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My 99 had the usual symptons of the FI light coming on when I hit the brakes or used the turn signal so I pulled the test plug out and looked inside. There was only 3 pins that were corroded and they really didn't look that bad. So I just cleaned the pins and socket and replaced the cap. Reconnected the battery and fired it up. It looked like light show. Everything was blinking including the headlight. So I said SHIT!! Then I went ahead and did the clip and solder thing and everything is working again. The plug on my 99 had the 10 green wires on one side and the other had 3 white, 2 yellow, then 3 more green.

I have plans on doing just that mikesail. So far so good but I'd like to put back what came out, back original. I was thinking the extra disk and spring may have been a bypass of some sort due to the spring is not as strong as the main spring. Thanks for the info.

So far so good. After a 30+ mile ride all looks good. No higher than normal temps, no gurgling sounds from the engine/radiator area. All seems well and good. In fact it seems to run a little cooler than before, but just slightly. The 97 stat is half the size and weight of the newer stat so I probably gained some speed and better handling due to the lighter weight and lower senter of gravity

Here's a short ride report with the 97 thermostat in my 99 Bird. After a short 4-5 minute warm up I went for a 15 minute ride to warm the chain to lube it. The temp gauge was a little below where it was before the stat change. the ambient temp was low 80's here in MS. Halfway through the ride I pulled over quickly after a quick trip up to redline in the first 3 gears and let the bike set idling for about 6-7 minutes and watched the gauge. It did rise but a little more slowly than before. I then proceeded back home, about 6 miles, all at higher RPM's and again let the bike idle. The gauge again rose, but slower than before. I let it idle for 8 minutes and the needle went to the top of the rectangled box on the gauge while the fan would cycle on and off. When the needle went to the top of the box the fan stayed on. That's it for now. Any thoughts????

The 97 stat looks totally different from the newer stat. The newer stat has an extra spring and a nickle sized disk behind that extra spring. The 97 stat will fit in the housing and the small vent hole lines up. I ran the bike for about 15-20 minutes sitting in the garage. The temp gauge went just over half way up from cold to hot. The fan never came on which made me wonder a bit. Normally if I let it idle that long it would get VERY close to the red mark and the fan would come on. The outside ambient temp was upper 70s last evening. What is the worst thing that could happen running the older stat in the newer engine? The bike is a 99 with a full Akrapovic exhaust, remapped PC II, K&N, Iridium plugs, 27K miles and 143 dyno verified HP. It runs great with no other issues other than the thermostat.

Thanks rockmeupto125. Now to go reassemble. Just curious as to what the extra spring and disk on the back of the newer stat is for?

Hi guys. I have a thermostat for a 97 Bird. I have a 99 Bird. Will the 97 thermostat work in my 99 bird? It will fit in the housing and the vent hole lines up, and if I swap the rubber sealing ring from the 99's stat. I have the Bird drained and ready to go back together but need to know if the 97 stat will work. Thanks in advance.

Never thought to check Best Buy. I'll check their site and Audiovox's site. Thanks guys.

+ what ever the number is up to now. I didn't read the whole thread. Also ride with experienced corner carvers. Have them follow you for a while and let them point out what you may be doing wrong or what you could do better. A set of eyes watching what your doing helped me out a lot. Relax your grip on the clip ons. Don't strangle the grips. Just relax. Speed will come in time.

None of the auto parts places here have them. They've never even heard of them before. They look at me like I'm from outer space. Just wondering where I could purchase one.

Did all the above. The spacer tube that came with the RT springs was aluminum, but I still used a steel washer under the cap. Got it all done today along with the 6mm shim on the rear shock. Went for a ride and it feels like a new bike, only better. Turn in with the 6mm spacer is a LOT better. I wish I would have done that years ago.

Mines only been in the rain maybe a dozen times in 10 years, but I actually wash my bike with water and soap. I NEVER use a pressure washer and it's always parked in the dry. I do however live in a humid climate(Mississippi) an my garage is not climate controlled. I don't flood my bike with water when I wash it, use just enough water to get the soap off. I guess I'll address the loom when a problem shows up.

At what point in time does the loom problems rear their ugly head? I'm at 26K miles with nary a problem yet. At what point should I start to worry?? What's the average bike age or mileage that the problems start to show up?

My wife and I used the Chatterbox Tandon Pro 50 for years. It works great. The only drawback is the cables from the unit to your helmets are not very strong and are prone to break after a year or two.

Since I don't have a center stand on my Bird, I used the "inexpensive front end stand" to change the spring and install the 6mm shim. I removed the tail fairing and used 2 ratchet straps at the rear of the sub frame. Worked like a charm. I put the front end on a fork stand while the back was suspended by the straps. Using the ratchet straps allows you to make small adjustments in height plus they allow you to lower the bike slowly. I haven't had time to do the front yet, but will soon.

I bought a Bad Boy horn from Harbor Freight and it is LOUD. I put it on my wife's FZR 1000 and she is very happy with it.

I got the RT Gold valves, RT fork springs and spacers, new seals, wipers, inner and outer bushings, 2 NEW Honda dampers, Eibach rear shock spring and adapter plates delivered for $450.00. I replaced the dampers because one of the damper piston guides literally fell out and was laying in the bottom of the fork in little pieces. So I'm putting new dampers in both sides.

BUMP...Cans are SOLD

I've been in my forks twice in the past 10 years for seals and bushings. What my feeble mine could use some guidance with is the shim stack make up. The valves came with 2 packs of the thin shims (SH06 R20) and one pack of FMPK S200615R shims. In what order do they go in? I'm also replacing all bushings, seals, dust covers and springs and spacers. Also replacing the rear shock spring as the other one is a little tired and doing the 6mm shim. I haven't really been through the instructions thoroughly but will tonight. Also, any advice on the oil I should use? Will the Honda shock oil be ok? I hate to pay for the high price RT oil but will if need be. Any advice, tips and tricks and things to watch out for would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

I sure miss my Samurai. Six inches of lift, 33" Mudders. It would go just about anywhere. Even go down most 4 wheeler trails

BUMP. These need to go guys.

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BUMP They need to go SOON!!!

OK, I still have the cans. Now I have pics. They do have some LIGHT scratches, no dents and have had the 6 holes in the end punched out. No clamps! I just didn't care for the sound so I bought an Akropovic system. Make offer PLUS shipping. I can post more pics if needed. I won't charge extra for the mouse turds inside the cans

I have a new, never worn, tags still on, size XX large, Repsol Honda GP jacket. It has all the armor, back, elbows, shoulders. It is a textile jacket with all the patches. It is red, white, blue and orange. Nice spring/summer/fall weight jacket. Has zippered bicep vents, 2 zippered outside pockets and one zippered inside pocket. Zippered cuffs. It has the short zipper to zip to pants and a zipper for a liner. Has adjustable waist. The material is called Rocktex and is pretty tough. My wife was wearing one just like it when she wrecked two years ago. It saved her. The jacket was purchased at the AMA races at Barber MSP year before last. I lost quite a bit of weight right after I purchased the jacket and never wore it. It's been tried on 2 or 3 times, that's all. I wear a X large jacket or shirt and this jacket is a little loose on me. I'm 6ft, 200 lbs. I can post more pics if needed. I paid $169.95. I'll take $125.00 Jacket is sold!!!