Recent content by claytonsdad

I used uship to ship a bike from Wisconsin to Arkansas. In short, the "shipper" pretty much destroyed the plastics on the front of the bike, had it hard bound to a wood block in the back of a pickup and had no way to unload it when he arrived. I took photos of the bike when it arrived and...

I agree. Current valuations on carryover models have really messed up the market for used bikes. I wouldn't be happy if I'd paid near list price a few months ago, only to see identical units selling $3k+ cheaper now. Same thing is happening with new vehicles. I bought a new '13 F-150 in...

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts when you get a chance to mount it up and take a ride.

I know someone will figure out how to do it, but I was just wondering if anyone has begun to tackle retrofitting OEM cruise control to a previous model S10.

Toompine, thanks for sharing your experience. Sounds like maybe the combination of all three would allow maximum flexibility. That's what I'm looking for. There are times during the summer here in the deep South when even I would sacrifice some protection for a little cooling air!

I don' usually wear ear plugs, but do wear ear buds. I like to listen to music when I ride. Being a gear head myself (mechanical engineer), the stuff on the CalSci website makes sense to me. Their approach seems organized, well researched and documented. I think I would most likely try: 1...

There is a lot of information on the CalSci page for sure. Given that their shields are designed to use the factory mounting, should one try the shield before ordering an adjustable mounting or factory wind deflectors?

Riding them back to back, the difference in seating position was very readily apparent. I agree that the extra leg room provided by the S10 would likely be easier on my joints. The difference in wind protection was apparent as well. I, too, hate that Honda removed the cruise and ABS when...

As a frame of reference, I started out riding dirt bikes many years ago, then moved on to highway riding on smaller bikes. I was out of riding for a number of years before getting back into riding cruiser type bikes. I'm a large framed guy (6'2" -290lbs) and have had both hips replaced...

For me, the inability to get out of the wind would be a deal breaker. I can deal with many things but that is just one of my requirements. I'm strange, I know. My reason for my original posting was to see if others have been able to do it. I don't mind experimenting, but if no one else has...

I am really wanting to pull the trigger on an new S10, but am somewhat concerned about wind protection. I have taken a couple of test rides and done a great deal of research on this site. I know that the reflash does a lot to address my only other concern (throttle response in lower gears)...

Used the YES on another Yamaha I had. Covered the cost to repair an oil leak that would have been over $1k (Long story. Engine wound up having to come out twice.) Given the shop rates most dealerships charge these days, at $414 it seems like a bargain to me. I'll never own another Yamaha...

Saltcreep, I usually have my dealer transfer ownership over into my name in the Yamaha system. I don't know for certain, but I bet you could probably do it by calling the 800 number above for Yamaha Customer Relations. Funny you bought your S10 from a BMW dealer. The closest BMW dealer to me...

I finally got frustrated and called the parts department to find out when they expected the harnesses to be there. After talking to parts, sales (twice) and service, I found out that they have two that they believe have had the recall done. They are checking VIN numbers now to see for sure...

All of the dealers in my area have new S10s on sales hold until the recall work is completed. They all say they're waiting on parts from Yamaha and that the work has to be approved before releasing the bikes for sale. Does anyone have any insight into the supply chain as to when dealers should...