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2010 FJR with 90k kms and this year I had ad electrical problems while on holidays with the earth spiders 08-11 fjr had this problem. Stripped all plastic off and cut off 4 of the 8 spiders which are prone to heat and cause weird electrical problems. No headlights, or indicators. Fans stop working and in extreme cases motorcycle stops and no start. Hot weather where the fans cut in regularly seems to be the main culprit. Wired the fan earths and headlight earths direct to the battery so taking most of the load from the spiders. This is the recommended fix as the Yamaha fix only moves the problem to another spider.Hopefully further problems solved, Attached picture shows the No.8 spider behind nearside headlamp And the really burned one No.4 left hand side under tank. Very little or no room the big issue
Began this fix on Thursday morning and started the bike after the fix last evening. Everything is good. Plastics to be put on today. Plastic ready to go back on.
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I removed the Tour Pak from my Ultra Limited with the help of my missus yesterday (it's f*cking heavy), fitted a solo seat and some new slightly forward footboards. It gives me two extra inches of room.
Lovely, I love the bagger look : although I admit the rear box has it's uses.
There again, I have an FLHRSI with the removable rack, and I have adapted a Givi on there. On & Off in 5 seconds (rack & all), with no tools.
I'd love to change the OE saddle, and maybe bars. Trying to figure out what saddle would be an improvement without actually trying one is a major PITA(sic). Bars are even more complicated.Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Today, well, Sunday really........I broke an engine case bolt.
That's just bloody great :cool:
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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He'll also balance whatever pole he used to remove the rear wheel (250nm) into your fairing, scraping it and then swear blind that the mark was there when the bike was left in. One experience with the shop, and they were a$$holes
Never again :mad:
Wheels off myself usually but just didn't have the required leverage on the first tyre change!
Leverage.. pffffft
Muscles man , muscles
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listermint wrote: »Leverage.. pffffft
Muscles man , muscles
3 year old tyres and 250nm aren't a great combo! :pac:
Bought a 400nm rated impact wrench that failed miserably after 3 days of trying (good hearing damage though) and eventually managed to find the perfect solution - a 7 foot lump of scaffolding pole that either opens the bolt or breaks the breaker bar head. Win! :pac:0 -
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newmember? wrote: »You're not inspiring me with confidence so I'll have to see how I get on with him. I'll just be bringing him the wheels. Was posting mainly for those buying tyres off the internet with nowhere to get their wheels balanced.
I'm sure he'll be grand with just the wheels. Hard to make a balls of that! Although possible
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Second that!Over the years I've learnt that everybody can make a **** up, reputation or not.
It's the cover up or denial that make them pricks in my book.
As yer all waiting with baited breath for an update lol
Busa can transplants a success.
Will go up the main jet to 125 to be safe but it runs fantastic and loves the backpressure. Louder than stock by about 15% but only in bass, sounds sweet actually. Clears the caliper through full stroke too.
Stock arrived for the caliper adapter Im using on the 4 potter. Sh1te brakes be gone!:)0 -
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Ah sh1te! Nothing worse opening something poorly wrapped knowing it's gona be damaged:mad::rolleyes:
Any pics?
If its creased it will always show a crease to some extent especially being ti.
Drill the rivets (they're stainless on them i think) and pull the end off and the core out with all the packing. You should have a hollow ti skinned can now.
My advice at this point is bring it to one of those many paintless dent removal places and see what he and his spoons can do. From experience this is more of an art than most imagine.
Shouldnt charge you much and as he can get right in behind the dent I'd imagine he will surprise you. As it's a rare piece its worth going to this effort i reckon.
Theres always the option of using a wider exhaust strap to hide any remaing marks (assuming the damage is where she mounts?)
Good opp to repack with stainless and ceramic wool before re riveting. Obviously coat the rivet with exhaust sealant before inserting, unlike the Eyetalian fellas assembling my gpr:(
If only the strap was where it should have been when the damage was done it would be covered but it was back a couple of inches.
Even so, I'd want the genuine strap with the exhaust.
It's probably rarer than the exhaust
I asked some car dent crowd in Midleton but they weren't interested.
I wouldn't be well up on who does this kinda work.
Yep stainless rivets.
And definitely repack will be done if it's opened up.0 -
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If only the strap was where it should have been when the damage was done it would be covered but it was back a couple of inches.
Even so, I'd want the genuine strap with the exhaust.
It's probably rarer than the exhaust
I asked some car dent crowd in Midleton but they weren't interested.
I wouldn't be well up on who does this kinda work.
Yep stainless rivets.
And definitely repack will be done if it's opened up.
Maybe he reckoned on having to dismantle the can himself? You present that dismantled and most places would have a crack off it. They should be able to sort the profile back but you'd wonder will it still show evidence of having being worked? I've seen some of the work these lads do and the tidy ones are miracle wokers so you never know. Deffo worth a shot.0
