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    Shinko 705: A cautionary tale

    My 705 makes me feel like I'm "Falling" into a turn... Just installed last night. We'll see if it gets any better
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    Shinko 705 handling

    Currently dealing with the same issue JUST put these on last night and rode into work today I'm not feeling very comfortable in the turns. I feel like I'm about to fall over when I've barely initiated a turn! I'm chalking this up to being brand new, but its so pronounced that I thought maybe I...
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    Super Tenere Cam Chain Tensioner Failure

    Man, almost 10 years later and still no real write up/sticky/part numbers on this issue! Just everyone saying "REPLACE ASAP" Closest I can find to a write up is https://yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/automatic-cam-chain-tensioner.26929/...
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    Is This Tyre Wear Common

    Been heavily following this thread as Ive slam wore out my front tire Those Dunlop TrailMax Missions look awesome and the longevity is a bonus
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    Worldwide Adventure Touring Companies

    YES! We've often dreamed about moving to Saskatchewan. I hear the mountains are quite lovely out there in Calgary. Thank you!
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    Schizachyrium scoparium

    Afternoon yall! I realized I havent posted in a while and well thats because I havent done anything significant! The lady and I have put about 3000 miles on Little Blue in 2 months. We have been all over town and taken rides around the burg and even been off road a bunch of times since out last...
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    Worldwide Adventure Touring Companies

    Hey yall! I've been doing a little research and I wanted to touch bases with you guys about some world experiences. I keep seeing ads for companies scattered througout my emails and general web surfings about these All Inclusive Guided Adventure Tours! I've started compiling a Google Sheet of...
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    Gloves

    Ive honestly worn fingerless gloves with gel padding on the palms and kevlar knuckles for as long as I can remember When I wear Gauntlets I feel completely restricted and I cant feel anything. I only wear Gaunlets in the winter, but now that I have heated grips I may not even do that!
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    Schizachyrium scoparium

    August 12th, 2022 The Fiancee and I had some wedding planning to do and needed to drive down to South Western Va to meet with the caterers and florist and the event coordinator and her hair dresser. Eagerly watching the weather all week it turns out it would be perfect riding and camping...
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    Hello from Virginia

    Hey Oz Williamsburg here Welcome!
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    Schizachyrium scoparium

    So on this journey I knew I needed to work on a few things to get more comfortable So I started making an Excel list of items and things I needed, and started acquiring. First up I hated the way it shifted into 2nd gear. The rest were fine. I was concerned it was a much bigger issue than oil and...
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    Schizachyrium scoparium

    Captains Log. Stardate 7-22-2022 The family and I are headed back from Nashville Tennesee. On the drive there we had stayed 4 nights at different Virginia State Parks, finishing in Nashville to see the Grandparents. On the drive there I had noticed an S10 on Marketplace. Son was selling for his...
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    Schizachyrium scoparium

    Morning Yall! This is kind of a Blog Spot for feedback and generally just a timeline for me as I own my S10 I'll be posting trips and maintenence and general things that are going on along with gear and such. I've never done so with a bike, and I have always been on forums for each model but...
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    WTB 2012 Factory Service Manual

    Its the Yamaha Entrapment Strategy
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    WTB 2012 Factory Service Manual

    I bit it and downloaded the one from the pub Great info!
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