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Is M 108 the part number for the filter that fits the bird? Available at autoparts stores? Sounds interesting. Thanks, Craig

Spoke with a Yuasa rep at Atlanta IMS. Sorry I don't have our origional battery number in front of me, but he said instead of 12____- battery there was a 14_ _ _ battery that had the same package size, but more cranking amps. I have been lucky so far, battery almost 5 years old. I do ride at least 2 hours a week, and have my idle set to 1200 rpm to keep the output higher at idle. The rep said that since these are sealed batterys, they may age on the shelf. He recomended purchasing from a larger dealer, who should have higher turns, and lower shelf life.

I'm sure most know this. Pump your brakes a few times after you change brakes, or tires. You will have expanded the calipers to get the disk in, and with worn pads, you may need three or four good pumps to get your brakes back. Not the thing to find out when you really need to stop.

Thanks, They mounted both with the disk installed. Now to scrub them in at Deals Gap.

Carrying wheel to shop tomorrow. $15.00/ tire. Would you remove the rotors? Always dropped wheels off before. Don't know what they did.

I am pretty sure that was Deals Gap. I know they had a rider in the bank 5 or 6 years ago. I will ask the locals next week. Now they have the tree of shame. I will try NOT to be on it. Geoff, who created the laser tool is really helpful. You may want to get his advice if you still have problems. You can PM him from that site. Good Luck, Craig

Search is your friend. Check out this thread. Oil leak screwed I think the holes are to allow water out from around the spark plugs, and the oil was coming from the valve cover. There never was a final answer, but I suspect that was the answer.

I have never tried this, but maybe my suggestions will get more solutions. I have made the laser tool described here. Wheel alignment. I used a cheap level with a laser in it, which I could put across the rear wheel and shine to the target. What it does do is get the front and rear wheel parallell. With the wheels absolutely aligned, you should be able to measure from the clip-ons to a fixed point. Tank bolts? or center of the tail section. I would think that a properly straight frame would give the same measurement from one side to the other. I have read a thread where someone suggested loosening the clamping bolts for the forks and bouncing the front end to allow the front to straighten itself out. Do a Search on front end or fork alignment and find the correct directions for doing this. I think the person with the problem had a drop, and the handlebars didn't seem to be straight. Is you avatar the old rider in the bank at Deals Gap? I remember the first time I saw that thing. Almost went off the road laughing.

The manual shows the turn signal relay under the seat. Second row of relays back from the battery, middle relay. I assume it is the flasher too.

Try pulling in the clutch when you start it. I bet the noise goes away. Mine does this until the plates get oil flow to them. I think many bikes do this.

My buddy with the K bike just sent me this link. Says this is the type he has. Bright as running, Brighter during braking, and flashes when braking begins. Led taillight Thanks, Bill

A buddy put a led taillight on his K bike. I am trying to find out who made this thing. It is very bright as a running light, brighter for braking. It also pulses when the brakes are first applied. I can tell you it is annoying as hell to ride behind him. Just what I want on my bike to be seen. I will ask him to stop by his stealer and find out who makes it.

Haven't had that cover off, so just a general engine idea. IF you choose to try again, get some gun blueing from wally world and paint the inside of the cover. Install and run a few minutes. Remove the cover, and look for the place where the blueing is worn off. We used to do this to round babbet bearings on old engines. Only we were rotating the crank to find the high spots to shave off the bearings. Blueing never seemed to wash off, but would show high spots with just one rotation of the crank. This should quickly show you wear the binding is. And yes,, I am that damn old.

+1 on the blue stuff. Prep the bolt and threaded area by cleaning the old loctite out. Alcohol or a decent carb cleaner works well. The parts need to be clean to let the loctite work. Ever have a screw that won't come out? If there is loctite, a little heat from a propane torch will break it loose. Just heat the head of the bolt until it is hot. Not red hot, just hot to the touch. This will make red loctite break loose. MUCH better than stripping the bolt.

Made me look! It was the first time I riveted a chain. Never hurts to remind me. Thanks

Wife rides my 87 Magna. We need a new front tire before Deals Gap. Origional size is 100/90/19. SW Moto has a 110/80/19 Pilot road. I think this will be slightly wider, and a little lower in profile. I see no problem fitting between the forks. Can you think of any down side or suggestions for a better tire? She uses up all the front, and most of the rear on the twistys. Also commutes 160 miles a day. Thanks, Craig

+2 on chain. If the clutch was in, you should not have any of the transmission in play. I would think anything on the brakes would have released when you moved forward, not pushed it ahead. The chain, can get a stuck link and give you that feel. Did you ride in rain recently? Wash it real good? I cleaned one too good and let one link rust on me. Put it on the center stand and watch the chain go round. Mine would jump slightly when the stuck link passed the front sprocket. Or move each link up and down by hand. You will feel the stiff one.

+1 on a 100 amp service for the garage. You can never have too much power. I put a 200 amp in my wifes horse barn. ( a converted pig barn). It was just $20.00 more, and who knows she might buy a hair dryer for each of them. Let us know about the bird. I figure the same issues will find me some day.

Does it go away when you pull in the clutch? Mine has a slight noise/vibration from the clutch. Varies depending on operating temp. and oil weight. Congrats on the new bike. :icon_needpics:

I am trying to scrape the pennies together for the group buy. Reading that was too funny. EGO'S, I'll say. Never rode a 1000rr but I bet the stock suspension is much better than ours. I think I will try to ride down to Jennings May 6 and 7 . I know nothing about suspension, but it looks like a great place to learn.

So.... Where are we now? Does it have spark? is it running? :icon_pray:

Exactly what I meant about support group. I had to purchase the extended warranty on my 01 for 5 year coverage. I guess you are back to Obbys list. Sounds like no fire. I know the coils are under the black plastic side covers next to the tank. Could have knocked a wire off. I may be able to pull my tank this weekend for pictures or to look for a possible gotcha. Need to change oil and clean filter soon anyway.

My fi light goes out within 5 seconds. Do you hear the pump run? Have you verified everything on Obby's list? Then spark? I still wonder if you have the fuel line from the tank to the fuel regulator pinched. Keep us informed, I may be able to lift my tank this weekend and see how the 01 is plumbed. No one should go bikeless. I think there is a support group for that. You mention fuel smell when cranking. Is it coming from the tank area or the exhaust. By now, if you are actually pumping fuel, you should smell raw gas at the exhaust.

I went from the D208 to Pilot Roads. Much improved handling. I haven't tried the Bridgestones or Avons, but many members like each. I can say check swmototires.com. Great prices, quick service. Check them out in the vendor feedback area. I can bet better deals from them than my buddies.

For a one man operation, I used two 2x6 boards. I placed the bike on the center stand and slid a board under the rear tire. Took the bike off the stand, rear tire now on the board. I then put the second board under the stand and lifted again. Since the bike is higher, it takes less effort to lift onto the stand the second time. Not all of us are as strong as Nik.