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    Givi Monokey Hard Case Install

    At the highest part above the arrow it is 40.5 cm (16") within the supports. Where the arrow is approximately it is about 35.5 cm (14"). At the narrowest part near the bottom it is 30.5 cm (12").
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    2012 brake-in completed, here are my mods...

    You could order the socket cord assembly from one of the OEM distributors: Yamaha Parts, Yamaha Snowmobile Parts, Yamaha ATV Parts, Yamaha Motorcycle Parts, Yamaha Accessories at wholesale prices) It's tag 2, part number 39P-84735-00-00 SOCKET CORD ASSY $13.08 ... and just splice/replace the...
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    2012 brake-in completed, here are my mods...

    Next item which I have sitting next to me awaiting install is the Motodynamic's LED brake light. It includes integrated turn signals though if I use those it will be in addition to the Yamaha signals. The brake light does a quick flash on application prior to solid, which should make me more...
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    2012 brake-in completed, here are my mods...

    I have a heavier 15.4" laptop I need to take to work each day. It fits in a backpack but it gets hot here in AZ in the summer and does rain once in a while. The cases have already been rained on and the contents stayed dry. Also I need to pick up items on the way home on occasion. The Givi cases...
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    Givi Monokey Hard Case Install

    This is a review of the Givi PLXR and monorack arms for the FZ8. Ultimately I kept only the V35 side cases but in search of a luggage solution I tested the V46 top case. Please read through the entire post before you start ordering parts! I'll start with the cases themselves: Givi V46 Tech Top...
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    2012 brake-in completed, here are my mods...

    The PLXR366 rack that is used to hold the V35 side cases removes easily. The rack has a special key that is used to attach the rack to installed hard points on the bike. A 1/4 turn of the key frees the mount points. Two on the passenger pegs, two under the rear seat, and one connection that...
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    2012 brake-in completed, here are my mods...

    I just completed the 1000 mile brake in period, and figured I'd post some pictures of my bike so far. I added the following: 1. Yamaha Frame Sliders 2. Yamaha Center Stand - convenient for chain cleaning 3. Yamaha Radiator Cover (wish it was darker but had Yamaha bucks to spend) 4. Givi 366KIT...
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    Tough to downshift

    In your description it sounds like you are slowing down almost to a stop while in high gear, then with the engine practically idling downshifting through all your gears - each subsequent shift requiring the engine to rev somewhat faster to match the new lower gear. If they don't match, you will...
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    Rusty Gas Tank

    When was the manufacture month/year? I didn't notice anything like that on mine but I will check more carefully next time I take the seat off.
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    OEM radiator guard

    The nice thing about the luggage is that it removes by lock key to leave just a rack, or you can go a step further and remove the mount rack with a hardware key provided. With the rack removed you can't tell the bike supports the hard luggage unless you are looking specifically for the mount...
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    OEM radiator guard

    Even a grey or dark grey would look better. When I first saw it installed it looked out of place. I'm used to it now though still think getting it anodized in black or dark grey would look really cool.
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    OEM radiator guard

    The cover is aluminum colored, and feels very durable. I decided to get a cover after a rock nicked a few of the very fragile radiator fins. It leaves an intentional gap between the cover and the radiator fins. If I were to choose on looks alone I would have gotten aftermarket, however, I had...
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    Sounds stupid, but can I get the warning sticker off the tank w/o f'ing up the tank?

    I have the matte finish as well. Peeling off at room temperature failed miserably. I then used WD-40 for a while softly peeling away at the residue for about 15 minutes. After that it was okay but still could see what seemed like shiny areas where it took me longer to remove residue... as though...
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