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    Carbtune Pro Sync Manometer

    I used this to sync the throttle bodies and it paid for itself the first time I used it. In working order with factory supplied fittings, tubing and manual. I am asking $60 including shipping. Bob
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    FS. Gen II clutch slave cylinder $35 shipped

    Slave cylinder off my '07 FJR no leaks, no problems, no scratches. Took it off at about 5K miles. Bob Newbury Park, Ca 91320
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    Because I can.

    Beautiful picture composition and I enjoyed the crisp travel essay. I've been up and down pch too, sometimes for the same reason. bob
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    Battery Access 2011 FJR

    FYI _ https://www.fjrtech.com/getdbitem.cfm?item=7
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    Havoline Dex-Cool?

    I just changed out my coolant and used Honda premix. Further discovery on my part indicates I could have used Zerex AV (Asian Vehicle), Engine Ice or Sierra. The latter two use the less toxic propylene glycol formulation. To convert you should drain and flush with 50/50 mix of distilled H20...
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    recall complication

    The pass/fail test described by the Yamaha recall bulletin is to perform a physical inspection of the connector and replace the harness if there is any evidence of burn marks on the connector, otherwise a jumper is added. There is no mention or authorization of a diagnostic test as substitute to...
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    Time to give up riding?

    Perhaps you should weigh your options in terms of your willingness of accepting more risk. Your doc is trying to reduce your current high risk susceptibility to a heart attack/stroke by prescribing plavix. Apparently, you put value in his judgment because you imply that you will be taking your...
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    Fork whine/squeak

    Sounds to me like oil passing through the rebound valve. Try opening the valve full out and pumping the forks. If your springs are stock they are non-directional.
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    Test Drive

    The windscreen is not absolutely rigid, but it should not rattle or shake in its' mount. Try moving it back and forth, at the bottom, near the front outer bracket. If there's any play it will be evident and likely indicate the fasteners are loose. I had to tighten all three screws on the r/h...
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    death wobble

    I mounted Conti Road Attack and experienced headshake on decel <40mph. Within a week I replaced the frt w/Pilot Power 2 and the headshake was gone. Prior to Conti I was running Pirelli Stradas w/o any problem.
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    Front wheel shimmy/hop

    I experienced slow speed headshake upon decel_hands-off_ with new (<750mi)Conti road attack just last week. I checked the front end, balance and confirmed 36psi per manufacturer. I also road tested @39psi without improvement. The contis' appearance is normal. So today, I replaced the tire w/...
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