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Welcome from Newark. I am on my second ST. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. I have a service manual and a tire changer so if you need any info hit me up.

Update. I had sold my 2013 last year and missed it terribly. Recently purchased a 2019 ES so back in the fold. I have concerns about the suspension when it comes time to service it, but it is very well sorted from stock. The motor is much improved and so far ( 3k miles ) I do not believe I will...

Hello from Newark. Welcome to the forum.

I used the Gold-valves on compression and rebound in my fork, and I am very happy with the result. Nothing against any other combo, I just had more experience with the Race-tech stuff.

The factory uses some pretty stout locktite on the cartridges. I had to use more heat, more force than I was comfortable with in removing them, especially the compression cartridge. That said, I didn't hurt anything and it was all pretty straight forward.

I am funny about that. I use a tighter spec than factory as my goal, and have for many years. Have found that the valves stabilize pretty well on most bikes and usually don't need further adjustment, but I like them right in the middle or slightly wider. With the limited selection of sizes...

Did my forks in January with Race Tech Gold Valves. The hardest part was getting the cartridges loose from the tube. The lock tight used by the factory was first rate stuff. I used A LOT of heat and finally broke them loose, but for a while I had my doubts. After that it is pretty straight...

I also have the GIVI 308. Not sure how it would compare with the one you are looking at, but I have ridden in the rain a couple of times ( real rain, real long ) using the supplied cover and it worked well. Lots of room. I also have a ring mounted to another bike and switch the bag to which ever...

Did my 2013 with only 23k on the odometer because I didn't want to have to do it during good riding months. All four Intakes were spot on the middle of the range. All four exhausts were right at the lowest allowable limit. They got adjusted. Added a Manual Cam Chain Tensioner ( Graves ) at this...

Little brother = 2005 DL-650 Big brother = 2012 Jeep Wrangler I love my garage!

Honestly think this is the best stock seat I have had on a bike. Foam remains firm and, after leveling it out, I find I can ride all day on it. Even with aftermarket seats, I have found I get uncomfortable after 500 or so miles and this one is no different. Up to that, I really don't have a...

"But I am a hyper-maintainer of my motorcycles, and I enjoy working on them, so a MCCT is an upgrade for me because of the extra reliability. The extra attention they require is not a hardship." This is me also, but the last bikes I had with Manual CCT were back in the late seventies, early...

I installed the Graves unit when I did my valve adjustment in November. I was more than a little nervous about it, but I had the clutch cover off and the valve cover off so I could see what was happening as I tightened everything up. I adjusted until I saw a little movement at the crank, but was...

Finally got around to the suspension. Installed Penske shock and set up my fork with straight rate springs and Gold Valves. After several short rides and some initial adjustments, I am very pleased ( I knew I would be-not my first rodeo). I will say, removing the stock compression valves from...

No, not at all, If we had something similar I would take advantage of it. I have taken my old tires to the dealer a couple of times, but they always charge me. Part of my doing my own tires is to save money, so that is a concern.

Could you elaborate. I actually thought this was a legitimate option. Pm me if that would be better.

Cut bead with bolt cutters and the rest of the tire with hack saw, into quarters and throw away in regular trash. Some tires are more difficult than others.

I picked up a couple of shopping bags at REI. They fit, are open at the top and have carry handles. Don't use them all the time, but on longer trips I can just lift them out and carry them into lodging. Cheap option.

Mine (2013) has been acting up some. Occasionally it will not want to switch modes. I end up having to shut it off and restart, at which time it will work. I sprayed some Radio Shack electrical cleaner in and it seems to have cured my problem, temporarily. If it gets worse, I guess I will order...

I have 3k miles on TKC70 s and the front is cupped badly. I am religous about tire pressures and check regularly. They have handled great, on and off-road, but I am not sure how long the front is going to be usable. The rear is wearing fine. I run 40 in the rear, and 36 in the front and ride...