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First, I've did the search on 'Idle', I've read Bin O Facts, and I've read a lot of the other threads. Now that I have shielded the first barrage of 'Its already been discussed to death', I have a question. We all know idle speed is to be 1100. Mine is 800-900. It runs perfectly etc. My...

I've checked the owners manual, the Bin O Facts, the How Tos etc. I've removed 3 bolts and 3 fasteners on Panel E. I do no see how it will come off without removing the gray piece that surrounds the bottom of the gas tank. And, is the catch on the bottom just a rubber gromet pull off and push...

I'm coming up on 4000 miles and can do all the things required myself and will. But, if I had my choice, I'd rather skip the 4000 mile gap check on the spark plugs and just replace them at 8k. The bike runs perfect. What's the point of checking the plugs? What has the forum found out on the...

I recently developed a very small oil leak by the water pump. I cleaned it all up and eliminated the water hose clamp, the bolts above the water pump and this strange little hose going into the water pump at the top; almost like a bypass hose in Fords years ago. Tonight I found the source but...

My question is directed more to those with dealers of more than one brand of motorcycles which I assume are the norm now. Do you have trouble buying brand name maintence items from your local dealer? I have read many threads on oil and such with some saying to use factory parts listed in the...

I know I'm getting to be a pain with all my questions but I am getting everything sorted out believe it or not. I just finished the complete break in (1000 mi) of the bike. I ran it up through serveral gears shifting at 7-8k. Each time the seat had quite a buzz to it. The vibration was...

We get 120 degree temps and lots of stop and go traffic here. At 70, degrees my fan came on in normal traffic situations. It brought up the question: What temp does the fan do its job and when does it quit doing it? Also, what's the correct positon of the side panels for ventilation for very...

I read the threads on sliders. One person brought up something I"d like to hear more about. In garage/drive tip overs, this person felt you would be better off without sliders. Sliders would allow you actually tip over further was the drift if I got it right. Any real world responses in a...

I want to know how to raise/lower the seat. I have tried search deal on this forum but have had limited results. For example, I can not find Bin of Facts or whatever that is called. I would like to find that. Back to the seat adjustment, I figured out what the black plastic piece does...

I hate to show my ignorance here but I have a question about the rear shock. The manual says just to push the lever to firmer or softer or whatever it says on the bike. Okay, but looking at the mono shock from underneath, I have to ask what the wheel at the base of the shock with the cogs is...

I'm a new member as of Feb 3rd. I joined and asked a question on the dia of the oil plug crush washer and I did it both with an attitude. I want to give an apology to all who responded so kindly and for members who had to read my snide request. I was so frustrated in that the dealer and the...

I probably shouldn't even be asking a question as I've spent the last two hours searching the Internet for what I thought was a simple question and my frame of mind isn't where it should be. I thought I had a simple question and it turns out that Yamaha and the Interenet have kept the answer a...