Start with the basics, is the connection to the pump sound and snug? You can test this by first unplugging the connector and ensuring 12V is...
What you may find is the original yellow stator wires are corroded back from the original connector and you'll have to snip off some to get to...
Can you polish up the Hindles (Autosol)..... got my 5th Gen with a "silver" Two Brothers. Spent a little time on it, this may give you an idea....
It is possible that old seals are hardened from brake cleaners/environment, time for new ones perhaps. Pistons should always be cleaned before...
The one I have looks like this. I opted for the manual control version thinking electronic controls aren't as reliable. Cheap. Works well and...
The key is likely the electrical connectors........
I use Simple Green. Seems to work well. Spray it on, let it soak for a bit, brush, repeat if necessary. Use a combo of SimpleGreen,...
Yep, take your time. I am waiting for an invite for the shop tour and I'll slow you down, lol. I'll bring (maybe) a few bits of spare hardware...
Ha! Looking good. No white stuff down here a few hours south... hopin' not for another month!
Could be many things... charging system seems OK, but I'd ditch that OEM R/R someday and put in a newer tech mofset, soldered connections, etc....
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There are some options once you have the old drain plug out. One is to try a new longer drain plug or 14mm bolt that may catch any additional...
I'd think plastic was safest... I've seen many cables rusted/seized just a few inches up... regular cable lube would let it turn easy and might...
BTDT.... remove all hoses, get a toothbrush with degreaser/naptha/wd40 (mostly naptha). Let it soak a while first. Small wire brush can remove...
Good luck with that.... increase rebound damping on the forks a tad.
I do same, clean and put torque wrenches away. With the drain plug, using an aluminum washer, snug it up and you can tell when the aluminum...
Ok, maybe a little lesson. Torques listed in the manual are for new and dry threads. Yamaha says 31 ft. lbs, and many stripped out their oil...
MEK is..... I am shocked you can buy it off the shelf. It melts plastic.
Other options..... if you don't need a gallon. https://www.twistedthrottle.ca/dryspec-bottle-mount-kit...
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