I have experienced a paddle shift failure several times over the last few months, 5 times to be exact, when shifting from 1st to 2nd. My dealer couldn't duplicate the failure and after consulting with Yamaha, replaced the switch (this was after the 4th failure and while the YES was still good.)...
Well, that is not exactly true. It starts easily and dies immediately. It will do this a couple times until, with the throttle held 'open' a bit, it catches and continues to run. Then this morning I noticed that it was not running on all four for a bit. Temp was 52deg F. Has been doing this...
I think I posted this last spring but can't find my thread if I did. At any rate, I had a problem with the bike (09 AE) starting and then dieing. I found that if I gave it more throttle as I started it, it would not die but I don't like high revs on a cold engine. I did a throttle body throat...
I had my '09 AE in the shop for a little warranty work a couple weeks ago and the service manager asked me when the last time I did the valve check. I told him I did it at 26k as per schedule. He asked me if I removed the throttle bodies and cleaned them when I did the valve check...
Last Sunday was my 26,000 mile maintenance day: valves, TBS, air cleaner. All was good except TBS and I had to tweak 2,3, and 4 (#1 is base). But now my mileage seems to have dropped off significantly; from an average of 47 to a tank at 43 and another about the same. I keep a complete log of...
After doing my 26k valve check (2009 AE), I buttoned everything up properly, replaced the fuel tank and rode about 50 miles. Then this morning, on my way to work, the bike quit running suddenly. I suspected it had something to do with the valve check, and the symptoms were fuel. So a quick...
Did the obligatory search, nothing found. So....has anyone used either of these? And how do they differ in operation if anyone knows. I know how the manicsalamander works, just not sure of the throttlemeister operation. They are similar in price but still expensive (compared to a Vista...
Last Sunday, on my way back from Deming BBQ, I was passed by and then hung with a wine (I don't recall the real color name) FJR riding with a Beemer (GT I think?) FJR pilot had a yellow helmet. We were cooking along at 90 plus for a bunch of miles between Fort Stockton and Junction (where I...
Flame away if you must but I gotta new buzz....10575 miles on my '09 AE, changed from the original Roadtechs to PR2s; lubed the pumpkin and drive shaft (wasn't as dry as my '04 was first time I looked at it) and unhooked the big throttle spring. I also changed the suspension settings a little...
I ran into a situation that I couldn't quickly find a solution for. Now that I found the secret that I needed (after the bike was back together of course) I need some help. Here's the story:
I pulled the forks to change the fluid for the first time. I had a printout from FJRTECH on the...
Literally! A week ago thurs, I rode home from work 25 miles in 4 hours, roads closed due to flooding everywhere I turned. Finally water subsided somewhat and I was able to ride home by dodging trees and debris. Almost hit a frog as he was crossing the road headed to higher ground! I simply...
How about a leetle ride in the Hill Country? I know three sisters who have been begging for company and I intend to give them a go on Saturday, April 7th. Anyone who wants to come along should meet at the OST in Bandera at 8:00 for a b'fast taco or ???.
Barry? Sander? It's been too long!
I'm having trouble with the front brake pistons/pads not releasing as they should. The front wheel, while it is not locked up, will not spin freely. I've removed the calipers, pushed the pistons out as far as I dared and cleaned them with a heavy cord and some brake cleaner. But they still...
I had the opportunity to ride a KTM dirt bike equipped with a Revloc automatic clutch and thought there might be some commonalities. Just wondering at what point the AE goes into neutral? The KTM was interesting in that going down a rough, rocky hill, the bike would 'freewheel' much sooner...
For whatever reason, I have discovered a notch in the steering head bearings/races and have decided to replace them at 30,000. But when I went to order them on-line, I cant tell if the races come with the bearings. The schematics are kinda poor in the parts area, and I checked several sites...
I am looking for an old 4 stroke dirt bike, XR or XL perfered, early 80s, low priced. Nothing fancy, will only be riding it a few days a year. It only needs to run.
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Howdy from the Cowboy Capital of the World (or so they claim.)
I think it is time to start planning a trip to the Bandera area as spring must be here. I'm going to throw out Saturday, March 18th as a start. Anyone up for breakfast at the OST and then a ride to visit the Three Sisters?
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I'm bidding on a front wheel from an '05 that was hit in the rear end and totaled.
The interesting thing is that the bike is located in Pipe Creek. For those of you who do not know, Pipe Creek is about 8 miles south of Bandera on Hwy 16.
Anyone hear of a 'local' being involved in a crash with...