Recent content by DarkLeftArm

Man I feel like a slacker here. I've had a 2012 since it was nearly new in 2013. I've ridden it about 30,000 miles and have never checked my spoke torque values. I have "pinged" them once in awhile, but never messed with them otherwise. I feel the need to check them properly with a torque...

This is a lot of great advice. Thank you all for your time!

Thanks for the reply. What anchor points on your bike do you use? I'll be fastening the front wheel securely into the wheel chock, but not sure where else on the bike to attach the straps. I'm considering the triple tree, compressing the suspension part way, and then somewhere in the back. Maybe...

Hello. I have not been around here much for a long time. Have been riding a LOT though. I have a question. What would be the best method of tying down the bike on a trailer? I've never trailered a bike before, had it on ferries many times, but never a trailer. I bought a swivelwheel trailer to...

[QUOTE= I’m a relative baby in the world of motorcyclIng, not getting started until well in the middle age. While I have taken a safety course, I’ve never gone to the track to better my riding skills. Number one, I’m afraid I’ll crash my bike and run my investment, and two) taking advanced...

My money is on your steering neck bearings. Never had this happen to my Super T yet, but I have two other Yamaha bikes that have had it happen. A Road Star and a Royal Star. They both are notorious for loose steering neck bearings, and a lack of sufficient grease on said bearings. Both bikes...

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You know, I was looking at that Irish Craigslist and started remembering the '70s. A guy on a 750 Honda was hot stuff back then. Funny how perception changes. Been looking at BMW GS models, 650 I think. Lots of locking hard luggage going really cheap. Looking pretty good to just go there and...

Boy, I went to the thread that Checkswrecks gave me above. This guy has it down to a science, and it looks to be WAY cheaper and less hassle than shipping my bike. He is a forum member here that goes by "wheatwhacker" in Ireland. I wanted to go to Ireland, but just didn't have a good reason...

Thank you. I have made an inquiry and am waiting for a response! Very nice website.

Good morning. I posted this way down on the UK section of this forum, but I want to know what folks in the rest of the world know that would be of help. I have been starting to plan a trip to the United Kingdom next spring, to go to the Isle Of Man for the Tourist Trophy races. I also have a...

Good morning. My name is Bert, and I live in Arizona. I have been starting to plan a trip to the United Kingdom next spring, to go to the Isle Of Man for the Tourist Trophy races. I also have a friend who lives up on Shetland island who has invited me to come to their big motorcycle rally...

Holy mackerel. I'm starting to feel a little better after seeing those pics. Seems deep sand truly is a bit of a buggabboo for these relatively heavy machines. Go figure... :-\

OK. Good info. It all makes perfect sense. I will use up what's left of the old rear street skin and then get a set of more off-road oriented tires. I just got back from my first real dirt road ride. Did about 20 miles on washboard, rocky rubble. Practicing riding standing up. Whole 'nother...

Hi, all. Been looking at my K76 tires, and while the front still looks pretty fresh, the rear is getting square. Looks like most of its miles have been in a straight line on blacktop. The road conditions are changing for this bike, so I think my tire choice should, as well. My question is...