• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    The pictogram on the Mode switch and Handbrake switch is fading - anyone have any ideas?

    I can't tell from the photo if it's oxidized or worn. If oxidized, there are treatments that can be applied to the surface to restore depth of color and gloss. As you are in GER, stating a specific brand may not be useful. Choose one that does not leave a greasy film; older ArmorAll products...
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    History viewing in For Sale forum

    Thank you, Moderator Pete. Now I understand it's not "operator error"!
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    History viewing in For Sale forum

    I was just in the For Sale tab in this forum. I can only view items from about 2-May-2025. There are no page buttons at the top left corner as in other forum tabs. When I try to search, the results are truncated; at least per my recollection of the post for which I'm searching. I'm on a Windows...
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    Apple Carplay - the good, the bad, and the really ugly

    Don't hold your breath on getting ANY resolution direct from BRP. There are a number of somewhat-to-reasonably proficient users of ACP on the BRP products who are on this Forum and FB groups. I am not one of them. Since the launch in 2018 of their digital dash product line "enhancement" and...
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    A different take on HD logo on stuff!

    Any MC-branded helmet was not made by the MC manufacturer! If you want a better buy, find the manufacturer who made the helmet. Clothing is the same; they find a supplier to make their stuff. Most of the MC manufacturers have their design staff come up with their brand image, colors, etc, and...
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    Trip, Maine to Yellowstone

    Check the road reports for conditions on Bear Tooth Highway. You should be ahead of the road construction start: they use that ugly chip sealing process out there that will raise hell with drive belts and sprockets. And yes, it can snow on any day of the year on the pass.
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    2017 Exhaust Muffler Compatibility; how to discern what fits?

    We've owned 2015 F3-S, 2018 F3-T and L, and 2023 F3-L SS models. And in the USA. All of them have had side entry Secondary Muffler designs: that is, the Primary Muffler/Catalytic Converter exits with the spherical coupler toward the right side of the machine. ALL F3 muffler designs attach to...
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    A word of warning about 2024 and newer RT and F3 handlebars!

    Good to know as I have some stock F3 handle bars to sell. Wayne
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    Does anyone have directions on how to install a Drive Belt on a 2016 F3T??

    The basic process: Remove the brake caliper and suspend with a bungee cord, tarp strap or cord to protect the brake line and parking brake cable Remove the Drive Sprocket Cover Depending on model and exhaust, you may need to remove the secondary muffler Loosen rear wheel axle, removing the nut...
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    May be old news to some, but the 2024/25 starting procedure doesn't need you to wait for the display safety stuff...

    This is an F3-related thread, hence it applies only to the 1330 F3 models. From 2015 and on, in the F3 series, one doesn't have to wait through the Safety display. Simply turn the key "On", hit the "Mode" button, then the "Starter". Just in case: the Frunk can be opened with the engine running...
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    Do you use Color Correct O-rings?

    Color of an o-ring indicates the material it is made of, not just an aesthetic. (https://knowledge.callapg.com/blog/oring-colors) That stated, they all sit in the same oil bath and temperature. Pressure might be slightly difference dependent but they are not in the pressurized oil distribution...
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    2015 F3S Oil Pump Failure, replaced, engine still ticking - any ideas on what component/s might have been damaged?

    I worked on Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki motorcycles (a long time ago). When oil pressure failures occurred due to pump failure, filter blockage, gasket failures, etc., a lot of damage can happen in a short time period. They were all overhead cam engines: the camshaft and lifters were assuredly...
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    What Rear Tire Size is needed to correct the speedo?

    In addition to ColemanJ table and Pete Aawan's explanation, tire wear can account for up to 2% change in speedo/odometer indications. Pete included in his description of the many variables: it's the rolling diameter that impacts accuracy. If you have a heavy load (big person, 2-up, lot's of...
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    Blue Light Special Anyone?

    In my boast, I forgot to say thank you for your report! It wasn't just a story, it was true. It's funny how life experiences play out: if one planned it that way, it wouldn't have worked out that way.
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    Blue Light Special Anyone?

    We were on a Road Warrior Foundation ride from Austin, TX, to Charleston, SC. If memory serves me correctly, it was near the MS/AL border and we picked up a Law Enforcement Escort nearly to Birmingham. I was riding sweep/tail gunner. I've never ridden so long with blue lights flashing in my...
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