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    warm digits options

    Believe it or not it does get cold here in Calif. (San Jose). It was 30 deg many mornings for weeks on end in Feb. I have the suzi guards, aftermarket under grips, gerbing jacket liner and gerbing gloves. Takes me seconds to plug everything in with my controller mounted to the tank bag. The...
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    Windshield, 4in higher than stock. San Jose, Calif

    4in higher a bit wider than stock. $70. (like new) Do not know the manufacturer. Call Mark at 408-431-0523 San Jose, Calif (Cambrian Park area)
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    vibration on front brake just before stopping

    You mentioned the dealer said it was a frequency issue. Did they replace the sensor? did they just send you down the road with out solving the issue? Thanks Mark
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    Scala earbud modification

    I tryed to splice but was unsuccessful. Then had to buy a new speaker and helmet mount for $50!!! My issue was poor sound quality. I solved my problem by adding very soft foam behind the speakers so they stood proud and were just toughing my ear. It was amazing the sound difference. I hate...
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    Best Yamaha repair shop in San Jose, Calif

    Thanks Roy, I talked to them but had not talked to anyone that had work done. What was the cost of the valve adjust and did you notice any improvements? Was there any valve noise before you brought it in? Thanks again, Mark thanks Roy, How much was the adj? Did you have valve noise before...
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    Master Yoda Riding Position

    Ok, I give... What is PYT?
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    Best Yamaha repair shop in San Jose, Calif

    Looking for a good local mechanic in the San Jose, Calif area. I'm will to travel around the area also if it takes that. I have want to do the valve adjustment soon. The reviews of the local dealers (GP sports on Camden and El Camino) are not good. Don't know about the San Jose Yamaha dealer...
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    vibration on front brake just before stopping

    I have about 28K on the rotors. It does feel like ABS trying to come on. It's actually worse under light braking as opposed to hard. I'll pull the ABS fuse and see if that affects the situation. If that doesn't do it I'll clean the rotors and if that fails I may end up replacing the rotors and...
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    vibration on front brake just before stopping

    Hi, I'm looking for help in diagnosing a front brake chatter that I get at about 10 mph on down to stop. I have an '06 abs. I looked at the rotors and didn't see any obvious run out. Replaced the pads. lifted the front end up and checked for play in the head set by trying to lift the front tire...
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