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At 18.5k , the 12k service was done (I risked it). The bill shows that 4 tappets needed shims as follows: one 2.925mm shim and three 2.90mm shims. Can this be interpreted to mean that each of those 4 tappets was loose and thus needed bigger shims or vice versa. Thanks.

Thanks to a poster here, I got a new Scorpion 400 helmet at a great price. What an incredible difference in reduced noise (old helmet was a Bell Sprint). After a 2,000 mile trip wearing earplugs with the Sprint and noise being a problem at higher speeds (80+), I was amazed today at how much...

Read a lot of the shocks posts. Am looking for a 1" shorter-than-stock rear shocks for touring and commuting for a '06 T-100. Don't have $500+ to buy high-end shocks and don't really need them. Something decent from another brand (Honda, Suzuki, etc.) is fine if it fits and is cheaper. I can't...

Live in FL near the ocean and ride daily... been wiping oil on the exposed part of the front forks to prevent rust (a common problem on local bikes where I live). Oil attracts grunge. Gotta be a better way-- WD40 supposedly eats rubber and I want no part of that problem for my seals. Any product...

Sleepers with stock airbox. BC Customs sent 135/140 mains (told them I had a stock airbox). Called Sean at BC and he said to use the 135 with the stock airbox. After reading posts here and on RAT, was concerned that may be way too rich, so I ordered 125 as a backup. The tank is off and AI...

Not sure why, Bella Corse sent a pair of NGK DPR9EA-9, a slightly colder plug than the stock. I have BC Sleepers and AI removed. Nothing else. Will this colder plug be a problem (or have the 9's replaced the 8's for some reason? Thanks. Did a search, found nothing.