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Based on my experience tinkering with my Kawa ZN700, the exhaust temps close to the head should run in the 270 degree range when running right. Higher than that would indicate a lean condition and lower might indicate those cylinders aren't firing properly for some reason, ignition or fuel. I would unscrew the plug caps and check the copper core wire on the end for green stuff indicating corrosion. If so, snip a bit of wire off and reinstall. Harder to do would be to check the other end of the wires. I also would check the fuel level in the carbs. If it is like my 89, it was easy to do by slipping a tygon tube over the drain tube while running, opening the drain valve and holding the tube up to see the level. There is also a method of carb cleaning without removing them that might be worth trying. We call it the shotgun method. Search and ye shall find.

I called around this morning and found one company who could come out today and replace the springs. Soo, the springs are replaced and the door works again. Like I said I'm getting old and lazier so I paid for the installation. One curious thing though, instead of the old 22" , 2" Id, .207 wire diameter springs, he used 32" smaller springs. There is no way I could know what springs could be substituted and how tight to wind the different springs. The door works great so I'm happy and my wife will be very happy to not have to park her car outside tonight.

The Ventures went to the 4 brush starter in 90 or 91. So, all of the 2nd Gen starters should work or the RSTD starters.

I can open the door by hitting the switch and lifting up on the side that has the broken spring to help the electric door opener. If you leave it connected the door cannot be opened from the outside.

Yep, they are the ones on a rod across the top of the door. I watched a great youtube video that shows in great detail how to replace those springs. It looks like I can replace them with the proper tool, the two rods used to twist the springs but it is a bit involved and could be dangerous when the springs are twisted 7 1/2 revolutions. I shall see what the door companies charge to replace them before deciding to do it myself. I used to fix everything no matter what but I'm getting lazier in my old age of 77.

I have a metal door. I have always assumed it was painted aluminum but it's heavy. I can get it open by pulling up hard on the broken spring side while using the power door opener. Yeah, I have a problem with my right shoulder from pulling on a pull handle loosening the lug nuts on my truck. I actually pulled my arm out of the shoulder socket. It popped back in by itself and I never went to a doctor. That was about 10 years ago and it pops when I rotate it and arthritis is taking over but so far I can still use it fully.

My home is now 28 years old. The coiled up tension springs that assist in raising the 16' garage door were replaced 9 years ago when one broke. Now one of those broke yesterday on a Saturday. I was away working and my son got a repair guy out to replace the springs the first time. So, I've been looking into new springs and replacement procedure. Turns out you need to know the length, spring wire diameter, and the ID of the spring to know what replacement springs to buy. And it appears that the springs are in short supply like a lot of things these days. Lowes and Home Depot sells them but are out of stock. I suppose I'll call around to the repair businesses to see if I can find some locally tomorrow. The wife ain't happy she has to leave her car outside now....

Welcome! There are lots of stuff to read on this site. Go to the tech section. And the members are very helpful.

Many of us have had the desire to own a Corvette. But, I never got around to buying one. Back in my misspent youth in the 60's, I was plotting very hard to buy a 66 or 67 Corvette but it was not to be. This was in 68 and the abused looking 66 with a 396 big block was available used at the dealer for about $2200. The 67 was like new with low miles and the 350hp 327 engine, both 4 speeds of course. The 67 was priced at $3300. But when you are a PFC in the Army with a take home pay of $125/month they were out of reach even though I had my 65 Chevelle to trade in. It was just as well though because a few months later I got shipped to S. Korea. The Army years were not my happiest but it was an experience that I'm very glad to have had. The training I got, 40 weeks of school to learn my job to repair the radars and analog computer for the Nike Hercules Missile System and on site experience have been a great benefit to me the rest of my life, I matured a bunch, and got in much better shape.

For us pretend riders who couldn't make it, please put some names on the people left to right so we can put faces to the member names. Looks like Skid is a lot more flexible than I if he can sit flat on the ground with his legs crossed!!!🤩

Here is a video link for a good explanation of possibilities.

Do NOT fill any gas bottle to the top. When it warms, if it can't expand the pressure inside the bottle goes up dramatically and could cause rupture. Leave an air pocket that will compress as the gas expands to keep the pressure lower.

Very illuminating! Thanks!

I have no doubt it's a great touring bike. This is probably Yamaha's last attempt at a full dress touring bike. Yep, I wonder how well it would have sold if it had a detuned version of the 1700cc V4? We'll never know. During the 15 years of selling the Gen 2, I suspect it would have sold a lot better is they had upgraded it a little by eliminating the gear whine and adding fuel injection. Those two things are the only complaints I have with my RSV.

Make sure the gas tank is venting properly. When it starts missing, remove the gas cap to see if it is under vacuum.

You folks ride safely and have a great time! And keep the rain suits handy. The forecast looks rainy.

The ad does say Made in Japan.

I don't think anyone sells a complete carb rebuild kit. I bought new needles and seats and idle jet screws and parts on ebay that were K&L made in Japan for my Kawasaki. I would make sure any parts I bought were made in Japan. I usually buy the factory parts from partzilla or boats.net which is the same company.

A little whine from a motorcycle gearbox is quite understandable. But my 07 is irritating it's so loud. The Gen 1s might have a little while but I don't think any of them whine like the Gen 2s. My Gen 1 transmission is very quiet in comparison.

I think you are lucky. From what I've read on this forum, most of them whine. I know my 07 with 23k miles on it does and it is annoying. I would replace the clutch basket in a skinny minute if I knew it would get rid of the whine. I usually try to keep the engine rpm either lower or higher than where the whine is at its worst.

When Ford introduced the SHO Taurus in the 80's, it had a Yamaha designed V6 engine. Ford didn't have the engine tech at that time to build the hipo V6.

Almost all, if not all, medicines have side effects that don't appear to affect some but do others and there is always the possibility of the dose you get not being exactly what it's supposed to be, poor quality control. Being an old coot now, I'm taking meds that I didn't used to take. I research the drugs to determine the known side effects, and if I experience them I decide whether to continue taking that drug. One of my tongue in cheek sayings that I have come up with is, "There are a lot of powerful drugs today that can extend your life but sometimes the side effects are so bad you wish you were dead." Ha!

When my 81 year old sister got covid, she was sent home and told to take tylenol. She got worse and spent a few days in the hospital taking several weeks altogether to recover. When Trump got the virus, he was given many drugs.

I'm running Firestone Destination ATs on my 2002 F150. I was leery of buying Firestones but Brigdestone bought the company the last I remember and they had a C load rated tire that was two sizes larger than my stock tires (265/70x17) that I felt I needed for driving on the beach. Most of the tires in 285/70x17 that I wanted were E load rated and I thought they would ride too hard. They are wearing a little faster than the Michelins I had on it before but they are running quiet and smooth so I'm pleased with them so far. I have shinkos on my 07 RSV.....