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Is there a downside in this bike with a dry clutch, keeping the clutch engaged for a relatively long time in traffic? Will it wear the clutch out too quickly? It will wear more quickly, but I value my safety more. I've got 50+ years riding all over the planet and I just wonder how many are looking ...

Hill country biker here as well. On the stop light: bike is in first and clutch always engaged (for safety - allows rapid take off if needed), both brakes engaged, leaning a bit on the left side/foot. When light turning green: releasing front brake, working the throttle and clutch simultaneously kee...

There is another way. Delete that pesky ABS module out of your bike, sell that module while it still works and ride on the margin
Seriously, my 2004 R1150R had that procedure done and I'm not missing ABS at all. Brakes are still good and brake fluid change takes an hour on the side of the road now.

Fly screen? Here is my current setup (below). I'm going to try that long one. It appears to be ZTechnik Z2332, was new in box

I've found a windshield on my local craigslist, which resembles the one pictured below. Is it worth looking at? I'm 5'7'' and struggling from wind buffeting on highway speeds and looking for some relief.