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    Additionally Helite updated its Turtle with the Turtle 2 which appears to have incorporated a SAS-TEC hard back protector in its exterior design. Motorcycle Airbags - HELITE Technology - Helite Moto
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    Hit Air released an updated version of its airbag vest MLV2-C. Couldn't tell the difference between it and the original MLV-C so had to hit the Hit-Air website in Japan for a better explanation/illustrations. Structure and kind of airbag | hit-air airbag system | motorcycle | - hit-air - Werable Airbag | Mugen Denko Co., Ltd. The newer MLV2-C looks like it can/does incorporate additional protection in the back as well as the front as evidenced by the yellow zones in the cutaway structure diagrams under the blue inflation bladders.
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    The Mccruise is a big step up from the friction based throttle lock from Kaoko. I had one of these on my '04 BMW R1150R and it worked well for giving my wrist a rest on long flat sections of road. https://kaoko.com/?s=&ymm_search=1&post_type=product&_make=Yamaha&_model=Niken&_year=2019
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    Saw postings from fellow members talking about an aftermarket cruise control system called Mccruise which stands for Motorcycle Cruise Controls based out of Victoria, Australia, where they're been making motorcycle cruise controls for at least 18 years. https://www.mccruise.com/pages/about-us If you don't have a cruise control for your bike then this may be worth a look. Would be interested in seeing install details of how difficult this install is for a given bike.
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    Good to know. Not sure I've seen that F code before when I'm running low.
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    Fun question - What is the farthest North and South that your Niken has been? In the event responses are across various continents we will also request by latitude longitude coordinates for absolute furthest North and South. Furthest North I've been is Little Switzerland in North Carolina ~107 miles /~172km. Furthest South I've been is 40 Acre Rock Heritage Preserve in Kershaw, SC ~60 miles /97 km from me. Now that my cruise control is finally fixed I expect that to change. πŸ˜€
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    I've put in about 500 miles since I've installed it and it works great. Chain is nicely lubed at all times as evidenced by a nice oiled but clean sheen to my chain. Before the Pro Oiler the chain would usually be much darker due to chain dirt and grime. The dynamic oil feed actually lubricates and cleans the chain in the process. Highly recommend any auto oiler for the additional benefit of automatic chain cleaning which in theory should extend the life of the chain and help reduce chain stretch. I've also noticed that after I ride in the rain normally I see some yellowish brown looking oxidation on the chain. That is no longer something I see on the chain.
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    Had to fabricate a mounting bracket that the y-nozzle dispenser could attach to out of aluminum from my local hardware store. Using a combination of a jig saw cutter and grinding tool I got the aluminum bracket to the shape that I needed and drilled appropriate holes to leverage existing mounting points. Hardest part was getting the actual y-nozzle mounted exactly right so that oil flow tubes were as straight as possible and unimpeded and not coming into contact with the ground or the bike while mounted to the swing arm and in motion.
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    Has anyone who applied the urea grease to the front end have pictures or video? Also which urea grease did you use? I'm not near 12k miles but my bike is three years old so a regreasing is not a bad idea.
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    FYI - the recalled brake switch that was installed actually screwed up my cruise control as confirmed by my local yamaha dealer. Took almost 3 months to replace the recalled brake sensor because of supply chain issues. I placed the order back on April 29, 2022. The part finally came in last Friday July 22. And it appears that I finally have cruise control again! πŸ˜€
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    Finally got my bike back from the shop today after getting a call last Friday indicating after almost a three month wait, my replacement brake sensor finally arrived. The initial recalled brake sensor replacement was faulty so if your cruise control is acting up after the brake sensor swap, then this is most likely the culprit. Super happy to have cruise control working again!
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    Peak Design just released a new cell phone anti vibration mount for RAM mounts. https://www.peakdesign.com/products/1in-ball-adapter?utm_source=rejoiner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022.07.12+-+1"+Ball+Adapter+Newsletter&utm_content=2022.07.12+-+1"+Ball+Adapter+Newsletter&rjnrid=5j4o8OL
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    This guy engineered his own three wheeler self enclosed motorcycle. Using a four wheeler ATV as a donor vehicle he took the front end from it and applied it. More Can-Am than Niken since it doesn't lean however you've got to admire his skill in building something like this.
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    Reviewing in some of the Facebook forums where various riders on the front tires are getting as low as 4000km / 2485mi to as high as 20000km / 12427mi before having to replace. Runs a pretty wide spectrum subject to local roads and your riding preferences.
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    Am curious his long replacement parts will take to arrive. I've heard suspension parts could take two years for some others.
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    Now to add some highway pegs! πŸ˜€
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    Engine protection looks much better than the SW Motech versions and way cheaper than the SSB Gymkana crash bars out of Japan. Nicely done!
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    Incidentally it looks stupid fun to do donuts in the snow with your Niken setup. I already have a lot of fun and smiles riding the Niken normally but this would be ultimate hoonigan time for me.
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    Sent an inquiry to WeiserTechnik.com regarding their two-in-one lights that act as turn signals as well as auxiliary lights. Weiser Extreme EVO LED Lights for Motorcycles - Weiser Technik While they don't have one for the Niken I submitted a request via their custom requests. Will post what I hear.
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    Stumbled across this on the Yamaha Japan site where it looks like one can still order 2022 Nikens up until the production limit is reached. NIKEN GT - バむク・スクーター | γƒ€γƒžγƒη™Ίε‹•ζ©Ÿ (yamaha-motor.co.jp)
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    I've been looking to do something similar but cannot find a good turn signal replacement blinker that I like yet. Had to start a whole new thread just on mirrors....
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    Incidentally, was on the Yamaha Niken owners forum where it was reported by a fellow owner with a contact in Yamaha parts supply out of Southeast USA who indicated that certain Niken parts (ex. replacement suspension gold or the black EU only forks for the Niken) are on backorder for close to two years because Japanese Covid export laws aided in choking off supply of some of the rarer parts.
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    Sorry - thought I had responded to this. This looks like a Y adapter that could be used for auxiliary lights. so long as the auxiliary lights are relatively low current draw this may be sufficient if you don't have a separate relay/switch to allow you the flexibility of turning on the auxiliary lights independently of the headlights.
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    Thanks for the appreciation. Yours is only the second setup I've heard of with a similar tire configuration using super knobby tires on the rear with some very extreme weather front tires. If memory serves the other rider was mounting some snow tires that come closer to your off road setup and was out of Calgary, Alberta. I'm amazed you could even mount a rear tire that thick under the stock rear mud guard. Were any modifications needed to accommodate those tires? Would also love to see how you were able to get the Givi saddlebags to work on your setup because I'm leaving heavily towards trying to custom fit a Givi V37 solution somehow.
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