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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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My temperature gauge is off, so I can't tell if I'm supposed to be hot or cold or "just right." And this doesn't bother me because I know that it's a useless gauge, so I'm not thinking of suing HD. What's wrong with me?
 
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My rear brakes only squeal when I've been on them constantly and they are hot - think long downhill grade with many curves dealt with by trail braking. It's nto a problem to me. What's wrong with me?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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I have not had to reset my engine idle speed, and it has not raced on me. What am I doing wrong?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Wobble? What wobble? The only thing I've experienced is that the Dunlop tires do not perform well on grooved surfaces and will want to "walk" a little bit. I've not experienced any other type of wobble when riding fast, slow or leaned over when solo, two-up or solo and fully loaded for a two-week trip. What am I doing wrong?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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I've also read that the best way to travel with your bike is to "put it on the Auto-Train." HUH? I believe these machines were made to ride. I've gone from New York to Washington state and back on my bike using only two weeks of vacation. The same is true for the NY to CA run I made. What's wrong with me?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Thank you all in advance for any enlightenment you may be able to provide me. Feel free to add to the list. Sorry about the multiple postings, but it was the only way to get the forum to take it.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Obviously you had a great time and are enjoying your ride. Me on the other hand have my bike in the shop because it keeps throwing a serious code that is throttle related and they have no clue how to fix it. MOCO says rip it apart and tells us what you find. I am losing faith in my 08 EGC.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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whats wrong? you have listened to to many "weekend riders". as for the radio i do prefer more sound. my choice the wobble? try the dragon at speeds above 40 mph and it will rear its ugly head. easy to fix so it is dealt with.
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All I have to say is AMEN Brother!!!!!!!
 
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I personally find knowing what the temperature is inside my fairing is&nbsp\\;very useful.
 
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