spoke wheels. Can't tell if it would be too much bling. Mine is black, kind of a blank canvas.

I wouldn't mess with the geometry on my bike. If I could, I guess I would be a suspension guy or work for Yamaha. I think at least a few minutes goes into the development of the suspension of our bikes by the Yamaha people. Don't mean to sound snarky, but I would imagine a lot of math is involved. I'm not smart enough to design my own bike. I had my suspension adjusted by Dave Moss one day at Cycle Gear. He said he moved his forks up or down a few mm, I'm not sure, but I think it's a feel thing. Said it turned in quicker. I've seen lowering links, and not sure if that changes the stock geometry for better, worse or no change? For tall guys? Maybe seat height, lower pegs?

That's brutal. My better half loves the snow. Me, I have no need for it.

For me, year round riding isn't realistic. Could be different for you since you're in Oregon. I don't ride in the rain, unless caught in a shower or something. I can ride in sub 40 temps, but good riding requires heading to higher elevations, which are colder. I worry about ice when heading higher up. I haven't ventured into Oregon from here yet. Supposed to be some good roads. Just takes a while to get to the good stuff. I think this area is ideal for a dual sport. I've thought about a T7. We moved here from NorCal. Winters are mild. I was 20 minutes away from 49 and good roads any way you went. I rode daily. The downside was no rain at all, bad water policies, water rationing, home prices, high taxes and a bad political environment. Boise home prices are skyrocketing. Not a big deal if you have equity in the one you're selling. The bike sat for 2 weeks recently. I can see more time on the tender until March. I ride when I can, even if it's to work or a quick ride around town. Hope this helps, Dan.

Terry is very good at responding to questions and has a wealth of knowledge. I'm pretty close to being dialed in.

Bike has been on a tender for close to two weeks. I know, stop whining. Some of you put the bikes away for months. I'm used to riding daily. Went for a spin up to Idaho City. Temps were mid 40's starting out. Down in the 30's once I was closer to IC. Roads were in great shape. Snow was plowed and roads were dry. Had a sandwich at the Sinclair in IC and filled up with non ethanol gas. I'm still amazed how good the rebuilt OEM shock is from Terry at Norwest. Gonna send my forks up to him to fix my lack of rebound adjustment problem. He'll check to see if anything else was assembled incorrectly. Maybe new seals too. No pics. Not much of a picture taker. The views were stunning. Crystal clear day and some snow on the peaks.

Thanks for the help. Bernzomatic it is!

Science Biker has some good videos. Used to be on here quite a bit.

I have the Pitbull stand. Just did a bunch of work. Stand under the front, rear wheel off on centerstand the bike was stable.

I have a new rotor and bolts on order. Won't be here for a few weeks. I had the rear tire off doing other stuff and tried to remove one of the bolts just to see how tight they were. The bolts are on there pretty good. I couldn't loosen it up. Didn't want to risk stripping it. Any ideas? Impact driver?