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    6th Gen Cam Chain Questions

    With a tensioner backed right off I'm sure there can be enough slack to jump a tooth but I'm surprised that would happen unless the crank was...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 15, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Lubricate throttle cable

    I tried using chain lube and it wasn't a good choice, smooth but the throttle felt a little sticky afterwards. Many lube makers make a specific...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 13, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Another '99 5th gen restoration

    That looks like a great project! My fear is that I will forget how things go back together so I tend to do jobs in bite-sized chunks and...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 8, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    99 5th Gen handling effected after break pad change

    I doubt this can be related to the brakes, my guess is the fork legs just need to be aligned on the axle properly. Leave the axle nut tight, but...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 7, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Anyone know what this is?

    No clue here sorry. But my guess is that it is a piece that is used to secure the fairing or tank that has been dropped into the engine V during...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 7, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Mercury carburetor synchronizer

    I would think that any vacuum tubing available from you local automotive store would be fine.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    replacement muffler

    I was very happy with th Delkevic stainless tri-oval that I had on my 5th gen; well made, not too loud and fitted perfectly including the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Basket case 98 needs some help

    In my case it was the big red connector that feeds power up and back to the right switchblock and ignition switch.
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 30, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Basket case 98 needs some help

    Are you getting any FI fault codes? You chould check that you have vacuum hoses connected to the manifold air pressure sensor (back of the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 30, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Chasin' myself down

    Did you have to hit 88 mph at some point?
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 26, 2019 in forum: Racing & Track Days
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    Heel/Toe Shifter

    This is the VTR1000F arrangement. If you were to flip the arm on the shift shaft to 12 O'clock and add an extension over the back of the peg for...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 26, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Heel/Toe Shifter

    Really sorry to hear about this Jim. The 5G won't be easy to convert as the gear lever connects directly to the shift shaft. Your old VTR would...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 25, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Quiet Ride Motorcycle Helmet

    Interesting article on helmet noise here:...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 24, 2019 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Best tires?

    The Angels and Pilot Road 5's are great choices, I'd add the Metzeler Roadtec 01 in there, and also Bridgestone T31. I doubt you'd be disappointed...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 24, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Bike Collection update

    [ATTACH] I'm also very partial to the VTR, I've had a 1997 for about 4 years, looks great from about 10 feet away but the bodywork is not the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 24, 2019 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    Replacing brake and clutch fluid

    If you are reasonably dexterous there should be no need to use a speed bleeder. Take the top off the reservoir. Make sure you don't allow the...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 24, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Foot peg split pin.

    PIN, COTTER (2.0X15) 94201-20150
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 24, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Brake system locks up after 2-3 min

    There's nothing in the linked brakes that should be causing any more or less drag between the pads and disc compared to any other bike. When you...
    Post by: Terry Smith, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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