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FYI the torque settings are 23 ft-lb for the 2 lower (underside) riser bolts, and 17 ft-lb for the 4 top screws (the capped ones).

Decided to hop on the bandwagon this afternoon and flip the risers to the forward position. Also adjusted the handlebars down a bit. Overall a pretty easy adjustment, although getting to the bottom riser bolts can be a little challenging. That said, it's definitely worth the time. Bike...

I feel like the K&N added a bit of low-end torque, but that could be all in my mind. Either way, a lifetime warranty + a trusted brand is enough to justify the upgrade for me.

BMW - I put the Targa FE on last Friday and had the same problem; pulled the left bolt right through the rubber. Those studs with the rubber heads are a terrible design. I can't believe they just wouldn't put a bolt or spacer in the rubber head so that it couldn't pull. I used them anyways...

Pizz - Thanks for the info; looking forward to a cleaned-up backside. mchury - Probably not much at all. I've seen people on here say it gave a little bit of extra low-end torque, but I guess I just did it to do it. I'll let you know if I see a difference.

Outstanding. 'Outstanding' is what I think.

Pizz - I think the Targa FE's signals are sans running lights, but I'll defer to other members. On a side note, how was the install? I have the Targa FE sitting in my garage now; planning on installing it along with my K&N air filter and Phillips Lockhart Flushmounts this weekend.

I'd say you'd find many more uses for a 3/8" over a 1/2", regardless of adapters. 1/2 is for pretty big jobs; I wouldn't say you'd need that much power for anything on your bike, or any car smaller than a full-size truck. I've personally never been a fan of digital tools, but I'd say to each...

BMW - Look below the right handle grip. There will be a long nut and washer type of setup. The washer is on the right, the nut on the left. The closer you screw the nut to the right (towards the handlegrip), the looser the slack is on the throttle. The further to the left, the more...

So I've finally been back in town for the first time in about 5 weeks, and decided to pony-up and take the 6r to the dealer. While waiting at a red light, I noticed the double-nut/washer under the throttle setup. I thought to myself, "I wonder what that does, and why have I never seen it...

I took apart the air box about 2 weeks ago, but the mystery remains unsolved. I've been out of town the past 2 weekends, but am trying to get to the shop later this week. Will update everyone as soon as I hear something back.

Could be. Do you know if that's something I can check myself?

Today I decided to open up the air box to see what was going on. The good news is that it's pretty easy to access and was clean as a whistle. The bad news is that there was no obstructions, so I'm back to square one. While I have it taken apart, I'm going to go ahead and replace the air...

So I took an evening ride last Thursday, and at some point I heard a sound that would be similar to sucking a leaf up/into an intake. It only lasted a few seconds, and caught me so off-guard that I don't remember it all too well. I pulled over and checked everything, but could not find the...

The bolts that came with my IR sliders were definitely longer than the stocks, by about 3/8". Since the sliders are just about that thick, I'd say mine went into the engine just as far as the stocks.

2009 Shoei RF-1000 Caster in Grey with dark smoke visor (not shown):

26 in November - 1st bike & I couldn't be happier with the choice.

I've had the Harbor Freight stand for about a month now, and it's pretty solid - especially for the price. The vinyl-dipped parts are pretty soft, but I would say duct tape or something isn't a bad idea. Still haven't figured out how to use the front fork adapters - I can't seem to see how...

Purchased on 6/16/09. Had 750 Friday AM, over 1500 yesterday afternoon. 300mi one way to NY & back Fri/Monday, along with a 180+ ride Sat.

Definitely had a bird fly out of a hedgerow and nail me in the left shoulder over the weekend. Made me quite happy about the decision to ride in my jacket. I must say I do not believe the bird made it.