I stuck progressive springs in the forks and a shock factory rear shock on my 5th gen and it transformed my ride. I also shimmed the rear shock...
The VFR has great fuel economy, believe me. Ive just bought a RSV 1000 mille and that thing drinks the juice like you would not believe. Perhaps...
Roadstercycle are the go to but the OP wanted a cheaper option. The R1 regulator just needs some leads made up and is a cheaper reliable option
Yamaha r1 big finned reg. 3yrs and still going strong
I had one in the late 90s till I went through a hedge on it. The phrase "pocket rocket" was invented for these , goes like a stabbed rat , handles...
Go straight to the police station and hand yourself in. . . You stole it off the poor dude ! They really are great bikes for longer rides . I only...
My moneys on Terrys answer, the vacuum tubing. I had the same problem and it was the one that goes to the one way valve. It was split so i pulled...
If your battery is reading 12.2 at rest its kaput. A healthy battery should read 12.8. Swap it now before you get stranded or all you electrics fry.
Ive not had the best couple of months with the old girl. She decided to throw 3rd gear out the box and after talking with a few mechanics I know...
Almost certainly air in the system. Try tightening the banjo bolts again as air can suck in there past the copper washers.Not sure what the torque...
Thre is a specific sequence to tighten the forks after removal in the service manual. Follow that and should be ok. Or do like you used to do as a...
Ive a purpose cut length of pine 1x1x9.5 inch. Get the wife to push the back down and push it under the sump between the headers and tap with a...
A mate of mine bought a pair of chinese ebay cheap radiators for his Varadero, its basically a vtr1000 firestorm/superhawk engine . Thet were...
Of course it takes a moment to go out , we all know that, its just when youve spent a lot of time and money replacing an engine you really want to...
With a charged battery I cranked the hell out of it in short 3 second bursts and the oil light eventually went out. Topped the oil off in the...
Thanks for your reply, im gonna have another look this weekend with a charged battery and hope the oil pressure light goes out after cranking it...
Hi gang , im getting fed up with this bike ! I went for a ride after work and about 5 miles in 3rd gear went AWOL. No noises or odd feeling just...
The pump should prime after ignition is switched on and youll hear a 2 second whine. I suppose the pump could be gummed up with old fuel. Id leave...
Mines like that. Been like that for years and hasnt marked the stanchion.
Are these current codes or historic codes? Clear the codes and start from new. Very unlucky to have 5 faults all at once, Id be checking grounds...
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