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    how old is too old for a hose?

    It's been a long time since I have had a hose fail that had not gotten damaged by a blower belt or something. I have found a few that were kinda...
    Post by: jfrahm, Nov 17, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Going shopping...

    R/R is cheap used, I got one off a wrecked FZ-09 or something. Harness connectors are cheap on Ebay. I'm also running LED headlight bulbs off...
    Post by: jfrahm, Nov 3, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th Gen VFR, or Tiger 1050?

    I've read that the tune did not really fix the issue and that it was fatigue related, but I do not think there is really good data. Someone with...
    Post by: jfrahm, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th Gen VFR, or Tiger 1050?

    I'm not sure how common the piston issue is yet. Triumphs have a lot going for them, sometimes there are some engineering shortcomings but they...
    Post by: jfrahm, Oct 14, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    5th Gen VFR, or Tiger 1050?

    I've been researching the Tiger 1050 and have one big issue: the cracking pistons, related oil consumption, engine failure, etc. That might be a...
    Post by: jfrahm, Oct 13, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Exhaust options...

    Probably $75 shipped if it'd ship cheaply enough. I'll dig it up and take a pic. Here is a pic from when I bought the bike: [ATTACH]
    Post by: jfrahm, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Exhaust options...

    I have a 2 brothers slip on I took off my 2000 when I bought it. Sounded great but it was a bit loud to light off at 6AM (Howdy neighbor! Top o'...
    Post by: jfrahm, Oct 7, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Intermittent electric cutoff issue

    Sounds like the problem. I suggest the cables go on and then a washer that's not oversized in the ID, then any connectors on top of that, also...
    Post by: jfrahm, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Intermittent electric cutoff issue

    I had that exact problem after fitting a battery tender cable with oversized loop connectors on it, that reduced the surface area of the...
    Post by: jfrahm, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Intermittent electric cutoff issue

    Clock going out is generally a loose battery cable.
    Post by: jfrahm, Sep 28, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Disappearing oil

    Good advice so far. I second that it might be sticky rings, a good ride with quality fuel and maybe techron-type cleaner if you can get it might...
    Post by: jfrahm, Jul 24, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    replacing bent fork tubes

    What's not lining up? My 2000's front wheel is within 1mm of centered between the fork legs and the brakes don't drag, that's as far as I went...
    Post by: jfrahm, Jun 16, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    No Power When Ignition Turned ON

    This sort of problem is usually loose battery cables. If the bike goes dead, no clock or anything, when you turn on the key is often the...
    Post by: jfrahm, May 18, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Comfort mod suggestions

    There might be clearance for the fan cooling unit on those LED headlights but I prefer the passive copper braid heat sink on mine. There is not a...
    Post by: jfrahm, May 15, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Comfort mod suggestions

    I'm using Buell footpegs, the mounting area needs to be ground a bit to fit but they work well for $45 or so. N0006.1AD Buell Rider Footpeg (Pair)...
    Post by: jfrahm, May 15, 2020 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001