I moved the washer for the first 3 Metzlers with no adverse effects. I thought I'd try it this time without moving it 'cause I kept dropping the %#$@ washer. It fits just fine.
I bought my gen 2 in January. Can't imagine putting anyone on that postage stamp called a backseat. Full coverage on the 2009 plus liability on the 99 costs me ~200/year so insurance isn't too bad. Love the bike but would like to smack the engineer who didn't think a bigger gas tank was...
Hi Scratch. I just joined the site too. I have a 99 that I bought new in 2000 and just got a 2009 that I bought used last January. It only had 800 miles on it. I know, I couldn't believe it either. Anyway, there was no way I could part with the original so needless to say my garage is very happy.