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joe72t

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  1. I've seen lots of guys with scuffed up panniers so i decided to get them wrapped with protective film. I went to a local auto detailing shop to get them done.  $200 each side.  Expensive but I thought it was worth it as I plan to keep the bike for a long time and it turned out great.  He gave me some film that was left over and I did the tank myself.  Turned out ok but not great.  Good luck.

  2. Hello All,

    From what I've read here and on various on line sources I think the Madstad would be a very good choice for me.  I'm 6'2" and have about 7000kms with the stock screen.  Maybe it's just me but at $540 Cdn (after exchange and shipping) that seems like a whole lot of money for a screen.  Wow.

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  3. Good thing I read this thread.

    I bought a tire inflator/compressor that was highly rated on line and did not think of looking at the specs.  The owner's manual spec is below.  I almost used it on the last trip for a guy in the group who had low pressure in his back tire.  Is there any way to alter the outlet to use this compressor or I should I just keep it in the car?

     

    1. For use with 12-volt DC power outlet rated 15 amps or higher. Do not use with older 8 amp cigarette lighter receptacles.

  4. Hello All,

    I have had my bike for 2 months now and have clicked about 5000km.  One trip was to Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia which took up about 3000km (I live in Toronto, Canada).  Glorious roads!

    I realized that I really love to do long distance riding and was wondering where I could go to next?  Alaska has always been a bucket list trip.  Assuming we instal proper tires, rad guard, engine guard can this beauty do it?  I have heard that the gravel roads have huge ruts and big rocks flying off the trucks can be brutal.  Anyone done this trip?  Any advice?  Am I mad?

    Thank you in advance,

    Joe

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