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I have a second look and it does not age too gracefully. After 52-53 kmiles. IMO, go with Bagster. Hugo

My factory RK went really dead at 11k. DID 1 -> 18 K DID 2 -> 22 K The DID is 530ZVM IIRC. Hugo

Fuck, I need to check the garage more often. Nik, don't go calling names on Napoleon please. Hugo

Rodents chew on coolant lines. Not sure it's your case, but an inspection will tell. Hugo

My OEM chain lasted 11k. The replacement never lasted less than 18k. Hugo

BTW, 250 is too much (you are supposed to shut down the engine at that temp.). When it runs hot, mine stops at 230 (02 Cali model). Hugo

BTW, I run 38/40. Hugo

2kmiles is way too early for trhe flatspot unless you have loooooowwwwww pressure. The hum is not normal. 6500-7000 miles rear 10-13 kmiles front Hugo

12.5 is not enough. It should be 12.8 with the battery alone. Rev it up and it should go over 14 at around 3-4 krpms. If it does not budge when revving it up -> most likely RR dead Once RR is replaced, make sure you get enough juice with the fan+high beam on otherwise the stator is partially shagged. Hugo PS: I am talking to my dealership right now to get my old - good - battery back. If they find it, you can have it. Good for troubleshooting, at least.

I believe the TSR link addresses that - at a rather high price -. Jeff mentionned that the 929 link looked like its twin brother at a more affordable price. That's about all I know on the subject. Hugo

I paid $126 for mine (full price Honda dealer), so your dealer may have some expalining to do. Hugo

44kmiles at the time. So the mileage is close. 11.6 Volts -> battery only. If you are still within specs, I would not bother much (I don't think there are that many failures). The problem followed a total 30mn shower at 30mph on my ride back from LA, I would bet some water got in. Hugo

BTW my R/R died after the stator had gone weak and masked the problem. When you test the voltage after repair make sure you do so with the fan kicked in. That said, I am really good at push-starting, now. :grin: Hugo

You may want to try Honda US, mine got here in 3 days (02 model). Hugo

I've replaced a BT57 with a 010 after a puncture. I was still running BT 57 in front. The bike tankslapped at 120/130. I recovered, just barely (right before it hit the steering stops). I have not mixed tires ever since, dunno why. Might have to do with my unconditional love for my ass. Hugo PS: I got no warning on the tankslapper.

I don't know how it is around Monterey, but in the valley many shops can get away with that attitude. The average 'hard core summer customer' needs skin graft and fairing replacement well before service. Hugo

Now that makes sense :grin: Hugo

Wheelying sideways? Man that would take some skills (or lack thereof) :grin: Hugo

That was it. R/R hosed and stator operating in somewhat degraded mode. I've been putting some miles on the bike and everything is back to normal. Hugo

New stator in, I've taken the bike for a 50 mile ride and the battery is still OK. Will know for sure that it was the stator tonight when I put another 100 miles on it. Hugo

BTW, quick update on my bike. R/R replaced, the problem still occurred. It turns out the stator has gone on partial strike. Stator was ordered, but a different (than ordered) stator showed up. It's getting close to a month with that problem now. I have a very bad case of bike withdrawal, it's not even funny. Hugo

Regardless of whether the gauges are digital or not, there's a fluctuation when the grounding is (un :grin: )screwed. To test that, rev (just a snap of the throttle) the bike to 4k, it'll indicate a 10-20 change in temperature. Hugo

I had the same thing 30kmiles ago (temp gauge looked like an RPM indicator). Hugo

This is getting better (on mine): 1500 rpms handles the low beam/brake lights (at the top of my head). 3500 handles high beam and brake lights. Now why the fuck is it discharging when riding. Hugo

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