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    volt meter only way a amp gauge is any good is if you run all elect. load through it. hard to do on a bike
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    sling I like that solution:thumbsup2: time to dust off the lathe
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    :mo money: money sent for 2
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    vegas 2010 001

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    UPDATE Continued Hillrider said "What I'm afraid of is that Yamaha when assembling the frame, blew a hole between the head and one of the down tubes. Allowing grease into the tube. Can't think of any way of checking it though". Hillrider the only way would be to pull the forks and look in the tube from the inside ( or pull the motor and look up) I just had my first failure with a zirt install also (first in parable 60 different type of bikes I have done). I plan to pull the assembly apart and weld up the hole from the inside a bit of a hassle but it has to come apart anyway since the zert did not work I do not know if its a blow through from welding of a jig hole that did not got sealed .this bike has 8900 miles on it so may Wait till fall I still feel this is an alternative to pulling the bearing every 16000 miles But on the RSV I guse I will start to pull them all down and inspect the tube and bearing Weld up any problems then Drill, tap and install a zert so it does not have to be done again sorry if any one else has had this problem
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    UP DATE I done this on an 03 and my 04 I have now tried on another 03 and ran it to a problem there it a small hole where the down tubes meets the head looks like it was a jig hole that did not get sealed when it was welded at the factury and should have been as under extreme cond it could possibly let moisture in the head. I you try this and it takes more then 14oz you may have the same problem.So at this point in time I can no longer recommend this on RSV I will pull this bike down and see if its a jig hole or a burn through from welding ,repair it and then grease it through the zert
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    should take 8-10 OZ sure your in the head I use air operated grease gun much easyer
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    Put me down for one I always need new tools
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    UP DATE I had a problem with the 3 RSV I tried this on see page 3 for details SEAKING :thumbsup2::thumbsup2::thumbsup2: that's a very good article the only difference from how I do mine is I use 1/8 ZERT drill bit size is #3( 7/32 will work in a pinch)( IRWIN Part#81103 available at ACE Hardware and Home Depot) and 1/4 28 NF (IRWIN Part # 8123 available at ACE Hardware and Home Depot) and I use Q-tips easier to find the pipe cleaner just because it is what I have in stock and standard taps and drill bits are easier to find Only thing I can add is if you have 30,000 miles or more or have run with the bearing out of adjustment for a long time go ahead and pull the steering down inspect the bearing and the ZERT then reassemble then the next time it will only take you 5 min to lube and you can ride the rest of the day which I think is what its all about.
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    UP DATE I had a problem with the 3 RSV I tried this on see page 3 for details I will post pictures and full instruction with tools and parts needed to do this job this weekend . One thing i am not is computer literate:smash2: and it will take me awhile to do it. One of the other reasons to install a Zerk ( in my opinion) is you do not stand the chance of damaging the lower seal it can get cocked and smashed when reinstalling the forks .(You cant see it or feel it) and if you damaged this seal it will let water and dirt in the bearing and this will damage the bearing .
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    UP DATE I had a problem with the 3 RSV I tried this on see page 3 for details apply a small amount of grease to the drill bit the shaving naturally come out as the bit goes in the grease will kept it from falling in. wipe off and apply a small amount of grease to the tap again the filling will natural come out and stick to the grease also the tap will not go in all the way as these are pipe threads not machine threads. If your really nerves also hold a magnet near the bit and tap the hole is going in sideways.This method is used by technician all the time on spark plugs intakes etc. these holes are vertical and it works on them. I will post Pictures this weekend :soapbox:Just in cases you are wondering about my credentials Associates degree in applied since Auto Technician ASE certified Master Auto Technician ASE certified Master Heavy Truck Technician ASE certified Master School Bus Technician ASE certified L1&L2 emission Technician ASE certified Eng assembly Technician 10 year Cadillac technician last 2 Master Cadillac Technician (1 of 250 in USA) 15 years my own shop( customs and street rods and drag cars) last 6 years fleet technician As you can see I have been doing this for a long time and I am good at what I do Not trying to sound arrogant or full of my self just the facts I try to find ways to make jobs easier no mater what the naysayers say Hope I do not offed any one now I will go to my corner
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    UP DATE I had a problem with the 3 RSV I tried this on see page 3 for details I do not know for sure but all I have torn down: Honda, Kawasaki ,Triumph ,and Norton were set up the same the seals are dust and moisture seal meant to kept stuff out so the grease will push out with out damaging the seal I locate the Zerk in the middle on the opposite side of the serial # so I do not damage the # on Harley's I put it in fount and use a high pressure hose about 6" long with the Zerk on the end on the Goldwing it was a 9" hose the faring was mounted to the frame and had to pull it once then I could grease it through the hose on my 04 RSV I did not need the hose as I have axes to the frame I will post some PIT this weekend when you grease them add grease till it come out at top and bottom around seal wipe off axes the first time it will about 6 oz after that it will only take 2-3 pumps of the grease gun
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    UP DATE I had a problem with the 3 RSV I tried this on see page 3 for details well I put a grease zerk in mine left side in the middle just like I have done on all bikes I have owned(last one was a goldwing 110,811 and never had the bearings out),It took about 45 minutes (Yes I verified it the same bearing and seal set up as used on Harley's, and goldwing also the same set up used on S-CAMS on the brakes of large trucks and buses which go 300,000 -500,000 miles before rebuild). The Pos is that I can lube mine in 5 min, less chance of damaging the faring and paint.and most important more riding time The Neg a little messier to clean up and you can not inspect the bearing but a well greased Bearing really does not need frequent inspection. Also put Zerk's in the long bolts of the rear shock absorber relay arm pivot (they handle the most load). You can not do this in the short ones as they are a sleeved bearing.
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    Are there any of the large patches still avaible I would like to get 2:mo money:
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    I have a 18 ' dove tail you could it is here in Fort Worth also the straps and ramps and current trailer tags
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    I had to reroute mine. I put them between the bracket for the fairing and the triple tree I now have about 1 1/2" free play in the cables .There is no binding in the throttle when the steering is turned to its stops. The risers I used are the ones you are looking at on EBAY they are very nice and highly polished
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    concreet totem poles arn't bad eather. then drop down to Darrel Starbirds musume see some cars:hurts:
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    1998 GMC PU and a 1947 Dodge Coupe But mostly the 04 RSV:banana:
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