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by djalbin
Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Chain adjustment & cleaning/oiling tips
Replies: 24
Views: 10064

Maxima

I generally use a chain cleaner spray (Maxima product) that's a cleaner/degreaser. Safe on alloy, plastics, rubber, etc ... I spray an area, brush with a 3-sided brush that's made for cleaning chains, spray the spot with water, and wipe with a rag. Then move the chain to the next spot and repeat. Ch...
by djalbin
Sat Jun 19, 2004 4:13 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: FZR 1000 exup oil change procedure question.
Replies: 11
Views: 5278

Gallery Bolt

I don't bother with the gallery bolt. I don't take off any more fairing than needed to change the oil (just the one lower left side panel). But I do fill the new oil filter (1994 FZR1000) with fresh oil before I put it on. This provides oil flow on the initial startup (no initial cavitation). You ca...
by djalbin
Sat Jun 12, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Tire change
Replies: 41
Views: 14649

Same goes for buttons

Nbot,<br>FYI ... locking the front wheel so it stays straight, while you raise the rear with the stand, is the same for any type of swingarm stand. Keep the front wheel straight and locked if you don't want a tip over.<br>Don <p></p><i></i>
by djalbin
Sat Jun 12, 2004 1:21 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Tire change
Replies: 41
Views: 14649

No buttons

Nbot,<br>I bought a Lockhart Phillips swingarm stand that does not require buttons. It has rubber coated spring-loaded extensions that slide under the swingarm. Works great. You can position it along the swingarm to get either the height you want or to position the stand so it's not in the way. When...
by djalbin
Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:59 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Just bought an 88 FZR 1000
Replies: 10
Views: 5061

Ticking

You can get ticking from lighter weight oil in the FZR1000. Top end (valves) will be noiser with 10W oils in warm/hot weather. The knocking part I'm not too sure about. A lashing/splapping noise can be the cam chain tensioner. You said the bike is an 88 but did not mention the mileage. <br>Don <p></...
by djalbin
Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:47 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Just bought an 88 FZR 1000
Replies: 10
Views: 5061

Valve Adjustment (bike shop)

Having the valves adjusted at a bike shop will run $250 - $300. It's all labor unless they find something wrong. Shims are not expensive.<br> Don <p></p><i></i>
by djalbin
Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:43 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: weekend project
Replies: 9
Views: 4546

Drain Plug Gasket

The oil drain plug has a metal gasket that your suppose to replace with each oil change. Yamaha dealer has them for approximately $0.97 or so. Gasket allows you to snug the drain plug without over tightening it or having any oil leak. Oil drain plug torque spec is 31 ft. lbs. (43 Nm). I don't know i...
by djalbin
Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: squeaky exup valve? is this ok or not?
Replies: 16
Views: 7297

Squeak

Graham,<br>I have not experienced the EXUP squeaking. I would not think the fuel octane would make a difference to the EXUP valve. The valve is controlled from a servo motor and cables. Most of the comments on lower octane is that the bike runs better. I assume the dealer greased the EXUP bushings d...
by djalbin
Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:02 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Yamaha
Topic: '94 Fizzer litre
Replies: 18
Views: 9520

Crash Bobbins

Nbot,<br>I checked GSG moko's website and they listed the crash bobbins (frame sliders) for the FZR1000 with a notation that LHS/RHS fairing modification is required. What mods did you have to make for installation ?<br>Don <p></p><i></i>
by djalbin
Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:45 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Yamaha
Topic: '94 Fizzer litre
Replies: 18
Views: 9520

Frame Sliders

Nbot,<br>Where did you get your frame sliders ??<br>Don <p></p><i></i>
by djalbin
Fri May 21, 2004 8:30 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Chain adjustment & cleaning/oiling tips
Replies: 24
Views: 10064

Chain Adjustment

Nate,<br>To find the spot on the chain with the least amount of slack you can either roll the bike along the ground or lift the rear wheel off the ground. The remaining procedures take place with the bike stationary, both wheels on the ground, bike in neutral.<br>Use the adjusters to tighten or loos...
by djalbin
Thu May 20, 2004 9:25 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Chain adjustment & cleaning/oiling tips
Replies: 24
Views: 10064

Chain Adjustment

It's interesting to see the posts that say "bike on center stand, in neutral, no weight" and those that say "sit on the bike". I really don't know which is correct for most bikes but the 1994 FZR1000 Owner's Manual says "bike on center stand, in neutral, no weight". The FZR1000 Service Manual says "...
by djalbin
Sun May 02, 2004 10:09 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Hi 2 U all... A few questions, if I may :-)
Replies: 9
Views: 5163

Oil and rear height

Ezra,<br><br>There is a discussion on this forum regarding oil preferences ...<br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://p072.ezboard.com/fexupbrotherhoodfrm24.showMessage?topicID=454.topic" target="top">p072.ezboard.com/fexupbrotherhoodfrm24.showMessage?topicID=454.topic</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><...
by djalbin
Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 71063

CBR1100xx humor

The fun stuff main page (previous post linked directly with the HOG Qualificationpage)<br><br>I'll get it right eventually <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :\ --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":\"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://w...
by djalbin
Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 71063

CBR1100xx humor

For some reason the first post didn't take the URL link ...<br>I'll try again<br><br>CBR1100xx Fun Stuff<br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.cbr1100xx.org/newhome.html?fun/harley_qualify.html&2" target="top">www.cbr1100xx.org/newhome.html?fun/harley_qualify.html&2</a><!--EZCODE LINK E...
by djalbin
Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: A lively discussion?
Replies: 174
Views: 71063

CBR1100xx humor

Read some of the comments you guys made about Harley riders versus sport bike riders. The CBR1100xx organization here have some fun stuff on their website about this topic.<br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.cbr1100xx.org/newhome.html?fun/harley_qualify.html&2" target="top"><br</a><!...
by djalbin
Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:36 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: 95 FZR1000 Forks
Replies: 2
Views: 3666

Re: 95 FZR1000 Forks

Fork oil type for 1994-on (FZR1000) is Suspension Oil 01 or equivalent. <br>The amount is 470cc (15.9 US fl oz, 16.5 Imperial fl oz)<br>oil level (fully compressed with spring removed) is 78mm (3.07 inches)<br><br>Don <p></p><i></i>