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    Tire beads and TBS sensors

    I should have posted on Friday ... You guys could have had more fun.... Got it. thanks for the edjumacation.
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    Tire beads and TBS sensors

    Okay, forgive my ignorance on an over discussed subject to some.... This is what makes the forum great. To those of us that are not the best wrenchers you save most of us a lot of money by trying "new" fangled things like tire beads. When adding a Wing too the stable two years ago unknown to...
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    Ignition Switch Bypass

    Thanks guys, had the same issue with intermitent contact with my 03 switch. The cleaning worked. All I had to do was follow instructions. Read and reread.... Nothing worse than being out on a ride and coming back to oh ooooo after a stop at Tim's. Your tech advise is always appreciated Ionbeam.
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    cam chain tensioner

    I'm not so mechanically inclined so at 72,000 kl I took mine, (03) to a reputable shop with the same "ratteling" noise, more so when it warmed up. Tensioner was stuck (If thats the correct word) open. Valves were also checked early (no issue's with check #2). TBS was done and I'm also happy to...
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    Tank Blurbling Sound

    Direct answer's for scooters quetions from a 03 FJR (86,000 kl) Not the mechanical type but learining as I go, thanks. It has done this since new. I also were ear plugs but even my passenger has noticed while on the road: - within 5 minutes of shut down, ignition off, fuel pump off, cap closed...
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    Disassemble side/rear bag for painting....

    I've already drillled out the rivets myself as well. Just use a slightly larger drill bit (3/32") and a good set of angled needle nose pliers to get the back half of the rivet free from the outer shell. The inner and outer shell will seperate abit to help you remove that last remaining piece of...
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    Swing arm- Bearing grease pack

    Yes... Thank you very much for the link from another new guy. My 03 is in need of the same service. After reading the very informative site, I'm inspired to tackle this myself. I'm a carpenter by trade, not a wrencher per say. After inspecting the rims from my last tire change, scratched and...
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