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  1. Do not know if you are still out there, but my...

    Do not know if you are still out there, but my 2009 just started doing same thing, additionally lost of power steering assist. I tried everything you did initially and finally went to the Spyder...
  2. 2009 RS SM5 runs but no dash, horn, etc - Any Ideas?

    My 2009 has recently been having intermittently no display on the gauges while also no horn, turn signals or power steering. The bike starts and runs great but with no display you don't know speed,...
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    My 2009 GS has started doing same thing. Battery...

    My 2009 GS has started doing same thing. Battery tested fine. Does not do it all the time. Did the new starter solve the problem?
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    Oil sample resultsresults

    Blackstone lab came back with oil sample results. Very positive, said no sign of engine problems and that my smeller was faulty!! Seems like a great company. I am happy!
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    Smelly oil

    Thanks, have ordered oil sample kit. Will let you know what they find.
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    Chris T oil smell like fuel

    This is first time I ever noticed this with over 30000 miles on my 2009 RS. The oil on the dipstick has a peculiar odor, like a fuel additive. I do use an additive with my fill ups. Any thoughts or...
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    Bled the brakes, took one wheel off at a time and...

    Bled the brakes, took one wheel off at a time and replaced same. Just bumped tire pressure up because it was low. Looking at belt tension adjustment now.
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    Thanks for info, will try that. Just unusual that...

    Thanks for info, will try that. Just unusual that it (vibration) was not there before taking the wheels off.
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    Vibration in Handlebars at certain speeds

    Had the front wheels off last week to do brake work on my 09 GS SM5. Replaced them back one at a time as I completed the work. Lugs are snug. Never had the vibration before, was always smooth riding....
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    chris t

    Is it running hot? My 09 did and occasionally I could smell antifreeze. Found that the plastic radiator canister had a crack in it. Replaced it and runs much cooler.
  11. Thanks guys. This website is so great for those...

    Thanks guys. This website is so great for those who do their own work. Bled the brakes this weekend and could not clear the fault code based on previous discussions, but after reading the post from...
  12. Found a thread where someone else had the same...

    Found a thread where someone else had the same code, C1282. They said it was low pressure detected, check for leaks. I added some fluid, see no leaks and am trying to clear the fault code now. Could...
  13. Thanks for reply, went for quick spin with hard...

    Thanks for reply, went for quick spin with hard braking, no problem but still have warning. Front pads look good, outside rear pad looks good but cannot see inner pad too well. It looks thinner but...
  14. When you say brake fluid caps at 8pm are you...

    When you say brake fluid caps at 8pm are you talking about the bulge type marker on the cap pointing at 8pm?
  15. Checked it twice because it was such unusual...

    Checked it twice because it was such unusual code, thought maybe because it was an older GS model.
  16. What does this brake failure code mean - C1282 - on 2009 GS?

    Recently on a trip I got the Brake Failure Warning. Brakes seemed to work fine, brake fluid topped off. Cautiously completed trip home and did a code check. Displayed a code of O C 1282 but cannot...
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