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Actually, this sounds like the cam chain tensioner. It drains off its oil chamber when left to sit for a while and then chatters for about 8 seconds at startup (as it refills). It's something I've come to expect, and it's only after the chattering stops that I ride off. It's my normal wear-avoidance...

I only have the BMW top case, but I know what you mean about it sometime being difficult to open :x . I have found, however, that there is a technique to overcoming this problem: Press down on the handle while simultaneously pressing-in the button. With the top case this is a one-hand operation. I p...

I too felt a little too much pressure on my wrists with the OEM positioning. My biggest discomfort, however, was to my elbows. I guess I naturally sit fairly upright (dirt bike background) and that often caused my elbows to be in/near a locked position. After a few weeks of 100 mile/day commuting, I...

Yep, I had to go through this drill recently to replace my fender. There are 6 Torx bolts that need to be removed: 2x under the bridge, 2x on the left air deflector, and 2x on the right deflector. I couldn't get adequate clearance to get a ratchet with a Torx bit for the under-bridge bolts, so I rem...

Thanks everyone! Typical...the one time I actually WANT a back-ordered part to be delayed, it's not. Now that I have options, I thought I could just cancel the order I made yesterday for the Black OEM fender and consider the bling of a carbon fiber one. I stopped by the dealer at lunch today and sur...

As promised, my front fender saga: My fender story isn’t as exciting as ChiTown’s recent desert experience, but then again I lean more toward the steady-but-sure riding style of Don E (Yes, I’m a fan). Yesterday, however, I was a risk taker. I actually DARED to take my bike out on its normal daily c...

Hello all, I’ve really enjoyed daily lurking and learning on this site over the last 2 years. And while I wish I had something truly meaningful to contribute for my first post, I’m afraid it’s got to be all about me, me, me, and my immediate needs: You see, I’m in desperate need of a source for a ne...