Recent content by bdalameda

I will the next time I get home and take a ride. It might be a couple of weeks.

I just checked my VIN number - yeo my bike is part of the recall. I heard some K1600 models are being recalled for the same issue.

I've used CorrosionX for years - works great on electrical connections and is a decent lubricant. It is dielectric so it is safe for any electrical items. It also is a great penetrant for rusted hardware.

Using a ceramic car wash solution when washing your bike will help somewhat as the ceramic is hydrophobic and will repel moisture. Using a ceramic detailing polish will also help for the same reason. I live right on the coast near Monterey, CA and I have no issues with rust or corrosion. Also...

Yes - very normal. The dry clutch rattles a lot in neutral. When you pull in the clutch the throwout bearing tensions the clutch assembly and this reduces the rattle. mine sounds like a threshing machine at idle especially in Rock mode with the uneven idle. In roll it still rattles but not...

A "Cruise Continental"

Here is a video that may answer Rofsal's issue:

My bike makes a cracking sound when I first start out in the morning when making a slight turn. I've checked everything and I think it is caused by the the floating front brake discs shifting slightly. It does this just one time first ride of the day and not again until the bike sits...

Kolob Canyon Utah

On my Africa Twin I converted the stock wheels to tubeless using 3M Extreme 4411N acrylic tape. First thing I cleaned the rim inside with acetone and dried thoroughly and then applied 3m adhesive promoter. After this I sealed each spoke with a polyurethane sealant. after this cured I applied...

K&N filters banned https://www.facebook.com/groups/2352067305/posts/10165275517282306/

Why Tracks Ban K&N Filters Weld Failures: The signature 1-inch hex nut welded to the end of K&N filters (intended strictly for removal) has experienced cracking and separation under vibration, heat cycles, or when improperly overtightened during installation. [1, 2, 3] Oiling the Track: When...

I am in no way against K&N. I simply experienced problems with K&N's design of their filter that has the removal nut welded to the sheet metal body. The weld integrity of the application of the removal nut is very critical and it is simply too easy to have a minor issue in the manufacturing...

I have a Garmin Zumo XT2 Nav unit using a Mottorrad Audio mount and have a Garmin Zumo Radar system mounted on my R18B with Givi topcase using the TC rack. It works great and pairs with the Zumo XT with a readout showing cars and locations of vehicles around you. It is very small and does not...