I'd be pulling the injectors out for a clean. Either send them to a professional or try some of the DIY methods on Youtube. One obvious question...
The rattling sound comes from the starter solenoid: You press the button, the solenoid is magnetised and the contacts close to feed current to the...
Go to your local industrial engineering o-ring supplier with either the originals or the dimensions in hand. Shoudl be very easy to get a replacement.
The thermostat opening temp is right around 76-78C so if there is plenty of cool airflow that is where the temperature will sit, regardless of...
Good to know, thanks.
Well that was a mighty fine effort, sir. Glad to have been of assistance (moral support at the least). Sort of makes me want to get new chains for...
Not saying that this is your issue, but the 5G does have a common earthing block that has given some folks issues in the past. The block is taped...
I think you've answered your own question there. I replaced the parts in mine because it was not functioning as it should, being grabby. If your...
You should Google the effects of dents in header pipes; apparently it makes very little difference to the engine/power. If it is ugly, well that...
Clarke's Third Law: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Seems like lots of critters like to make comfy winter nests in the airbox of bikes that are seldom ridden; that ruins the airflow and I assume...
I was thinking of something more like this... [MEDIA]
If the fault disappears when the clutch is pulled in, then it can't be the wheels/tyres/brakes/chain. By deduction then I'd say clutch or engine...
Do you hear the fuel pump priming when you turn the ignition on? I doubt the rain is the problem, or we should all stop riding when it is wet out.
My 99 with 95000km was getting a bit grabby/lurchy on take-off, made it hard to smoothly modulate the clutch. I replaced the fibre discs(the old...
Good remembering Darth. I read the article in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics a couple of years back:...
At 105,000km my 99 5th gen always started easily with full "choke" and a single press of the button. I was very fastidious with the valve...
Another post that is getting ignored by all??? I don't recall checking for axial play on the oil pump of my VTR but the chain slack was very...
If the engine is now turning over freely then I'd say you're done and should button the camcover back on and press the start button...
I went high-tech and put my plastic protractor up against the screen. The crank looks like it is just less than 5 degrees off when the cams are...
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