TomTracer

All valid points. I started changing tires because I like to tinker, and I had space to do it. My first bead breaker was hinged 2×4 mounted to wall stud. I'm not wealthy but everything isn't about $. Moving to a smaller abode meant selling some bikes. Hand problems meant giving up golf and tire mounting. Then I found a guy who would mount/balance for $25. Then Cycle Gear opened in the area. With 1 bike and hand issues that was the way to go. I still miss the satisfaction I got out of DIY.

What, when you used beads you dropped the bottle?

Years ago when I had 4 bikes and a HF tire machine dynabeads were a topic. I mounted/,balanced lots of tires for many summers. I made a balancer snd had Mark Parnes, stick wts. I tried for 5+k/3 of the street bikes. If tires didnt look like they'd make a whole trip I changed them, then remounted the old tires to use them up. I experimented with the beads using different brands of tires, on 3 bikes. They worked. I was a naysayer, but without using them I was just another rider with an unproved opinion. I don't care who believes it or not, nor do I care who does what and am not trying to convince anyone. But in my experience the beads worked.

Most if the problem likely is that the socket is mounted flush on a vertical surface. If the surface had some horizontal tilt to it vibration would help keep the plug seated rather than make it fall loose or out. IMO of course.

Lots of options, black velcro likely the most inconspicuous.

Look at all the ways you can lower your rider height vs doing links right off thebat. I've used links on a couple bikes but beware the sidestand will decrease bike lean at rest. And despite claims it doesnt affect centerstand operation it does, 5 bikes experience.You can raise front fork tubes, change seats ($), shave seat bumpers, etc which may get you to a more comfortable foit position at stop. Try things like those first. Good luck.

Don't let the Old Man in!

Cruiser riding position really stresses my lumbar, can't even use hiway pegs. I've ridden enough different type bikes since I started a lifetime ago to know what works for me. I even have to be as upright as possible in my cars. Some cars had my stretched out and getting in/out put my hips lower than my knees. That kills my lumbar area. Riders who don't have back problems are very fortunate. Those of us with disc issues gotta be careful with riding position, or walk around in that contorted grimace faced "my back went out" look. Master Yoda works for me.

I had 3 BMW's. I learned what to do and how through svc manuals and forums. Brake bleeds, spline lubes, throttle body balance, etc are easy. But you have to know your abilities and pay for what you cant do. A dealer I used even helped me with service guidelines, copies of instructions, etc. Rare, but they did.

Back issues have made riding position paramount, I must sit erecf feet directly below hips, very little forward lean. Cruisers are out of question. Master Yoda Riding Position is my guide, after 30 of my 64 yrs riding. I just put Heli Bar risers on my 2020 900gt, which with my Sargeant seat puts me in the best Yoda position. Suggest you check into Yoda.

A 2021 bike with 4K when you got it is unlikely to have that problem IMO. What's on the odo now? Sure don't see any/many posts with that problem. Maybe the P O messed with the clutch. Anyway, it'll be interesting to hear what your shop says. Good luck in any case.

I always reused the nut and crimp washer on every chain bike I've every owned. Red lock tight too, torqued to spec. Talk about accelerated wear, as we as disaster! Good catch, and "beware" for others. Thanks.

With every bike I've ever had, at various mileages, I may detect a noise I has not noticed before. Then I focused on it as if something is seriously wrong. Then I'd hear another one, and so forth. All bikes have inherit noises the bike design manifests. Accept that and enjoy the ride, imagine the worst, which could be the case, and each ride will be ruined. FWIW.

Monticello just S of Moab has very good restaurant, think The Grainery. Worth it.

If you get to Cortez, look up CO Norton works. Out in the middle of nowhere and you cant just drop in, but well worth checking out!

Oh no! "Stuck" in Moab! Go to Naturita and N to Gateway. Nice ride, great people in Naturita. Rim Rock hotel is good.

Last couple of my cars had lane departure, braking, adaptive cruise. I trust it BUT don't blindly rely on it. 2 of the cars auto braking was dangerous if a car changed lanes in front of me, slammed on brakes, which was not necessary, cars weren't that close. I always checked rear view mirrors and avoided 2 rear ends because I did. No matter how reliable automation.is supposed to be, I stay in control. I like the cruise on my 900gt. If it had adaptive anything I'd know how to use it, but likely wouldn't.

Ah. $50 is cheap!! I met a guy at a bike rally who owns a wrap business. Said they can do any colr and usually can color match perfectly. Seems a forum member posted previously about wrap.

Have you considered having the lids wrapped. Might check that out, as thoe shops might have some scraps left from a car job. Likely much cheaper than new bags/lids.

Or the hours spent stewing about something you can't change.

Let it go!

The dealer may have, I couldn't close on it until all outstanding recalls were corrected. Really don't remember.

Code readers are cheap and can save chasing your tail. Likely running in gear on the center stand caused some of your issues. My gt us a 2020 also.

The post is difficult to read with the black background, imo. But imo that's a good looking bike, sounds well set up. Should sell quickly. I'd go that route vs trade-in. Good luck.