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Ben...I think he meant "Peace, out." Guys, he's got something for sale. If you don't want it, don't buy it.

Thanks, guys. Who's Stan?

That's right...if you have a trashed front wheel, I'm interested. I'n looking for a late model front wheel with a bent or ripped rim. I would like a spare hub lying around to use as an already made mount so that I can check rotors for true on the bench. Got something that's cheap enough for me to consider?

No. Or highly unlikely. Fiberglass tank? Aftermarket pump? Lets flesh this story out. There's more here than a simple "breaking up at 7 grand."

First, take your spare key, open the tank cap, and take it out and run it (hopefully not with a full tank). If it revs right, then you've got a plugged tank vent. If it doesn't rev right, I'd continue by swapping out the plugs.

Prolly best, if he doesn't have any local recourse, to mail them to him with the USPS, whose rates seem to be the cheapest of the international carriers.

What's putting it in the shop so often, Brent? As a showbike, do you really put that many miles on it?

The CCT lock that you took out is also a handy thing to use to rewind the tensioner and (hint) lock it in place while you install it....just like it came out of the package! Now it will be a 5 minute job next time.

Here's what I've been able to locate. This is for a 929, but I doubt very much that Honda would change the HISS unit between models...particularly because its a governmental requirement, and its doubtful that type of mandate would allow for differences in the system between models. There's frequent reference to only Honda representatives (that is, a Honda dealer) being able to do this. Most Honda mechanics aren't that much smarter than me, so my presumption is that they have a special tool to do this. I'm also going to presume that this tool is not some high-tech $18,000 custom built eprom flasher....it would be an economic hardship to require each dealer in a HISS country to buy a machine of this nature. Its a simple RFID system, and the special tool is likely no more than the appropriate connection block to ensure that the 12 volts used goes to the correct terminal...the ignition pulse generator circuit. Ideally, we could find a European or Japanese Honda technicion who has seen or used the tool to verify this. I'd not attempt this on the strength of my conjecture and what I found on the internet, but its a place to start when searching for data. Glad I'm not in the situation you're in. I'd have that key on a cable around my neck. "From the OEM Honda Workshop Manual for 2000 & 2001 CBR929RR Key Registration Procedures When the key has been lost, or additional spare key is required: 1. Obtain a new transponder key. 2. Grind the key in accordance with the shape of the original key. 3. Apply 12V battery voltage to the ignition pulse generator lines of the engine control module (ECM) using the special tool (page 20-5). 4. Turn the ignition switch ON with the original key. The immobiliser indicator comes on and it remains on. *The code of the original key is recognised by the ECM. *If there is any problem in the immobiliser system, the system will enter the diagnostic mode and the indicator will remain on for approx. ten seconds, then it will indicate the diagnostic code (page 20-5). 5. Disconnect the red clip of the inspection adaptor from the battery positive (+) terminal for two seconds or more, then connect it again. The indicator remains on for approx. two seconds, then it blinks four times repeatedly. *The immobiliser system (HISS) enters the registration mode. Registrations of all key except the original key inserted in the ignition switch are cancelled. (Registration of the lost key or spare key is cancelled.) NOTE: The spare key must be registered again. 6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key. 7. Turn the ignition switch ON with a new key or the spare key. (Never use the key registered in previous step.) The indicator comes on for two seconds, then it blinks four times repeatedly. *The new key or spare key is registered in the ECM. *If there is any problem in the registration, the system will enter the diagnostic mode and the indicator will remain on for approx. ten seconds, then it will indicate the diagnostic code (page 20-6). CAUTION: Keep the other transponder key away from the immobiliser receiver more than 50mm (2.0 in). 8. Repeat the steps 6 and 7 when you continuously register the other new key. NOTE: The ECM can store up to four key codes. (The four keys can be registered.) 9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the inspection adaptor and connect the ignition pulse generator connector. 10. Turn the ignition ON with the registered key. *The immobiliser system (HISS) returns to the normal mode. 11. Check that the engine can be started using all registered key."

Alrighty then....... With the HISS, you're between a rock and a hard place. First, I'd have another key cut, and see if you can start the bike with the keys held head to head, so to speak. That will keep you from breaking this one off in the ignition. Then we need to find a HISS expert. Have you checked with the blokes in old blighty yet, including Jaws?

And it looks like it has a Canon zoom lens onto it...173mm or something like that. I read a review of that camera...sound awesome. Its got a macro mode somewhere....

C'mon, Dave...I'm getting impatient here. When is your big screen going on sale? Its upgrade time for both of us......

Porter has the right idea, but it may not be as simplistic as that. Do you have any idea where your bike was imported from? There are different key systems in use. Any way to take a picture of your key and lock for us?

Revlimitbounce has a very nice '02 for sale. Think what a great trip that would be. Or you could get Rich to ride it out for you. Or put it on the trailer with Josh's. The world is just full of choices. If you do get any work done at a shop, be sure you get the old pieces. And put a little nick in your headlight...they might as well buy you a new one of those, too....LOL.

Wow....that sucks. First...your appraiser is really trying to help you out, even though you may not want that done. What insurance do you have? While I can imagine the cosmetic damage that might bring you to a $7000 estimate, its a bit of a stretch. The exhaust isn't the kicker, because stock barrels retail for over $600 each. Its just that everything adds up. Here's your options that make sense. --let the insurance company total it, you buy the bike back, fix it, and drive it with a salvage title. --Take the money and run to the Kawasaki dealer --Decide how much you need to fix the bike....then offer the insurance company the option of paying you, say, $4000 instead of $7000 and you keep a good title for the bike. Its hard for me to imagine that much damage being done by a tip-over. You might ask to review the estimate with the appraiser, just to be sure you understand what they found. Alternatively, you could take the money, run to the Kawasaki dealer, buy your bike back, and sell it to me for $500.

Looks like you're right. But really, isn't time just an abstract?

Hey, since I live a tier below most of you, I figger you guys are like my own personal garage sale. I picked up a perfectly good snowblower that way......

Nobody makes one....there's so small a market that the cost would be ridiculous if they did. Some of those cover sure look like they'd bolt up..but they don't.

In the nearly 10 years I've been hanging around XX's, I've never heard of any direct, or even near direct exchanges. Sorry.

Take a few minutes to get your fingers on either side of the damaged portion of the cover. Press back and forth and feel carefully for any flex in the cover. Its very thin, and even a small amount of damage can weaken it significantly. Its really hard to tell just by looking at it...I have one here that looks perfect, but has the smallest breech in it so that it always feels oily. Check carefully.

Looks awful small.

Dammit. I hasta do this. If the tool kit is complete and the spark plugs are new, I'll take it. That bundle should easily fit into a $4.90 Priority Mail Flat Rate box.

No foolin'. Y'know, sometimes I just ask here first, cuz I'd rather give my money to one of you guys than some unknown from eBay.

Anybody got one you're not using anymore? Maybe bought it umpteen years ago to transfer tapes and now it sits in the closet? Hello.........anyone?

Whoops......didn't sense all the angst here. EliXXir is right, of course.