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    I have a simple solution... refuel at each smoke break! (appx 1 hr riding)
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    That's all I've used for cleaning my w/s for several years. I also use it for polishing the plastic around the dash, etc. As for rain repelling...can't say... hardly ever ride in the rain LOL
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    I don't ride in the rain... no need for anything! LOL
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    The temps there are what? 105 - 110 ? that converts to 40 - 43 Celcius. We've had those kind of temps in parts of this province and I've ridden my '85 in them. Where the overheating concern (at least for me) was when riding in close to 40 degree weather in stop & go traffic. While my '85 ran close to or at the red line on the temp gauge, it never actually overheated to the point where it boiled over or blew a hose, etc. I was always a bit concerned then, tho, that the fan did not provide sufficient air flow to keep the temp at an acceptable level. Riding down the highway at those temps provided constant air flow through the rad and overheating then was never a concern once I got used to the fact that the temp gauge generally ran at a higher point most of the time.
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    LOL... I forget that I am the type of person who has an overly "logical approach" mind and everything to me has to "make sense" (according to me) in order for me to comprehend it. LOL I'll be looking on mine for those fuses...
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    here it is... NAPA # 156 thermostat
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    My '85 was like that most of the time (I had it for 5 years). There's a few things that might help... change the coolant out and put in something like "Water Wetter" http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp and change the thermostat. There's an "auto" thermostat that seems to work better (and is much cheaper than Yamaha's). I've got this in my '87 and it hasn't gotten up to that "zone" on the gauge yet and it sometimes did before I changed the thermostat. Now, unfortunately, I've forgotten what that part number is but I'll find it for you.
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    A common occurrence in this day and age. If there's anything we all learn as "bikers", that is the "art" of defensive driving. Anticipating what the other driver might do BEFORE they do it... watching for the "unexpected"... and the list goes on... A while back there was a thread that had a lot of discussion about driving "distractions" and more specifically, using a cell phone while driving. Here's a prime example why NOT to drive, even in a parking lot (one of the worst places) while talking on the cell. Thankfully Nathan came out of this one unscathed and much wiser. Ride safe and ride wise Nathan... it's good to have you aboard this site and up on your two wheels with a big smile on your face!
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    Is that where all the little marks on the handlebars came from?
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    Those (4) fuses are newer design and I suspect added for other purposes ...not a factory issue. Wouldn't make sense to have different fuse designs from the factory....would it? I don't see them on my bike either.
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    Very interesting and yes, I think more than just myself would be interested in those pics.
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    I'm a bit confused here... those handlebars in that pic don't look like what's on a 1st gen..???
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    Good differentiation... I stand corrected on my terminology. I believe I should have said oscillation. When I started the post, I knew the word I used (wobble) didn't accurately articulate the condition but for the life of me, I couldn't come up with the right word. Guess at the time I was having one of those "moments".. you know... when your brain seemingly goes "dead" and you know what you're trying to say is in there but ya just can't find it.... (or maybe ya don't know that experience LOL).
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    That's correct! Actually, I wasn't thinking about doing anything in the immediate future. Sort of gathering technical stuff together for when I do which will probably be over the winter.
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    Thanks Jeremy... and I'm sure the info will be helpful to others too! Having read several posts, I had a feeling it would be quite simple. Your explanation is very clear and consice...are you an instructor of some sort?
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    Does anyone have a link to a post (anywhere) that details the process of replacing/repairing the diaphrams (with pics) on a 1st gen?
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    hahaha... me too... I rode this bike for a year before someone showed me why I couldn't make the CB work!!!
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    How much do you weigh?
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    somethin must be wrong then coz I got lots more left and I had my '85 up to 215 (more or less)... so the speedo said N-E-Wayz. I was a bit younger then and more daring but it would be interesting to see just what the top end speed of these machines really is.
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    There's been a lot of technical discussion & suggested fixes for this "phenomenon" which seems quite common on 1st gen's. No doubt some have cured the problem with one or more of these fixes. I just found another fix which I don't recall having been mentioned. (and this one is highly technical so pay close attention) I would notice a wobble (as though the rear end was swaying side-to-side) and was gonna come loose from the front end around 165 km/h (you all know the symptom I'm talking about-right?) Last evening, I was cruising along, feet on the highway pegs, legs spread open to grab air (it was a very hot evening)...I cranked it up...165...170...175...180...185... hey!!! where'd that wobble go? I brought my knees in closer to the bike and there it (the wobble) was....hmmmmm I thought... spread my legs open again and the wobble went away. So there you have it... create some wind drag and it helps "balance" the wobble! That'll be $100 please!
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    I also did this on mine last year using the posting here. This is such a great place for "how to's" !!!
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    Mine is the same (or worse). Once I'm stopped, I pretty much have to shut it off to get it into neutral. I've checked my external linkage, fixed anything that was a problem and lubed it. I have found; however, that if I am stopped, engine running, and in first, I can sometimes get it into neutral by revving the engine some and "fiddling" with the shifter. It will maybe go into neutral but sometimes goes into 2nd...I just keep revving and fiddling and eventually I will get neutral. I don't do this much... not worth the time or effort. I rarely, if ever, use neutral when the bike is running anyway except when starting. Have no problem "bumping" it into neutral when engine off. Just pull clutch in, put pressure on shifter and give the bike a bit of a "rock".
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    Surely some of our members live somewhere near you. I'd bet that at least one of them will assist.
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    It's a shame if you got stung...I really hope not. I know what that feels like and it ain't nice but I think everyone has to get stung a time or two coz that's how we learn (at least some of us). And even then, when we think we're "on top of it", we get caught looking the other way and get stung again sometimes. Is there any kind of return policy at this shop where you got it? Man, I hope this all works out right for you!
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