JRD

Quercus- When setting your suspension, don't forget to take into account the weight of the luggage you will be carrying while on the trip. I have found where the load is situated height and how far back can greatly affect the center of gravity and handling of the bike.

Gottagetone- Really like what you have done with your bike! I have a few questions please. What model M4 mufflers do you have and where did you source them? Did you need to buy a connector pipe from the muffler to the original exhaust pipes? Also, after you installed the new mufflers did you need to re-map the fuel injection system? Thanks- Jerry

Scud- A friend and I began discussing an extended trip for later this summer on our bikes. In preparation I began a search for additional soft luggage that I can use on my recently acquired LeMans as well as any of my other bikes in conjunction with my Tour Master "throw over bags". Not knowing how often it would actually get used and being the cheap skate I am, I ended up buying a Nelson-Rigg CL400 Tail Bag for the exorbitant sum of $95.00. I used it last week exclusively on the trip over to Daytona for Bike Week. It easily held enough clothes for several days of travel. The ride over and back totaled close to 400 miles. Arriving home I was unable to detect any signs of chaffing where the straps came in contact with the bike but if I were traveling farther I would certainly use some type of preventive chaff protection just to insure the paint and finish doesn't get damaged. Hope this helps and any questions or comments are welcome.

Hello all- Recently purchased a low mileage '02 Champagne LeMans out of Texas. Found some paperwork in the tail pod indicating the bike was originally sold in Alaska!!! Rode it over to Daytona for Bike Week, first ride over 50 miles and love it!!! Hope to meet and greet you folks at some of the gatherings this year.