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Whoever did the valve check might have removed the radiator, that gives a LOT of extra room to work. Not sure how you'd get in there...

No personal experience here, but all the instructions from Dale and Ivan show different jetting for the K&N drop-in filter (not pods)...

When was the last time you had your carbs cleaned? I struggled with a misfire and I was convinced it was ignition related only to learn...

The GYTR riser was already on the bike when I bought it. I'm going to swap it over to the blue bike because I like the drop. I think...

I've owned a 2002 FZ1 for over 10 years and never experienced buzzing handlebars that I keep reading about, even with carbs that were...

I updated my original post above, but I think it's been fixed. I only did a short test run around the block but all the weird behavior...

I have a 04 with the black frame and black engine so those covers *really* stand out since they're silver. I plan to get them powder...

There absolutely is! I knew what I was getting myself into. Bike was stored for 20 years and I got it stupid cheap. And I have the...

Simplicity is worth a ton IMO. And those 450/500's are soo high strung you gotta do huge work on em in 5 years. Id rather ride. A...

Wait, what? DR-Zs can go 90K on the oem headgasket! Insane! Used DR-Zs used to be cheap but even 20 year old models are still hold their...

Yes but it doesn't have any good help for the tip over sensor. Just says to inspect connections, no detailed testing steps. I...

Real time updates here... I did some more testing. When the dash started flickering I noticed the tach needle was showing the 9000 RPM...

I have ridden many new bikes and always get tempted, but ultimately decide against buying a new one. I haven't ridden the V4 Multistrada...

I previously had an issue where the bike (2004) would idle and rev fine, but as soon as I tried to ride it would bog/sputter badly when...

I said cheaper not better :) Years ago it was a no brainer. The AK-20s were easier and a better solution since the R1 forks were...