Recent content by Thomas Guy

The mechanic said there was a magnetic switch on the clutch actuator that was out of adjustment. Another several hundred miles and no problems.

Any ideas out there? SS running great. Won't engage cruise control.

Ah. So I am not the only SS with this problem. Thanks for chiming in Bill. Just one of the hiccups about the SS. Drive safe.

Maybe I should rotate the tail pipe towards the belt...

So, I take it no one else is experiencing belt expansion in cold weather?

Belt and pullies are in good condition. Had the belt off to check when I changed rear tire. As you know it slips right off if you jack up from frame and not swingarm. It's just the nature of the beast I guess. The belt changes length with 40* change daily. Weather today 43* coming into work...

Just over 21K. This morning was 41*f and had to be careful not to use too much throttle to keep from squealing the belt. It will be back in the 80's by Friday. Put on a new rear tire yesterday. Riken Raptor ZR-S 275/35R18 Should be good for another 15-20K. Replaced a Sumitomo 265/35R18...

I am amazed of how much the rear belt tension changes due to temperature. Here in Florida it changes from the 30's to the upper 70's in the same day. Driving into work in the morning the belt squeaks and squeals but in the afternoon tension is back to normal. I have found trying to adjust for...

Figured I'd start this so new owners can have a heads up on some things to check before they fail and also to expect some problems down the road. My SS may not be typical to all models and years (2017 base model) but then again... It is mostly my every day rider and transport 20k+ I'd like to...

An exhaust that exits at or to the rear of the vehicle.