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  1. oldgoat

    Any ideas on where to get an SE5 2008 paddle shifter?

    It has been your lucky day !
  2. oldgoat

    Shanwn Smoaks had a stroke.

    He's home now and has to work hard to get strength in the fingers of his right hand.....new video today.
  3. oldgoat

    After Fabrication details for a Prop rod for the seat. 2022 RT-L

    I used BLUEKNIGHT!!'s method (I think) on my 2008 GS as the Utopia backrest was too heavy for the strut. When I lift the seat now a length of 1/4" rod falls down, It has a rubber foot on it. Great, I love it.
  4. oldgoat

    Anyone else a loner and not a group rider?

    I'm a loner and love it. The only time I went with a group was when I had a V-Max back in 2003. A group had come up from the US to Montreal and as I new the leader I went along. At the first rest stop I quit and went home Heard later a rider had run into a roadside barrier and very badly broke a...
  5. oldgoat

    Need to Bleed & Adjust the Clutch GS?

    :agree:
  6. oldgoat

    2008 GS ball join replacement (Easy, or a total pain?)

    Luckily for me I live at the western end of the island of Montreal. All my riding is done in Ontario except for Autoroutes 40, 30 & 20 in order to get into ON
  7. oldgoat

    Got ABS/VSS/EBD/Check Engine/Limp Mode Lights - Any suggestions?

    I have an '08 GS SM5.It is fitted with auxiliary spotlights (led) and 2 small extra fans in the engine space to pull out hot air and blow it out under the bike. Many years ago I had been in a lineup at the Canadian/US border and had the extra fans + spotlights + headlights + regular cooling fan...
  8. oldgoat

    Motorcycle Trailer Hitch - what are the straps secured to?

    Tis was one of the comments on the weird contraption I think this item may have a purpose, but it certainly didn't work for what I needed.... We have a friend of ours that drives a Jeep Wrangler as a "follow" vehicle. Thought this would be good in case we got out and had any trouble. We were...
  9. oldgoat

    Anyone got details on the Suspension zerks needed to make them easier to use?

    if you have them, that's where they are.
  10. oldgoat

    Anyone got details on the Suspension zerks needed to make them easier to use?

    On my 2008GS they are metric 6mm grease nipples. For the rear 4 I have 90 degree ones and for the front 4 I have 45 degree ones. I had to invest in a decent, gripping grease gun end fitting to lock securely onto the grease nipples as the grease would ooze out when using the gun. Even with all...
  11. oldgoat

    Is there any real data regarding the safety of the Spyder vs traditional motorcycles

    Another tidbit from Quebec where statistics are kept. Plate renewal for super sports motorcycles (and they have an official list of them), around $1500CAD per annum For a Spyder $180CAD per annum.
  12. oldgoat

    Is there any real data regarding the safety of the Spyder vs traditional motorcycles

    Since the Spyder was introduced, Quebec set the annual plate fee to be the same as "Touring Motorcycles". Last year that was around $700CAD per annum. Over the years the SAAQ (the Quebec government's vehicle dept) has been monitoring motorcycle accident statistics and recently came up with this...
  13. oldgoat

    The most dangerous place on earth for me.

    Do as you are told and I hope you completely heal. I'm 83 and my wife of 56 years died last year. I was a mess and still am to some extent. Within 2 months of her death 1) I fell down the basement stairs 2) I tripped and fell headlong onto the furnace room floor 3) fell over in the garden and...
  14. oldgoat

    Please, I need advice re Putting a Spyder on ramps?

    I use car ramps that have teeth that are supposed to grip the floor. I have had the ramps (or a ramp) shoot forward while on the way up them. I now place a length of cardboard under each ramp (or an old towel). They have not slipped since.
  15. oldgoat

    Review: Elka Shocks on 2021 S2S

    I have Elka 1+R on front & back on my 2008 GS SM5. Not their most expensive option model. I told them my weight, that I rode mostly solo and that I wanted comfort with no rear end jarring/bottoming. They deliver that for me.
  16. oldgoat

    Getting error message trying to log on - why?

    Me too
  17. oldgoat

    Review: Elka Shocks on 2021 S2S

    I've been happy with my 3 Elkas since I bought them. As you said,"night and day"
  18. oldgoat

    What is the pull knob under the seat for? 2010 RS

    Yep. It releases the Sport Rack insert. The flat plate or the backrest.
  19. oldgoat

    BRP denies warranty claim on water in fuse box - any ideas on next steps?

    So what defect caused your water infiltration?
  20. oldgoat

    Need hints for installing throttle body

    Did a valve clearance check. 1st in 14yrs and 30,000 miles. All was ok Now having great difficulty in refitting the throttle body into the 2 rubber inlet sleeves. They seem flexible enough. All hints will be gratefully received. Done it. Opened the 2 clamps to their max. Applied a little...
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