Sounds like the rear brake master cylinder is leaking internally. If so, rebuild or replace.
I can't agree more. Higher tire pressure will help tire life and fuel mileage. Also consider load weight; higher weight, higher tire pressure....
I don't know if a 'vfr trick' is going to help with your set up. Any cooling hose/passage above the level of your rad cap can and will trap air....
I just bought a 98 with 23.5k. Corbin seat with backrest. Half life tires and brakes. OEM plastics, lower and upper cowls that need some work,...
I recently had success with this: http://www.carlsalter.com/download.asp?p=936
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