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    Hot rear rotor.

    Have done a search without luck so here goes. The rear disc is always too hot to touch. There is no real drag when on the rear stand. I don't use the rear brake at all, just relying on the linked system. I have tried touching the rear brake pedal first to disable the rear brakes but after some...
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    Visor tricks

    I use Snosheild water proofing on the outside. Acts like Rainex. Really good with a screen when there is little wind to blow the rain off. Use Antifog on inside. Any other ideas.
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    Was that you?

    Saturday 18, at the big roundabout at Dural with RED tank decals, going South.
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    Fan stopped working

    After a trip to Philip Island to watch the Island Classic races on the week end, I joined the long slow crawl off the Island and for the next hour in 35+ deg c. The temperature light came on & I noticed a trail of fluid out the back of the bike. The fan was not running. The fuse had blown. The...
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    Diff temperature

    After searching for related posts, I could find no mention of the very high diff temperature I have. After only 10km, the diff is hot but after an extended ride, forget about holding a hand against it. You could fry an egg. I recall seeing posts with photos of leaking diff seals after extended...
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    New Owner

    So picked up the bike on Monday. Can't believe how good it is. Now need to accessorize. Heated grips. Not fitted a standard is a real oversight on Yamaha's behalf. Bash plate, and engine bars are a must. So to shopping. Altrider looks good. What do others think.
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