[AM/FM Switch]

Thanks Mike

 

I pulled the unit out and flushed the switch with electrical contact cleaner and now it works as new !

 

Jim

[AM/FM Switch]

My radio is stuck on AM. Won't change to FM. Has anybody else had this problem and how did you fix it ?

 

Jim O'D.......

Australia

[Fuse box]

Thanks everyone. I'll just have to look for a worn insulation and short.

 

Jim O'D.........

[Fuse box]

Everything works.......... but the battery fault warning on the computer and flashing red light comes on. I've already done the mod to dispence with the electrolite low level indicator 12 months ago.

 

Jim O'D.....

[Fuse box]

I keep blowing the top fuse in the fuse Box. It's a 10amp fuse and leads to a white wire with a red stripe. What circuit does this power ? Any suggestions ?

 

Jim O'D........

[Wanted--- r/h side vent]

I'm still looking for a R/H side cover vent for my '86 VR. If you have one please contact me.

 

Jim O'D..........

[Right Hand side cover grill]

G'day All

 

I'm looking for a right side cover grill. Half the louvres on mine have fallen off ! If anyone has one for sale please quote price and shipping to Australia.

 

Thanks

 

Jim O'D........

[Metric speedo]

I'm looking for a metric speedo for my '86 VR..........the odometer on the last one I bought does not work. If anyone has one let me know price and shipping to Australia please.

 

Thanks

 

Jim O'D.........

[Clutch friction plates]

Sorry I took so long to answer. I've been off air for a while. Havent had a chance to do anyththing yet but the first I'll do is check the torque on the diaphragm.

 

I use standard 4st motorcycle engine oil so that's not the problem.

 

Thanks for your really informative replies.

 

Cheers

 

Jim O'D......

[Clutch friction plates]

My '87 VR clutch is starting to slip when I apply too much throttle in top gear. I guess I'll have to replace the friction plates soon. What brand of plates do you recommend ?

 

Jim O'D........

Australia:confused24:

[Centre stand]

ThanKs fellas.

 

We had the monsoon trough here over the last two days and we've had 11 inches of rain ! So I haven't had a chance to do anything yet. After the trough passes through I'll try all your advice and get back to you.

 

Jim O'D.....

[Centre stand]

Yeah Mate. I do it the same way but still can't do it. Tomorrow I'll try the raised suspension option.

 

Thanks

 

Jim O'D......

[Centre stand]

I've since searched the forum and found my answer. Pump the suspension up to the highest setting first. I'll try it tomorrow.

 

Thanks

 

Jim O'D....

 

[Centre stand]

I'm 6 foot tall, weigh-in at about 280lbs, and carbon dated at around 71 years of age, and I can't get my '87 VR up on the centre stand on my own !

 

Is there a mod to make it easier so I can do it on my own ?

 

Jim O'D.....

Australia.

[Clutch bolt torque for an '87 VR]

Thanks Earl..........

 

You're a legend !

 

Jim

[Clutch bolt torque for an '87 VR]

Anybody know the clutch bolt torque setting for an '87 VR ?

[kilometer per hour speedo]

Does anyone have or know where I can get a KPH speedo ?

 

Jim O'D

Australia

[Left front fairing]

i'M LOOKING FOR A LEFT FRONT FAIRING FOR MY '87 VR. I ONLY NEED THE REAR 6 INCHES OF IT SO IT DOSN'T MATTER IF THE FRONT AND BOTTOM IS DAMAGED. i WILL CUT AND FIT & WELD IT INTO THE HOLE IN THE LEFT REAR CORNER

 

JIM O'D

AUSTRALIA

[Progressive fork springs]

Thanks SkyDoc

 

Once again you come to my rescue !

 

Regards

 

Jim O'D...

[Progressive fork springs]

G'day All

 

I'm replacing the oil in the front forks of my '83 VR after fitting new seals on the anti-dives. I have progressives. What oil level do I use ? 5 inches from the top or 5 and a half inches ?

 

Jim O'D...........

[!st Gen Battery sensor]

Does anybody have a battery sensor for sale ?

 

Jim O'D....................... .

[Antidive]

G'day V Riders

 

I rebuilt my front forks, now the antidive units both leak ! I replaced the "O" rings thinking that might be the problem, but no, it's the antidive units themselves. I read that they can't be repaired and Yamaha have discontinued the part so I've bought another pair on ebay hoping that they will be better than mine.

 

If they leak too, I'm thinking of removing them completely and blocking off the holes with a plate. I have fitted progressive springs. How will this affect the ride ?

 

Jim O'D.........

[Brake overhaul]

Thanks bongobobny & snaggletooth

 

Fount it !!!!

 

I almost pulled the workshop apart before I fount it .......... now I'll just lightly smear it with a gasket goo called 3Bond. It's used to join metal to metal machined surfaces.

 

I was going to resort to round "O" rings if I didn't find it.

 

Thanks for all your help fellas.

 

Jim O'D........................................

[Brake overhaul]

The grooves I refer to are the groves the seals fit into. If I can't get the same seals I'll try a round "O" ring and see if it works.

 

Jim O'D.......

[Brake overhaul]

G'day Condor, I read in the manual that you shouldn't split the caliper, but how are you supposed to clean out the grooves properly without splitting the halves ! Just my luck to lose one of the "O" rings. Surely there must be a replacement part available somewhere.........

 

Jim O'D.......