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    Any go-to advice for riveting a master link?

    You did a good job! The difference is too small to worry about.
    Post by: Mark919, Oct 10, 2017 in forum: Anything Goes
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    Did the infamous trio of mods

    Interesting summary! I did the flapper mod on several bikes, including a 5th gen VFR, and never had any bad effects of doing it. When I did the...
    Post by: Mark919, Aug 30, 2017 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    "Empty radiator," input appreciated

    i'm a cynic on this topic. If both radiators were empty the engine would not be cooling well at all. IMO the engine would not show just 220F...
    Post by: Mark919, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Pressing on the chain rivet

    My Motion Pro jumbo has a press plate... It's just a small rectangular plate with a center locating pin and two adjacent rivet clearance holes....
    Post by: Mark919, Apr 4, 2017 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Rear Tail Light Flasher

    I also use the Signal Dynamics BackOFF but i chose to flash only an additional LED light bar that I have attached under the license plate....
    Post by: Mark919, Mar 27, 2017 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Slippery situation

    To me it sounds like you may have run over a tar snake in the curve. It's a real common road crack repair method around me and I've just grown to...
    Post by: Mark919, Nov 2, 2016 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Removing EVAP canister

    I removed mine last year and have had no issues at all. It sure makes the oil filter change easy! As I recall the only revision was to configure a...
    Post by: Mark919, Oct 5, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Review - Knight Design Lowered Foot Pegs

    I also have the same ones and agree they are a decent drop. It's 35mm or 1.375". I find that I do drag them on corners but not too badly. And I...
    Post by: Mark919, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Unexpected Death Wobble - Gen 6 VFR

    Only if you ride the bike backwards! I was wrong - this is a funny thread.
    Post by: Mark919, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Unexpected Death Wobble - Gen 6 VFR

    This was a great post! I fully agree! But in this thread we went a bit overboard and off topic from the OP, IMO. I hope this did not discourage...
    Post by: Mark919, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    New bike under breakin and seeing carbon build up on the exhaust.

    It's not at all unusual to have black combustion byproducts inside the exhaust pipe. Water vapor and hydrocarbons are normal. As suggested, watch...
    Post by: Mark919, Jun 24, 2016 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Draining Battery / Weak Starting

    That's great! But... You're not done. IMO you should check voltage at idle and higher RPM and then test to see if there is any current leakage!...
    Post by: Mark919, Jun 7, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Draining Battery / Weak Starting

    Then charge the battery. It should measure >13.0V when charged. From your descriptions if sounds like your battery is probably bad and won't hold...
    Post by: Mark919, Jun 4, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013
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    Salvage Title Conundrum

    Remember that you may get a great price for a good bike on the front end of this deal but, when you go to sell it, you'll have a problem. The...
    Post by: Mark919, May 21, 2016 in forum: General VFR Discussions
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    Chain slack for Gen 6

    No... You are interested in total slack. The balance of up to down is not important. (As an example - If you were to put the bike in gear and...
    Post by: Mark919, May 2, 2016 in forum: 6th Generation 2002-2013