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jkhomes
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fuel strip

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Regarding the fuel strip issue on our R1200R's, I saw a picture on the MOA Facebook page that appears to be a foolproof fix.

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:lol: thats a good one. ALthough if you cant be trusted to get a fuel gauge to work right (after how many years) I wouldnt be supprised if they spec'd plastic that went cloudy after the first tankfull.
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There would probably be a bunch of accidents caused by riders staring at the fuel tank while trying to get that last half mile out of a tank of fuel.
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Oh, I get it. It's bourbon.
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Jack D. To be precise. Cheaper than gas- and higher octane! Hope this post keeps me in good standing on this forum without having to post much more.
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Why don't fill it up with Royal Canadian, works better.
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10% ethanol, we are already running on moonshine.
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Post by Clem »

Thanks for the laughs, :lol: guys. Merry Christmas and Happy new Year. Hope 2014 is good to us.
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