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Can anyone tell me where #18 from the Ron Ayers microfiche goes? Is it applied directly to the cowl, taillight, or fender? The microfiche doesn't give me any idea where they go. http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0351/rea...l/rear_cowl.cfm My bikes previous owner hacked the hell out of it's fender, so I decided to replace it with a new one. Now that everything is all back together, I have two pieces called Rubber, Taillight left over. I'd like to put them on where they're supposed to go. Thanks!!

There are three fender part numbers on ronayers.com and I have no idea which is the correct one for my 2002 XX. Anyone here can help me out? http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0351/rea...580&parent=5570 The fender is #7. Here are the three part numbers associated with #7: 80100-MAT-670, 80100-MAT-A00, 80100-MAT-A20. Thanks, Colin

Not the case with the 'Bird... It's like the headlight modules was designed for HIDs... Not so the interior of the cowl... :roll: I just spent the better part (well, on and off) of the past two days trying to find a place for my ballasts. I think that if I had to do it again... I'd get the HIDs with the longer wires. My shorter ones really limited where the ballasts could go. Which HID's did you get? The McCulloch's on eBay have pretty long wires.

Does the HID kit come with a reflector or projector to help focus the light? I've seen HID kits installed in cars using the OEM halogen reflector and the results have been not so good. The HID light is not focused, there's hotspots, and there is a fair amount of glare for the oncoming drivers.

Saw this on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

Try Seb at 321Ignition. He's in the UK but has pretty quick delivery times. He offers both de-linking kits and kits that retain the linked brakes. His kits don't include the clutch line, but you can add it for extra $$. The lines he uses are Goodridge, and they are top quality. I've bought 2 kits from him so far and highly recommend them. Here's his website, but for some reason only the homepage is working. Try his e-mail address. http://www.321ignition.co.uk/index.html enquiries@321ignition.co.uk

Just checked my factory service manual. The proper torque value for the VFR bars is 20 ft lbs.

That would be me and my swingarm bolt. Once torqued properly using the tool, problem went away.

To answer your questions: The quality is top notch, whether you choose the EVO II or III, and the Goodridge SS hoses are just as good as any other aftermarket brand. I also like the fact that the fittings are threaded on to the hoses, so one can remove a hose without breaking the seal at the banjo bolt. I've installed these kits in my VFR and XX, respectively, and they went in without a hitch. Took about 1 week to receive my kits from the UK. I am completely impressed with how well the kits work. FYI, some people may urge you to purchase a larger front master cylinder to install during the conversion due to the conversion. I did this for the XX, but not the VFR, and I actually prefer the OEM master because if offers more feel through the brake lever. I am completely satisfied, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another kit. Let me know if you have any other questions, Colin

Check this link out: http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0351/car...uretor_comp.cfm Thread pan screw (#17) into the valve plate (#10). Once that's done, just give the screw a nice, solid tug and the assembly will pop out of the vacuum slide. You shouldn't have to pull too hard, as the only thing holding the plate in is an O-ring (I think). Let me know if you have any other questions.

I'll confirm it, now that my memory is back. When I installed the FactoryPro jet kit in my stock carbs, there were definitely no covers on the pilot screws.

Steve, If I remember correctly, take one of the carb top screws and thread it partly into the shaft above the needle. Then using that screw, put the needle assembly out of the slide. Also, I didn't think that these pilot scews had covers per se, but that the screws have a "D" shaped head which statisfied the EPA's requirement to make them tamper-resistant. FactoryPro sells a tool to adjust these screws, and they also come in their jet kits. -Colin

No pilots included. The Factory kit for the XX only includes main jets and needles.

14mm allen wrench for the pivot bolt

I disassembled and then re-torqued the swingarm pivot bolt, adjusting bolt, and lock nut. Problem solved, even though I'm not sure why this worked. Hats off the Redbird, who lent me that special Honda socket so that I could properly removed and re-torque the lock nut. Thanks to all for your helpful tips. Colin