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Indeed. Sometimes they're hiding something, sometimes they simply forgot, and sometimes it was the PPO that did the "work." We see a lot of this in tech at track days. Removed parts that are actually needed!

Which VFR?

And you all know the troubles I had with my Bitubo also. I finally got it mostly sorted, but I'd steer clear.

#2. There's enough black already on the bike. 🙂

Curious to hear how you like the BT46. Front only or a set going on?

I've tried a bunch of additives from Seafoam to Stabil and StarTron over the years and found them to do nothing or cause harm. There' are a few god comparison on the YouTubes showing how they work...or mostly don't. If the bike is maintained and E-free fusl is used, they're most likely a solution without a problem.

They were a great example of form over function...the opposite of the older Givi setup E42/E36 (I have).

It depends on what you're trying to do. Buy something newish? Old? Fix a problem? Help a friend? Set up a track bike? Touring bike? Commuter? Performance mods? Comfort mods? Bling?

How was initial install and fitment? It was abysmal on my CB-1 and their customer service was useless.

They were surely the years of crossed up riding! I've wondered how it would have gone if body position were more like it is today. Could they have been faster? Less high sides? Would bike design have changed?

I've been asking for decades why I nee dto pay registration on all of my vehicles instead of just one plate. The same argument about insurance as I need only theft on all but one at any given time.

Does the piston move freely and is the shaft/hole clean?

Changed hydraulics? Components or flushed it?

Team Subaru here, too! 2000 GT, 2004 wagon, 2005 GT. And...welcome to the forum!

All Subarus and a few VFRs here! 🙂 Welcome. PICS!

That's how it goes and where "It worked until it didn't" comes from! In my CB-1, I carry a spare R/R and have installed the spare multiple times while on a ride. 🙂

Smells like a charging system problem. Have you done the usual checks for voltage and resistance, and checked the wiring/connectors?

Oem for me as it provides the best airflow around me. I have a box of aftermarket ones I've tried...

If you get some white wheels that sucker would be pretty cool and patriotic!

Did you verify thickness as in spec? Diameter also?

Correct. Each brand seems to vary a bit and even each unit can vary. I don't mind that it is wrong, but I don't want to start hunting for issues that aren't there...like low charging voltage. 🙂

I went cheap on mine. Tried a few brands. You likely want to check the measurement. Mine are spot on at RPM and 1.5 volts low when the bike is idling. No idea why.

Looks good. Does it also have USB ports?

If possible, set the ergos for how you like them first (seat, isf adjustable, bars, lowered/raised pegs, geometry) as this will move your weight forward or back. Then get sag close if you're leaving stock springs (35mm front, 30mm rear rider sag from no weight on springs to rider in full gear when bike is warm/hot). Then damping to your preference. A good starting point is 1 second down, 2 seconds up. For us American, that 120kgs is 265#. I would suggest getting the proper springs and valving before you do much of anything.