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I have the M40D's also. Todd set them up for me when purchased from him. They were a bit firm at first but have bedded in nicely.
The only info I've seen online so far is from Matris's own website.
I would say the other versions of the 1400 make for better long distance cruisers. The Eldorado, California Custom, MGX21 etc. The Audace has the drag bars which aren't as comfortable. I updated the bars to 2017 bars since they angled them more comfortably. Also I put a Dart Marlin flyscreen on...
I got my 2016 Audace new from a dealer in 2020. Apparently it was new (old stock) that they still had in Italy. At least that was the verbage used by the dealer. Haven't had any issues with it. I'd say go for it if you get it for a nice price.
I bought one of these 100 amp battery load testers the other day. Harbor Freight or Amazon sells them for 20-30 bucks. Not sure how much insight into battery condition they really give but better than just testing voltage with no load on it. 100 amps is half of what a 200CCA motorcycle battery...
Good info . I did have my battery on a 4A charger but I read that constant 4A into a small motorbike battery can damage it, but if it's a smart charger it should know when to ramp down the amperage right?
I keep my 750mA charger on a 2 hr timer each day but like you said it only seems to...
The new motor doesn't have the visual presence of the air-cooled 1400. Doesn't look quite right in a cruiser format. But who knows maybe it will look good in the flesh.
Thanks Todd.
Yeah the ABS throws a spanner in the works.
BTW
Have you had any problems with rizoma fluid reservoirs leaking or have they been reliable for you? I'd probably get those over the plastic Brembo ones.
I took off my back wheel so I can put on some new tires. I read the production date of my tires and it says 2014. Probably a good idea to change them out. Didn't feel the back end was gripping that well anyway.
While I'm at it I'm doing the final drive or as the manual calls it the...
This is Lake Mead National Park NV, highway #167. Probably the best road close to Vegas. If you come from the south it costs $20 to get in but if you come from the north from Overton you can get in for free usually.
Yeah hopefully didn't give you a headache.
Anyone out there running these Brembo RCS clutch masters on their 1400? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on these and trying them out on the Audace.
https://gtmotocycles.com/products/brembo-rcs-clutch?_pos=1&_sid=acfaad3d7&_ss=r
I'm hoping to get lighter action, better modulation and...