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    • motojoboboM
      motojobobo
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      @Grigory68:

      @motojobobo:

      @Grigory68 that is a fine bike there! Big fan of the telelever Rs 👊🏻👊🏻
      I have a 2014 one. Find it a perfect tool for long trips and twisty roads.

      :)BMW for dummies like me with all braking systems is the best option. …......... With the enduro (I see you have appeared) there was an experience of replacing the engine due to oil starvation due to the oil seal on the drive sprocket worn out by the rope. Didn't notice when it wound up, and gave my friends a ride .......

      Thanks for the tip, I’ll keep a close eye on my oil window. 👍🏼👍🏼

      The journey is the objective.

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      • SPEIRMOORS
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        Coming to NYC in Sept
        https://motorcycleshows.com/new-york-city?elq_mid=998&elq_cid=477746

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        • J
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          Would love to go to it,but it’s Labor Day weekend and I’ll most likely be away. Bummer.

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          • benniejacksonB
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            Wanted to share my Forty-Eight here.  Will be doing a clutch pack upgrade and swapping to a 2-into-1 stainless exhaust in the coming weeks.


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            • SPEIRMOORS
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              @SPEIRMOOR:

              Coming to NYC in Sept
              https://motorcycleshows.com/new-york-city?elq_mid=998&elq_cid=477746

              Cancelled  😞

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              • SPEIRMOORS
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                @benniejackson:

                Wanted to share my Forty-Eight here.  Will be doing a clutch pack upgrade and swapping to a 2-into-1 stainless exhaust in the coming weeks.


                That's a nice bottle setup you got there 👍

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                • benniejacksonB
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                  @SPEIRMOOR:

                  That's a nice bottle setup you got there [emoji106]

                  Thanks!  That’s my reserve since the tank is only 2.1 gallons.

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                  • Bfd70B
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                    My 48 loaded for a 7 day trip. 2 gallon jerry can in one of the saddle bags. The short coming isn’t the 90 mile range of the tank because you’re ready for a stretch at that point. Its when you fuel up and come across a gas station in 45 miles. You don’t want to pull over so soon and with a 1/2 tank in reserve but if you’re in the sticks and the next station is 55 miles away you’re in a jam.

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                    • DmartD
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                      7 day trip on a sporty sounds fun  ??? 😃 I couldn't imagine that, but did several two to three days as well. As you said, once the tank is empty, you are ready for a stretch.
                      Which sissy bar are you using?

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                      • motojoboboM
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                        Lovely bike @benniejackson . Good looking headlamp, how do you find the light? And the ‘adaptive’ feature?

                        The journey is the objective.

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                        • endoE
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                          have a great trip @Bfd70 !

                          si tacuisses

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                          • benniejacksonB
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                            @Bfd70 Nice bike! That when to stop dilemma is tough. I'm still not sure how much of the 90 mile range I've shaved off with the tank lift. How do you like that seat?

                            @motojobobo I like the extra light over stock, even if it is just to help other drivers see me in the daytime. I don't do a ton of riding after dark. Tough to give a real review on the adaptive, but I've definitely noticed it working before.

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                            • Bfd70B
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                              Confusion. I was just posting that pic up because of the other 48 with spare fuel. The photo was taken in 2014. I’d never do that on a sporty now. Its a touring model or I go 4 wheels.
                              Dont remember the seat or bar models

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                              • Bfd70B
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                                This is the 2021 one week trip rig. The Mrs says nothing less will do anymore.

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                                • scooterS
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                                  Work has ruled my world for the past 6 weeks, or so. But, I've still managed to get in some saddle time. Since last report, I've done some upgrading.

                                  The original owner had a Bassani exhaust installed, but neglected to tune it. I was definitely noticing some hesitation in throttle response. Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on a Screaming Eagle Pro Street tuner, and my local dealership got it running like a champ.

                                  While it was in for service, my service guy showed a great amount of concern for my safety, in regards to tail lighting. I wholeheartedly agreed with him. The bike had a bit of personalization done, prior to my acquisition. The brake/turn lamps were replaced with minimalist(albeit, cool) LED tail lamps. I knew an improvement was necessary, and had been looking into it. At the top of my list happened to be a tail light from Custom Dynamics, who my service guy just so happened to work for, previously. There was a quick and easy consensus to the solution.

                                  After a couple of weeks, I realized I wasn't going to be comfortable with the stock seat. So, I opted for a new Mustang saddle and pillion. I definitely love the upgrade. Knowing I'd have the occasional passenger, I opted for a short backrest, too. I'll likely never ride back there, but knowing the torque it has when you crack the throttle, it's good to know they'll stay there, when I do crack it.  😃

                                  I also knew I'd need bags, and Kuryakyn had just what I was looking for. I nabbed a swing arm bag, for day-to-day commutes, and throw-over saddle bags for longer trips.

                                  Edit: Here's a quick pic of the tail lighting. Imagine, only the 2 small LEDs were there, when I got it. ::)

                                  Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                  • J
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                                    Nice upgrades. If you’re not comfortable you’re not going to want to ride it.

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                                    • Clint_DC
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                                      I just came across this and they knocked it out of the park.  I had a feeling that the R18 would be a great platform for customization but this looks absolutely killer!

                                      https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCu_9pqFNR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

                                      ATX IH Hoarder

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                                      • DmartD
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                                        Yep it is. Good that they replaced the stock pipes with ones from J&H. The stock ones just don't look good.

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          I don't ride. (It would be a race between myself and my wife killing me). But bikes like this one and G san's and those lovely 48s in this thread make me wish I did.

                                          Think it, be it.

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                                          • motojoboboM
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                                            Headed for a 6-8 day offroad motorbike trip. Possibly some fishing and camping thrown in the mix too. Large group of about 25 bikes. Should be a fun and dusty trip.

                                            Spot the IH fan bike!

                                            The journey is the objective.

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