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FWIW, I just went through the same set of problems with 53K on an '04, plug coil did the trick.

This thread finally gave me the gumption and I removed the tank side stickers this weekend. It took about 15 min/side with only a tired fingernail to show for it. Goo Gone took the residue off in seconds.

And man it looks pretty!

Now to try the ABS sticker...

I've been wanting to do this for a while but have hesitated. My silver RR has 50K miles and shows it, I've been concerned that once they're gone I might see some sort of ghosting once I reveal the virgin surface below the stickers. Any thoughts as to whether that concern is warranted? As for getting...

'04, 49k miles, no problems.

I'm unfamiliar with that one but have been meaning to sing the praises of the new seat I recently had done by Rick Mayer (was waiting to take pics and still haven't gotten around to it). Suffice to say I almost want to take it off the bike every night and put it on the couch - it's the most comforta...

Definitely two different bikes for two different purposes. The R is generally stump dumb reliable, don't let one bad experience throw you. I recently picked up an Aprilia Pegaso as a second bike, essentially same as an F650GS and a bit more road oriented but othewise similar to the KLR (tall 650 sin...

I always check pressures before any ride longer than just running around town and usually have to top it up every fourth or fifth ride. I check real regularly in case I pick up a nail, catch a pothole and ding a rim, whatever, that could be causing a slow leak. It's also a good excuse to be squattin...

'04, 49000, no problems

I've had the Rockster panel on the back of my RR for about a year now and am reasonably happy with it. It's not very tough plastic so I'm a little leary about attaching tie downs to it which would make it really handy. It's a great base for my Chicane tail bag though. Being 5'8", it lowers the ...

It is legal in California but the vehicle code is vague enough to give a lot of latitude in potential ticketing. Most LEOs I've read on other forums say it's ok if traffic is under 25mph and if the bike is not travelling more than 10mph faster than traffic. Cars generally expect it and give way in s...

+1 for MOA. I agree the mag is a mixed bag. The bike reviews are, well, lets say just a little one sided. The bulk of it is just trip reports written up by members, YMMV. A few regular columns are mostly interesting and informative. As others have noted though, it's worth the price just for the anon...

Worked like a charm, no problems at all. Except now the warmest time of the day is on the bike

Thanks everybody.

200 miles on Highway 1. Wet in the corners but otherwise mighty fine!

...or lack thereof. I don't want to pull the tank to hardwire my new electric vest just yet but have been using it on my Pegaso, am thoroughly addicted and it's mighty chilly around here lately. I'm a little uneasy about plugging it in to the power outlet as it's just a ways above and behind the peg...

'04, 48000 miles, no problems

Lots of great roads on eaither side of 101 through the central valley - Pashnit has write ups on most of them. I regularly use the R on work trips between San Francisco and Santa Barbara and it/I easily eat up 400+ mile days, the only complaint being the seat (tho an alaskan pad goes a long way to h...

So the ever present "127 miles on 3.7 gallons = 34.3 MPG" thread got me wondering, mainly because of all the folks talking about near 200 between fill ups. I've experienced all from the light at 125 to 150 and still going at time of refill. And seeing how I've never started a poll, how cou...

Bike shorts for me every time. Spend the extra bucks for the 8 panel rather than the cheaper 6 or 4 - makes a huge difference.

Following up on the tail pack idea... I use a rockster platform instead of the rear seat and have safety wired a Chicane trunk bag to it. Lots of room and looks better than the BMW tail bag - to me...

Also has a sewn in rain fly that matches my silver R

Not really an RR thread, but seeking the input of RR riders, so... I'm looking for a dual sport. Nothing too hardcore, mainly for dirt roads and NorCal goat trails - crumbling one laners that were once paved, now crunchy. I love the R and won't part with it - it's my "regular road" bike an...