Recent content by WaltM

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    How can I make my Tenere comfortable for distance riding?

    I have a 2015 ES so take most of suggestions with that in mind. I have done trips as long as 7000 miles and days as long as 700 miles. I am 6'2 or so. Had to switch to a Parabellum large windshield + winglets and I get no buffeting at all. Stock seat was terrible for me mostly, mostly bothered...
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    SOLD Spokes for sale (rear wheel)

    Sent a PM.
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    *Mechanic Needed* Good wrench near Asheville, NC

    Overall I had a good experience at MR. When I got there the service writer told me it would be an extra 1/2 hour labor to check the air filter above what they originally quoted me. They finished everything up in about 2.5 hours including lunch for them. When I returned they told me they did...
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    *Mechanic Needed* Good wrench near Asheville, NC

    I have an appointment at MR on Wednesday to get a front tire installed and an oil change. I visited them a couple weeks ago and they seemed ok. At least for what they quoted me their prices seem fair.
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    Jerry in Asheville, NC

    Hi Jerry, Nice looking bike. I moved to Fairview 2 months ago. I have a 2015 ES. Walt
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    SOLD: Stock Windshield from 2015 ES for sale

    Message sent!
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    SOLD: Stock Windshield from 2015 ES for sale

    Basically sitting in my garage. $60 shipped to Continental USA.
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    Always wear a helmet

    I killed two birds with helmet strikes last year at 60+ MPH both times. Hate to think about those birds hitting me in the head or face instead.
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    Moab/Southern Utah ride report-May 2019

    Thanks for the writeup. I plan to be in this area in August on my to San Diego. I will probably be riding Anakee 3's or Anakee Adventure tires. I ride mostly pavement. Any of these roads I should avoid?
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    New owner of a '16 ES and a long time member

    Welcome from Northern IL. Great riding up in the UP.
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    Cross Country Towing Options

    I am thinking North Carolina. Florida is way too hot and humid. Last time I was in Phoenix it was 116 all three days. It was brutal.
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    Cross Country Towing Options

    I do remember. My wife and I started talking about moving somewhere warmer. We are thinking southeast rather than southwest and year round since my job is remote and I can work from anywhere.
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    Cross Country Towing Options

    I guess the first question should be how money is too much for any of these options? How much is the one-way trailer rental? Next question. Who would want to leave Illinois in the winter?
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    New member in Decorah Iowa picked a '13 up a couple weeks ago

    Greetings from Illinois,. Nice riding in your area, I try to get there once or twice per year.
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