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I have a SHAD rack and only a 37 litre topecase. No issues whatsoever opening the cases. Top loading really is the best, since everything doesn't fall out if you're only looking for say your toothbrush!

I don't remember how long it took, but it wasn't more than an hour. You'll need a set of allen keys, preferably socket bits. Everything comes off and goes back on very easily. Once the muffler bracket is on, putting the rack on takes about 10 mins.

Thanks. That looks great. I ended up with the Givi rack and couldn't be happier. You're right; it comes off very quickly and sits nice and tight to the bike. Thee E21's look great on there!

Hey all, I'm looking at getting a pair of Givi E21's. Which mount would you recommend? The Givi PL351 or the Sw-Motech. The latter is more expensive (by $60), but it says that it's removable. I just don't want the bags sticking out too much. Anybody have any advice? GIVI...

Oh, and one more quick question. Any good bike shops worth checking out? We'll be staying out in Shoreline but heading into Seattle every day. Thanks again!

For anyone who lives in Seattle (or area), where would be a nice, safe place to park my bike during the day? Wife and I are headed down there in a few weeks, so I'm trying to plan ahead. We want to leave our jackets in the soft side cases and lock the helmets to the bike. Thanks!

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This is what I have for mine: 1) Heated Grips (Oxford Heaterz) 2) Corbin Seat 3) Power Outlet 4) Tall Windscreen 5) Shad Topcase 6) Michelin Pilot Road 2's (sport-touring tire). I also recommend the BT-021's and new BT-023 7) Soft Saddle bags 8) Tankbag 9) GPS + RAM Mount

This is what I have for mine: 1) Heated Grips (Oxford Heaterz) 2) Corbin Seat 3) Power Outlet 4) Tall Windscreen 5) Shad Topcase 6) Michelin Pilot Road 2's (sport-touring tire). I also recommend the BT-021's and new BT-023 7) Soft Saddle bags 8) Tankbag 9) GPS + RAM Mount

After tampering with my stock seat for 2 years, I finally gave in and got a used corbin. Best thing ever. Takes a while to break in but after adding, removing and shaving foam for the stock seat, I have come to the conclusion that FIRM and SHAPE is better than soft; hence the corbin. Memory...

I used a dremel and went quite slow with it. Then went to the auto store to pickup some door edging to finish it off. I think I have a pic lying around somewhere on this computer....

Nice setup Boneman. I too have the RAM unit for my little GPS Quest. Do you get vibrations on your gps from the mirror? Davedew. I would recommend adding some sort of damper/cushioning to your handlebar bracket for the RAM mount. I have a little bit of double-sided tape to help reduce the...

That's where I got the info from. Thanks for the clarification. Post your results if you end up getting it all dyno'd and tuned! Oh, and we should go for a ride sometime fellow Victorian! I haven't seen your bike in person for a couple of years, except for once when I saw you leading a safety...

Steve Drane Harley out in Langford now has a dyno and will dyno any bike out there.

I would recommend you take this interior BC route. It is far superior, plus, you get to go through wine country. I've done this a route a couple of times and it is amazing. Salmon Arm to Hope Also, is there a reason you want to go into Vancouver? After Abbotsford, you will hit a lot of...

Yeah, well, the squeak is still there. After all of that. However, I think I may have found the problem: On the left caliper, the shims (support) that hold the brake pads to the bracket are loose. The slide back and forth, while the shims on the right don't. Bad news is that each shim...

Ok. So I have followed all of your tips. 1) Removed the pads. Light scrub with 80 grit sandpaper. Used air to blow off the dust. Then brake cleaner to remove grease. 2) Fine grit sandpaper and brake cleaner to clean the shims and other parts. 3) A very light film of lube on the backs of...

Changed my brakes a few hundred km's back, however, the squeak while riding. Once I hit the brakes, the squeak goes away. I've taken everything apart, cleaned it with brake cleaner, lightly sanded and cleaned the rotor, put it all back together (bolts at the correct torque), and noise is still...

Same here, and I have over 54,000 kms. I change mine every 5,000 kms or when bringing it out of storage. I also use a Fram Oil filter $8 instead of the Yamaha one $20.