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So I got the chance to work on the bike for a couple of hours and learn how to properly take things apart. I finally had the guts to jack it up Last Friday night and I observed that there is a whole lot more weight on the rear. The reason being... I have a J&S jack and I can tell that the jack had more weight to support towards the rear of the bike as opposed to the front. As I was lifting it up, the front wheel is already 3 inches off the ground while the rear tire is just about to clear the ground. With this, I decided to add additional lift using a car jack positioned in the center of the rear of the frame for peace of mind. I really need to lift the bike off the ground in order to clean the rear wheels. Does anyone have another way to lift the TC safely ? Sorry - I get carried away taking too many pics. [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am not sure, but there might be a reason why Yamaha engineers did it that way. On the 2nd gens, the rear brake rotor is on the right while the ‘18 TC rear brake rotor is on the left side. It makes it easier to access the side without the rotor so that is where the angle is pointed to. ...my guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was working on my bike last night and realized the rear angled stem is facing to the right not like my '07 RSV that face left of the bike. Because of the nice design of the front wheel spoke, I found out that it made it easier to check and fill air with the amount of space in between spokes. FWIW, 41 psi on front and rear is one the highest psi I've seen on a bike tire as recommended by Yamaha.

It is simply fun to ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will keep in touch on this one. MD sounds good to me.

Hi Don. Finally got settled in after a mellow crawl along the Pa Turnpike. It was a good decision to spend the night in Ohio instead of pushing it back home with all the rain and night driving. You did an excellent job on tying down the bike and it never went loose. Thank You very much. I am now prepping to give the bike an overall wash as we speak. 39° this morning, so I am safe to play with the water hose. Thank You guys for your posts. I promise to take care of the bike and hopefully get to ride with some of our venture riders some day. Catch you guys later and I’ll post pics after it is all cleaned up. [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am at that point already, but tomorrow looks very promising for a ride to and from work.

I pray for your wife’s speedy recovery. Glad she is doing much better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am almost to that point and cold air and bad weather will be in our area for a good duration. I am hoping for a better February. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good Morning. Another warm spell this week. A safety check late this morning on the bike then taking it to work today. Ride safe all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I plan to take a short ride and do some errands on the bike before rain comes in this afternoon. Yes, we always have to be aware of the dangers we face everyday while on our bikes. Ride Safe everyone. Make 2020 another fun year to ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Year of the Rat Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The more you ride, the younger you get. Happy New Year ‘2020’! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Praying for Linda’s successful surgery and speedy recovery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Merry Christmas to all! Ride safe this holiday season.

Love it! Thanks for posting the link.

I use Rotella 15W40 all year long and never had problems riding during the winter months.

Nice addition. Looks good!

After it sat in the garage for more than a week, I took her to and from work for a 50 mile ride at 34°. The ride back home was 29°, but it really felt good to be back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Better yet, an Evil Kneivel Jump over the arch and landing on the very end of it fully compressing the suspension is a thrill.

Hope your pain dissipate over time. Feel better soon - luvmy40...

To be honest, I have never heard of this product. Looks very promising to me.

With the diamond stitching, it does make it unique. Very Nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I enjoyed watching the video. [emoji2]. I currently have a purolator fuel filter. That NAPA 3001 you have is better, because it fits perfectly on the black rubber that holds the fuel filter. [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the link. I see they have 2 locations in York, Pa listed. I am usually in that area at least once a week.