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Hi from Westport. Where are you?

I use this to get both wheels off the ground. If I am taking the front wheel off , I jack it up so that the back wheel rest on the ground.

A few months back, I bought some Philips Crystal vision bulbs. They claim to be motorcycle specific, so can withstand vibration better than car bulbs. They work well, to the extent that I don't feel the need for auxiliary lights. I have been on many dirt/gravel road and the bulbs are good.

Welcome from Westport NZ. Looks the same as my '16 ES.

I had exactly the same problems with a 705. The head shake developed on a long trip. I went through the same process, including new steering head bearings. I also had grip issues with the rear 705, wheelspin on smooth, wet tar. Changed both tires to Michelin adventures. Both problems went away.

These are some very poor pictures of my Makita top box. Just the right size for everyday bits and pieces. It didn't leak in 2 days of rain. At first I clipped it on using the Givi mount, but I didn't trust the clip I modified for the job. It now has screws holding it on. I removed the inner...

Another welcome from NZ.

I found a rear spoke has gone awol. Any ideas where I can buy only one? The Yamaha dealers only sell sets.

Took the Shinko 705s off. The back was worn out after 8000km and very slippery on wet tar. The front had worn unevenly (some blocks higher than others) causing a bad steering wobble. Fitted Michelin Anakee adventure tires. All good so far.

Mid week trip through Molesworth road and back through Rainbow road.

A short ride (100Km) last weekend, but adventurous.

Welcome from Westport NZ. Where are you based?

Welcome from NZ.

Relive app on phone, really cool to look at. Got down to 4deg coming out of Rai valley.

Last weekend we had a couple of rides. Not sure if this link will work...

Last weekend I had a ride in the top of our South Island. Based in Motueka, we rode over the Takaka hill on to look at the Cob dam 1100m above sea level up a gravel road with large patches of muddy clay (very slippery). I tried both sitting and standing. Standing was the preferred option giving...

Welcome from New Zealand.:cool:

A nice short ride today. Went up a local hill (retired coal mine).

Welcome from Westport. Pop up for a visit sometime, some great roads getting here.

I bought this bike in June 2021. I am based in Westport.