Exactly. This has all the appearance of a 6th Gen parts bin bike. This is how GM used to make cars - a little bit different sheet metal on the...
Short answer "yes" (see pics). Long answer - "it's not plug and play". This bike is not mine - just found the photos on-line. It would just...
Happened to a friend of mine once on his CBR900RR. We were just cruising along with me a couple hundred yards behind him in the right hand track...
+1 on the $ vs mileage. Try an allofcraigs search for 5th gens to get an idea of asking prices nationwide. The bike s/b good for 100k +. The...
An ABS VTEC has a pile of bits related to the ABS system, both fore and aft - a number of specially pre-formed hoses, brackets, tubing, fasteners,...
Extra ear plugs A backpacker's trick is to wrap a supply of duct tape around a pen or mechanical pencil to suit. That way you have tape in a...
If your battery has good voltage and passes a load test the next easy check would be the main chassis ground - tight and clean. Tight and clean...
Looks like they they fit better inside the panniers (either intentionally or by coincidence) than oval cans do. My Remus' do clear the panniers,...
A few years after I got my 99 (new) I changed the coolant to the popular brand in the yellow jug. On my next long ride, I was over 100 miles from...
Whatever the dealer does for the repair, once you get it home check out this website for a charging system upgrade. IMHO money the best $40 you...
Here's a guy that had a ticking sound in his 5th gen. Scroll down about 1/2 way and there's a youtube video of the sound. He was able to sort...
Here are a site to try - I have not used it personally so have no idea of how good it is. YMMV. Just Google "motorcycle vin" or similar - there...
Nicely done. I love it when I see guys D.I.Y. this stuff. That's good inspiration for the rest of us. Excellent post.
Check out some mirrors from a Y2K or '01 model . . . way 'mo betta looking than the condom units 98'/'99's came with. :smile:
Frankenstein bolt. The parts guy will know what you mean . . .
Yes - please share what that connects to. It wouldn't hurt to check in to the VFRness. Mite not correct this issue, but can avoid other similar...
I've tried Startron too, but don't use it much because I've only found it is at marinas and boating supply stores. It's more of a PITA to go get...
The trouble with ethanol fuel is not what's happening when the engine is running but rather when it's not. A gallon of ethanol can hold a fair...
I had the SAME reaction - 'cept I mine's an '08. :smile: The $ difference didn't help the 1200's cause either.
Looks like slab much of the way out of Portland. If you want to get off I-5, you can head your way to Estacada from Portland. That will take a...
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