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From: Red Deer, AB
Happy Anniversary
10 years ago today I took possession of my RK. It's been a great bike and about to install to install 551 Ez Start S&S Cams as a reward.
Thought I would list the issues I've had.
I ordered the bike with cruise control. It hadn't worked since I took the bike home I was living in Yellowknife at the time so I trailered it home and put her in storage. Maiden voyage was 1 mile from dealer to in laws. There was no dealer in Yellowknife at the time.
Once the ice cleared I took her out and found the cruise would not work. I was pissed because I was heading to Baja on her. Stopped at a couple of dealers and nobody could diagnose it. I became an expert through this forum on setting lash on the cables, checking roll off switches etc. No joy. This went on for 4 years.
Just after the final payment was made I stripped the bags and seat off for a good detailing. When I pulled off the left side cover I found a plug and a space for it on a a little box that said speed control or something along that line. I plugged it in. Imagine my surprise when I tested the cruise later that day and it worked. Doh should have pulled the side covers off sooner.
in 2012 I was pulling into Tucson and my rear exhaust cracked at the Y pipe. Repaired under warranty as I had ESP.
That's it. No other issues. Bike now has 50,000 miles. Changed a few tires and brakes along the way along with oil changes and brake fluid flushing. But that's pretty much it.
Not bad for a first year 96 cu in 6 speed combo
Hope the next 50,000 miles are as little trouble.
Thought I would list the issues I've had.
I ordered the bike with cruise control. It hadn't worked since I took the bike home I was living in Yellowknife at the time so I trailered it home and put her in storage. Maiden voyage was 1 mile from dealer to in laws. There was no dealer in Yellowknife at the time.
Once the ice cleared I took her out and found the cruise would not work. I was pissed because I was heading to Baja on her. Stopped at a couple of dealers and nobody could diagnose it. I became an expert through this forum on setting lash on the cables, checking roll off switches etc. No joy. This went on for 4 years.
Just after the final payment was made I stripped the bags and seat off for a good detailing. When I pulled off the left side cover I found a plug and a space for it on a a little box that said speed control or something along that line. I plugged it in. Imagine my surprise when I tested the cruise later that day and it worked. Doh should have pulled the side covers off sooner.
in 2012 I was pulling into Tucson and my rear exhaust cracked at the Y pipe. Repaired under warranty as I had ESP.
That's it. No other issues. Bike now has 50,000 miles. Changed a few tires and brakes along the way along with oil changes and brake fluid flushing. But that's pretty much it.
Not bad for a first year 96 cu in 6 speed combo
Hope the next 50,000 miles are as little trouble.
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