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  1. raybear71
    Thats just how they run. Your friend can do some upgrades though. 1. metal impeller for the water pump. 2. metal blade for the cooling fan 3. coolant additive like water wetter. Also check the valve in the cooling line in front of the engine, off should be in the 2 oclock position for normal operation.
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    Been there done that. It has been a great improvement. I used the brackets that came with the speakers and "tweaked" them to mount where the luggage rack bolts to the trunk. These with the stock front speakers and a cheap enrock radio off ebay and it's loud and clear even at 80mph.
  3. raybear71
    will the front rotors from an r-1 also fit?
  4. raybear71
    I forgot to mention that the linked brakes have grown on me. Should I also upgrade the rear brakes? If yes what is the best route to go? Thanks
  5. raybear71
    Maybe Yamaha did this on purpose so you would think you can keep up with a first gen!!!:rotf::rotf:
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    Are the r-1 calipers a direct fit or do I need a bracket of some sort? I'm assuming I will need a different master cylinder, what years-bikes should I get one from? Will the master and lever from an r-1 fit my venture?
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    C'mon fellas, I didn't mean to start arguments here. I just wanted some input on the forks. I pm'd the guy and got them for $100 shipped to my door. Here are some pic's. Um....when you're done looking at the pics feel free to argue some more about the brakes, I haven't decided which calipers to use yet.:rotf: Oh, and don't forget to give me your on the forks. Thanks, Ray.
  8. raybear71
    As most already know the brakes on the MK1 suck. I found a nice set of forks for a 90-93 on ebay but missed the end of the auction. I sent the seller a pm and hope he gets back to me. Is $100 shipped a decent price? I figure I will get everything piece by piece until I have everything to do the job.
  9. raybear71
    I bet if you became a supporting member it would run better.:rotf:
  10. raybear71
    It sounds like it is either loading up on gas or leaning out while idling. I would use compressed air to blow out the idle circuits, adjust the pilot needles, and synch the carbs.
  11. raybear71
    No, those are overflow tubes. He was talking about the vacuum lines on the intake tubes below the carbs.
  12. raybear71
    Permatex ultra black also works well:backinmyday:
  13. raybear71
    Mine was where the carb boots meet the manifold. A little permatex ultra black took care of the problem.
  14. raybear71
    Maybe you parked in a spot previously used by a Harley.:rotf:
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    The needles were comepletely removed and inspected,also the ports were cleaned. The threads are definately gone. I'm just wondering if it will hurt it to run with the pilot jet only turned out one and a half to one and three quarter turns.
  16. raybear71
    Last weekend I pulled the carbs to seal up the base of the intake tubes with a little permatex black. Problem solved, no more creeping idle. The problem is I decided to drill and pull the caps on the pilot jets and when I did the right front carb the drill bit bumped the jet. Now the jet itself is fine, but when reinstalling the jet it bottoms out at about 2 full turns. I'm figuring I screwed the threads up. I set that needle at one and a half turns out just to be safe. I have the carbs I bought on ebay a few weeks ago and decided to use them for parts because they were dropped in shipment and the whole rack is crooked. So now I need some input from all of you. Will the carb thats on there run ok for now as it sits or should I change it? I'm out the door now for work, but I will check back in the morning to get your 2cents. Thanks, Ray.
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    I've been working on the carbs and they seem to be coming to life. I was going to see if anyone local had a carb tune or similar synching tool, but figure I will need it again after I change my diaphragms later on down the road. The diaphragms are good but original so they will do for now. Thanks, Ray.
  18. raybear71
    Just got home from work and saw your post. Hope all goes well.
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    On a positive note, the right side plastic needed replacement anyhow.:rotf:
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    My mother in-law passed away in March and my wife went to Michigan to take care of things. The first week of May I went to bring her and everything from the estate home. Before I left for Michigan I went for a nice long ride and when I parked the bike I noticed a drip of brake fluid on the right upper fairing. As far as I could tell it was coming from the back side of the plunger. No big deal right? I would look into it when I got home. Bad idea. I arrived home three days later and found the master cylinder had emptied out. I cleaned it the best I could, but it was too late. Over the next hundred miles or so pieces would just fall off as I rode down the road. My bike was previously laid down on the right side so the spidercracked fairing didn't help. I guess this is one of those lessons I learned the hard way. At least the left side still looks good.
  21. raybear71
    Back in my drag racing days I used a Moroso cool can. Basically a small cooler with a copper fuel line coiled inside, add water and ice to cool the fuel before it reaches the engine.
  22. raybear71
    Mink oil
  23. raybear71
    I've always used the regular stuff and have never had a problem.
  24. raybear71
    I use a couple heavy coats of rainx on both the windshield and my faceshield. I also wear gasses and if i'm cought in the rain I just open my faceshield a quarter inch or so and it keeps everything clear. The trick is to open it at the first sign that it wants to fog up. Make sure you rainx both inside and outside of the windshield as the water tends to roll over the top of it. Rainx also makes an anti fog you may want to use on the inside of your faceshield. As far as riding in the rain don't tense up, and go easy on the throttle and easier on the brakes. Have a great ride.
  25. raybear71
    My 84 is used primarily for a work commuter. 30 miles each way highway ranging 65-55 mph speed limits and about a dozen stoplights along the way. I have plugged idle jets and run the idle high (1500-1600) to run on the main jets and i'm getting 36-37 mpg regularly.
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