And a lot of dive in that front suspension!
Have a read of this as well and re-sync your starter valves for smoother take-offs......... will vastly reduce the need to slip the clutch on...
Depending on which parts site you look at, it appears the '05 part number is 46400-MCW-D01 and '06 has a suffix of D02. One listing for '05 shows...
I have two. For a single bike, a 5x9 utility trailer with wheel chock and tiedown points. I know some that bought a Harbor Freight folding...
Before I tackled the thermostat and coolant hoses, I too was concerned about the 21 year old hoses, but once I got in there, didn't seem too...
Actually got taken to the Royal Coachman for a nice lunch, and next day taken to breakfast at the Sunset Grill, one of my fave haunts. It was a...
Ooops, I forgot the bike is his baby, LOL.
If your bulbs seem a touch too bright and don't last a couple of years, chances are the output voltage is too high... instead of looking at the...
First off, you need to get the lower fairings off and take a better look. Sometimes the cleanest spot is where the leak is. If not obvious with...
Angus, the vac hoses are already plugged.... onto nipples molded into the airbox as holders. You use those hoses for a starter valve sync, and...
What they said..... Yamaha RingFree might be something to use as well (full strength, coupla tablespoons in the spark plug holes). Mostly naptha...
I'll try to put the VFR in perspective if you haven't sat on one. I had an ST1300 and 2 FJR's. The FJR is the sportier of the two and I'd put a...
I suppose we should mention that torques are usually specified "dry", and must be reduced significantly when "lubricated". I'll never understand...
If the engine issue was a recall, then there should be a record of it if you give the VIN to the dealer. If it wasn't, then..... I dunno what to...
Wondering if you have a starter relay issue, but shouldn't have failed at 16k... check the connections are clean?
I've been poking around the idea of a VFR1200 and can't find anything other than 2010 as well. I know about the driveshaft recall and I'd want to...
I don't know Doug, all I know is he has a birthday same day as mine. Hope he had a great day, I did.
This type works pretty well..... doesn't have to be a branded one.
Same with a torque wrench on the filter... follow the filter manufacturer's instructions.... a bit of oil on the gasket, install until gasket...
71 on Monday.... not intending to give up riding any time soon.
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