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Yes, if I wanted to spend more time in the shop and less time riding, I could do that.

Not many have answered because this one is too obvious. You get one by sending a PM to Don C. See, easy.

This is the first I've heard of the lower mount not holding the screen as well after the block is installed. I wonder if your case is unique or uncommon. This is what the bracket bending is all about. I tried to make sure that everyone was notified about the need for bending the bracket before buyi...

The old vstream did get poor reviews. This new vstream that is shown in the link is redesigned. It appears to be wider and taller than the old ones for the 2007-10 bikes. It's hard to tell about the mounting angle from the small picture, but maybe they have fixed that. We won't know if its problems ...

I have made up another small batch of these blocks. Anyone who wants one should probably PM soon, as I don't think that I will be able to accept Paypal in 2012, so this will make them more difficult to purchase in the future.

The Castrol SAF-XO is 75w90 synthetic.
The spec for the transmission is "Brand name hypoid-gear lubricant SAE90 API GL5"

If he's seeing threads, it sounds like his bolts are missing.

Yes, just send a PM.

My thoughts are that being able to reach the ground easily with both feet is not important. I thought that this was very important in the past, but as I have aged, it's more important now to un bend my knees a bit. As long as I can get a foot down on one side or the other I'm happy. If you post your...

I think that they are wrong. There are two low bench seats that are the same height, but one positions the rider further forward. I've owned one of each. I tried the extra low seat for one ride, my impression was that by placing the rider forward relative to the pegs, it makes the bike feel more spo...

Following the link that you posted, we can see the the Wunderlich uses their own unique brackets that they include. Ordered today a 2011 Wunderlich Ergo Vario screen . Will try to update about installation and effectiveness. I'm amazed at how little buffeting I experience even with the small 'sport ...

The Don C block, and similar designs are for 2007 -2010 models only. These are installed at the lower mounting point of the touring screen bracket to move the bottom forwards and give the screen more of a tilt. The unmodified touring screen bracket for these years carries the screen too close to upr...

Sometimes a metal zipper can be revived for a while by giving it a gentle squeeze with pliers.

If you were to just move the screen straight up, you would probably not get the benefit of the reduced turbulence that seems to come from tilting the top of the screen back towards the rider. It would be great to get the same amount of tilt from moving the top mount backwards instead of moving the b...

Here's the spec comparison, the dimensions and polarity are the same. http://www.yuasabatteries.com/battery.php?bID=B199&vID=7800 Battery Family: Maintenance Free Battery Type: YTX14-BS Voltage: 12 Capacity: 12 Dimensions: 6" x 3.4375" x 5.75" Weight: 8.1lbs. Metric Dimensions: 15...

It appears that the new 2011 grab handles must be removed to fit the luggage rack. And that the holes left behind could be covered up by substituting the 2010 and earlier trim cover. But I can't tell for sure, and a dealer would probably know.

I don't have personal knowledge, but I think that it's two pieces of colored tape.

He painted the valve covers black? Isn't that code for "I dropped it"? I wouldn't let it bother me, but I would probably paint them silver again.

Check the fiche online here:
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/ ... d=03252011

It appears to me hat the BMW accessory luggage rack (baggage porter?) has the passsenger grab handles in a better location than the handles that come with the 2011 model. So perhaps adding this rack will prevent the problem by helping her to hang on better and stabilise herself.