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Found a new - used one at a North Carolina dealer. Thanks for looking.

I clipped my left pannier and the lid and case are trash - Anyone have one they want to get rid of. I did a search, any ones that were listed have been sold that I can see, but if some took down their post for any reason, maybe someone has one available. I would take the pair to get them off...

I use my Garmin GPS. Reset the tracks before starting and connect to BaseCamp to view the track or turn it into a future route.

You might be able to get to it with the valve cover off too.

Will all do respect, static battery voltage while sitting doesn't really tell you anything (unless you have a shorted cell). It should read at least 12 volts and most times a little more. There are 6 cells developing ~2 volts each. The way you test a battery is under load. Get a battery load...

don't forget to check you tire pressures and ride on - Have a great trip. Love the Smokeys.

combustion chambers look normal to me, but I would have two follow-up questions. How long has the bike been sitting and where was it stored. Condensation and a light rust would form on the non-contact areas of the cylinder (like at the top). Could a small amount of antifreeze spilled into the...

Welcome, I have one of the original gen 1's with around 40k miles on it. Upgraded the clutch basket, had the tensioner replaced under warranty and upgraded the suspension from stoltec. Other than a bunch of additional farkles and regular maintenance, the bike has been great. I'm sure you'll...

I did something similar with my drill press. Held the body of the tensioner in a vise and use the drill chuck to turn (by hand) and applied light down pressure to spin it down. Once it bottoms out, its easy to hold it there while engaging the clip. here's my legacy post about it...

Welcome MatBaugh, I'm heading up to Vermont 9/8-9/11 for the Green Mountain Rally. Thats sponsored by the local MOV BMW group. Maybe see you up that way.

I'm glad my 12 doesn't have one. On previous bikes, if the canister gets saturated with fuel, the engine runs like crap until the fumes are evacuated, not only that but Once they become saturated, your supposed to replace them because they become inafective.

I wasn't near a computer that I could attach a picture, but this should clear it up. It's #1 in the picture.

Most likely and maybe the air box too.

There is a sensor mounted on the front side of the throttle bodies. They call it an AP'S sensor (air pressure sensor). Not sure if it takes vacuum directly from the throttle body or if the is a vacuum line coming off it. If there's a vacuum hose, it could be as simple as reconnecting it or...

Re: Service Intervals/ US The oil filter is changed every second oil change, maybe that's what saw.