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  1. MiCarl
    There aren't amps in the cable per se. What there is is a potential (measured in volts) of about 14 with the motorcycle running. The devices attached to the cable will draw the amperage they need. If they draw more than the cable can support the cable will heat up and potentially burn up. That's the purpose of a fuse. If the load draws too much current (amps) the fuse fails before something else heats up and burns out or starts a fire. If the in line fuse came with the cable it's safe to assume the cable is capable of handling a 15 amp load. Realistically the devices you described should work just fine on a 10 amp circuit.
  2. MiCarl
    No, it's not. The service manual calls for molybdenum disulfide grease grease on those splines. Same as the u-joint end of the shaft.
  3. MiCarl
    I had mine off today to clean and lube the needle because it was sluggish. While I had it apart I put sprayed some chain lube on the input shaft. I figure it will work its way in then stay put, just like on a chain:fingers-crossed-emo
  4. MiCarl
    As Boomin stated it's from the straight cut primary gearset and is the nature of the beast. I've only ever heard one Yamaha that didn't have that whine. I'm still not sure what's wrong with it. On the plus side that design is bullet proof and maintenance free. It's not something that is age or wear related. If it doesn't make too much noise for you today it never will.
  5. MiCarl
    You are correct. The 86+ is similar to a modern automotive headlamp. It's a thermoplastic bucket with a reflector in it with what is probably a lexan lens bonded to the front, There is a hole at the back that the halogen bulb inserts into. The lens is the front of the motorcycle and the whole bucket moves when adjusting the aim.
  6. MiCarl
    I don't see why not, 1st gen tire and wheel drop through there just fine. In fact, I think you could put a fairly well sized light truck wheel and tire through there.
  7. MiCarl
    How do you know that the seal is engaged in the coupler?
  8. MiCarl
    Are you sure about this? The parts fiche has an oil seal between the bearing retainer and the coupling the drive shaft slides into. My impression was this is precisely the place 2nd gens have the clicking issue.
  9. MiCarl
    We're using the J&M. The instructions for those call for them to be to the side. I believe that is to keep from getting wind from your mouth. On mine it's right at the corner of my mouth and it really works great.
  10. MiCarl
    I've only put headsets in HJC and AFX helmets. The front liner on those isn't designed to come out either. Turns out it's held in by double sided tape and contact cement. I bet the Shoei is similar. Something I learned when I did my wife's helmet: You want to make sure the mic is as high in the chin bar as practical. I got hers a bit low and it tends to pick up wind noise, especially if there is a cross wind.
  11. MiCarl
    Look again. It's like the nautilus horns, horn is mounted right to the compressor. Keeps the whole thing compact:stirthepot:
  12. MiCarl
    You can get similar fuse holders or in-line fuse holders at RadioShack. I replaced mine with an ATC fuse block. I ordered it from someone I buy parts from, but it doesn't make sense to go that route on a 1 off. You should be able to find on at an auto parts store. Just make sure that each fuse has 2 connectors of its own. Many blocks have one buss all the fuses sit on. Whatever you do, replace the whole fuse holder. Those other clamps are about to break and they usually go at a bad time.
  13. MiCarl
    According to the parts fiche 1J7-13441-10-00 is the correct filter. Some digging shows me that that filter does indeed supersede the 1J7-13440-91-00. The Yamaha filter does not include the o-rings, the dealers aren't removing them. That's why I usually use WIX or Fram filters. The good news though is the o-rings don't need replacement every oil change. If you know the o-rings on your scoot are fairly new just use the Yamaha filter. If they are old or unknown pick up the Fram or WIX filter and use the Yamaha filter for your next oil change.
  14. MiCarl
    $60 on the MKII slide and diaphragm is no great deal. If someone was to come into my shop off the street and want to buy one the price would be $58.63 (US). The MKI slide is a good price. I'd normally sell them for $78.91.
  15. MiCarl
    There is another quirk with the sensor mic. It seems that that location gets a lot less wind noise than we encounter at head level. I can set it up so the volume level does just what I need at all speeds. Then a noisy vehicle comes alongside and it blows the old ear drums.
  16. MiCarl
    All that and not a single mention of :ICshocked:?
  17. MiCarl
    Gear lash problems sound different under load as you stated. The 1st gens are prone to breaking the pinion but that is heard as a gear lash problem. Since your problem doesn't change with load I'd have a look at the tires and wheel bearings. You also might try disconnecting the speedometer cable (don't lose the cable out of the sheath), the cable or bearing in the head unit can also whine.
  18. MiCarl
    Sidewall is maximum pressure. According to the Avon rep, premium tires are made to operate at a higher pressures. So when the tire manufacturer has a recommendation for your application that pressure takes precedence over the OEM pressure. Where the tire manufacturer doesn't have a recommendation you go with the OEM presdures. The Yamaha book says 32/32 (front/rear) up to 198 lb load, 32/40 above 198 lbs, 32/32 for high speed (what ever that means). I have ME880s. Metzeler recommends 36/44 so that's what I run. Dunlop recommends 36/40 for Elite IIIs on a 1st gen.
  19. MiCarl
    The carbon cap and trade scheme will make gasoline too expensive to ride. Don't worry though, it's not a tax - it's a fee.
  20. MiCarl
    You need to talk to the MuffinMan. I believe he has a mod that gets the trunk and backrest back about 2".
  21. MiCarl
    I believe the 15W40 Rotella is mineral oil. The 5W40 is the synthetic. I read an article where the author (a chemist I believe) did tests of oils in his motorcycle. To summarize without getting too technical: A multi-weight mineral oil achieves this property by using additive molecules that ball up when cold but stretch out when hot. The stretched out molecules give the extra viscosity warm to boost the top number. Motorcycle transmissions break those additive molecules. His testing showed that those additive molecules were well broken down by 700 miles. So, an oil that started out as 15W40 might be more like 15W25 after 700 miles. Synthetic oils get the broader viscosity range largely by the uniformity of the petroleum molecules in the oil, much less additive is used so it doesn't loose viscosity like the mineral oils. Personally, I use a 15W40 and try to change it out by 1000 miles. I figure I could change less frequently with synthetic, but the oil costs double what mineral oil runs. My reasoning is that at similar cost I can have clean oil every 1000 miles.
  22. MiCarl
    When I was directly connected to my modem Zone Alarm reported port attacks all day long. I don't believe it's anyone directly targeting you or your modem. Rather, I think there are machines probing the internet all day looking for unsecured computers they can take advantage of. A bit like random dialing telemarketers do really. A router hides those software ports they are trying to exploit. The only way they can be accessed from the outside is if you deliberately map them through the router. We don't run any anti-virus software at home and in 8 years of broadband usage have never had a virus or other problem (at one time had 4 computers being used heavily). We protected ourselves by: 1 - having a router 2 - never using outlook or outlook express for email 3 - don't use internet explorer 4 - we log on to the computer with regular user accounts. We only turn on Administrator privileges when we mean to alter the system.
  23. MiCarl
    Lamb here. Not fresh, frozen.
  24. MiCarl
    2 suggestions for improvements: Make the URL for the restaurant web site clickable. If possible get the city to the top left of the post in large font rather than the poster name.
  25. MiCarl
    Restaurant closed. Service went to crap and customers left.
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