Search found 4 matches

by YZFBuck
Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:37 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: My EXUP Adventures
Replies: 4
Views: 3481

My EXUP Adventures

I have a 97 YZF1000 with around 14,000 miles on it and I thought I would pass on some recent events related to the EXUP system. I know this is a "well discussed" topic. I started noticing this rattle and a few reads on this site had me pretty sure it was the EXUP. I was a little baffled since the bi...
by YZFBuck
Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:32 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Installing a new chain and sprockets
Replies: 1
Views: 1481

Installing a new chain and sprockets

Hello Brotherhood and fellow Yamaha fans... I have a 97 YZF1000RJ (Thunderace) and I am looking to replace the chain and sprockets. I have read with interest the many posts concerning this, but I have a question or two. I do pretty good working on cars and such, but have never actually done a chain,...
by YZFBuck
Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:45 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Tire repair or replace?
Replies: 15
Views: 8226

Re: plugging tyres

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm thinking that I might go with the dealer installed patch, unless they want a bunch of money to do it. I am having a serious debate with myself over this. I would really rather get new tires (I always replace in pairs) and the ones mounted now have enough wear to ma...
by YZFBuck
Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:27 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Tire repair or replace?
Replies: 15
Views: 8226

Tire repair or replace?

I went into the garage the other day to get on my bike and ride to work and the rear tire was flat. I have managed to pickup a small screw somewhere in my travels. I called a local Yamaha dealer and he said they may be able to put in a patch. I spoke with another dealer and he said they don't do tha...