BlueSky

You will be very close to the Vogel event next year!

My 85 Kawasaki tank had some rust inside. All I did was to remove it, slosh the gasoline around and dump it. I filtered the gas through a paper shop towel and repeated. Of course I also removed the petcock and made sure it was clean. And I installed a filter. So far I haven't had any problems with the filter plugging or carbs plugging because of rust particles. Coating the tank is probably the best solution if done correctly.

Supposed to get up to 80 today in Wilmington NC and then drop tomorrow to the 60's.

It's a dog eat dog world out there. We should always keep our interests and family's interest tops in our priorities. Putting the employers interests first is a bad idea. I was always happy to see the end of my temp contracts. I smiled with the plant in my rear view mirror. I always tried to get a week or two off between jobs and was happy to go to the next one. But, it isn't for folks who worry about not being employed all of the time. "Permanent" employees are a thing of the past unless you work for the guvment.

Our local Lowes could use you for sure. A few months ago when we went to Lowes for a kitchen cabinet quote, we spent a couple of agonizing hours with the woman kitchen designer who could use their program. She blamed the program. Another place we went to did it in about 15 minutes. Best wishes with the new jobs. When I got "downsized" at age 50 (It gave the co. a good excuse to get rid of 20 yr guys who were building up too much of a retirement package), I worked as a temporary engineering contractor until I retired at age 70. I did about the same job for different nuke plants but I got paid more and got paid for every hour. I liked working temp contracts. Suited my independent streak and had very little trouble staying employed. I worked in WI twice for a couple of years total and in 13 states in all from NY to FL to AL to NE.

I saw as much on the underwear commercial on tv a few minutes ago............

I was also wondering why you hadn't socialized with us lately. Sorry to hear about having to deal with health issues and hope you get better and keep up with our social/tech site. We need all the help we can get! Most of us old coots have something health related to deal with.

You may have to remove the carbs and get them cleaned. But, I'd try putting a bottle of Gumout for high mileage engines with PEA in the gas and running it through first to see if that would help.

The fuel petcock on my 89 is so stiff that I have to use pliers to turn it. From what I have seen on this site, that may be typical.

You didn't mention the popping or the exhaust leaks in your original post.

Freebird, How are you doing if you don't mind providing an update. I hope you are feeling better and your balance is back to normal.

Oh, I don't know. Not having to worry about cleaning carbs any more? I've always wanted to ride one of those ST1300s. I lusted over several of them on craigslist before buying the RSV. The magazine comparison reviews always come to the conclusion that they are the easiest to handle of the sport tourers. And it's a Honda!

Yep, I put a whole bottle in my 3 1/2 gallon Kawasaki tank to clean up the carbs and it didn't hurt anything and it will help clean the carbs. I've put at least a half bottle in my RSV to clean them a bit after it sat for a few weeks. It works and doesn't harm the carbs. Most of the members like Seafoam. I haven't tried that but I have my doubts it works as well as cleaner with PEA.

The front two most likely still have some plugging in the idle circuits of the carbs. Put a bottle of Gumout with PEA in the gas and run it through.

The age stamp is indeed stamped into the tire. The other stuff is molded into the tire. So, look for a stamped date number.

Beautiful bike!

Okay, I just called Bike Bandit and they said that the new clutch basket that I referenced before does not fit the RSV. So, sorry to mislead everyone. Now I do notice that the last four digits are somewhat reversed. https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/detail/yamaha/4xy-16150-09-00/b1200808?m=145047 The RSV part number is not 26H-16150-00-10 but is 26H-16150-10-00. I was assuming they made a mistake on the part number but maybe not. The BB guy could not tell me what the new part number 4XY-16150-09-00 fit? I got the new part number 4XY-16150-09-00 from an old thread on this site, so beware.

If you search the forum, you might find a discussion of what the "I" basket might mean. I don't know. I just know that you can buy the clutch basket using the old part number or the new part number so they must be different in some way. If you look up the clutch basket on partzilla you will find that the same part number is listed for all years, 1999 thru 2013. I called partzilla and talked to their "tech" guy. He said the new part number did not supersede the old part number. He also said that he would have to order either one from Japan if I wanted to buy one. It appears that Bike Bandit may have one in stock? The new one also costs more. I think I might buy the new part number and give it a try.

This clutch basket is the new part number that "may" get rid of the whine. I don't know of anyone who has tried it.... https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/detail/yamaha/4xy-16150-09-00/b1200808?affiliate_id=43737&click_id=2862838815&utm_content=43737&utm_term=2-235013&utm_source=eb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=eb&clickId=2862838815

That's a beautiful bike! I think most of the bikes with that engine have the loud clutch basket whine. I know my 07 RSV does. If you get the right basket it supposedly quietens down. I don't know. Thicker oil will quieten it a little but who knows if that is best for the engine. If you search the forums, you might find a part number for a new clutch basket that might help.

if you google that part no., you can find some.

Are you aware of all the potential issues with the 6.0 diesel? If not google and you can find lots of info. Nothing that can't be fixed and yours may have some of the fixes already.

Congratulations! I suppose that turbo 4 has been tested pretty good in the Mustang for several years. I've been thinking about replacing my old trusty 2002 F150 Supercab FX4. Right now, the Nissan dealer in Charlotte has Frontiers with extended cab, 4.0L V6, and 4x4 for about $25k but I'm probably too stingy...

I'm a daily reader of the site. My 07 RSV and 85 Kawa ZN700 are licensed and I ride them enough to keep the carbs washed. BlueSky Bill White