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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

For those with an interest or perhaps a similar problem, I've got an update on this down shift problem,,. So my good friend came over again and we...

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2 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread New 40th 750 GS in New F750 & F850 Owner Introductions

The two part adjustable screens look pretty good, Puig has actually done wind tunnel test results for some of the windscreens,,. Show they are...

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3 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

The Italians usually get it right, but even getting harder for them?

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Lag replied to a thread F800GT vs. VFR1200 in F800GT Discussion

PS Ninja shares duty with the F700GS, so pretty good all round coverage, anywhere from track to single track,,!! I don't do double but wouldn't...

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Lag replied to a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

After you Richard,,. Actually some interesting styling, but man its tuff to make an exhaust system that looks good these days,,!! The new...

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4 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread F800GT vs. VFR1200 in F800GT Discussion

J Baily,,, if you haven't bought yet, here's a vote for here's a vote for the N1K (2014 Ninja 1000SX for $6.5k ),,. Had mine since new 2016 and...

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5 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Here's the line up,,,F8GS F8GSA F7GS,,,,,the 700 looks great in 40th Anniversary colors, I had a look at the 1200, they have a 40th anniversary demo...

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6 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread New 40th 750 GS in New F750 & F850 Owner Introductions

Answers my question?

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6 Days Ago

Lag replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Colors are an attention getter,,. Which model did you decide on and how was the pricing? Not many discounts in these parts?

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1 Week Ago

Lag replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

Will see what happens here, personally I would have left most of the rules in place for another four weeks,,. Our cases peaked 3 months ago and at...

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Lag replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

Went out for the Wednesday night ride with the lads (10 of us) the other night to a Lake out in the Mountains and then to the Black Sheep Public...

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1 Week Ago

Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Those days unfortunately are gone Richard,,,,,I bought a pair of bike socks the other day for more then $20.00,,!! Talked to Triumph today, no...

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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

One thing I've got my eye out for is the updated Triumph Tiger 1200,,,,,,,,its over-due 2021 so probable a 2022,,,,,the last production was 2020 and...

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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Welcome to Canada,,. Weave got two BMW dealers in the lower mainland, thats the largest population base west of Toronto and both are owned and...

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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Thanks Beaver,,. I can find where other owners had very similar problems however they don't always follow up on how they fixed it,,. Will keep you...

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Lag replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

*States with low vaccination numbers had Covid-19 case rates last week 3 times higher than others where people are fully vaccinated...

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Lag replied to a thread Best 20W50 Oil for F800GT? in F800GT Discussion

Price has been inching up on the Advantec, however it used to be fairly competitive with most other products on the market, some a little less and...

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1 Week Ago

Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

I think I'm done with the oil experimenting, never held much hope,,. Its parts replacement time now,,. Sure wish they would open the boarders up...

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Lag replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

Virtually all new Covid deaths and hospitalizations are among unvaccinated people, White House says -Almost no one who has been vaccinated is...

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Lag replied to a thread Cleaning/Painting Panniers: Lots of Scuffs in F800GT Discussion

3000 grit sandpaper on the scratches and then a very fine cut wax prior to repeated treatments of Mother's "Back to Black",,!! Made a big difference...

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Lag replied to a thread 2021 LiveWire One in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Interesting, hadn't heard much from these guys so didn't realize this was a available?

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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Thats as far as Ill go with the oil,,!! The theory was thinner viscosity oil when cold would have the effect a hot oil so I'm kindah disappointed...

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Lag replied to a thread F800ST not shifting from 1st gear when warm in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Dusan,,,Sounds similar to my issue on the GS, not sure if the ST/GS transmissions are the same however mine is an issue with the downshift to second...

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Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

So I've done a hot engine flush and tried the Rotella T6 5w40,,. Unfortunately it appears to have made the downshift problem way worse,,. Not sure if...

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Newbie with a F800GSA in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Hi Deek,,,,,,,,You didn't mention the mileage on the bike or the tires,,. The Anakee 3 is 90% on-road, 10% off-road adventure touring tire...

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Richard, what oil did you arrive at "(finding the right oil)",,,?

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Rear Tire in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Micheline Anakee Adv seems to be the go to tire for new GS's and Tigers's,,,. Its only an 80/20 thou all I can tell you is it wears fairly well and...

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Interesting,, . My friend swears by the Rotella because he had a 750 Honda with a tranny issue thats plagued the bike every time it got hot,,. He...

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

Its not an uncommon problem, in many cases the bike gets knocked over on the shifter and the gear selector shaft mechanism gets twisted, they bend it...

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2 Weeks Ago

Lag replied to a thread Shinko Tires in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Ya always hard to tell with foreign objects if its just plain bad luck,,. Friend popped a hole in a tube with a brand new 705 on the weekend, piece...

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