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    Security / immobilizer 08 R3T

    Hello forum. What's thoughts on OEM security / immobilizer system for 08 touring. Not fitted and current security is usually steering lock and an HD Oxford disc lock. Home based floor bolts and chains. Is an OEM security system or immobilizer worth having installed? And is it a plug n play task...
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    Resurrected crash damaged seat

    Swapped a gifted tour seat for a crash damaged one and have spent the last month fabricating and hand sewing this solo seat. Kept the back rest I had as new owner of my gifted seat already had one. Cash difference paid for materials so very happy with outcome. And new owner of my old gifted seat...
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    08 R3T suspension recommendations

    @cr0ft thanks. Going with a YSS custom solution. Local guy who does the install says near 1k (NZ$) cheaper (including custom install and setup) than the 444's and says the new YSS are well on par if not better now. This guy apparently designed the R111 touring ohlin springs for ohlin back in the...
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    Introduction + tuning help

    @Nashy do a search on here for tuneECU plenty of info, tunes and how to's.
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    Hello ...

    Hi from New Zealand and welcome
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    Solo seat project

    @Ishrub FYI have been contacted locally, may be trading seat only for another the same that has been damaged. Damaged one will suit my needs. Other guy has a backrest so I get to keep this one. Will see what condition and what damage (understand it's rear part cover damage). Keeping eyes out for...
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    Solo seat project

    Thanks for the advice mate. Will do and appreciate the headsup
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    Solo seat project

    Thanks @Bob R measuring up and having a look at fabricating myself prior to starting. Want to ensure it's a viable project and not just destroying a worthwhile seat!
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    Solo seat project

    Not a lot on offer in this part of the world (NZ)
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    Solo seat project

    Yeah, my wife's decided she wants another bike of her own. That and the R3T looks f#&king incredible as a solo seat bagger 😎💯. But **** they are expensive and our national carriers suspended courier packages between states and NZ over trump tarrifs and tax uncertainties so eBay out for me for...
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    Solo seat project

    Had been advertised for sale here in NZ for some time and no takers, no one in local club interested. So why not won't fit my R3T as is.
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    Solo seat project

    Been gifted a classic long haul tourer seat A9078164 with adjustable riders back rest. Parts for R111 classic. Has anyone gone to the effort of cutting this down to a solo and modifying fabricating the plates to fit a 08 R3T ? See a lot of straight up no in forums but question is; is it doable...
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    Considering a 2020 Rocket 3 vs 2015

    Totally agree and my mates with R3GT's say the same.
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    Considering a 2020 Rocket 3 vs 2015

    This is the best comparison I've seen. And what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right. Or crazier?
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    Considering a 2020 Rocket 3 vs 2015

    Agreed, after many Harley's, fjr1300, trophy, ST1300 and a few others; my new to me 2008 R111 Touring is going to be my end bike - once I upgrade suspension and a few tweaks...
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