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    Best tyre for paved roads and longevity?

    +1 PR4. I run the trail on the front and the standard PR4 on the rear.
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    CCT Advice Please

    Thanks for your advice everyone, it was much appreciated. I'm now leaning strongly towards a good quality MCCT. :)
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    CCT Advice Please

    My 2011 S10 has 45,000 km's on it and cold starts are becoming progressively noisy. I'm just about to do the valve clearances and will replace the CCT while I'm at it. Is the conventional wisdom regarding CCT replacement leaning towards a manual CCT over improved OEM CCT? OEM CCT in Oz is...
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    1.0 or 0.9 fork springs - opinions please

    You could always try just swapping one 1.0 spring and replace it with a 0.9. Tha'll give you a 1.0 spring in one fork leg and a 0.9 in the other leg.......rate will now equal .95.
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    Any "EX" Vstrom 1000 owners

    I bought a new 2012 DL1000 as a cheap foray into the dual sport/adventure segment after riding sport tourers for years. I really enjoyed my time on the DL. Personally I thought the ergos where better on the DL than the S10 but still very similar. Wind management is better on the S10, better...
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    Other Kiwis?

    Not many Aussies let alone Kiwi's. Mainly tumble weeds here!
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    It's home! But already a question!

    I use Motul "Show & Shine." It's mainly a silicon based cleaner......spray on and wipe off. The only disadvantage is that it attracts dust and fine dirt but it also stops crud from sticking to the paintwork so easier to wash stuff off. Your S10 looks great!
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    End of my rope: unbearable noise and/or turbulence

    The best screen for me was the MRA Vario Touring Screen with lip. I added a Madstad bracket and winglets and eliminated most of the buffeting but the noise level is still quite high. Moulded ear plugs got the noise down to a comfortable level and I'm now pretty happy with the set up. I think...
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    Rear Brake Caliper Torque Specs

    Thanks Calboy! ::008::
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    Rear Brake Caliper Torque Specs

    Just changed the rear brake pads and can't find my thumb drive with my copy of the S10 workshop manual on it. :mad: Could some kind person please tell what the torque specs are for the two pins with 12 mm bolt heads which hold the brake caliper body in place. Thanks
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    Penske fork pistons/cartridge kits

    Thanks for your input gents! ::008::
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    Penske fork pistons/cartridge kits

    Has anyone had success with either Penske fork pistons or Traxxion/Ohlins fork cartridge kits with upgrading fork performance on their 2012 S10? I've replaced the OEM fork springs with straight rate springs and had the valving/shim stack modified on the compression circuit by a suspension tech...
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    Bandit 1200 flashback

    Another Bandit fan here! I had an immaculate gen 2 03 GSF1200S followed by an 07 1250S. Just loved my 1200 and still regret selling it. I'm always on the look out for another 1200 in good condition but the good ones are hard to come by now. I think the 1200"s had more character than the...
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    They finally get it!

    I agree that the S10 is a very underrated adv bike. However, I often thought that the Yamaha marketing team never did themselves any favours in promoting the S10. Most bike magazines etc are full of rival motorcycle manufacturers advertising their latest and greatest additions to the adv...
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    ECU Reflash

    Has anyone had their gen 1 ECU reflashed in Oz? Who does them, what did it cost and what do you think of the outcome? Cheers, Tony
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    Protaper evo "Adventure bars"

    I hope the new bars work for you. I'm the same height and inseam with short arms and had almost identical pain. I also have nerve impingement issues in my right shoulder. Tried 3 different bar styles with no luck. In the end I went back to the OEM bars with 2" Rox Risers. I rolled the OEM...
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    East coast AUSTRALIA get-together?

    I'd be interested. I'll keep watching and see what develops.
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    Ohlins 30mm cartridge kit, anyone try it?

    How do you find the 0.8's and how much do you weigh? I've got a set of 0.8's which I'm waiting to put in. I found the 0.9's too hard for road riding. I've had the compression circuit modified which now isn't too bad. I'm also cautious about spending up big on the Ohlins kit for a minor...
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    Ohlins 30mm cartridge kit, anyone try it?

    Is it true that the Ohlins Fork Cartridge kit comes with 0.80 kg/mm linear fork springs?
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