Recent content by HiroProtagonist

haven't taken a video yet. I'll try to today.

Roger! And it's on the clutch plate side. And yeah, I realized after starting it up again that it's also there when it's not engaged (lever pulled in). Only time it's NOT there is in gear with wheel not moving.

I know this can't be an unusual problem? Does it sound like engine out?

Agreed on the dual rounds. Friend of mine has a 1989 FZR and he removed the fairing. I was so sad.

JDM bikes are super appealing to me, but parts for them are soooo much $$ https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/honda-vfr400r-ncpro-arm-65k/6302475354.html

I'm 100% with you. Been watching like a hawk on CL. My VF500F was only $700, which is MUCH more appealing.

If you got da money: http://seattleusedbikes.com/2017/04/05/fs-1989-suzuki-gsx-r750k-13240-original-miles-7899-00/ I stare at this thing every day.

No kidding. Good god.

Bump!

OK! Update: Changed the oil. The magnetic drain plug had a ton of shavings on it, but they were all super fine - no chunks. Mostly ended up looking like a paste. Took apart and reassembled the clutch basket. Nothing broken or wonky in any way. Took off the sprocket cover. Nothing loose or...

100% agreed. When you say "previous 7-10 years" do you mean 74-77 or 2010-now? Just wondering if they made them LESS packed over time? I have a set of new jets coming in for the bike and I am not looking forward to dealing with them. For an 80s bike that actually has a good dose of power and is...

I'm also in love with these bikes, and recently snagged this guy Quite affordable, though WAY less fun to work on than older bikes. Suddenly everything is packed in super tight and there's way more pieces to maintain (hydraulic clutch, disc brakes, etc). A total blast to ride, though, and way...

Yep! No shield here. Still have to pull the radiator to change spark plugs, which was really frustrating.

Hrmm. I'm not seeing the heat shield on the bike or in the manual. Any chance you could link a picture of one?

Awesome! I'll get on that asap