Recent content by crawf71

I would be interested in what you find Nortwestrider. I'm just getting around to ordering mine.

Thanks everyone! I will definitely take up your advise and do a load test. When I get home I'll be able to do more checking. I'll also post brand, etc. Let me clarify, I'm not sure if it was ever fully discharged. I have never had an issue until today. It even sat for 2-3 weeks last...

The 12v is connected straight to the battery. Nothing was plugged into it over the last week. Original battery to me, it may have been replaced by the dealer (the bike sat in their showroom for over a year). The tusk 12v socket shouldn't draw anything with nothing plugged in (or I may be...

Good Day Folks, 2012 DCT version with 6k miles. Bought it approximately 1 year ago new. I install the battery tender easy connect directly to the battery and this the tusk 12v power socket. Over the last week I was not able to drive the bike, and somehow it drained. I had nothing...

Cool thanks! Checking those forums now. Will RSV4 SACHS fit?

Thanks! Looks like I'll be calling a few shops in town trying to find a used shock. I can only find one on ebay currently :(. Again, Thanks!

Where did you get the spring at? I'm essentially your size and my rear end is starting to feel every bump. Was this a hard job to complete? The shocks that I am able to find are much more expensive than yours. No CL luck for me. Thanks!

Which vendor? Thanks!

thanks guys for all the help I really appreciate it. I was doing some work on the bike this morning while on the center stand and I was inspecting the front tire and noticed the front tire does not spin freely it seems like the calipers are tight and pads are hitting the rotors. Should the...

Tire wear with under 1.5k miles? While I'm not disagreeing with you guys, I'll be shocked if the stock tires won't last at least 3k. I'll bust out my torque wrench and check triple tree. Any idea what ft lbs the manual says ?

Hojo, Thanks for the reply. I Tried it today in S mode and manual and it still did the shaking. Thanks for the thoughts though. Appt made at the dealership for Tuesday. I also made a video of the shaking for those curious. Sorry for Potato quality. http://youtu.be/H1ALrl0XBrA

Thanks for the replies. I have added the OEM centerstand, GIVI trekker rear case and Puig windscreen. No handguards yet. I just passed 1k miles, and it all been highway mileage commuting to and from school/work. I'll call the service guys and see what they say also.

Hi guys, While riding today I noticed that around 40 MPH in 5th or 6th gear the handle bars / triple tree have some horrible shaking. Really noticeable when I use rear brake only. Seems to go away when around the 35 mph mark or over 45ish. I have a 2012 DCT, and this is in D mode...

Saw a red one in Pataskala, OH near the Dairy Hut.

Hi Folks, I joined this forum way back 2 years ago this month. I just finally bought myself a bike! I found a leftover new 2012 DCT model. Picked it up for 5.9k. I was very hesitant about taking the DCT and missing the clutch, however I find myself loving it. It's been a huge surprise...