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Normal. If it is the original coolant then a complete flush and refill with new antifreeze wouldn't hurt. Getting the premix antifreeze is great because it is already mixed with 50% demineralized water so just pour it in and go. Of course be sure you understand where to bleed the air out....

I read somewhere recently that in many states where there is a no helmet required law that they have less deaths or was it accidents. It seems to me that that might be due to riders riding more cautiously and being more alert more often, and possibly taking less risks via not riding so close to...

Spent only a few minutes today. I agree it appears to be something basic I am overlooking/forgetting. I have not had to think about this kind of stuff for years. Put it into dealer mode = no fault codes. TPS adjusted ok. Air filter, box, intake inlets all clean. Sparkplugs a bit browner than...

There has never been a FI light or code on the dash. Never. The dash displays C00 in dealer mode. There has never, never, never been any C.. code. This all started in the spring of 2011. I put new sparkplugs in it then and a new air filter. New air filter this spring also. All passages...

Don't know about that. It all started at about 45,000 kms. One more thing to check. I also inspected the CKP (crank position sesnor) wires and it looked fine as in no chaffing or wear marks. It always happens at say, (decreasing in rpm limit over months) approx.: 11,000, 10,000 9,000 and now...

Thanx I forgot the terminology. When I put the jumper in it put it into "dealer mode'. No codes or anything appeared. Never. I have done this a few times over the past year. If it helps, it all started after sitting stored in an unheated garage over winter. I know it revved up ok when I put it...

Thanx for the input. No I have not as I do not have a scan tool. Don't know about flashing. Being as it is an early generation fuel injectiion system I am told they cannot be diagnoised as easily with tools. The capability is not there. I do not know if this is 100% true. I have owned the bike...

Looking for a shop that is good at diagnoising and fixing a stock Suzuki GSXR750 2003. The bike will not rev up past a specific point. When it picks a point it will always be that exact RPM point. Position of throttle or the pace at which I open the throttle has no effect. Gradually the rev...

New favourite road: Blue Ridge Parkway, all 469 miles through the mountains. Oh there are so many great roads once outside Southern Ontario. Particularly it seems in the U.S..

A big part is being lucky enough to find a bike that ergonomically suits the rider. I just completed a 7 day 4,500 km trip on a SS bike. Stopped on the 7th morning to phone a buddy to ask if he wanted to do the fantastic route as I would do it all over again the next day. Part of what I rode...

Like any road, eyes open. It is called particpation. LOL. I just did it in both directions 4 weeks ago. Not at a snail`s pace either.

PR3's are also really good in the rain and will provide good mileage. I road a day in the rain a few weeks ago with some one that had some. Mind you they where not trying to drag their knee. Installed a new RoadSmart 2 on the front yesterday. Still have 50% on rear RoadSmart. Then will get a...

I am not in Toronto. Ordered from a local shop. I see Pete's Superbike online has them for a good price as is most of his tires and usually delivered to your door in under 48 hours. Most shops can order them. I think it is through Motovan that they order them. At least that is the catalogue...

I have used many sets of Dunlop's RoadSmarts and absolutely love them. Well you know what I mean. Never had a concern in the rain. I average 25,000 km on a 750. Stick great in the dry for me and have 1mm chicken lines. Dunlop says it is their best wet weather tire of all their tires. Rated as a...

Finished my 4,500 km trip in 7 days. Absolutely would do it again tomorrow! Roads in such good shape, people were so friendly and helpful, unlike so many people in the Toronto and surrounding area. Hotels even have containers at main entrances labelled,"Rags for motorcycles." With a bucket...

Hwy 17 super twisty in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest plus its other roads. Basically stay off the Interstates and just turn onto any road and you will be happy has been my experiences there.

Hope no one minds me jumping on this thread. Thanx for the hotel info. Did all but the last couple of miles on the Blue Ridge today. Forecast was rain. Rain stopped at 8:00 am.. Then sunny & 28 degrees. 6 deer, 3 vultures and a black snake on road. Views spectacular. Curves, so many curves...

Did Skyline and top 1/2 of Blue Ridge today.1st time down here. Some scorching sunshine, then rain, then fog thrown in for good measure. Who cares lol just ride. :) Calling for rain down by Dragon tomorrow. Soooo.... In dry, rain with a bit of fog on Blue I saw 2 trucks, 3 bikes & 22 deer in a...

To many roads to remember but recently did Lake Placid, N.Y., then Vermont including HWY #17 in Green Mountain National Forest (both ways :) ), then New Hampshire including Mount Washington. New hampshire makes Ontario seem like an endless 401. 507 is nothing compared to the 2 -3 days of nothing...

Good practice. When the steel or whatever belts are showing the tire has been used beyond its designed service limit. Your insurance company could give you flack if you were involved in an accident for riding an unfit bike due to worn out tires. Read some place recently where some newer sport...