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    New Elka shocks on front 2009 GS

    Great. Perhaps they have fixed what ever was causing the problem. As I said earlier, they totally transformed my ST. Just the failure rate has been dissapointing for me. I'm sure you are totally happy with yours.
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    New Elka shocks on front 2009 GS

    S T O P!!!!!! I have Elka stage 2 all around. They handle handle fantastic but have a HORRIBLE failure rate. I am not trying to tell anyone that theirs is doomed to failure but in my searching around this forum and others, the failure rate (leakage) seem around 50 %. I have had my front...
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    Correct size Airhawk for 2020+ RT?

    I'm on number 2. After 6 years, the original Cruiser medium sprung a leak that I couldn't fix. I bought a cruiser R for my ST and though I noticed that the material seemed to be lighter, I am happy so far (less than a year of continuous use). Neither the wife or I would ride without them. I...
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    oil check , confused

    At the risk of sounding like a cheerleader, I love this 998. I have accepted this ridiculous system of oil checking and pretty well know based on mileage how often it is going to want a little sip of oil. In balance I'm pretty satisfied with the engine. As long as I can get motor cycle...
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    Riding in western Virginia

    I have seen that on a map we have. That is a bit of a stretch for us to get to that ride as Tazwell where it starts is about 90 miles East from where we are. But if you have time, just pick any road that looks like a rural byway and hang on. Stay safe and have fun.
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    Riding in western Virginia

    As RVers, we often pick our destinations by looking at a state map and look for areas where the roads DON'T run straight. We currently are a small town called Big Stone Gap, VA. At the risk of sounding like a regional tourist bureau, you can't believe this place. The weather has been good up...
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    oil check , confused

    I have to admit, that took some getting used to when I bought my Spidy. After 35 years of wet sump engines that we did the opposite, I pretty well did your exact story until I got used to a wet sump engine.
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    Opinion on Fox Podium 1.5 front shocks

    Hmmmmm. Appears that BRP uses Fox. No news here. But are we all talking about the same thing????? I'm talking about the after market Fox Podium 1.5. I doubt that is what BRP is using as an OEM shock. Have any of you purchased this shock beside ABQSpyder, and if yes, what did you think of them.
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    rear air-ride bag and compressor gone - is protector still avail?

    I can only speak for my self. As mentioned before, the rear has been flawless. But the fronts have been a nightmare.
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    Opinion on Fox Podium 1.5 front shocks

    These are about 3 years old. The first repair was done by their west coast service center. The 2nd and 3rd was done by SDHQ in Gilber , AZ. From what I could find out they have a reputation for knowing what they are doing. Thanks for the info from all of you. We will just see what the...
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    rear air-ride bag and compressor gone - is protector still avail?

    OK, this is the second mention of replacing with Elka Stage 2. C A U T I ON !!! I currently have Stage 2 all around on my ST. The rear has been flawless and wouldn't trade it for anything, but Elka stage 2s have a very large failure rate. I have had to have my fronts repaired 3 times in 3...
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    Epic Spyder Fails

    Ohhhhh, you guys are making me feel soooo much better.
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    Opinion on Fox Podium 1.5 front shocks

    Am asking a question in what I think will be a future need. I didn't ask this question before I bought my Elkas and regret that. I think that in the not to distant future my Elkas will fail again and am I looking at replacing the fronts with the Fox shocks. This model has been suggested to me...
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    2nd Elka leaker

    And from others, that seems to be the norm. They either work fine any you love them, or they are leakers and you don't. It's really to bad because I have never heard anyone complain about their performance. Larry, would you keep us or at least me by PM how you like your Fox. I imagine the...
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    2nd Elka leaker

    Resurrected this post for consistency purposes. If you notice the date that I started this post, all is not well. I am now getting both fronts back after ANOTHER repair. Same problem, leakage. The 3rd and last time. If (when) they leak again I will replace them. I have to say, when they...
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    ST mirror removal

    Thanks to all for the guidance. I finally got "round tuit' today. When I was taking the mirror itself off, the spring clip from the rear clip fell out. Put it back, cleaned up the plastic as I had it off and popped the mirror back on. Knowing what to do and the order to do it in sure makes...
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    If Honda built a better tryke, would you buy it ??

    Speaking for myself. Full disclosure here. I rode Gold Wings for 33 years. With that said. If Honda built a, 2 wheels in the front, I would consider it. I cannot say I am a big BRP fan. I have a '13 ST that we have put 51,000 miles on that we just love. A good part of that has been due to the...
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    Anyone got a spare Retaining clip for 2010 front brake pads?

    Wow. the members of this forum are simply AMAZING.
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    ST mirror removal

    Thanks to all. I hope tomorrow I will get some time and tools around to give it a try. Already a surprise. I figured I would have to take off the deflector but didn't realize I had covers to remove also. I'll report back, or you just might hear me screaming. How about some best guesses here...
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    ST mirror removal

    I'm starting a new thread so as not to hijack an existing. I have looked all over Youtube and can only find "stuff" on RT mirror removal. My STL is a '13. Does anyone know from experience whether they remove the same as an RT? Mine are getting loose and I need to find out why. I know...
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