I ordered mine from a local Honda dealer, got them in 3 days $13 each. About $11 online but shipping is $15+.
I would worry more about all the metal fragments from the clutch and transmission that circulates in the engine oiling system.
I ran screened velocity stacks in the 70s on built Honda Fours with no issues, even in the rain.
Air filter won't cause cam wear, oiling syslem issue or lack of correct valve lash or cam defect.
+1 Ninja 650, GS500F and some others are basic starter bikes, not in anyway in the same class. Like comparing a 70s CB350 Honda twin to the CB750...
I've allways run K&N Filters, can't say I noticed any real improvement over oem, but they save money since they're reusable. I think the airbox or...
There was a good write up more detailed than this info below but I forget the site, it was detailed info about the durability of the second gen...
No pesky timing chains either.
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That sounds good, when I did mine I had to remove the line at the master and put my finger over it to get it to pump, lots of rags.
Are you using cheap bulbs? Are they the correct watts? Is your voltage output normal? Grounds and connectors clean and tight, bulb fit tight? I've...
When I did mine I did a leak test, turned the pump on and wiggled the fuel lines going to the carb tees, fuel sprayed everywhere so I had to...
You probably know but floats setting is measured without depressing the needle plunger. I had this ordeal with cars a couple times and strangly...
Try to get a test ride, I've had alot of thumpers and never liked them on the street, best to test ride and see if it's what you had in mind.
If no other problem is found a compression test hot might reveal a tight valve (no clearance hot) and compression loss.
Here's some pics of my 2006 GS500F I bought cheap after the guy cooked a rod bearing going uphill low on oil. All valves were tight never checked...
When were the valve clearances checked, if tight when it gets hot the valves that are tight won't close causing power loss and burnt valves.
I use the Cobra Radar detectors with compass and volt moniter built in, not as cheap as buying a voltmeter but if your buying a detector it's a...
To help you really need the big heavy ones with the rubber mount that slides in the bar. Here's one from my GS500F twin it vibs much worse without...
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