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Thumpin replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

I just ordered a new battery for the RT1200. I did a search for a Yuasa battery, and Summit Racing has the best price and it was in stock and...

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Thumpin replied to a thread Need Advice on Removing a Spinning Fairing Screw in F800GT Discussion

I believe that little plastic washer has two benefits. It protects the paint - and it prevents the screw from loosening from vibration. I don't...

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Thumpin replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

I just turned 65, and so far I don't have an maladies that affect my riding. My hands do go numb on occasion - but they do that on a bicycle or...

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Thumpin replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

No data to back this up - but a 70 year old motorcycle mechanic friend suggested that when I buy a battery I should get one that is made in the US or...

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Thumpin replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

My wife has some nerve damage and has neuropathy from the waist down, and she also requires that I have a top box attached so she has something to...

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2 Weeks Ago

Thumpin replied to a thread F800GT storage pockets? in F800GT Discussion

I bought a Sargent seat....it has a nice little waterproof tube under the seat - and the seat is more comfortable than the stock seat!

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2 Weeks Ago

Thumpin replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

I bought a used Honda 2002 ST1100 in 2015. The previous owner used a battery tender and I have no problems with the battery although I felt that it...

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Thumpin replied to a thread Hot License plate light in F800GT Discussion

I have intended to check and see if my license plate light gets warm/hot - but my after ride euphoria prevents me from remembering to touch my...

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2 Weeks Ago

Thumpin replied to a thread 2006 F800ST front wheel on 2014 F800GT (K71) ? in F800GT Modification Nation

You might look at the wheel bearings - it could be possible that the wheel is the same, and only the ID of the wheel bearings is different. It might...

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Thumpin replied to a thread Very Noisy Clutch!!! in F800GT Discussion

Problem? Who said it was a problem? I spend very little time with my bike in neutral.....and the earplugs I wear to cut wind noise does a good job...

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2 Weeks Ago

Thumpin replied to a thread Battery life in F800GT Discussion

If you allow a battery to go "flat" - it can affect the overall life of the battery. The F800GT does have some parasitic drain on the battery to...

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