Welcome! Doesn't matter about the cold start, I prefer the lever too but I'd be Ok with the wax motor too.
If you were using a charger with desulphation mode, that 'splains the 14+ you saw while charging.... shoulda dropped down to 13.2-ish after that...
Main battery ground to engine or frame?
Sounds normal to me. Thermostat spec start to open is ~180F, fully open ~203F. No spec listed for fan engagement, but if it comes on at...
What Grum says........ Does the 6th Gen have a ground spider (not on the wiring diagram) and main chassis ground like the 5th Gens? If so,...
Awesome!
The injectors and coils share a common ground coming from the ECU.... which receives its ground from the chassis ground on the right side of the...
Yes, that...... but you mention valve adjustment..... are the cams in time or perhaps a tooth off?
I can't really comment except to say I'd have to see it myself. I'd pull the clutch apart and see what's working and not working..... e.g., is...
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Gents have you tried Novus #2 on scuffed plastics (or paint). Superfine abrasive in it that smooths them out. Put some on a microfiber cloth and...
Have you checked the chassis ground and the orange ground spider? Poor grounds can be an issue. A prevention clean might be in order anyway.
Check the chassis ground on the right side of the frame and the infamous orange ground spider left side, taped into the main harness near the R/R.
I'd have an X in a heartbeat if they sold it here.... sigh.
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If all above is OK and it still happens, I'd unplug the TFI, reconnect stock, and see if it's an issue then. I'd also verify the chassis ground...
I've got the VFR set aside, as I'm working on 2 other bike projects..... no clearance issues on the sides because it isn't any wider than stock......
Just put one on mine, not ridden yet, not even scrubbed in.....
Have you checked all the ground wire points, I'd start there and make sure everything is clean and tight.
I don't think that's a bad deal considering what "undamaged" ones are going for..... chicks dig scars if you want to leave it and just ride it. A...
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