Recent content by un4gvn

When you press the start button, the ECU expects the engine to begin turning over (starter motor). The ECU was expecting to see a signal from the Crankshaft Position Sensor as the engine rotates but never received the signal because the starter was't running. Therefore code 12 "no normal...

The cruise control is inoperable ANYTIME the check engine light is on. Reset it and the cruise will work again...

The warranty is valid as long as you maintain the bike properly. It can be at a dealer, an independent shop, or by yourself. Just save your service records.

You're right. As the wax heats up via coolant the plunger retracts and the idle goes down. The issue usually comes when there is an intermittent or partial blockage in the system. The bike starts to idle too high and someone reaches down and turns the idle adjustment down. Then eventually the...

The Idle speed is controlled via coolant that passes from the Radiator to the Throttle Body then back. As the coolant warms there is a small wax bead inside the idle speed controller that gets soft and changes the idle position. The port on the side of the Radiator where these connect trap...

2013 Yamaha Super Tenere (XTZ12DG) with 4,000 miles on it. This bike is in excellent condition with the Yamaha Factory Hard Bags included ($1,200 option). This bike has been well taken care of by a factory certified technician and has had all of the maintenance performed including the scheduled...

Have you checked fuel pressure? Seems like you may have a failing fuel pump...

I believe ion spelled it out. The meter is bad.

Behavin? I think she's pouting like an abandoned puppy dog :-/ Probably not used to being parked this much...

"But do not beat yourself up too much ever, that will not be in your best interest. If you fuck up, so be it. Move on. Don't let that carry over and cause future mistakes because you're too busy punishing yourself for past mistakes that you can't fix." Easier said than done. I tend to ride...

I don't think there is an official way to disable Eco mode. That being said, I think if you unplug the O2 sensor it *may* render Eco mode inoperable. Can't hurt to try...

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The little tag that came on the original key is the ONLY record of your key number. There is a place to write it down on the PDI sheet and in the Owners manual when the bike is new. If it didn't get written down in the Owners manual, you might as well save yourself the trip to the dealer and...

Remind me when you are in town to show you how to force it back to neutral...

Just switch the whole cap, should only take a few minutes.