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I'm not a commuter, I like to keep my recreation and work days completely seperate. I'm also totally addicted to fishing, so as much as it pains me to say this, my bike sits sometimes a few weeks between rides. What I have been noticing is that when my...
Started by jethro on
, 17 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
My track bike sits with the same ....
This "bad gas" seems to be an East Coast thing as I have never had problems with letting bikes sit like you have described .
Has worked well for me and lots of others.
Try adding Seafoam to the tank if you haven't yet .
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Title says it all,,, anyone who has run EK and RK chains, I would appreciate your feedback. In the past I have run EK or stock replacements. I have been impressed with the quality and life of EK chains, but all I seem to see these days is RK chains everywhere...
Started by Phil_RC_1 on
, 11 posts
by 6 people.
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Very....
The RK was done at only 20,000 miles, and that's with very good kerosene cleaning and lubing every 325 to 350 miles .
I agree I've used one RK 530 SO chain to replace the original on a 36,000 mile CB1000 .
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Yup, I picked up my bike on 4/20, and it's going back into the shop tomorrow. The engine is making a weird buzzing/vibrating/surging sound. Sounds like something very wrong with the cam chain tensioner as my guess. Doesn't do it when cold (at least not...
Started by ATC Crazy on
, 11 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
If they agree there sounds like a problem (get some kind of written statement form them prior to work start describing what they are doing - which includes investigating the improper sounds or actions of the bike --- this is important - it allows you,... .
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Anyone have them from Wild Hair Accessories? Not the guy who is making the the carbon ones. How long to they take to get them? How do they fit? http://www.whaccessories.com/images/...sFazer1000.jpg
If you have some full bike pictures of them installed...
Started by collingstj FZ1 on
, 17 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
Yes I have the and have had them on from 2003 ! Had to find them and have them shipped in from overseas at that time...I know I have some pics in my user cp ! and all over this sight..do a thread search by my user name and you should find some pics...... .
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I have read enough from searches to thoroughly confuse myself.
Will you please help me troubleshoot my electrical issue?
I have a Gen 1 with about 35,000 miles on her.
No added electrical components, but i DO have LED turn signals front and rear.
I also...
Started by Bill A on
, 20 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
Does the voltage increase at all with higher RPMs? Have you replaced the rectifier/regulator connector?
http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/eskortsde...lacement... .
Sounds like a battery problem or the system is not charging .
No worries, no charge.
Bill,
Just call me.
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I noticed mine is missing , i recently dropped the bike might have fallen off.
Can some one help me with finding a replacement.size etc.
Started by msats on
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by 10 people.
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They....
..a thanks , let me find a hardware store.PartShark does not list that 1 item in the catalog pic .
Which bolt? The one at the steering head?
If so, Partshark sells it but you can find a SS bolt that will work just fine at your local hardware store .
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Just bought one from the local auto parts store ouch
Started by Whyme on
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by 7 people.
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Should have been a bit less than $100 They had to order it, guy figured $50.00 my cost $140.00, more than my friggen boat battery! That's pretty high - I bought one from my stealer for just over $100 when I needed one... .
I'm surprised they would carry it.
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Just received T-rex frame sliders for my 2004 FZ, they look good but would like to get the opinion of others who installed them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300655132484...84.m1497.l2648
Thanks
Started by firefly on
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by 8 people.
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Hopefully I'll never have to report on ....
Cheers I have them also, they seem a little long to me but look ok I guess .
Hope I never actually test them but they do look sharp on the bike .
Simple install about 10 minutes.
Picked up the same set for my '02.
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I am experiencing some wining noise after rear tire change at the shop, I visually checked to see if the chain was very slack but it seems fine, rotated the rear tire by hand but didn't feel any binding. I did not check the wheel alignment yet. what do...
Started by firefly on
, 14 posts
by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
A lot easier to do if you have a friend of similar weight to sit on the bike... .
Check your chain slack with your weight on the bike .
Anyway its needed info to make suggestion.
Some tires are noisier then others.
What make and model tires are you running.
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Anyone know a ggod price/source for OEM front brake pads?
Started by jimmydteach on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yamahafz1oa):
Hate to sound really stupid, but does that mean I need... .
It shows the same part number twice.
So, went to Partshark and looked on OEM microfiche thing .
Dean Pm'd ya, Dean.
I like Partshark.com Partshark, for one.
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