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It is metal to metal. There's no fluid there (or shouldn't be unless your FD is leaking), just grease. I'll post an update on this procedure later today or this evening concerning the connecting bolts.

In the manual 1070 - 1072 you'll find the specs for thickness and run-out of the rotors. Note: The specs for the front are mislabeled as being for the rear in the manual. As you can see, the rear is listed with different numbers (pg 1072). Note: The specs for the front are mislabeled as being...

I've not changed rotors on my '11 Roadster which now has 80,000 miles and seem to be OK. The manual should give a thickness and measurement for "runout," but unless you have a stuck caliper and severely overheat the rotor and change pads when due, I think you shouldn't have to worry about that...

If so, not enough. I plan on cutting the side stand down soon.

No ABS warning lights. The Exedra is 1" taller, so it lifts the bike 1/2" (figure 1/2" above the axle and 1/2" below- the 1/2" below is what lifts the bike higher). But, I may lift the "hugger" another 1/4" (to 3/4") for a little more clearance there. My speedometer is still reading faster than...

I know you've found the answer by now, but for anyone else here are the stock numbers and prices at Hermy's, plus EBC alternatives. The stock front pads are obviously made of gold with diamond dust embedded... Interesting, on the EBC website for all the Rocket 2.5s the only pads listed are...

Only when I replaced a drive shaft. I've not heard of a failure at that end either.

At a little over 8k miles I thought it time to lube the splines on the 3R. I'm one of the few who went through a final drive and drive shaft on the older models and have tried since then to do this with every rear tire change or, at least, every other, so every 4 -8,000 miles. Although there was...

Update- I just did the first tire change since putting on the Exedra Max. I got a little over 5,000 miles on the tire, which for me is a record (based on my history with the Roadster). As usual the wear is mostly on the outside. I might have gotten a few hundred more out of it, if not for...

There's no "right" answer to your question. I have a 2011 Roadster with Lush components and a 2020R. They're very different bikes and, therefore, I struggle to sell the Roadster. I see no advantage to getting a 2018 model IF you want to go the 2.3 route. There are lots of older (same, same)...

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My favorite front tire on the Roadster is the Dunlop Elite. If they made a fatty for the rear I would definitely give that a try. GREAT TIRE

That would be preferred. In my case it's just a large eye bolt, washer, and nut going through a floor joist. As you said, it does not support the entire weight of the bike, but would take some in the event of a tip over or failure of the jack. Even in a worst case scenario it would take a...

Welcome from just up the road in western NC. My '11 Roadster just turned over 80K and is still running very strong. As @Dr.D mentioned adding Lush cams and pistons (40k ago in my case) is something to consider. I also have the 2.5 version, but can't seem to part with the Roadster- fantastic...

And.... this just in... https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/kawasaki-appears-have-revealed-its-keenly-anticipated-electric-hybrid-models

In fact, front tire change tonight (trying a Shinto for the first time)..... Backup support rigged from above. Jacked with one small block of wood to even it out (to catch on the rear left). Both wheels lift together from this position.

That's how I do it as well. A more stable method, I think.

Don't shoot me- I'm just the messenger.... https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/united-kingdom-proposes-end-sales-combustion-engine-motorcycles/