I suspect suspension and go with OOTVS. I had a lot of trouble with my 3rd gen holding a line and couldn't keep up with anyone. I talked to some...
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Everything's possible. I'm not sure if it could be done without custom machined caliper mounts
Yes, it's been done. Good upgrade? Cost effective? That all depends on what you want to get from the upgrade. It won't have you winning races....
I would look at the bike and try to get a quick visual estimate on what parts are in good saleable condition. Add the value of those parts up in...
Exactly. Honest and straight with people but definitely more diplomatic than most (myself included)
As already said, I don't think anyone hates the 500. But due to the reliability issues on abused specimens, people don't like seeing first timers...
I miss IC. Dude knew his shit and told it straight.
Enrichment circuit is still plugged in your carbs. It will never fix itself and you will need to pull the carbs again. No one ever gets V4 carbs...
Welcome! You're not the only one from the underside who hangs out around here. You'll have some good company
2300 miles? Who buys bikes and keeps them for 28yrs without RIDING the dam thing?? I would think you're probably pretty safe with that one but...
People never get them cleaned properly on the first try.
fixed. :) Pirate - welcome to the club! Good luck with that bike!
Holy Shit! My '02 Civic has 206k and doesn't burn a quart of oil in 5000miles
I would start with the floor mats
Sounds like we are speaking the same language. Best of luck.
Link in my signature provides details. 5th gen with 6th tail and tank. 6gen frame appears a touch wider than 5th judging from the difference in...
With enough time and patience, it'll get fixed. Doesn't sound like your issue is a normal for the 1200. It's unfortunate and undoubtedly...
Someone wants to spend the money, I'd be all over it. Tried to talk TC into it. We can call it a 5.75gen?
Didn't I already Do a 5.5?
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